# What are Powerline Adapters?

#### Powerline Adapters (PLA) are simple plug-and-play devices that allow you to extend your internet signal by utilizing your home's internal wiring rather than through Wi-Fi. For this reason, they are also referred to as "ethernet-over-power" devices (EOP).

The install is quick and easy!

1. Plug one PLA into your modem or router.
2. Connect the other PLA to your solar monitoring device.
   - The PLA must be directly connected to the wall socket, as it will use the home's internal wiring to communicate a data signal.
   - If you are installing PLAs due to connectivity issues, your system should come back online and resume communicating data as usual.

We recommend purchasing one of two PLA options:

- [TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Starter Kit](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084CZMYNM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Zyxel AV1300 Powerline Starter Kit](https://www.amazon.com/PLA5405v2-Powerline-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B0783QH1BH?crid=28NUG4PQOFELH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yKAvZlA4O0fVnxlELNkHcsZlwdankzV2W34SoRopcrMSA33Hh9hISYAi1zckXseJiPqyOovzNkwrxGYzJAuWuANv7wOz8hQCBQI8Nznh9BfLXZiPSE_89xCHGT3ZGSaXQYOrmmDq2vtXc2yehaFys-dI7wVWEqPVGMRctw54OQro6UI1X6ogIpYgTtpyqgnIPSqlcePtmaTQG63-OMDF5oEjYLPMlqI2X9ebWKNzZxl8BIjj0LspzbmLPFUMOtmvLENXPTfWEtVtL3z0PfesSmVtrf9MHL84EG2N1qRjEbZerB-Lth-jUFjih30kVOrbQ0xu9d-J5E8_GEspoAOXfAtAZ04B7d-3NjboEPk0q4o.XBKGPmSNW_pYf6HcllIqkL7D4193E2VJBOMb3mzLBTw&dib_tag=se&keywords=zyxel+av1000&qid=1739815209&s=electronics&sprefix=xyxel+av1000%2Celectronics%2C88&sr=1-2)

For step-by-step installation instructions, watch this short video showcasing how to use TPLink PLAs:

[How to setup and use a TP Link powerline adapter kit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ozUiXnbUl4)

Many LED lights on different PLA brands stand for the same things. See an [example of what they stand for on TP Links, and how to troubleshoot PLAs.](https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/432/)