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Install Your Adapters

Note: 

Do not plug your PowerLINE adapters 

into extension cords, power 

strips, or surge protectors.

Room 1

Room 2

Summary of Contents for PL1010

Page 1: ...Quick Start PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Essentials Edition Models PL1010 and PLW1010...

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

Page 3: ...adapters into electrical outlets to create a wired network connection Use a PowerLINE WiFi access point to add a WiFi access point to your wired network You can add up to eight Homeplug AV certified a...

Page 4: ...your adapters familiarize yourself with their LEDs buttons and ports 1 2 1 Power LED 4 Ethernet port 7 WiFi LED 2 Ethernet LED 5 Factory Reset button 8 On Off switch 3 Pick A Plug LED 6 Security butto...

Page 5: ...is linked Off No Ethernet connection is detected 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 th...

Page 6: ...your wired devices including computers WiFi routers and game consoles to your PowerLINE network Security button Use the Security button to create a secure PowerLINE network On Off switch Use the On O...

Page 7: ...7 Install Your Adapters Note Do not plug your PowerLINE adapters into extension cords power strips or surge protectors Room 1 Room 2...

Page 8: ...our computer tablet or smartphone to connect to your new PowerLINE WiFi network The network name is printed on the product label and is similar to Netgear _EXT or Netgear 5G_EXT Congratulations You in...

Page 9: ...Network To automatically connect to the PowerLINE access point using a WPS button 1 Press and hold the WPS button on the PowerLINE access point for two seconds and release it The WiFi LED starts to bl...

Page 10: ...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 powe...

Page 11: ...k open a web browser 2 Navigate to the following address www mywifiext net 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 When prompted to log in enter the user name admin and the password password You can rec...

Page 12: ...h buttons must be pressed within two minutes Note The Security button does not work in power saving mode see Troubleshooting Tips on page 13 Warning Do not press the Security button on the PowerLINE a...

Page 13: ...minutes It returns to normal mode within two seconds after the Ethernet link is established Pick A Plug LED is off If you already set network security make sure that all PowerLINE devices are using th...

Page 14: ...is off Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working and securely plugged into the devices Press the Factory Reset button on each device for one second to return the PowerLINE adapter to its factory...

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Page 16: ...end 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 on...

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