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Set Up a Secure Powerline Network by Pairing (Recommended)
You can create or join a secure powerline network using the Pair button on two devices at a time.
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
Blinking
LED and Item Legend
LED
STATUS
On/Off
The powerline adapter is on or off.
Once every second: Pairing is in process.
Power
Blinking
Once every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on.*
Powerline network is in good condition.
Yellow-green
Powerline network is in poor condition. We recommend trying
Red
another wall socket.
Powerline
The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline network or
Off
is in Power-Saving Mode.
At least one Ethernet port is connected or no Ethernet port is
Ethernet
On/Off
connected.
* Five minutes after the device connected to the powerline adapter is turned off, 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.
Press and hold for 8 seconds to leave an existing powerline network.
Pair Button
Press and hold for more than 15 seconds to reset the powerline adapter.
Used as a pass-through AC outlet to power other devices. It also reduces some
Integrated
electrical noise that may interfere with powerline performance.
Electrical Socket
3
Done.
B
On
DESCRIPTION
To join an existing secure powerline network:
1
Press the Pair button for 1 second on any powerline
device in the existing powerline network.
A
B
Blinking
Existing Powerline Network
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?
A. With the powerline adapter plugged into to the electrical outlet, press and hold the Pair button for more than 15 seconds until the Power LED
momentarily and comes back on.
Q2. How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection in my powerline network?
A1. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs
light up on all of your powerline devices. If they do not, reset or pair all your powerline devices.
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 powerline device 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, 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 powerline adapters or
extenders. Plug it into the integrated electrical socket to remove some electrical noise.
For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.tp-link.com
More advanced configurations, such as firmware upgrade and QoS configuration, can be accessed through the Powerline Utility. You can install
the Powerline Utility from the resource CD (for Windows only) or download it from the TP-LINK official website (for Windows and Mac OS X).
2
Within 2 minutes, press the
Pair button for 1 second.
C
Blinking
is on.
3
Done.
On
goes off
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