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A simple, plug-and-play guide to extending your home network.
Plug the first powerline adapter into a wall socket near your router and connect it to the router using an Ethernet cable.
Plug the second powerline adapter into a socket where you want to extend your network, and connect it to your device with another Ethernet cable.
Wait for the LEDs on both adapters to turn solid green, indicating a stable connection.
Configure the security settings of the powerline adapters if required, usually via a button on the device or a web interface.
Test your network connection to make sure it is working properly.
Plug one adapter into a socket near your router and connect it with an Ethernet cable, then plug the second adapter into a socket near your device and connect that too. Once the LEDs turn solid green the connection is stable, and you can configure security settings and test the connection.
Enable the adapter's encryption feature, change the default password, disable remote management if you don't need it, keep the units in a secure location, use a surge protector, and keep firmware up to date.
Read our guides on choosing, setting up and getting the best speed from your powerline adapter.