Netgear PL1010 – Powerline 1000 Installation Guide

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can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this occurs, use the 
Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory 

When you first set up your network, the setup uses a default encryption 
key common to all Homeplug AV-certified adapters. You can change this.

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1.  Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are lit.
2.  Press the 

Security button for two seconds on one adapter, and then 

press the 

Security button on one of the other adapters for two 

seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes. 

Note: 

The 

Security button does not work in power saving mode (see 

).

Warning: Do not press the 

Security button on the Powerline adapter 

until installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with 
each other (indicated by the Power LED). Pressing this button too soon 
can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this occurs, use the 
Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory 

If you add adapters later, use this procedure to add the new adapters to 
your secure network.