Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism; Introduction; Led Indicator - TP-Link TL-PA4030 User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism

2.1 Introduction

The Powerline Adapter supports up to 500Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate,
this Powerline Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home
existing electrical wiring. Simply plug this Powerline Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to
extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical
outlet in any rooms of your house.
Note that this Powerline Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Powerline Adapter into a
power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you want to connect (Network
access); you will also need another Powerline Adapter connected to your Cable/xDSL broadband
(Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing. With clean
powerline, the distance between two Powerline Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the
actual distance may vary due to the environment.
Section below describes the Powerline Adapter's LED indicators, physical interface and hardware
connection mechanism.

2.2 LED Indicator

The LED indicator displays information about the device's status.
Item
Power LED
Powerline LED
TL-PA4030
Status
On The adapter is on.
Blinking The adapter is in pairing procedure.
Off The adapter is off.
The adapter is connected to a powerline network.
On
Blinking
The adapter is transferring data.
Off The adapter isn't connected to any powerline network.
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AV500 3-port Mini Powerline Adapter
Indication