We have a Virgin router providing wifi and cabled access. To extend this to a number of rooms I installed a number of TP adapters (sending it through the walls) . In one of the other rooms we can detect the wifi signal but are unable to connect. I have tried all the passwords including pin which are written on the router and am still unable to connect (despite a strong signal being identified).
Help accessing wifi network
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Powerline. The one I'm having issues with connecting with is fine with a cabled connection but not with wifi. It also has an antenna on the top of it and the entire unit fits in to a wall socket. The main signal/feed/router signal is coming down through a corridor some 20 feet away and into another room where this adapter is with the antenna on it which is plugged directly in to the wall. As I say, the cabled pc is fine with it. The signal from the adapter is strong. Just can't connect to its wifi.
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If you just plug in a set of Powerline adapters they'll work out of the box. You should still always follow the instructions to set your own encryption keys to avoid accidental cross connections with you neighbours if they also have Powerline adapters (and also fail to read the instructions).
If you have a Powerline adapter that also acts as a Wi-Fi access point then that'll also need configuring. They aren't going to transmit the SSID or accept the wireless password of the existing wireless network unless you configure it.
What make and model are the adapters? (accurate enough to allow someone on here can find a copy of the instructions online)
What configuration steps have you taken beyond plugging them in?
If you have a Powerline adapter that also acts as a Wi-Fi access point then that'll also need configuring. They aren't going to transmit the SSID or accept the wireless password of the existing wireless network unless you configure it.
What make and model are the adapters? (accurate enough to allow someone on here can find a copy of the instructions online)
What configuration steps have you taken beyond plugging them in?
I think this is what has happened. Some numpty just plugged them in to the wall sockets and cabled the wifi access point to a pc thinking the wifi would work straight out of the box. Unfortunately the same person has thrown the box away with the instructions. I have looked at the Powerline adapter and there is nothing on them apart from a serial number.