User Manual PowerLINE 1000, 1010 and 1200 Adapters Models PL1000, PL1000v2 PL1010, PL1010v2 PLP1000 PLW1000, PLW1000v2 PLW1010, PLW1010v2 PL1200 PLP1200 March 2020 202-12068-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Your PowerLINE Adapter PL1000 and PL1010..............................................................................6 PL1000v2 and PL1010v2......................................................................7 PLP1000.................................................................................................8 PLW1000 and PLW1010......................................................................9 PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2...........................................................
PowerLINE PowerLINE PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2 Technical Specifications......................................................................................33 PowerLINE PL1200 Technical Specifications..................................34 PowerLINE PLP1200 Technical Specifications................................35 Safety Information..............................................................................
1 Your PowerLINE Adapter 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.
PowerLINE PL1000 and PL1010 The hardware features of the PowerLINE PL1000 and PL1010 adapters 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.
PowerLINE PL1000v2 and PL1010v2 The hardware features of the PowerLINE PL1000v2 and PL1010v2 adapters are shown in the following figure. Note that adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2.
PowerLINE PLP1000 The hardware features of the PowerLINE PLP1000 adapter are shown in the following figure. Note that adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. 6 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3.
PowerLINE PLW1000 and PLW1010 The hardware features of the PowerLINE PLW1000 and PLW1010 adapters are shown in the following figure. Note that adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. Figure 4.
PowerLINE PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2 The hardware features of the PowerLINE PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2 adapters are shown in the following figure. Note that adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. Figure 5.
PowerLINE 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 6.
PowerLINE PLP1200 The hardware features of the PowerLINE PLP1200 adapter are shown in the following figure. Note that adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. 6 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 7.
PowerLINE 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. Solid amber. The adapter is in power saving mode. (Power saving mode is not supported on model PLW1000.) 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 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 Factory Reset Press the Factory Reset button for one second, and then release it to return the adapter to its factory default settings. Security Use the Security button to create a secure network.
PowerLINE Adapter Label The adapter label provides unique details specific to your device.
2 PowerLINE Networks This chapter describes the setup and configuration of PowerLINE networks.
PowerLINE 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 Interference from these appliances might prevent PowerLINE products from working correctly or reduce PowerLINE network performance. • Do not plug PowerLINE products into a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector. Connecting a PowerLINE product to one of these devices might prevent the product from working correctly or reduce PowerLINE network performance.
PowerLINE 3. Connect the device to the LAN port on your router or gateway using an Ethernet cable. 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.
PowerLINE Connect to the PowerLINE Access Point You can connect your WiFi devices (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) to the PowerLINE access point using WPS or the SSID and WiFi key. To connect to the PowerLINE access point: 1. On your computer or WiFi device (tablet, smartphone) use the adapter's normal method of connecting to a wireless network. Note: The product label includes the default SSID and WiFi key.
PowerLINE To change your settings: 1. With your WiFi–enabled computer or WiFi device connected to your WiFi network, open a web browswer window. 2. Navigate to the following address: www.mywifiext.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the user name admin and the password. The initial password depends on the model. For newer PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2 models, the initial password is the same as the WiFi key password and is printed on the adapter label.
PowerLINE 3. If you used a private encryption key, press the button on one of the adapters that is already a part of the network for two seconds, and then press the button on the new adapter for two seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes. See Use the Button to Set the Encryption Key on page 22. WARNING: Do not press the button on the PowerLINE adapter until installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other (indicated by the blinking Power LED).
PowerLINE Note: A PowerLINE device can generate a random private encryption key only once. If you want to generate a new random key, first reset the PowerLINE device to its factory default settings. Press the button for two seconds, and then release it. To set the encryption key: 1. Make sure that all of the PowerLINE devices that you want to configure are plugged in by checking that the Power and Pick A Plug LEDs on each device are lit solid green.
PowerLINE 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.
3 Troubleshooting 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 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 several troubleshooting tips. Try these steps: 1.
PowerLINE Try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that the PowerLINE devices are plugged into wall outlets with power and that they use the same network encryption key. • Move the PowerLINE device to an outlet that is closer to the computer or devices. • If you set a private encryption key, make sure that all PowerLINE devices are using the same encryption key. • If the problem occurred after you set the encryption key, reset each device to its factory default settings.
A Technical Specifications and Safety Information This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for PowerLINE adapters.
PowerLINE PowerLINE PL1000 and PL1010 Technical Specifications The PL1000 and PL1010 adapters meet the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 3. Technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) AC input 100–240V, 0.1A (max.) Socket-outlet rating (max. load) AU: 10A, 250V; EU: 16A, 250V; NA: 15A, 125V; UK: 13A, 250V Power consumption Normal: < 3.73W; Power saving mode: < 0.
PowerLINE PowerLINE PL1000v2 and PL1010v2 Technical Specifications The PL1000v2 and PL1010v2 adapter meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 4. Technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) AC input 100–240V, 0.1A (max.) Socket-outlet rating (max. load) AU: 10A, 250V; EU: 16A, 250V; NA: 15A, 125V; UK: 13A, 250V Power consumption Normal: < 3.
PowerLINE PowerLINE PLP1000 Technical Specifications The PLP1000 adapter meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 5. Technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Socket-outlet rating (max. load) EU: 16A, 250V; NA: 11.8A, 125V; UK: 13A, 250V Power consumption Normal: < 4W; Power saving mode: < 0.5W Dimensions 120 x 58 x 42 mm (4.
PowerLINE PowerLINE PLW1000 and PLW1010 Technical Specifications The PLW1000 and PLW1010 adapters meet the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 6. Technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Socket-outlet rating (max.
PowerLINE PowerLINE PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2 Technical Specifications The PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2 adapters meet the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 7. Technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Socket-outlet rating (max.
PowerLINE PowerLINE PL1200 Technical Specifications The PL1200 adapter meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 8. Technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) 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: 2.6W; Power saving mode: < 0.
PowerLINE PowerLINE PLP1200 Technical Specifications The PLP1200 adapter meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 9. Technical specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Socket-outlet rating (max. load) AU: 10A, 250V; EU: 16A, 250V; NA: 11.8A, 125V; UK: 13A, 250V Power consumption Normal: 2.6W; Power saving mode: < 0.
PowerLINE 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.
PowerLINE • To help avoid damaging your system, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is set to match the power available at your location: - 110 volts (V), 60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan - 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan - 230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East • The peripheral power cables are equipped with three-prong plugs
