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JimTheBob
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Sep 05, 2019
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How Do I set a Password on Powerline AV 200 - MAC User

The actual product is a Powerline AV 200 XAVN2001 but the drop down box wouldn't allow me to have it!

 

Hello - I'm setting up a wireless network in a room where my regular router (virgin super hub) can't reach.  My brother lent me some old products so I'm having trouble finding the answer I need,

 

I've connected my router to a Powerline Av500 Gigabit and then plugged in a Powerline AV 200 XAVN2001 into the 'dead' room.  I've reset the factory defaults and it's broadcasting a wifii signal called 'Netgear'.  It's working well, I'm using it to type this messgae. Hoorah!

 

But... I now have an open network.  How do I add a password?  I can't seem to figure out how I find the settings page.  I've downloaded the utility software BUT I'm on a MAC and it seems to be PC only.

 

I would have thought that it's just a URL but I can't find any reference to it.

 

Thank you in advance!

J.

  • Hi JimTheBob

     

    Welcome to NETGEAR Community! 

     

    If you are using a Mac computer, the Powerline Utility and desktop genie software do not detect your Powerline adapter. You may have to use a Windows based computer to run the utility and manage your powerline adapter. 

     

    https://kb.netgear.com/24523/


    Regards, 
    Blanca 
    Community Team

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  • Blanca_O's avatar
    Blanca_O
    NETGEAR Employee Retired

    Hi JimTheBob

     

    Welcome to NETGEAR Community! 

     

    If you are using a Mac computer, the Powerline Utility and desktop genie software do not detect your Powerline adapter. You may have to use a Windows based computer to run the utility and manage your powerline adapter. 

     

    https://kb.netgear.com/24523/


    Regards, 
    Blanca 
    Community Team