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Curlie028
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Nov 28, 2021
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Can I connect Powerline Ethernet into my Nighthawk?

Not sure if I am able to explain my query as I am very tech limited but here goes. I have a Netgear WiFi Booster Range Extender AC3000 (EX8000). I have bought a Powerline WiFi Adaptor Extender/Boost...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Nov 28, 2021

    yes you can connect an extender to the router using powerline. You'd just need to re-run setup on the extender and set it up in access point mode. 

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plemans
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Nov 28, 2021

yes you can connect an extender to the router using powerline. You'd just need to re-run setup on the extender and set it up in access point mode. 

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Curlie028
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Nov 28, 2021

Excellent plemans. I will try to do that and see if it helps.

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    Curlie028
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    Nov 28, 2021

    plemans, can I use any of the 4 ethernet ports on the Nighthawk or is there one that "receives" and the other 3 transmit? Sorry if that is a stupid question.

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      plemans
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      Nov 28, 2021

      You can use any of them. 

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        Curlie028
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        Nov 28, 2021

        Thanks again. You a very helpful.