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PLW 1000 the computer is asking for a password and I have noi idea on box where that is. Any help?
I just bought a powerline PLW 1000 wifi plug in. I plugged in the unit, attached it to the router and it lit up . My kindle finds it and indicates the signal is excellent. It asks for a password. The...
I assume that it is the wifi password you want to know.
Try the manual, page 11.
Customize Your Network Settings
When prompted to log in, enter the user name admin and the
password password.
I assume that you have already got your powerline adapters talking to each other. (See page 7.)
Its on the label on the back of the unit, here's mine (yours will be a different password):
Hope this helps
Thanks for this. It was helpful. I just wish I had found it two hours earlier. Has anyone mentioned to Netgear technical writers that this is exactly the type of image needed in the manual for this device? Nowhere in the manual does it say that the password is labeled as the "key" on the product label on the device.
PBeditor wrote:Has anyone mentioned to Netgear technical writers that this is exactly the type of image needed in the manual for this device?
Oh so true.It would take just one small picture.
The best they do is to bury it on the website:
Where do I find the wireless key for my wireless Powerline? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
I always file away a photo of new kit so that I can get at it without having to unplug everything.
Thanks, Netgear should note this in the documentation, just spent an 120 mins trying to locate and followed misleading advice on other threads. This was the simple solution, thanks for posting
