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TP-Link TL-WPA4220 User Manual

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AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender
TL-WPA4220
REV2.0.0
1910011902

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender TL-WPA4220 REV2.0.0 1910011902...

  • 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

    • The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the product packaging. • Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. • A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Get To Know Your Powerline Extender

    Chapter Get to Know Your Powerline Extender This chapter introduces what the powerline extender can do and describes its main features and appearance. It contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Main Features • Product Appearance...

  • 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 Blinking Pairing is taking place. Yellow- The powerline extender is in a location with a good signal green strength. The powerline extender is in a location with a poor signal Powerline strength.

  • Page 7: Ethernet Port

    Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds to turn the wireless function on or off. The wireless function is on by default. You can turn them off at night and then on in the morning by pressing this button.

  • Page 8: 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...

  • Page 9: To Set Up A New Secure Wireless Network

    2. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket. 3. 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 4. Pair the powerline devices.

  • Page 10: To Extend The Existing Wireless Network

    2 minutes Powerline Adatper Powerline Extender (For demonstration only) TL-WPA4220 5. Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Use the SSID (network name) and password on the provided Wi-Fi Info Card to connect to the internet. Note: A red Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location.
  • Page 11 1. Plug the new powerline extender into a wall socket near one do that? of the existing powerline extender. r l i n New Powerline Extender TL-WPA4220 Existing Powerline Device (For demonstration only) 2. Check the new extender’s Powerline LED . Is it on? •...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Initial Use Note: A red Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location. A . Use the SSID (network name) and password on the provided Wi-Fi Info Card to connect to the internet. B . Use the SSID (network name) and password of your existing wireless network to connect.

  • 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 http://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 2. Follow instructions on the page to set a new username and password. A strong password should be at least 8 characters in length, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and punctuations. 3. Click Save to make the settings effective.

  • Page 16: Change Powerline Network Name

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. Click the icon and enter the Powerline Key of the device you want to add. The Powerline Key contains 16 capital letters, formed like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. It is printed on the back of the powerline device. 4.

  • Page 17: Wi-Fi Clone

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Follow the steps below to enable the Wi-Fi Move feature: 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 Wireless >...

  • Page 18: Wireless Network

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Done! When the Wi-Fi LED blinks quickly for 3 seconds and then stays on. It’s done! Wireless Network 3 5 1 Customize Wireless Settings The powerline extender’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To hide SSID: Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcasted. It won’t display when you scan for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network.

  • Page 20: Wireless Clients

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Channel Width: Select the channel width. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically. Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will be used.

  • Page 21: Schedule Your Wireless Function

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 4 Click to add an entry. 5 Choose LED Off Time from 00:00 to 7:00, and then check all boxes from Sunday to Saturday. Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface How can I 1 Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http:// do that? tplinkplc.net and log in with the username and password you set. 2 Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Schedules. 3 Toggle to enable the Wi-Fi Scheduler.

  • Page 23: Parental Controls

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 8 Click to save the settings. 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...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3 Toggle to enable Parental Controls. If you are prompted like the following picture, click Continue. 4 Click Add. 5 Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be controlled. Or, enter the MAC Address manually.

  • Page 25: Guest Network

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 9 Click to save the settings. 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 26: Mac Filter

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 5 Configure the following settings. To enable or disable the guest network function: Select the box 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 27 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface How can I 1 Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http:// do that? tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2 Go to Wireless> Filter. 3 Toggle to enable MAC Filter.

  • Page 28: 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 29 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To automatically synchronize the time: 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 30: Upgrade The Firmware

    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 TP-LINK official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A config. file will be stored to your computer. To restore 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.

  • Page 32: System Log

    Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3 11 5 System Log When the extender does not work properly, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. Follow the steps below to save the system log: 1.
  • Page 33 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 34 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 35: Industry Canada Statement

    CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
  • Page 36 Korea Warning Statements: 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. NCC Notice & BSMI Notice: 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅 自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象 時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業 之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機 設備之干擾。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開 口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置 中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工 作。...

  • Page 37: Safety Information

    Safety Information • When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power adapter from the power source. •...

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