NETGEAR PLW1000

Adding a new PLW1000 to a secured powerline network
PLW1000 helps you expand your wireless network as it creates a new WiFi network for your
home. You just need to plug in your PLW1000 to any power outlet in your home and wait for it
to connect to your existing powerline network. If your powerline network is already secured,
your new PLW1000 will not be able to detect your existing powerline network. This article
guides you on how to add your new PLW1000 to your secured powerline nework.
To add a new PLW1000 to a secured powerline network:
1. Plug in your PLW1000 to your power outlet. Wait for the LEDs to turn on. If the device is not
turning on, check the On/Off switch on the side.
2. Press the Security button on one of the powerline adapters that is already connected to the
powerline network.

NETGEAR PLW1000 Specifications

General

Power plug	-
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV2
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Compatible products	smart TVs, streaming players, game consoles
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Product color	White
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Quantity per pack	- pc(s)
AC input voltage	100-240 V
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Harmonized System (HS) code	85171800

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	38 mm
Width	87 mm
Height	121 mm
Weight	266 g

Summary

Adding a new PLW1000 to a secured powerline network

Connecting the PLW1000 to a Secured Network

Steps for plugging in the PLW1000 and initiating connection to the network.

Enabling Wireless Card Access List on PLW1000 V2

Configuring MAC Address Filtering

Procedure to enable MAC address filtering via the PLW1000's web interface.

Adding Powerline Adapters to an Existing Network

Powerline Standards and Compatibility

Details on Powerline standards and their interoperability for network setup.

Manually Setting the Powerline Encryption Key

Push-and-Secure Method

Process for manually pairing powerline adapters using the security button.

Turning Off Powerline Adapter LEDs

Using NETGEAR genie Desktop

Instructions to disable powerline adapter LEDs using the genie Desktop application.

Turning Off PLW1000 LEDs via GUI

Using the Web Interface

Steps to turn off PLW1000 LEDs through its graphical user interface.