Wifi Extender Operation

[wamarlowe]

I've just set up the extender (connected to router via ethernet cable) and added three hotspots across my apartment. I notice that the ethernet light only glows on the externder and not on any of the hotspots and in one room  (the most distant from the router) I have no or poor connectivity. Am not sure of the proper way to set up the 'network" - should the ethernet lights be on on each of the hotspots?

[DexterJB]

Hi @wamarlowe,

Welcome to the community!

Please indicate the exact model number/s of the devices involved in your setup for us to provide the correct recommendation.

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[wamarlowe]

Dexter,

I have a powerline 1200-100uks* plugged into my router with the additional unit plugged into a wall socket. I have two powerline 1000-100uks* devices plugged into  other wall sockets. As mentioned the only device on which the ethernet light glows is the 1200 attached to my router. I don't understand the set-up procedure - as far as I could determine all I had to do was to attach the extender to the router and plugged the other devices into wall sockets around my apartment

I look forward to your advice

thanks

Walter Marlowe

wamarlowe@aol.com

[michaelkenward]

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@wamarlowe wrote:

I have a powerline 1200-100uks

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Is that the PLP1200? Or the PL1200?

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As mentioned the only device on which the ethernet light glows is the 1200 attached to my router. 

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The Ethernet LEDs on the "remote" plugs will not show until you plug something into them.

There is a manual for the PL1200 somewhere at the end of this ink:

>>>> PL1200 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<<

See page 5 in the Quick Start guide.

Remember, when adding extra plugs to an existing network, you need to follow this:

>>> Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network <<<

[JamesGL]

Hi wamarlowe,

We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if the information michaelkenward provided has helped resolve your issue or if you need further assistance