Quick Start

Product Overview

Two NETGEAR Powerline 1000 adapters are shown. One adapter has a UK-style plug, and the other has a US-style plug. Text indicates 'Product varies by region.' This document provides a quick start guide for the NETGEAR Powerline 1000 adapter.

Package Contents

In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product.

The package typically includes two NETGEAR Powerline 1000 adapters and two Ethernet cables.

Get Started

Powerline adapters provide an alternative method to extend your network using your existing electrical wiring. To establish a wired network connection, plug two or more Powerline adapters into electrical outlets. You can connect up to eight adapters to expand your network.

Meet Your Adapter

Before installation, familiarize yourself with the adapter's LEDs, buttons, and port.

Components:

• ⚙️ Factory Reset button: Press for one second to return the adapter to its factory default settings.
• ? Security button: Used to create a secure Powerline network.
• ? Ethernet port: Connect your wired devices (computers, WiFi routers, game consoles) to your Powerline network using an Ethernet cable.

LED Indicators:

• ? Power LED:
  
  • Solid green: The electrical power is on.
  • Solid amber: The adapter is in power saving mode.
  • 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: This feature helps you select the electrical outlet that provides the strongest link performance, indicated by the LED color:
  
  • 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.

Install Your Adapters

To install your Powerline adapters:

1. Plug a Powerline adapter into a power outlet near your router.
   

   Note: Do not plug your Powerline adapters into extension cords, power strips, or surge protectors.

2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Powerline adapter to a LAN port on your router.
3. Plug the second Powerline adapter into a power outlet in the location where you want to add Internet access.
4. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit.
5. Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer or other device to the Powerline adapter.

The diagram shows the setup: In Room 1, a Powerline adapter is connected to a router via an Ethernet cable. In Room 2, another Powerline adapter is connected to a computer via an Ethernet cable, extending the network.

Setup Complete & Next Steps

Congratulations! You have installed your adapters and set up your Powerline network. You can customize the network and security settings later.

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 configuring network security, simply plug them in and connect your computer or Ethernet device.

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 already part of your Powerline network for two seconds, 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 (see Troubleshooting Tips on page 10).

   Warning: Do not press the Security button until installation is complete and the adapters are communicating (indicated by the blinking Power LED). Pressing it too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this occurs, use the Factory Reset button to return the adapter to its factory default settings.

Customize Your Network Security

When you first set up your network, it uses a default encryption key common to all adapters. You can change this.

Create a Private Secure Network

To create a private secure network:

1. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit.
2. Press the Security button for two seconds on one adapter.

   Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode (see Troubleshooting Tips).

3. Within two minutes, press the Security button on the next adapter for two seconds.

Troubleshooting Tips

Power LED is off.

Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and that the Powerline devices are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector.

Power LED is amber.

Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is off. This can happen if:

• The Ethernet cable is unplugged.
• The device connected via Ethernet is turned off.
• The adapter is idle for 10 minutes. It returns to normal mode within two seconds after the Ethernet link is established.

Pick A Plug LED is off.

• If you have set network security, ensure all Powerline devices use the same encryption key (refer to the online user manual for details).
• Press the Factory Reset button on each device for one second to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.

Pick A Plug LED is amber or red.

Something is interfering with communication between adapters. To resolve this:

• Move the adapter to another outlet.
• Unplug devices that might be causing interference, such as surge suppressors and items with motors.
• 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.

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.

Support and Community

Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads.

You can also check out the NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com.