NETGEAR Essentials PL1010v2 Quick Start Manual Download Page 8

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Do More

After your Powerline network is installed and running, you can expand your 
network, customize the network settings, and customize security.

Add Adapters

To add adapters before you configure the security feature, just plug them 
in and connect the adapters to your equipment.

 

¾

To add an adapter to a Powerline network with security 

set:

1.  Plug the adapter into a wall outlet 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 the 

Security

 button on the new adapter for 

two seconds.
Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes.

Note: 

The 

Security

 button does not work in power saving mode.

Do not press the 

Security

 button on the Powerline adapter until 

installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each 
other (indicated by the blinking Power LED). Pressing this button too soon 

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...

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