What is the power consumption of the PL1000?
The max power consumption of PL1000 is 3.73 Watts. In standby mode it is 0.49W
Is PL1000 compatible to HomePlug 1.0?
No, PL1000 is not compatible with HomePlug 1.0. It is only compatible with HomePlug AV2.0 but can co-exist with HomePlug 1.0 and is backwards compatible with HomePlug AV1.0.
Why shouldn't I use a power strip, surge protector, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) or extension cord with the PL1000?
Power strips, surge protectors, UPS and extension cords filter out some or the entire high frequency signal used in Powerline communications. Connecting a PL1000 to one of these devices can greatly reduce the data rate of transfers or even block communications entirely.
What frequency does the PL1000 operate?
The frequencies used by PL1000 are in the range of 2MHz to 86MHz.
Does the PL1000 support Standby mode for power saving?
Yes, the PL1000 does support Standby mode for power saving. When the Ethernet link is lost for more than 10 minutes, the adapter enters power saving mode.
Which version of NETGEAR Genie supports the PL1000?
NETGEAR Windows Genie 2.4.16 or later
How do you set the PL1000 to its factory default settings?
You can either press the Reset button for 1 second or click the “Factory Reset” button via the NETGEAR genie.
How do I use the Hardware Security button to set a private Powerline network?
- For each PL1000 device, press its security button for more than 2 seconds, then release the button and the Power LED starts to blink.
- Repeat the same steps for another device to auto pair within 2 minutes.
- This securely configures your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. The devices will retain security settings even if they are unplugged.
What do the different colors of the Powerline light (middle LED) indicates?
- Green: The link rate is higher than 80 Mbps.
- Amber: The link rate is 50 Mbps to 80 Mbps.
- Red: The link rate is less than 50 Mbps.
Does the PL1000 support firmware upgrade?
When a new PL1000 firmware is available, a firmware upgrade tool will be posted on the NETGEAR website.
Does PL1000 support QoS?
Yes, the PL1000 support QoS (it will leave the packets untouched keeping the prioritization).
When buying a PL1000, do we need to have a wireless router or will it work even with Ethernet/wired type of router?
The PL1000 Powerline adapter needs a wireless router to provide IP addresses to the devices. The Powerline will also work with a wired or wireless type of router.
How many Powerlines can I add to my Powerline network, and how many does NETGEAR recommend?
NETGEAR recommends using up to 8 power line devices.