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Powerline Adapters Not Connecting My PC

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September 13, 2014 7:36:11 AM

Im trying to set up a powerline network for my new PC, using the Zyxel PLA4211 adapters.

I followed the install instructions, plug one into the router, and one into the PC.

Both adapters show a green power light and a green light that signals they are connecting to ethernet ports, but my computer isnt connecting to the internet.

Can anyone help?

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September 13, 2014 7:37:31 AM

Can you ping your router (usually 192.168.0.1)?
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September 13, 2014 7:45:31 AM

How do i do that
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September 13, 2014 7:48:02 AM

Go to a command prompt on your computer (START > Command Prompt), and type "PING 192.168.0.1" and press enter (remove the quotes).
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September 13, 2014 7:53:09 AM

It says PING:transmit failed. General failure
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September 13, 2014 7:55:32 AM

That would indicate you have no connectivity.

On the back of your computer where the network cable is plugged in - are there lights on?

Also, on the router where the cable is plugged in - are there lights on that port (from the powerline adapter to the router)?
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September 13, 2014 8:01:41 AM

All the necessary lights are on including those on the back of the router
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September 13, 2014 8:02:19 AM

RobotLizard said:
Both adapters show a green power light and a green light that signals they are connecting to ethernet ports, but my computer isnt connecting to the internet.


Is the HomePlug light on (light with house/plug symbol)? If not, the adapters are not communicating with each other.

First test the adapters on outlets that are close to each other (on the same circuit). The HomePlug lights should show a connection.

Make sure the adapters are not plugged in to power strips or surge protectors. They must be plugged directly into the wall outlet.

The adapters may not work if they are placed on outlets fed by an opposing circuit breaker.
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September 13, 2014 8:04:42 AM

The adapters show a flashing red light, which the manual says means they are communicating, but not connecting
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September 13, 2014 8:14:36 AM

RobotLizard said:
The adapters show a flashing red light, which the manual says means they are communicating, but not connecting


This is a pretty old article on powerline networking, but the basics are still valid.
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September 13, 2014 8:23:34 AM

Thats an article about how to boost speed, i cant even connect
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September 13, 2014 10:49:33 AM

RobotLizard said:
Thats an article about how to boost speed, i cant even connect


It is BUT #4, the AFCI breakers and #5 the power strips discussion is relevant to not being able to connect...
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