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You can add up to eight Homeplug AV-certified and AV2-certified adapters to extend your existing electrical wiring. For a complete list of Homeplug AV-certified devices, visit http://www.homeplug.org/certified_products. 3 Get Started PowerLINE adapters give you an alternative way to extend your network using your network. Use a PowerLINE WiFi access point to add a WiFi access point to create a wired network connection. Plug two or more PowerLINE adapters into electrical outlets to your wired network.
You can add up to eight Homeplug AV-certified and AV2-certified adapters to extend your existing electrical wiring. For a complete list of Homeplug AV-certified devices, visit http://www.homeplug.org/certified_products. 3 Get Started PowerLINE adapters give you an alternative way to extend your network using your network. Use a PowerLINE WiFi access point to add a WiFi access point to create a wired network connection. Plug two or more PowerLINE adapters into electrical outlets to your wired network.
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WPS button 4 WiFi LED 5. Factory Reset button 8. Pick A Plug LED 4. On/Off switch 6. Power LED 2. Security button 9. Ethernet port 7. Meet Your Adapters Before you install your adapters, familiarize yourself with their LEDs, buttons, and ports. 1 2 3 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 5 4 56 4 1. Ethernet LED 3.
WPS button 4 WiFi LED 5. Factory Reset button 8. Pick A Plug LED 4. On/Off switch 6. Power LED 2. Security button 9. Ethernet port 7. Meet Your Adapters Before you install your adapters, familiarize yourself with their LEDs, buttons, and ports. 1 2 3 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 5 4 56 4 1. Ethernet LED 3.
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.... The Ethernet port is not receiving electrical power. Pick A Plug LED WiFi 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. The adapter is in the process of setting up security. Off. The adapter did not find any other compatible PowerLINE devices using the same encryption key. Link rate < 50 Mbps (good). Link rate > 50...
.... The Ethernet port is not receiving electrical power. Pick A Plug LED WiFi 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. The adapter is in the process of setting up security. Off. The adapter did not find any other compatible PowerLINE devices using the same encryption key. Link rate < 50 Mbps (good). Link rate > 50...
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Use the Security button to turn the device on and off. Use the WPS button to automatically connect your computer or other WiFi devices that support WPS to your PowerLINE network. Use the On/Off switch to create a secure PowerLINE network. Connect your wired devices, including computers, WiFi routers and game consoles, to its factory default settings. Factory Reset button Ethernet port Security button On/Off switch WPS button Press the Factory Reset button for one second, and then release it to return the PowerLINE adapter to your PowerLINE network. 6
Use the Security button to turn the device on and off. Use the WPS button to automatically connect your computer or other WiFi devices that support WPS to your PowerLINE network. Use the On/Off switch to create a secure PowerLINE network. Connect your wired devices, including computers, WiFi routers and game consoles, to its factory default settings. Factory Reset button Ethernet port Security button On/Off switch WPS button Press the Factory Reset button for one second, and then release it to return the PowerLINE adapter to your PowerLINE network. 6
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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 7
Install Your Adapters Note: Do not plug your PowerLINE adapters into extension cords, power strips, or surge protectors. Room 1 Room 2 7
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You can customize the network and security settings later. 8 Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit. 3. You installed your adapters and set up your adapters: 1. ¾¾ To install your network. Plug in your new PowerLINE WiFi network. The network name is printed on the product label and is similar to your new adapters. 2. Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to Netgear##_EXT or Netgear##-5G_EXT. Congratulations.
You can customize the network and security settings later. 8 Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit. 3. You installed your adapters and set up your adapters: 1. ¾¾ To install your network. Plug in your new PowerLINE WiFi network. The network name is printed on the product label and is similar to your new adapters. 2. Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect to Netgear##_EXT or Netgear##-5G_EXT. Congratulations.
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... seconds and release it . The WiFi LED starts to the PowerLINE access point using a WPS button: 1. When the WiFi LED stops blinking, your WiFi device is installed and running, you can use WPS to connect your access point, expand your network, customize the network settings, and customize security. Do More After your PowerLINE network is automatically connected to the PowerLINE access point and you can surf the...
... seconds and release it . The WiFi LED starts to the PowerLINE access point using a WPS button: 1. When the WiFi LED stops blinking, your WiFi device is installed and running, you can use WPS to connect your access point, expand your network, customize the network settings, and customize security. Do More After your PowerLINE network is automatically connected to the PowerLINE access point and you can surf the...
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... seconds. Pressing this occurs, use the Factory Reset button to return the PowerLINE adapter to its factory default settings. 10 Plug the adapter into a wall outlet where you want to add Internet access. 2. Note: The Security button does not work in and connect the adapters to your equipment. ¾¾ To add an adapter to a PowerLINE network with each other (indicated by the blinking Power LED). If this button too soon can temporarily...
... seconds. Pressing this occurs, use the Factory Reset button to return the PowerLINE adapter to its factory default settings. 10 Plug the adapter into a wall outlet where you want to add Internet access. 2. Note: The Security button does not work in and connect the adapters to your equipment. ¾¾ To add an adapter to a PowerLINE network with each other (indicated by the blinking Power LED). If this button too soon can temporarily...
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Customize Your Network Settings The web browser setup guide helps you configure the WiFi settings of the PowerLINE. ¾¾ To change your WiFi network, open a web browser. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Navigate to log in, enter the user name admin and the password password. When prompted to the following address: www.mywifiext.net. 3. With your computer or WiFi device connected to your settings: 1. You can record the new WiFi settings here: WiFi network name (SSID) Network key (passphrase) 11
Customize Your Network Settings The web browser setup guide helps you configure the WiFi settings of the PowerLINE. ¾¾ To change your WiFi network, open a web browser. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Navigate to log in, enter the user name admin and the password password. When prompted to the following address: www.mywifiext.net. 3. With your computer or WiFi device connected to your settings: 1. You can record the new WiFi settings here: WiFi network name (SSID) Network key (passphrase) 11
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If this occurs, use this procedure to add the new adapters to your network, the setup uses a default encryption key common to its factory default settings. Customize Your Network Security When you add adapters later, use the Factory Reset button to return the PowerLINE adapter to all Homeplug AV-certified adapters. Warning: Do not press the Security button on the PowerLINE adapter until the Pick A Plug LEDs are communicating with each other adapters for two seconds...
If this occurs, use this procedure to add the new adapters to your network, the setup uses a default encryption key common to its factory default settings. Customize Your Network Security When you add adapters later, use the Factory Reset button to return the PowerLINE adapter to all Homeplug AV-certified adapters. Warning: Do not press the Security button on the PowerLINE adapter until the Pick A Plug LEDs are communicating with each other adapters for two seconds...
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... connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off. • The adapter is idle for one second to return the PowerLINE adapter to the electrical outlet, and that power is amber or red. Troubleshooting Tips Power LED is off. Pick A Plug LED is supplied to its factory default settings. Make sure that the PowerLINE devices are using the same encryption key; for informtion see the online user manual. • Press the Factory Reset button...
... connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off. • The adapter is idle for one second to return the PowerLINE adapter to the electrical outlet, and that power is amber or red. Troubleshooting Tips Power LED is off. Pick A Plug LED is supplied to its factory default settings. Make sure that the PowerLINE devices are using the same encryption key; for informtion see the online user manual. • Press the Factory Reset button...
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Ethernet LED 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 default settings. 14
Ethernet LED 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 default settings. 14
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... before connecting the power supply. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Compliance For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support...
... before connecting the power supply. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Compliance For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support...
Product Data Sheet
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..., then simply plug-in the companion NETGEAR PowerLINE WiFi access point wherever you want WiFi. Plug-and-play Connect multiple adapters to an electrical outlet. touch of your wireless and wired network using your home electrical wiring. It's that easy. Just plug the PowerLINE Adapter into your modem or router, then plug in the companion PowerLINE WiFi access point to expand your WiFi network reliably. PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Data Sheet PLW1000 Plug in WiFi...
..., then simply plug-in the companion NETGEAR PowerLINE WiFi access point wherever you want WiFi. Plug-and-play Connect multiple adapters to an electrical outlet. touch of your wireless and wired network using your home electrical wiring. It's that easy. Just plug the PowerLINE Adapter into your modem or router, then plug in the companion PowerLINE WiFi access point to expand your WiFi network reliably. PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Data Sheet PLW1000 Plug in WiFi...
Product Data Sheet
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...95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-PLW1000-1 PAGE 2 OF 2 PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Connection Diagram Data Sheet PLW1000 Wireless-AC PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Access Point (PLW1000) PowerLINE 1000 Adapter (PL1000) Push-and-Secure button Gigabit Ethernet port Gigabit Ethernet port Pick-a-Plug LED Push-and-Secure button Package Contents • One (1) PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Access Point (PLW1000) • One (1) PowerLINE 1000 Adapter (PL1000) • Two (2) 2 m (6.5 ft) Ethernet cables • Quick install documentation Specifications Warranty • PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Access...
...95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-PLW1000-1 PAGE 2 OF 2 PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Connection Diagram Data Sheet PLW1000 Wireless-AC PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Access Point (PLW1000) PowerLINE 1000 Adapter (PL1000) Push-and-Secure button Gigabit Ethernet port Gigabit Ethernet port Pick-a-Plug LED Push-and-Secure button Package Contents • One (1) PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Access Point (PLW1000) • One (1) PowerLINE 1000 Adapter (PL1000) • Two (2) 2 m (6.5 ft) Ethernet cables • Quick install documentation Specifications Warranty • PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Access...