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spikerules's avatar
spikerules
Aspirant
Aug 12, 2015

Powerline AV200 Power LED always Bronze

Hello,

 

I just purchased 2 AV200 extenders to add to my already working Powerline network. When I plug in the extenders all LED'S light then the power LED immediately goes to amber (power saving mode). My software recognises both on the network. I did a factory reset to both AV200's and still only get amber LED. 

 

I am kind of stumped on this one. 

 

Thanks in advance for your response

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Installation
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3 Replies

  • JamesGL's avatar
    JamesGL
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Aug 17, 2015

    Hi spikerules,

     

    Welcome to Community!

     

    The device will go to power saving mode with the following reaons:

     

    -The Ethernet cable is unplugged.

    -The device connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off.

    -The adapter is idle for 10 minutes.

     

    Make sure than there is a computer or any device connected to the powerline during installation.

     

    Regards,

     

    JamesGL

    Community Team

     

    • spikerules's avatar
      spikerules
      Aspirant
      Aug 20, 2015

      Thank you, so a ethernet cable must be attached at all times? It will not work by using just the WiFi connection? 

      • JamesGL's avatar
        JamesGL
        NETGEAR Employee Retired
        Aug 21, 2015

        spikerules,

         

        If the powerline adapter has wireless capability, the no need for ethernet cable. Just make sure that there is a wireless device active or connected to the network of the adapter. It will go to power saving mode once the adapter detects that there is no active connection for a longer time.

         

        Regards,

         

        JamesGL

        Community Team