TP-Link TL-PA101 User Manual
TP-Link TL-PA101 User Manual

TP-Link TL-PA101 User Manual

85mbps powerline ethernet adapter
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TL-PA101
85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010102

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  • Page 1 TL-PA101 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Rev: 1.0.0 1910010102...
  • Page 2 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 3: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction .........................1 Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism ................2 Introduction ............................2 LED Indicator ............................2 Physical Interface ..........................3 Hardware Connection – Computer ....................3 Hardware Connection – Internet ......................4 Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility ..............6 Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility ..............9 Main ..............................
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Ethernet Powerline Adapter. This device is an 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which transforms your house’s existing electrical wiring into an ubiquitous networking infrastructure. Simply plug this 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter into an...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Ethernet Powerline Adapter support up to 85Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate, this Ethernet Powerline Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring.
  • Page 7: Physical Interface

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Label Status Description The Ethernet Powerline Adapter is power on Power The Ethernet Powerline Adapter is not receiving power Another Powerline port is detected on the same Powerline network Powerline Did not detect any other Powerline port on the same powerline network...
  • Page 8: Hardware Connection - Internet

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to you computer’s LAN port. 4. Plug the Ethernet Powerline Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer. 5. Turn on your computer. 6. Check and confirm that the Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Ethernet Powerline Adapter are ON The hardware connection mechanism is shown below: 2.5 Hardware Connection –...
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  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility Please verify that no other Ethernet Powerline Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed before installing the provided software. If other Homeplug Utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your personal computer before installing this provided software.
  • Page 11 TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter...
  • Page 12 TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Step 2: After the installation, a shortcut to the “TL-PA101 Powerline Utility” application icon is provided on the windows desktop. Step 3: Finally, there is an “Auto install Finish” icon on the windows desktop.
  • Page 13: Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility

    Double click on the “TL-PA101 Powerline Utility” from your windows desktop, the following screen display. This Management Utility consists of a set of four property sheets, viz., “Main”, “Privacy”, and “Diagnostics”...
  • Page 14: Rename

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Password: Shows the current password of the Ethernet Powerline Adapter. Quality: Shows the quality of the Ethernet Powerline Adapter connection. Rate (Mbps): Shows the current transmission rate of the selected Ethernet Powerline Adapter. MAC Address: Shows the Ethernet Powerline Adapter’s MAC address.
  • Page 15: Add Device

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Note: The Ethernet Powerline Adapter device must be present on the power line (plugged in) in order for the password to be confirmed and added to the network. If the Ethernet Powerline Adapter device could not be located, a warning message will be shown.
  • Page 16: Privacy

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter 4.2 Privacy The Privacy configuration page provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security for the logical network and also to select the devices that has to be included in the network.
  • Page 17: Diagnostics

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Set Local Device Only: Click this tab to change the network name of the local Ethernet Powerline Adapter device only. All Ethernet Powerline Adapter devices seen on the Main configuration homepage prior to this will be no longer present in the new network, effectively making the local devices not to communicate to the devices who were in the old logical network.
  • Page 18 TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter The Diagnostics information displayed can be saved to a text file. One can email the saved text file to the local supplier when there’s technical support require or print the saved text file as reference during a technical support conference.
  • Page 19: About

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter The diagnostics information displayed may be saved to a text file for later use, or can be printed for reference for a technical support call. Ethernet Powerline Adapter devices, which are not part of the network anymore, can be deleted using the delete button.
  • Page 20: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide

    TL-PA101 85Mbps Ethernet Powerline Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide The Troubleshooting Guide provides answers to common problems regarding the Ethernet Powerline Adapter. 1. The Power LED does not light up. Ans. Check the following: 1. Make sure that the Ethernet Powerline Adapter is properly plugged into a power outlet.

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