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- Page 1 PowerLINE 2000 Adapters User Manual Model PLP2000 December 2017 202-11809-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Compliance For current EU Declaration of conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Your PowerLINE Adapter PLP2000 Adapter....................5 LED Descriptions....................6 Button Descriptions....................7 Ethernet Port......................7 Extra Outlet......................7 Adapter Label......................7 Chapter 2 PowerLINE Networks How the PowerLINE Adapter Fits Into Your Network..........9 Set Up a New PowerLINE Network..............10 Add an Adapter to an Existing PowerLINE Network..........12 About PowerLINE Network Security..............13 Use the Security/Factory Reset Button to Set the Encryption Key......13 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Your Powerline Adapter
The chapter contains the following sections: • PLP2000 Adapter • LED Descriptions • Button Descriptions • Ethernet Port • Extra Outlet • Adapter Label For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the NETGEAR support website at netgear.com/support. -
Page 5: Plp2000 Adapter
PowerLINE 2000 PLP2000 Adapter The hardware features of your PowerLINE adapter are shown in the following figure. Note that adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. Figure 1. Hardware features Power LED Pick A Plug LED Ethernet LED... -
Page 6: Led Descriptions
PowerLINE 2000 LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your PowerLINE adapter. Table 1. LED descriptions Item Description Power LED Solid green. The electrical power is on. Blinking green. (Blink rate about once a second) The adapter is in the process of setting up security. -
Page 7: Button Descriptions
PowerLINE 2000 Button Descriptions Use the buttons to restore the adapter to the factory configuration and to create a secure network. Table 2. Button descriptions Button or Switch Description Security/Factory Reset Press and hold the Security/Factory Reset button for 1 to 3 seconds and then release it to create a secure PowerLINE network. -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Powerline Networks
PowerLINE Networks This chapter describes the setup and configuration of PowerLINE networks. The chapter contains the following sections: • How the PowerLINE Adapter Fits Into Your Network • Set Up a New PowerLINE Network • Add an Adapter to an Existing PowerLINE Network •... -
Page 9: How The Powerline Adapter Fits Into Your Network
PowerLINE 2000 How the PowerLINE Adapter Fits Into Your Network You can use one or more PowerLINE adapters to extend Internet access throughout your home. A PowerLINE network consists of two or more compatible PowerLINE devices that communicate with each other using your electrical power lines. -
Page 10: Set Up A New Powerline Network
PowerLINE 2000 For best performance, follow these guidelines when you plan the location of your PowerLINE devices: • Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid accidentally turning off the power to the outlet. - Page 11 PowerLINE 2000 Connect the device to the LAN port on your router or gateway using an Ethernet cable. Plug the second PowerLINE device into a wall outlet where you want to add Internet access. Use the Ethernet cable that came with your adapter to connect the PowerLINE device to an Ethernet port on a computer, game console, Blu-ray player, or other peripheral device.
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Page 12: Add An Adapter To An Existing Powerline Network
PowerLINE 2000 Add an Adapter to an Existing PowerLINE Network You can add additional adapters to an existing PowerLINE network. To add an adapter to a PowerLINE network: Plug the adapter into a wall outlet where you want to add Internet access. -
Page 13: About Powerline Network Security
PowerLINE 2000 About PowerLINE Network Security A PowerLINE network consists of two or more PowerLINE devices using the same network encryption key. By setting up security, you configure your PowerLINE network to use a private key instead of the default key. - Page 14 PowerLINE 2000 When the Power LEDs stop blinking and the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit solid green, the two devices can communicate over the PowerLINE network in a secure way. PowerLINE Networks...
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Page 15: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Power LED Is Off on page 16. If the Ethernet LED is not lit, see Ethernet LED Is Off on page 16. If you do not find the solution here, visit the NETGEAR support site at support.netgear.com for product and contact information. -
Page 16: Leds Are Off When The Powerline Device Is Plugged In
PowerLINE 2000 LEDs Are Off When the PowerLINE Device Is Plugged In The common reason the LEDs are off is that power is not being provided to the device. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet. Power LED Is Off If the Power LED is off, the adapter is not receiving electrical power. -
Page 17: Appendix A Technical Specifications And Safety Information
Technical Specifications and Safety Information This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for PowerLINE adapters. • PowerLINE PLP2000 Technical Specifications • Safety Information... -
Page 18: Powerline Plp2000 Technical Specifications
PowerLINE 2000 PowerLINE PLP2000 Technical Specifications The PLP2000 adapter meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 3. Technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE protocols 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Socket-outlet rating (max. -
Page 19: Safety Information
PowerLINE 2000 Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage: • For national approvals (approval schemes other than CB), relevant national standards for plug, socket-outlet, and direct plug-in units (for example, US) shall also be consulted while you are testing and approving such products according to the national standards. - Page 20 PowerLINE 2000 • The peripheral power cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.