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Summary of Contents for NETGEAR PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Series
- Page 1 Quick Start PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Models PL1000v2 and PLW1000v2...
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Page 2: Package Contents
Package Contents In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product. -
Page 3: Get Started
Get Started PowerLINE adapters give you an alternative way to extend your network using your existing electrical wiring. Plug two or more PowerLINE adapters into electrical outlets to create a wired network connection. Use a PowerLINE WiFi access point to add a WiFi access point to your wired network. - Page 4 Meet Your Adapters Before you install your adapters, familiarize yourself with their LEDs, buttons, and ports. 1. Power LED 4. Ethernet port 7. WiFi LED 2. Ethernet LED 5. Factory Reset 8. On/Off switch button 3. Pick A Plug LED 6.
- Page 5 Solid green. The electrical power is on. Power LED Solid amber. The adapter is in power saving mode (PL1000v2 only). Blinking green. The adapter is in the process of setting up security. Off. The adapter is not receiving electrical power. Solid.
- Page 6 Ethernet port Connect your wired devices, including computers, WiFi routers, and game consoles, to your PowerLINE network. Security button Use the Security button to create a secure PowerLINE network. On/Off switch Use the On/Off switch to turn the device on and off. Use the WPS button to automatically connect your WPS button computer or other WiFi-enabled devices that support...
- Page 7 Install Your Adapters ¾ To install your PowerLINE adapters: 1. Plug PowerLINE adapter model PL1000v2 into a power outlet near your router. Note: Do not plug your PowerLINE adapters into extension cords, power strips, or surge protectors. 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the PowerLINE adapter to a LAN port on your router.
- Page 8 The SSID is similar to Netgear##_EXT or Netgear##-5G_EXT. You will need this information to connect with WiFi. 4. Plug the second PowerLINE adapter into a power outlet in the location where you want to add Internet access. 5. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit.
- Page 9 Do More After your PowerLINE network is installed and running, you can use WPS to connect your access point, expand your network, customize the network settings, and customize security. Use WPS to Connect to Your Network ¾ To automatically connect to the PowerLINE access point using a WPS button: 1.
- Page 10 Add Adapters To add adapters before you configure the network security feature, just plug them in. On your computer, tablet, or smartphone, connect with WiFi to the same PowerLINE WiFi network. ¾ To add an adapter to a PowerLINE network with security set: 1.
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Page 11: Customize Your Network Settings
Customize Your Network Settings The web browser setup guide helps you configure the WiFi settings of your PowerLINE adapter. ¾ To change your settings: 1. With your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connected to your WiFi network, open a web browser. 2. - Page 12 Customize Your Network Security When you first set up your network, the setup uses a default encryption key common to all adapters. You can change this. ¾ To create a private secure network: 1. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit. 2.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips Power LED is off. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and that the PowerLINE devices are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Power LED is amber. Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is off. - Page 14 Ethernet LED is off. • Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working and securely plugged into the devices. Press the Factory Reset button on each device • for one second to return the PowerLINE adapter to its factory default settings.
- Page 16 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy‑ policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.