TP-Link TL-PA4020P Quick Installation Manual page 2

Set Up a Secure Powerline Network by Pairing (Recommended)
You can use the Pair button on two devices at a time to create or join a secure powerline network.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.
To create a secure powerline network:
1 2
Press the Pair button
Within 2 minutes, press the
Pair button for 1 second.
for 1 second.
A
Blinking
LED and Item Legend
LED STATUS
On/Off The powerline adapter is on or off.
Power Once every second: Pairing is in process.
Blinking
Once every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on.*
On The powerline adapter is connected to a powerline network.
Powerline
The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline network or
Off
is in Power-Saving Mode.
The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
Ethernet On/Off
* Five minutes after the device connected to the powerline adapter is turned off or inactive, 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.
Pair Button
Press and hold for 8 seconds to leave an existing powerline network.
Integrated Uses as an electrical outlet expansion for power strips or household appliances.
Electrical Socket It can remove some electrical noise that might affect powerline performance.
To join an existing secure powerline network:
3 1
Done.
B
Blinking
On
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection in my powerline network?
DESCRIPTION
A1. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs
A3. Make sure all hardware connections are correctly and securely connected.
A4. Check if you have an Internet connection by connecting the computer directly to the modem or router.
A5. Make sure your computer's IP address is in the same segment as your router's.
Q2. What can I do if a successfully-paired powerline device does not reconnect after it has been
A1. Try another socket and make sure it is on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Try to pair it again, and make sure the Powerline LED
A3. Check for possible interference, such as a washer, air conditioner or other household appliance that may be too close to one of the
More advanced configurations, such as firmware upgrade and QoS configuration, can be accessed through the tpPLC Utility (for Windows
only). You can download and install the tpPLC Utility from the TP-LINK official website.
Press the Pair button for 1 second on any powerline
device in the existing powerline network.
A
Existing Powerline Network
light up on all of your powerline devices. If they do not, reset or pair all your powerline devices.
moved to a new location?
powerline devices.
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2
Within 2 minutes, press the
Pair button for 1 second.
B C
Blinking
is on.
3
Done.
Blinking
On
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