PL 1000 connectivity issues

[DOC007]

I just purchased the PL 1000 as an ugrade so that I can utilize the wireless capabilities and not just plug-in. So I was able to get it working plugged in as well as WPS on my cell phone. However, when trying to connect to my laptop that doesn't allow a direct push., it will not connect. When opening Link... and putting in the admin/password.  This doesn,t work... states that it is not correct.

The reason I bought this particular model was for the wireless function.

Thanks

Kevin

[michaelkenward · Accepted solution]

There are two different things going on there.

The way to get into http://www.mywifiext.net/ is not the same as the way into the wifi.

As the bit you quote says First you need to be connected to the wifi. 

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@DOC007 wrote:
There is a wifi key on one of the plugs, but what would be the user name if used. 

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The wifi device you are trying to connect to should show and SSID for your network.

The manual says:

The network name is printed on the product label and is similar to Netgear##_EXT or Netgear##-5G_EXT.

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@DOC007 wrote:
Not very user friendly when instructions tell you to use admin/password initially.

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Indeed. Can't argue with that. Not at all user friendly.

[michaelkenward]

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@DOC007 wrote:

When opening Link... and putting in the admin/password.  This doesn,t work... states that it is not correct.

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That is the password for your router/modem. It is not the password for your plug's wifi.

The PL1000 does not have a wifi access point. Perhaps you mean PLW1000. Manual for that here:

>>> PLW1000 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<

It isn't clear to me what is going on here, the normal way to connect a laptop is to connect to the SSID you see and then feed in a password. That password is probably on the back of the plug (see below), as is the WPS key that you may be able to use.

[DOC007]

Correct that is the model that I have: Instructions state:

Customize Your Network Settings The web browser setup guide helps you configure the WiFi settings of the PowerLINE. ¾ To change your settings: 1. With your computer or WiFi device connected to your WiFi network, open a web browser. 2. Navigate to the following address: www.mywifiext.net. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. When prompted to log in, enter the user name admin and the password password.

There is a wifi key on one of the plugs, but what would be the user name if used.  Not very user friendly when instructions tell you to use admin/password initially.

Kevin

[michaelkenward · Accepted solution]

There are two different things going on there.

The way to get into http://www.mywifiext.net/ is not the same as the way into the wifi.

As the bit you quote says First you need to be connected to the wifi. 

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@DOC007 wrote:
There is a wifi key on one of the plugs, but what would be the user name if used. 

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The wifi device you are trying to connect to should show and SSID for your network.

The manual says:

The network name is printed on the product label and is similar to Netgear##_EXT or Netgear##-5G_EXT.

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@DOC007 wrote:
Not very user friendly when instructions tell you to use admin/password initially.

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Indeed. Can't argue with that. Not at all user friendly.