TP-Link TL-WPA8730 Quick Start Manual page 2

Wi-Fi Clone
Wi-Fi Clone allows you to copy the main router's wireless settings
(SSID and password) to the powerline extender in seconds.
1. Plug in the powerline extender 2. Within 2 minutes, press the
near your router, and press the Wi-Fi button on the extender
WPS button on the router. for 1 second.
WAN LAN
WPS
WAN WPS LAN
3. When the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi LED and 5GHz Wi-Fi LED
extender blink quickly for 3 seconds and then stay on, use the
router's SSID and password to join the Wi-Fi network.
* By default, both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless settings will be copied at the same time.
If not, your router may be only able to clone one band at a time. Please refer to your
router's manual for instructions.
Easy Management
Using tpPLC utility and app for basic con guration:
Download the tpPLC Utility (for Windows only) at
http://www.tp-link.com.
Download the tpPLC app from the App Store or
Google Play, or simply scan the QR code.
Using web interface for advanced con guration:
Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly
and visit http://tplinkplc.net. Use 'admin' for both
username and password on initial login.
Wi-Fi Auto-Sync
Wi-Fi Move technology helps to keep the wireless settings on your
powerline extenders in sync.
The wireless settings automatically sync from one powerline extender to
another when pairing a new device to the secure powerline network.
Any changes that you make to one powerline extender will automatically
apply to all powerline extenders in your secure powerline network.
* This feature is enabled by default and can be accessed via the extender's web interface.
on the
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How to reset my powerline extender?
A. With the extender plugged in, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all
LEDs turn off. When the LEDs turn back on, the reset process is complete.
Q2. What can I do if there is no Internet connection in my powerline
network?
A1. Make sure all powerline adapters and extenders are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Make sure each device's Powerline LED
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.
SAME
Wi-Fi Name
Password
is on. If not, pair your devices again.
Button Legend
* Images may differ from actual product.
Pair:
Press to pair powerline
devices. Refer to Step 3 on the
front page for instruction.
Press for about 8 seconds until
the Powerline LED
leave the powerline network.
LED:
Press to turn LEDs on or off.
Wi-Fi:
Press to copy the wireless
settings from the router to the
powerline extender.
Press for at least 5 seconds to
turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Reset:
Press for at least 5 seconds
until all LEDs are off to reset
the powerline extender to the
factory defaults.
Q3. What can I do if a successfully-paired extender does not
reconnect after relocating?
A1. Make sure all powerline adapters and extenders are on the same electrical
circuit.
A2. Pair it again with another powerline device, and make sure the Powerline
LED is on before relocating it.
A3. Check for possible interference, such as washers, air conditioners or other
household appliances that may be too close to one of the powerline
devices.
is off to