Quick Start Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet Model PLP2000 (2 x PLP2000)
Package Contents In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product.
Getting 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. You can add up to 16 adapters to extend your network.
Meet Your Adapter Before you install your adapter, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port.
Power LED Solid green. The electrical power is on. Slow blinking green (blink every three seconds). The adapter is in power saving mode. Blinking green (blink every second). 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.
Security/Factory Press and hold the Security/Factory Reset button for 1 to Reset button 3 seconds and then release it to create a secure Powerline network. Press and hold the Security/Factory Reset button for 8 to 10 seconds, and then release it to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. Ethernet ports Two GbE ports. Use Ethernet cables to connect your wired devices, including computers, WiFi routers, or game consoles, to your Powerline network.
Install Your Adapters Room 1 Room 2 7
Secure Your Network Setting security is optional, but highly recommended. ¾¾ To create a secure network: 1. Plug in your new adapters. 2. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit. 3. Press the Security/Factory Reset button on one of the adapters for two seconds, and then press the Security/Factory Reset button on one of the other adapters in your existing network for two seconds. You must press both buttons within two minutes.
Add Adapters To add adapters before you configure the Security Reset feature, just plug them in and connect the adapters to your equipment. ¾¾ To add adapters to a Powerline network with security set: 1. Plug in and connect the new adapters. 2. On any of the adapters that are already a part of the secure network, press and hold the Security/Factory Reset button for two seconds. 3. On the new adapter, press and hold the Security/Factory Reset button for two seconds.
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 slowly blinking green. Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is off. This can occur in the following circumstances: Pick A Plug LED is off. • The Ethernet cable is unplugged. • The device connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off. • The adapter is idle for 10 minutes.
Pick A Plug LED is amber or red. Ethernet LED is off. Something is interfering with communication between adapters. To resolve this, do the following: • Move the adapter to another outlet. • Unplug devices that might be causing interference such as surge suppressors and items with motors. • Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working and securely plugged into the devices.
Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. 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.
