I've got a US Robotics Wireless MAXg ADSL Gateway (US). That's connected to my ADSL line, my desktop computer, and a standard Devolo power over IP adapter. It sits in my cellar, and works fine.
I then plugged a Devolo "dLAN Wireless Extender" (D1) into a socket in my living room. And one into an upstairs room. (D2)
I could then get onto the internet, from my living room with my laptop, connected to D1. But that was using the factory settings, which aren't secure. So I configured D1 with an SSID, and WPA2 security with a passphrase. And then I couldn't connect to the net anymore via D1 anymore. I configured D2 similarly.
I can still connect the laptop wirelessly via US, and then I can also get to the configuration screens of D1 and D2. But when connect the laptop to D1 or D2 wirelessly, I can't see any of the other devices. I.e. from D1, I can't see D2 nor US - nor can I connect to the internet.
When laptop is connected wirelessly to US, the Devolo Informer utility shows me D1 and D2. When connected to D1, it shows US and D2. When connected to D2, it shows only D1.
Finally, when connected to D1 or D2, the laptop connects, but with limited connectivity.
So, what's wrong and how can I fix it?
I'm thinking perhaps it's something to do with the US Robotics firewall? Maybe I need to configure the router so that the Devolo devices can get to the net through it.
I then plugged a Devolo "dLAN Wireless Extender" (D1) into a socket in my living room. And one into an upstairs room. (D2)
I could then get onto the internet, from my living room with my laptop, connected to D1. But that was using the factory settings, which aren't secure. So I configured D1 with an SSID, and WPA2 security with a passphrase. And then I couldn't connect to the net anymore via D1 anymore. I configured D2 similarly.
I can still connect the laptop wirelessly via US, and then I can also get to the configuration screens of D1 and D2. But when connect the laptop to D1 or D2 wirelessly, I can't see any of the other devices. I.e. from D1, I can't see D2 nor US - nor can I connect to the internet.
When laptop is connected wirelessly to US, the Devolo Informer utility shows me D1 and D2. When connected to D1, it shows US and D2. When connected to D2, it shows only D1.
Finally, when connected to D1 or D2, the laptop connects, but with limited connectivity.
So, what's wrong and how can I fix it?
I'm thinking perhaps it's something to do with the US Robotics firewall? Maybe I need to configure the router so that the Devolo devices can get to the net through it.
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