TP-Link TL-WPA4220 User Manual

TP-Link TL-WPA4220 User Manual

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AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender
TL-WPA4220
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  • Page 1 User Guide AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender TL-WPA4220 REV5.0.0 1910012821 Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender 1. 1. Product Overview............3 1.
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. • Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support. • TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com/. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Get To Know Your Powerline Extender

    Chapter Get to Know Your Powerline Extender This chapter introduces the powerline extender by detailing its main features and appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Main Features • Product Appearance Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Product Overview TP-Link’s Powerline Wi-Fi Extender is a combined wired/wireless network expansion device. With the help of your home’s existing electrical circuitry, it can extend your Wi-Fi to wherever you want in your house.
  • Page 6: Physical Interface

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Name Status Indication On/Off The powerline extender is on or off. Power Quickly: Pairing is in progress. Blinking Slowly: Power-saving Mode is on.*(TL-PA4010 Only) The powerline extender is connected to the powerline network and is in a suitable location.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Wi-Fi Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to copy wireless settings from the main router to the extender. Go to Wi-Fi Clone for more information. Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds to turn the wireless function on or off. The wireless function is on by default.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Initial Use

    Chapter Initial Use This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline extender when you first open the package. It contains the following sections: • To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network • To Extend the Existing Wireless Network Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...
  • Page 9: To Set Up A New Secure Wireless Network

    Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket. Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket near the adapter. Powerline Extender TL-WPA4220 Powerline Adapter (For demonstration only) r l i n Router Pair the powerline devices.
  • Page 10: To Extend The Existing Wireless Network

    Powerline Adapter Powerline Extender (For demonstration only) TL-WPA4220 Relocate the extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Use the SSID (network name) and password on the label at the top of the extender. Note: A blinking Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location.
  • Page 11 Plug the new powerline extender into a wall socket near one of the existing powerline extender. r l i n New Powerline Extender TL-WPA4220 Existing Powerline Device (For demonstration only) Check the new extender’s Powerline LED . Is it on? •...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Initial Use A . Use the SSID (network name) and password on the on the label at the top of the extender to connect to the internet. B . If you cannot find the default SSID in your Wi-Fi network list, this may mean the Wi-Fi Move feature has automatically copied over the existing wireless settings.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Configuring Via Web Management Interface

    Chapter Configuring via Web Management Interface The powerline extender has a management interface to configure all settings. The management interface can be opened on any device that has a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox. This chapter is going to give detailed information on what functions the powerline extender has and how to configure them.
  • Page 14: Management Interface

    1. Connect your computer to the powerline extender via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly. 2. Obtain and install the tpPLC Utility from the product’s Support page at https://www.tp-link.com. 3. Open the utility, move your mouse over your powerline extender, and click the icon that appears beside it.
  • Page 15: Manage Powerline Network

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. Connect your phone to the wireless network of the extender. Then launch the app and you can see the extender you added on Device list. 4. Create a password to log in. Manage Powerline Network A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders.
  • Page 16: Wi-Fi Move

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Basic > Powerline. 3. Change the Network Name. You can also click Default to use the default network name, e.g.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Copy wireless settings from my router to my extender, so I can use the same SSID and password to access the internet in my house. How can I do that? Before cloning, make sure your router supports the same band as your extender. If you do not know how to check this, go to your router’s User Guide for more information.
  • Page 18: Wireless Network

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Wireless Network 3 5 1 Customize Wireless Settings The powerline extender’s wireless network name (SSID), password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To customize more advanced settings Security: Select an option from the Security drop-down list. The extender provides three options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 Personal (Recommended), and WEP. WPA2 uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. Don’t change the default settings unless necessary.
  • Page 20: Wireless Clients

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3 5 2 Wireless Clients Follow the steps below to view detailed information of all wireless clients connected to the extender. 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender.
  • Page 21: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Enable Schedule. Click to add an entry. Choose LED Off Time from 18:00 to 22:00, and then check all boxes from Sunday to Saturday. Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function. Click SAVE.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface How can I do that? Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wi-Fi Schedule.
  • Page 23: Parental Controls

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Done! Now your Wi-Fi will be automatically turned off at 00:00 and turned on at 7:00am the next morning. Note: The Wi-Fi LED will turn off if the wireless network is disabled. Parental Controls I want to: Control when my children’s wireless devices can access the internet.
  • Page 24: Guest Network

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Done! Now the controlled device can access only from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other times. Guest Network I want to: Create a network for my guests, providing internet access for them while at the same time limit the network authorities for guests to ensure network security and privacy.
  • Page 25: Mac Filter

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To enable or disable the guest network function: Select the box 2.4GHZ to enable the guest network function. Deselect the box to disable guest network function. If disabled, all guest network settings of the corresponding band will be ineffective.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface How can I do that? Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Filter. Toggle on Filter.
  • Page 27: Administration

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3 11 Administration 3 11 1 LAN IP Address Follow the steps below to configure LAN settings of the extender. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. Go to Device Settings >...
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To automatically synchronize the time: 1. Select Get from the Internet. 1. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down menu. 2. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server.
  • Page 29: Upgrade The Firmware

    3 11 3 Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at our official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To backup configuration settings: 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Backup & Restore page.
  • Page 31: Change Login Password

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the extender. 3 11 5 Change Login Password Go to Settings > Change Login Password, and you can change the login password of the extender.
  • Page 32 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Page 33 FCC STATEMENT Product Name: AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender Model Number: TL-WPA4220 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 34 20 cm from all persons and must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 35 OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of...
  • Page 36 Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) CAN ICES-6/NMB-6...
  • Page 37 設備名稱:AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender 型號(型式):TL-WPA4220 Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘 Unit Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Lead Mercury Cadmium chromium biphenyls diphenyl ethers (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBDE) (PBB) ○...
  • Page 38 Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk. Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation...

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