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Quick Start

Powerline 1000

Essentials Edition 
Model PL1010v2

Summary of Contents for Essentials PL1010v2

Page 1: ...Quick Start Powerline 1000 Essentials Edition Model PL1010v2...

Page 2: ...2 Package Contents In some regions a resource CD is included with your product...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...4 Meet Your Adapter Before you install your adapters familiarize yourself with their LEDs buttons and port Factory Reset button Ethernet port Security button Power LED Pick A Plug LED Ethernet LED...

Page 5: ...cted Pick A Plug LED The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with the strongest link performance indicated by the color displayed by the LED Red Link rate 50 Mbps good Amber Link r...

Page 6: ...port Use an Ethernet cable to connect your wired devices including computers WiFi routers or game consoles to your Powerline network Security button Use the Security button to create a secure Powerli...

Page 7: ...cords power strips or surge protectors Room 1 Room 2 To install your adapters 1 Plug in your new adapters 2 Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit Congratulations You installed your adapters and set...

Page 8: ...utlet where you want to add Internet access 2 If you used a private encryption key press the Security button on one of the adapters that is already a part of the network for two seconds and then press...

Page 9: ...he Security button on one of the other adapters for two seconds Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes Note The Security button does not work in power saving mode see Troubleshooting Tips on...

Page 10: ...The Ethernet cable is unplugged The device that is connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off The adapter is idle for 10 minutes It returns to normal mode within two seconds after the Ethernet...

Page 11: ...to another outlet Unplug devices that might be causing interference such as surge suppressors and items with motors Ethernet LED is off Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working and securely plug...

Page 12: ...ser 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 t...

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