- What is the power consumption of the PLP1000?
The power consumption of PLP1000 is 2.64Watts with 230Vac/50Hz input. - Is PLP1000 compatible to HomePlug 1.0?
No, PLP1000 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 to HomePlug AV1.0. - How do you set the PLP1000 to its factory default settings?
The user can either press the Reset button for 1 second or click the “Factory Reset” button on the coming NETGEAR genie release. - How to use Hardware Security button to set a private Powerline network?
- For each PLP1000 device, press its Security button for more than 2 seconds then release the button and LED starts to blink.
- Repeat same step for another device to auto pairing 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 PLP1000 support firmware upgrade?
The PLP1000 has a firmware upgrade tool for upgrading the firmware which you can download in the NETGEAR website. - What frequency does the PLP1000 operate?
The frequencies used by PLP1000 are in the range of 2MHz to 86MHz. - Does PLP1000 support QoS?
No, the PLP1000 does not support QoS. - Why shouldn't I use a power strip, surge protector, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) or extension cord with the PLP1000?
Power strip, surge protectors, UPS and extension cords filter out some or the entire high frequency signal used in powerline communications. Connecting a PLP1000 to one of these devices can greatly reduce the data rate of transfers or even block communications entirely. - When buying a PLP1000, do we need to have a wireless router or will it work even with Ethernet/wired type of router?
The PLP1000 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. - Does the PLP1000 support Standby mode for power saving?
Yes, the PLP1000 does support Standby mode for power saving. When the Ethernet link is lost for more than 10 minutes, the adapter enters power saving mode. - What if I run out of outlets on the wall?
PLP1000 is one of NETGEAR's “Pass Through” Powerline products which has a built in power outlet for users to plug other electrical devices onto the outlet. So, you'll never have to compromise free outlets for the PLP1000.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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Article ID: 31521