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Anoni
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Jan 08, 2019
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Netgear PLW1000-100PES Powerline Adapter AV1000 SSID name change

Hello

I am interested in buying this model, and I have read all the product documentation from NetGear website and haven't found any way to change the wireless SSID

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/powerline/PLW1000.aspx#tab-techspecs and I found it here on Amazon https://www.amazon.it/Netgear-PLW1000-100PES-Adattatori-Powerline-Wireless/dp/B01AUPNE1G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&coliid=I31VT9799LCM4S&colid=1OJUOWB8V8Y5K

 

Is the SSID modifyable? Can I create a new wifi name (SSID)?

Thanks

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    • Anoni's avatar
      Anoni
      Aspirant
      Jan 08, 2019

      Hello Stephen

      Thank you for your reply, that answers my question. Though, the wording in the documentation doesn't explicitly say that the SSID name can be changed, rather than saying the following, which is a bit confusing

       

      You can use a web browser–based setup guide as a simple way to customize the WiFi settings of your PowerLINE access point. Before changing your network settings, connect using the default settings. For information see either Connect to the PowerLINE Access Point on page 18, or Use WPS to Connect to Your Network (PLW Models) on page 18. To change your settings: 1. With your WiFi–enabled computer or WiFi device connected to your WiFi network, open a web browswer window. 2. Navigate to the following address: www.mywifiext.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router name and password: User name: admin Password: password The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Record the new SSID and key.

       

      Anyhow, regardless of the wording, which might be me because I'm not native English speaker, I now know that I can change the SSID

       

      Thanks