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Set Up a Secure Powerline Network by Pairing (Optional)
Paring is used to create or join a secure powerline network.
To create a secure powerline network:
1
2
Press the Pair button
Press the Pair button
on one device.
on another device.
Blinking
LED and Item Legend
LED
STATUS
On/Off
The powerline adapter is on or off.
Power
Blinking every second: Pairing is in process.
Blinking
Blinking every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on.*
The powerline adapter is connected to a powerline network.
On
Powerline
The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline network or
Off
is in Power-Saving Mode.
On
At least one Ethernet port is connected.
Ethernet
No Ethernet port is connected.
Off
* Five minutes after the device connected to the powerline adapter is turned off, the powerline adapter
will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Press and hold for 1 second to set up or join a secure powerline network.
Press and hold for 8 seconds to leave an existing powerline network.
Pair Button
Press and hold for more than 15 seconds to reset the powerline adapter.
Used as an electrical outlet expansion for power strip or household appliances. It
Integrated
can remove some electrical noise that might affect powerline performance.
Electrical Socket
To join an existing secure powerline network:
3
1
Done.
Blinking
On
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?
DESCRIPTION
A. With the powerline adapter connected to the electrical outlet, press and hold the Pair button for more than 15 seconds until the Power LED
momentarily and comes back on.
Q2. What can I do if I do not have an Internet connection after I complete the setup?
A1. Make sure the modem or router has an Internet connection. Connect a computer directly to the modem or router to check.
A2. Make sure the hardware connection is correct.
A3. Make sure the Powerline LEDs
A4. Make sure your computer's IP address is in the same segment as your router's.
A5. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
Q3. What can I do if a successfully-paired powerline device does not work after it is moved to a new
location?
A1. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Try to pair them again according to "Set Up a Secure Powerline Network by Pairing".
A3. If they still do not work, check for possible interference, such as washers, air conditioners or other household appliances that may be too close to one of the
powerline devices. Plug them into the integrated electrical sockets to remove some electrical noise.
More advanced configurations, such as firmware upgrade and QoS configuration, can be accessed through the Powerline Utility. You can install
the Powerline Utility from the resource CD (for Windows only) or download it from the TP-LINK official website (for Windows and Mac OS X).
Press the Pair button of any powerline device in
the existing powerline network.
Existing Powerline Network
light up on all your powerline devices. If they do not, reset or pair all your powerline devices.
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
Scan the QR code to access the Technical Support page.
2
Press the Pair button
on the new device.
Blinking
Blinking
3
Done.
On
goes off
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