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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.
The chapter contains the following sections:
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the NETGEAR support website at netgear.com/support.
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.
Figure 1. Hardware features
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.
Figure 2. Hardware features
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.
Figure 3. Hardware features
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. Hardware features
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. Hardware features
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.
Figure 6. Hardware features
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.
Figure 7. Hardware features
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. |
Pick A Plug LED![]() | The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with the strongest performance, indicated by the color displayed by the LED: Red. Link rate < 50 Mbps (good). Amber. Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (better). Green. Link rate > 80 Mbps (best). Off. The adapter did not find any other compatible PowerLINE devices using the same encryption key. |
WiFi LED (PLW models only)![]() | Solid blue. The WiFi radio is on. Off. The WiFi radio is off. |
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. |
WPS (PLW models only) | Use the WPS button to automatically connect your computer or other WiFi devices that support WPS to your PowerLINE network. |
On/Off (PLW models only) | Use the On/Off switch to turn the device on and off. |
PowerLINE adapters use Ethernet ports to convert a standard electrical wall outlet into a high-speed wired network connection. You can use the wired network connection to bring Internet connectivity to any device with an Ethernet port, such as a computer, game console, Blu-ray player, smart TV, HD set-top box, or network DVR.
For models with an extra outlet, you must observe a few restrictions on how you use the extra outlet.
The technical specifications for your model provide socket outlet ratings. See Technical Specifications and Safety Information. See Safety Information for general guidelines for use.
The adapter label provides unique details specific to your device. It displays the following:
This chapter describes the setup and configuration of PowerLINE networks.
The chapter contains the following sections:
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). Connecting one PowerLINE device to your router allows all the PowerLINE devices on the PowerLINE network to communicate with the router and use its Internet connection.
The following illustration shows a PowerLINE network with one PowerLINE device in Room 1 and a second PowerLINE device in Room 2.
Figure 8. Poweline adapters connecting two rooms
To form a PowerLINE network, you need at least two compatible PowerLINE devices.
For best performance, follow these guidelines when you plan the location of your PowerLINE devices:
You can use two or more PowerLINE adapters to form a network or extend an existing network to additional wired Ethernet devices.
PowerLINE networks use an encryption key common to all adapters on the network.
You can use the default key or a private key. We recommend that you use a private key.
This procedure sets a private key.
To set up a new PowerLINE network:
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:
After your PowerLINE network is installed and running, you can use WPS to connect your access point to your WiFi network.
To automatically connect to the PowerLINE access point using the WPS button:
You can use a web browser–based setup guide as a simple way to customize the WiFi settings of your PowerLINE access point.
Before changing your network settings, connect using the default settings. For information see either Connect to the PowerLINE Access Point, or Use WPS to Connect to Your Network (PLW Models).
To change your settings:
You can add additional adapters to an existing PowerLINE network.
To add an adapter to a PowerLINE network:
A PowerLINE network consists of two or more PowerLINE devices using the same network encryption key. By setting up security, you configure your PowerLINE network to use a private key instead of the default key. If you do not set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a PowerLINE network can potentially use his or her connection to gain access to your network and information that you send over the Internet.
You can use the button on the PowerLINE device to create a private encryption key and secure your PowerLINE network. See Use the Button to Set the Encryption Key.
All PowerLINE networks start with the same default encryption key. You can use the button to replace the default key with a random private key. This is especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and other more populated areas.
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:
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:
If no LEDs are lit, see LEDs Are Off When the PowerLINE Device Is Plugged In.
If the Power LED is not lit, see Power LED Is Off.
If the Power LED is amber, see Power LED Is Amber.
If the Pick A Plug LED is not lit, see Pick A Plug LED Is Off, Amber, or Red.
If the Ethernet LED is not lit, see Ethernet LED Is Off.
If you do not find the solution here, visit the NETGEAR support site at support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
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.
If the Power LED is off, the adapter is not receiving electrical power. You can try several troubleshooting tips.
Try these steps:
If the Power LED is amber, the adapter is in power saving mode. You can investigate why the adapter is in power saving mode, and wake it.
The adapter enters power saving mode when the Ethernet link is inactive for more than 10 minutes. The Ethernet link is inactive if any of the following occurs:
To wake a PowerLINE device from power saving mode:
If the Pick A Plug LED is off, the PowerLINE devices cannot find each other.
Try these troubleshooting tips:
If the Ethernet LED is off, the Ethernet port on the adapter is not linked. You can try various troubleshooting tips.
Try these steps:
This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for PowerLINE adapters.
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: < 0.5W |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 35.9 mm (3.9 x 2.3 x 1.4 in.) |
Weight | 126 g (0.28 lb) |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) |
Operating humidity | 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Security encryption type | 128-bit AES |
MAC addresses | 8 (active), 8 (total): number of nodes that can be added to a single network |
Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
Data transfer rate | Up to 1000 Mbps with real throughput greater than 80 Mbps |
Frequency band | 2–86 MHz |
Modulation type | OFDM windowed modulation |
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: < 3.73W; Power saving mode: < 0.5W |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 35.9 mm (3.9 x 2.3 x 1.4 in.) |
Weight | Varies by region. About 126 g (0.28 lb) |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) |
Operating humidity | 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Security encryption type | 128-bit AES |
MAC addresses | 8 (active), 8 (total): number of nodes that can be added to a single network |
Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
Data transfer rate | Up to 1000 Mbps with real throughput greater than 80 Mbps |
Frequency band | 2–86 MHz |
Modulation type | 4096/1024/256/64/16/8-QAM |
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 (4.72 x 2.28 x 1.65 in.) |
Weight | Varies by region. About 183 g (0.40 lb) |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) |
Operating humidity | 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Security encryption type | 128-bit AES |
MAC addresses | 8 (active), 16 (total): number of nodes that can be added to a single network |
Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
Data transfer rate | Up to 1000 Mbps with real throughput greater than 80 Mbps |
Frequency band | 2–68 Mbps |
Modulation type | 4096/1024/256/64/16/8-QAM |
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. load) | AU: 10A, 250V; EU: 16A, 250V; NA: 15A, 125V; UK: 13A, 250V |
Power consumption | Normal: < 7W |
Dimensions | 121 x 87 x 38 mm (4.75 x 3.44 x 1.5 in.) |
Weight | 266 g (0.59 lb) |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) |
Operating humidity | 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Security encryption type | 128-bit AES |
MAC addresses | 8 (active), 8 (total): number of nodes that can be added to a single network |
Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
Data transfer rate | 200 Mbps @ 2.4GHz using 256-QAM; 433 Mbps @ 5GHz using 256-QAM |
Frequency band | 2–86 MHz |
Modulation type | OFDM windowed modulation |
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. load) | AU: 10A, 250V; EU: 16A, 250V; NA: 15A, 125V; UK: 13A, 250V |
Power consumption | Normal: < 7W |
Dimensions | 121 x 87 x 38 mm (4.75 x 3.44 x 1.5 in.) |
Weight | 266 g (0.59 lb) |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) |
Operating humidity | 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Security encryption type | 128-bit AES |
MAC addresses | 8 (active), 8 (total): number of nodes that can be added to a single network |
Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
Data transfer rate | 200 Mbps @ 2.4GHz using 256-QAM; 433 Mbps @ 5GHz using 256-QAM |
Frequency band | 2–86 MHz |
Modulation type | OFDM windowed modulation |
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: < 0.5W |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 30 mm (4.5 x 2.2 x 1.18 in.) |
Weight | 112.5 g (0.25 lb) |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) |
Operating humidity | 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Security encryption type | 128-bit AES |
MAC addresses | 8 (active), 16 (total): number of nodes that can be added to a single network |
Bandwidth | 1200 Mbps |
Data transfer rate | Up to 1200 Mbps with real throughput greater than 80 Mbps |
Frequency band | 2–68 Mbps |
Modulation type | OFDM windowed modulation |
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: < 0.5W |
Dimensions | 120 x 58 x 42 mm (4.72 x 2.28 x 1.65 in.) |
Weight | 183 g (0.40 lb) |
Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) |
Operating humidity | 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Storage humidity | 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing |
Security encryption type | 128-bit AES |
MAC addresses | 8 (active), 16 (total): number of nodes that can be added to a single network |
Bandwidth | 1200 Mbps |
Data transfer rate | Up to 1200 Mbps with real throughput greater than 80 Mbps |
Frequency band | 2–68 Mbps |
Modulation type | OFDM windowed modulation |
Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage:
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