Well after days and hours of trying to set this up you are the only person I found that can explain it. The manual does not explain it. My problem was the initial pairing of the two adapters in the same room. KEY POINT not mentioned in the manual. Secondly, I did not see in the manual that the security unlock button on both adapters must be held down for 2 seconds and still not sure if this must be done in quick concession or not (if it times out) as I got it to work. Lastly, full configuration options are not revealed in the manual at all...for example, I am not using my router or modem for the base adapter rather using an ethernet switch. Additionally, any activated wall ethernet port in the home will also suffice. I find it incredible that no one mentions this. I have multiple ethernet switches in my home which actives every single ethernet wall port. Had the manual had proper instructions I could have set this up the first time in less than 5 min. I can't believe someone who doesn't even speak English as a first language is better at explaining this than anyone else. LOL
THANKS! Here are a couple of points from my (initially) bad experience to emphasise, since I recommend your simple instructions over those of the Virgin video which adds an extra step which ruined my afternoon. It may help to know the logic of the simple set-up. Two boxes, X and Y, Y has the aerials sticking up AND the passcodes on back, photograph them. You plug X into your hub with an ethernet cable. This lets X access your paid-for broadband. You connect Y to X as you describe. Y is now able to broadcast good wifi. You put Y where you want it. Now you connect your computer (whatever) to the wifi being broadcast by Y using the CODES on the back of Y, hence you are connected to your broadband via Y via X via your hub. I am a happy surfer now.
Thank you very much for your informative video. I'm going to be hooking this unit up at my parents house this coming week and this has really helped me out! Keep up the good work!
Hello First of all thanks for the great video and quality of the explenations. I hope you will read my msg and answer my point. I want to extend my existing wifi network and not create a new one. How to proceed? Shall I connect to web netgear interface and put all my wifi characterics there (SSID, Password of home wifi, channel...) . Thank you for your help in advance.
Thanks for this. After four calls with Netgear - WORST TECHNICAL SUPPORT EVER - I followed your instructions. You offer one thing I did not see with the Netgear instructions. That was holding down the button with the lock on each device within two minutes of each. This solved the install problem and now have much better wifi coverage in the house... getting between 90 and 120 mbps.
I have a question for you. What network should I connect to? The Netgear network that is created by the Powerline 1000 of the network from the base Motorola modem/router. Surprisingly - the speed test numbers are now much better for the Motorola modem/router. Better than those from the Netgear network.
Hi remeber that these adapters are wifi boosters, yes u may see that it has better numbers than the booster but its job it to provide wifi in dead spots where you cant get any wifi at all, the only way to increase upload n download speed is from your provider and by nothing blocking signals from your router
At 3:08, you are entering the password that's in the back of the device, right? Why are you not entering your WiFi's password? Also, I get two "Netgear" WiFi networks, which one do you choose? Thank you. You make it seem so simple.
2 netgear connections means 1 is normal connection other is your 5Ghz, password ive entered already and it saved it thats will it auto connected and i believe it is the password at the back of the device if im correct as its been some time now, i do have another wifi booster reviewed check it out ua-cam.com/video/YzvrjsGGsD8/v-deo.html
Whew! You sound like you know what you are talking about, sir. But it was very difficult to hear you with so much echo in the room. Might I suggest you consider an external microphone, please? (Thanks for your efforts in posting this review, though!)
i have a netgear powerline 1000. my router is upstairs, computer downstairs. when i connect my computer to the powerline 1000 with the ethernet cable, my speed is 125 mb. but i only pay for 100 mb. is there something wrong? i did several different speed tests, same results. weird.
Hi, plugging your Ethernet cable in to the computer gives you top speeds. speeds from the provider can fluctuate, but they will always advertise their top speed you can get but normally we don't. if your speed is 125mb and your paying for 100mb then you shouldn't worry about it. You are trying to make your connection quicker, as for the Netgear Powerline it's job is to give you connection where there isn't and yes it may help in giving connection boost as it travels through the electric powerline. hope this helps.
From what I've seen in other videos, yes. Make sure you buy a fast extender, go for gigabit ethernet speed and use short cat 6 ethernet cables at both ends ie router to transmitter and also receiver to PC / console. All this is useless though if your ISP can't provide fast internet to your premises in the first place. I went with Ubiquti access points myself, super fast wifi is practically indistinguishable from ethernet for gaming, I get the similar results for both in my speed tests, depends on your setup what's best.
I know this was posted many years ago... but I hook up my Ethernet and it tells me I have no internet access. When I troubleshoot it tells me my Ethernet doesn’t have a valid ip configuration..
Hi, the video was based upon boosting signals from using your existing broadband in places where it can't connect not to increase speed. But I've done a speed test for you WIFI im using right now (without booster) response time = 194ms download speed = 51.1Mbps Upload speed = 3.1Mbps WIFI with NetGear Booster response time = 156ms download speed = 48.9Mbps Upload speed = 3.1Mbps as you can see not much difference, speed depends upon your provider and your device. This booster gives you connection in places where its low or there isn't. Hope this helps.thnx
Well after days and hours of trying to set this up you are the only person I found that can explain it. The manual does not explain it. My problem was the initial pairing of the two adapters in the same room. KEY POINT not mentioned in the manual. Secondly, I did not see in the manual that the security unlock button on both adapters must be held down for 2 seconds and still not sure if this must be done in quick concession or not (if it times out) as I got it to work. Lastly, full configuration options are not revealed in the manual at all...for example, I am not using my router or modem for the base adapter rather using an ethernet switch. Additionally, any activated wall ethernet port in the home will also suffice. I find it incredible that no one mentions this. I have multiple ethernet switches in my home which actives every single ethernet wall port. Had the manual had proper instructions I could have set this up the first time in less than 5 min. I can't believe someone who doesn't even speak English as a first language is better at explaining this than anyone else. LOL
THANKS! Here are a couple of points from my (initially) bad experience to emphasise, since I recommend your simple instructions over those of the Virgin video which adds an extra step which ruined my afternoon. It may help to know the logic of the simple set-up. Two boxes, X and Y, Y has the aerials sticking up AND the passcodes on back, photograph them. You plug X into your hub with an ethernet cable. This lets X access your paid-for broadband. You connect Y to X as you describe. Y is now able to broadcast good wifi. You put Y where you want it. Now you connect your computer (whatever) to the wifi being broadcast by Y using the CODES on the back of Y, hence you are connected to your broadband via Y via X via your hub. I am a happy surfer now.
best tutorial I have found, out of the dozens I have watched. Thank you!
Thank you very much for your informative video. I'm going to be hooking this unit up at my parents house this coming week and this has really helped me out! Keep up the good work!
CallardAndBowser thnx all the best 😇
Thanks for the simple AND complete details!
Thank you !!!!! Forgot to have to press the button for 2 secs.😄
THANK YOU so much for this video. Your explanation was perfect. I'm so grateful I came across this video!
ur welcome 😀
You made it so easy to figure out. Thanks you very much!
Hello First of all thanks for the great video and quality of the explenations. I hope you will read my msg and answer my point. I want to extend my existing wifi network and not create a new one. How to proceed? Shall I connect to web netgear interface and put all my wifi characterics there (SSID, Password of home wifi, channel...) . Thank you for your help in advance.
best if u get something like this ua-cam.com/video/YzvrjsGGsD8/v-deo.html no more fiddling with wifi networks
Thanks for this. After four calls with Netgear - WORST TECHNICAL SUPPORT EVER - I followed your instructions. You offer one thing I did not see with the Netgear instructions. That was holding down the button with the lock on each device within two minutes of each. This solved the install problem and now have much better wifi coverage in the house... getting between 90 and 120 mbps.
I have a question for you. What network should I connect to? The Netgear network that is created by the Powerline 1000 of the network from the base Motorola modem/router. Surprisingly - the speed test numbers are now much better for the Motorola modem/router. Better than those from the Netgear network.
Hi remeber that these adapters are wifi boosters, yes u may see that it has better numbers than the booster but its job it to provide wifi in dead spots where you cant get any wifi at all, the only way to increase upload n download speed is from your provider and by nothing blocking signals from your router
Thank you for a well done instruction video.
Can I connect a netgear nighthawk extender to the powerline wifi extender 1000?
Is this good for pc gaming?
At 3:08, you are entering the password that's in the back of the device, right? Why are you not entering your WiFi's password? Also, I get two "Netgear" WiFi networks, which one do you choose? Thank you. You make it seem so simple.
2 netgear connections means 1 is normal connection other is your 5Ghz, password ive entered already and it saved it thats will it auto connected and i believe it is the password at the back of the device if im correct as its been some time now, i do have another wifi booster reviewed check it out ua-cam.com/video/YzvrjsGGsD8/v-deo.html
Can you add a 2nd Wifi extender? If so, how?
nice vid, helped my setup! bro why did you boost your own numbers in yer outro? XD
i have a new outro XD
Thank you! I found the instructions in the box useless.
Router or modem? I’m confused
Whew! You sound like you know what you are talking about, sir. But it was very difficult to hear you with so much echo in the room. Might I suggest you consider an external microphone, please? (Thanks for your efforts in posting this review, though!)
external mic is being used its to do with the Adobe software where i should have audio gained its voice. thanks for input.
I get around 150 mbps coming into main router but in the room I use pwl1000 it drops to as low as 8 mbps. Really poor.
i have a netgear powerline 1000. my router is upstairs, computer downstairs. when i connect my computer to the powerline 1000 with the ethernet cable, my speed is 125 mb. but i only pay for 100 mb. is there something wrong? i did several different speed tests, same results. weird.
Hi, plugging your Ethernet cable in to the computer gives you top speeds. speeds from the provider can fluctuate, but they will always advertise their top speed you can get but normally we don't. if your speed is 125mb and your paying for 100mb then you shouldn't worry about it. You are trying to make your connection quicker, as for the Netgear Powerline it's job is to give you connection where there isn't and yes it may help in giving connection boost as it travels through the electric powerline. hope this helps.
Will I be able to play games "lag-free" ?
From what I've seen in other videos, yes. Make sure you buy a fast extender, go for gigabit ethernet speed and use short cat 6 ethernet cables at both ends ie router to transmitter and also receiver to PC / console. All this is useless though if your ISP can't provide fast internet to your premises in the first place. I went with Ubiquti access points myself, super fast wifi is practically indistinguishable from ethernet for gaming, I get the similar results for both in my speed tests, depends on your setup what's best.
I know this was posted many years ago... but I hook up my Ethernet and it tells me I have no internet access. When I troubleshoot it tells me my Ethernet doesn’t have a valid ip configuration..
this is to do with your provider, try the wireless option other than Ethernet cable see if it works
Can the password on the wifi reciever be changed?
should be able to
I can't thank you enough for this. I would have never figured this out on my own!
ok, now add a nightlight to the darn unit. 2019. Mutlipurpose the shiiet out of the product. Pretty sure a small LED won't break the back.
Rate out of 10 ?
7/10
There is password but it is not correct
what speed did you get? who makes a video about a wifi power line & don't tell you the speed!
Hi, the video was based upon boosting signals from using your existing broadband in places where it can't connect not to increase speed. But I've done a speed test for you
WIFI im using right now (without booster)
response time = 194ms
download speed = 51.1Mbps
Upload speed = 3.1Mbps
WIFI with NetGear Booster
response time = 156ms
download speed = 48.9Mbps
Upload speed = 3.1Mbps
as you can see not much difference, speed depends upon your provider and your device. This booster gives you connection in places where its low or there isn't. Hope this helps.thnx
Damn ur ping is high