
User Manual
PowerLINE 1000, 1010 and 1200 Adapters
Models
PL1000, PL1000v2
PL1010, PL1010v2
PLP1000
PLW1000, PLW1000v2
PLW1010, PLW1010v2
PL1200
PLP1200
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveMarch 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12068-01

PowerLINE
Support
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resources.
Trademarks
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Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
Compliance
For current EU Declaration of conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Your PowerLINE Adapter
PL1000 and PL1010..............................................................................6
PL1000v2 and PL1010v2......................................................................7
PLP1000.................................................................................................8
PLW1000 and PLW1010......................................................................9
PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2............................................................10
PL1200.................................................................................................11
PLP1200...............................................................................................12
LED Descriptions................................................................................13
Button Descriptions............................................................................14
Ethernet Port.......................................................................................14
Extra Outlet..........................................................................................14
Adapter Label.....................................................................................15
Chapter 2 PowerLINE Networks
How the PowerLINE Adapter Fits Into Your Network....................17
Set Up a New PowerLINE Network...................................................18
Connect to the PowerLINE Access Point.........................................20
Use WPS to Connect to Your Network (PLW Models)...................20
Customize Your Network Settings (PLW Models)..........................20
Add an Adapter to an Existing PowerLINE Network......................21
About PowerLINE Network Security................................................22
Use the Button to Set the Encryption Key.......................................22
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
LEDs Are Off When the PowerLINE Device Is Plugged In.............26
Power LED Is Off.................................................................................26
Power LED Is Amber...........................................................................26
Pick A Plug LED Is Off, Amber, or Red.............................................26
Ethernet LED Is Off.............................................................................27
Appendix A Technical Specifications and Safety Information
PowerLINE PL1000 and PL1010 Technical Specifications............29
PowerLINE PL1000v2 and PL1010v2 Technical Specifications....30
PowerLINE PLP1000 Technical Specifications................................31
PowerLINE PLW1000 and PLW1010 Technical Specifications.....32
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PowerLINE
PowerLINE PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2 Technical
Specifications......................................................................................33
PowerLINE PL1200 Technical Specifications..................................34
PowerLINE PLP1200 Technical Specifications................................35
Safety Information..............................................................................36
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Your PowerLINE Adapter
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:
• PL1000 and PL1010
• PL1000v2 and PL1010v2
• PLP1000
• PLW1000 and PLW1010
• PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2
• PL1200
• PLP1200
• LED Descriptions
• Button Descriptions
• Ethernet Port
• Extra Outlet
• Adapter Label
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the NETGEAR support
website at netgear.com/support.
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PowerLINE
PL1000 and PL1010
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
Power LED1
Ethernet LED2
Pick A Plug LED3
Ethernet port4
Factory Reset button5
Security button6
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PowerLINE
PL1000v2 and PL1010v2
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
Power LED1
Ethernet LED2
Pick A Plug LED3
Ethernet port4
Factory Reset button5
Security button6
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PowerLINE
PLP1000
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
Power LED1
Ethernet LED2
Pick A Plug LED3
Ethernet port4
Factory Reset button5
Security button6
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PowerLINE
PLW1000 and PLW1010
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
Power LED1
Ethernet LED2
Pick A Plug LED3
Ethernet port4
Factory Reset button5
Security button6
Wireless LED7
On/Off switch8
WPS button9
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PowerLINE
PLW1000v2 and PLW1010v2
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
Power LED1
Ethernet LED2
Pick A Plug LED3
Ethernet port4
Factory Reset button5
Security button6
Wireless LED7
On/Off switch8
WPS button9
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PowerLINE
PL1200
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
Power LED1
Ethernet LED2
Pick A Plug LED3
Ethernet port4
Factory Reset button5
Security button6
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PowerLINE
PLP1200
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
Power LED1
Ethernet LED2
Pick A Plug LED3
Ethernet port4
Factory Reset button5
Security button6
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