Powerline 1200 User Manual Models PL1200 PLP1200 January 2016 202-11566-01 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Your Powerline Adapter PL1200...................................................................................................................5 PLP1200................................................................................................................5 LED Descriptions...................................................................................................6 Button Descriptions..........................................................................................
Your Powerline Adapter 1 This chapter describes your Powerline adapter and how your adapter fits into a home network. It also explains the security features and how to secure your Powerline network with a private encryption key. This chapter contains the following sections: • • • • • • • PL1200 PLP1200 LED Descriptions Button Descriptions Ethernet Port Extra Outlet Product Label For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the NETGEAR support website at support.netgear.com.
Powerline 1200 PL1200 The hardware features of the Powerline PL1200 adapter are shown in the following figure. Note that adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 1. PL1200 hardware features 1 Power LED 2 Ethernet LED 3 Pick A Plug LED 4 Ethernet port 5 Factory Reset button 6 Security button PLP1200 The hardware features of the Powerline PLP1200 adapter are shown in the following figure. Note that adapters vary by region.
Powerline 1200 6 1 2 3 5 4 Figure 2. PLP1200 hardware features 1 Power LED 2 Ethernet LED 3 Pick A Plug LED 4 Ethernet port 5 Factory Reset button 6 Security button LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapter.
Powerline 1200 Table 1. LED descriptions Item Description Power LED Solid green. The electrical power is on. Solid amber. The adapter is in power saving mode. Blinking green.The adapter is in the process of setting up security. Off. The adapter is not receiving electrical power. Ethernet LED Solid green. The Ethernet port is linked. Off. No Ethernet connection is detected.
Powerline 1200 Extra Outlet For models with an extra outlet, you must observe a few restrictions on how you use the extra outlet. The technical specifications for your model provide socket outlet ratings. See Technical Specifications and Safety Information on page 19. See Safety Information on page 22 for general guidelines for use. Product Label The product label provides unique details specific to your device.
Powerline Networks 2 This chapter describes the setup and configuration of Powerline networks.
Powerline 1200 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. One of the Powerline devices is connected with an Ethernet cable to your router so that the Powerline network is linked to your local area network (LAN).
Powerline 1200 • Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid accidentally turning off the power to the outlet. • Avoid plugging Powerline products into electrical outlets that are located near appliances that consume a lot of power, such as washers, dryers, or refrigerators. Interference from these appliances might prevent Powerline products from working correctly or reduce Powerline network performance.
Powerline 1200 4. Plug the second Powerline device into a wall outlet where you want to add Internet access. 5. 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. 6. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit. 7. To use a private encryption key, press the Security button on one of the adapters for two seconds, and then press the Security button on the other adapter for two seconds.
Powerline 1200 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: 1. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet where you want to add Internet access. 2. (Optional) Use the Ethernet cable that came with your adapter to connect the adapter to an Ethernet port on a computer, game console, Blu-ray player, or other peripheral device.
Powerline 1200 When the Power LED stops blinking, the process is complete. If the Pick A Plug LEDs are green or amber, the devices are successfully connected to the Powerline network. A red Pick A Plug LED indicates a slow link rate. In this case, move the Powerline device to another electrical outlet with a faster connection. About Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline devices using the same network encryption key.
Powerline 1200 The Power LED starts blinking after you release the button. This process allows the second Powerline device to use the same private encryption key as the first device so that they can communicate. 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. Note This process works for only one pair of Powerline devices at a time.
Troubleshooting 3 You can take various steps to diagnose and solve problems that you might encounter. The first step in troubleshooting your Powerline adapter is to check the LEDs. After you plug in the Powerline device, the following sequence of events occurs: 1. The Power LED lights. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify the following: • The Power LED is solid green. The device is powered on. • If the device is connected to a Powerline network, the Pick A Plug LED is lit.
Powerline 1200 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. You can try various troubleshooting tips. First, make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet and that the Powerline device is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector.
Powerline 1200 Ethernet LED Is Off If the Ethernet LED is off, the Ethernet port on the adapter is not linked; you can try various troubleshooting tips. If your Powerline device is connected to the LAN port of your router, make sure of the following: • Your router and modem are turned on. • The computer connected directly to the router can access the Internet.
Technical Specifications and Safety Information This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for Powerline PL 1200 adapters.
Powerline 1200 Powerline PL1200 Technical Specifications The PL1200 adapter meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 3. Powerline PL1200 technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Socket outlet rating (max. load) AU: 10A, 250V; EU: 16A, 250V; NA: 15A, 125V; UK: 13A, 250V Power consumption Normal: 4W; Power saving mode: <0.
Powerline 1200 Powerline PLP1200 Technical Specifications The PLP1200 adapter meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 4. Powerline PLP1200 technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Socket outlet rating (max. load) AU: 10A, 250V; EU: 16A, 250V; NA: 15A, 125V; UK: 13A, 250V Power consumption Normal: 4W; Power saving mode: <0.
Powerline 1200 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. • Check the electrical current for any device plugged into the filtered AC socket.
