Connect To The Powerline Access Point; Use Wps To Connect To Your Network (Plw Models); Customize Your Network Settings (Plw Models) - NETGEAR PowerLINE 1010 User Manual

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Connect to the PowerLINE Access Point

You can connect your WiFi devices (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) to the PowerLINE access point using
WPS or the SSID and WiFi key.
To connect to the PowerLINE access point:
1.
On your computer or WiFi device (tablet, smartphone) use the adapter's normal method of connecting
to a wireless network.
Note
The product label includes the default SSID and WiFi key.

Use WPS to Connect to Your Network (PLW Models)

After your PowerLINE network is installed and running, you can use WPS to connect your access point to
your WiFi network.
To automatically connect to the PowerLINE access point using the WPS button:
1.
Press and hold the WPS button on the PowerLINE access point for two seconds and release it.
The Wireless LED starts to blink.
2.
Press the WPS button on your WiFi device for two seconds and release it.
When the Wireless LED stops blinking, your WiFi device is automatically connected to the PowerLINE
access point.

Customize Your Network Settings (PLW Models)

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
to the PowerLINE Access Point
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.
PowerLINE
on page 18, or
Use WPS to Connect to Your Network (PLW Models)
PowerLINE Networks
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