Netgear PLW1000 Installation Guide

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  • Netgear PLW1000 | Installation Guide - Page 1
    Quick Start PowerLINE WiFi 1000 Models PL1000 and PLW1000
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    Package Contents In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product. 2
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    PowerLINE 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 and AV2-certified adapters to extend your network. For a complete list of Homeplug AV
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    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. Power LED 2. Ethernet LED 3. Pick A Plug LED 4. Ethernet port 7. WiFi LED 5. Factory Reset button 8. On/Off switch 6. Security button 9. WPS button 4
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    the process of setting up security. Off. The adapter is not receiving electrical power. Solid. The Ethernet port is linked. Off. No Ethernet connection is detected. Pick A Plug LED WiFi LED The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with the strongest link performance, indicated
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    button Press the Factory Reset button for one second, and then release it to return the PowerLINE adapter to its factory default settings. Connect your wired devices, off. Use the WPS button to automatically connect your computer or other WiFi devices that support WPS 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
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    the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit. 3. Use your 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 installed your adapters and set up your network. You can
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    your network, customize the network settings, and customize security. Use WPS to Connect to Your Network ¾¾ 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
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    and connect the adapters to your equipment. ¾¾ 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 this occurs, use the Factory Reset button to return the PowerLINE adapter to its factory default settings. 10
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    web browser setup guide helps you configure the WiFi settings of the PowerLINE. ¾¾ To change your settings: 1. With your computer or WiFi device connected to your WiFi network, open a web browser. 2. Navigate to the following address: www.mywifiext.net. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. When
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    first set up your network, the setup uses a default encryption key common button does not work in power saving mode (see Troubleshooting Tips on page 13). Warning: Do not press the PowerLINE communication. If this occurs, use the Factory Reset button to return the PowerLINE adapter to its factory
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    Troubleshooting Tips circumstances: • The Ethernet cable is unplugged. • The device that is connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off. • The adapter is idle for encryption key; for informtion see the online user manual. • Press the Factory Reset button on each device for one second to
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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
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Quick Start
PowerLINE WiFi 1000
Models PL1000 and PLW1000