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Set Up a Secure Powerline Network Using the Pair Button (Recommended)
You can create or join a secure powerline network using the Pair button on two devices at a time. The powerline network can support up to 16 powerline devices.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.
To create a secure powerline network:
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Press the Pair button
Within 2 minutes, press the
Pair button for 1 second.
for 1 second.
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Customize the Extender's Wi-Fi
Settings (Optional)
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Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.
2
Find and download the compatible version of utility for your powerline
extender at www.tp-link.com.
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Start the utility. Choose the model to be con gured and click Connect.
PLC Device Scan
Wireless powerline devices in your local network
Description | Mode NO. | IP Address | Mac Address | Connect
11N Powerline AP
TL-WPA4230P
172.27.35.217
E8:94:F6:30:73:67
Rescan
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Log in with the default user name and password (admin/admin).
admin
admin
OK
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Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings to set a new SSID, then go to Wireless >
Wireless Security to set a new Wi-Fi password.
To join an existing secure powerline network:
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Done.
Press the Pair button for 1 second on any powerline device in the existing
powerline network.
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On
LED and Button Legend
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Pair Button
Ethernet Port
Adapter
LED
STATUS
On/O
Power
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On
O
Powerline
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On/O
Connect
Ethernet
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Wi-Fi
O
ITEM
Press and hold for 1 second to start Wi-Fi cloning.
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone
Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn the Wi-Fi on or o .
Press and hold for 1 second to start the pairing process.
Pair
Press and hold for 10 seconds to leave the powerline network.
Cancel
Press and hold for 10 seconds to restore the extender's settings to factory defaults.
Reset
Integrated
Used as a pass-through AC outlet to power other devices. It also reduces some
Electrical Socket
electrical noise that may interfere with powerline performance.
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Existing Powerline Network
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Wi-Fi LED
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone Button
Ethernet Ports
Reset Button
Pair Button
Extender
DESCRIPTION
The device is on or o .
Once every second: Pairing is in process.
Once every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on. (Powerline adapter only)
The device is connected to the powerline network.
The device is not connected to the powerline network or is in
Power-Saving Mode.
The device is transferring data.
The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
The Ethernet port is transferring data. (Powerline adapter only)
Rapidly: The Wi-Fi is working properly.
Once every second: Wi-Fi cloning is in process.
The Wi-Fi is disabled.
DESCRIPTION
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Within 2 minutes, press the
Pair button for 1 second.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. How do I reset my extender?
A. With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all LEDs go o .
When the Power LED
turns on and the Wi-Fi LED
starts to blink rapidly, the reset process is complete.
Q2. How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection in my powerline
network?
A1. Make sure all adapters and extenders are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs
light up on all of your adapters and extenders. If they do not, pair your
adapters and extenders again according to "Set Up a Secure Powerline Network By Pairing".
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.
Q3. What can I do if a successfully-paired extender does not reconnect after
it has been moved to a new location?
A1. Try another socket and make sure it is on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Try to pair it again with another adapter or extender, and make sure the Powerline LED
it to a new location.
A3. Check for possible interference, such as a washer, air conditioner or other household appliance that may be
too close to one of the powerline adapters or extenders. Plug it into the integrated electrical socket to remove
some electrical noise.
Attention
Wall Outlet
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http://www.tp-link.com
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Done.
On
is on before moving
Power Strip
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