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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.
Tip: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.
To create a secure powerline network:
1
Press the Pair button on one of the powerline devices
for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
2
Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button on another
device for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
3 When the Powerline LED
turns on, it's done.
To join an existing secure powerline network:
1
Press the Pair button on any of the existing powerline
devices for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
2
Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button on the new
powerline adapter for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
3
When the Powerline LED
turns on, it's done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?
A. With the powerline adapter plugged into an electrical outlet, press and hold
the Pair button for more than 6 seconds until the Power LED
momentarily and then comes back on.
Q2. What should I do if the Powerline LED
If the LED is red:
A. The powerline adapter is in a location with a poor signal strength. Try
another wall socket.
If the LED is off:
A1. Try another wall socket and make sure all powerline devices are on the same
electrical circuit.
A2. Try to set up a powerline network by pairing. Refer to the section above for
instructions.
A3. If the problem persists, contact our Technical Support.
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Q3. What should I do if there is no internet connection in my
powerline network?
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A1. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs
not, pair all devices again.
is red or off?
A3. Make sure all devices are correctly and securely connected.
A4. Check if you have an internet connection by connecting the computer directly to
the modem or router.
Q4. What should I do if a successfully-paired powerline device does
not reconnect after it is relocated?
A1. Try another socket and make sure it is on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Try to pair the device again, and make sure the Powerline LED
A3. Check for possible interference due to a washing machine, air conditioner or other
household appliance that may be too close to one of the powerline devices. Plug
the appliance into the integrated electrical socket to remove the electrical noise if
your powerline device has an integrated electrical socket.
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are lit on all of your powerline devices. If they are
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Physical Appearance
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Pair Button
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STATUS
DESCRIPTION
On/Off
The powerline adapter is on or off.
Power
Blinking
Once every second: Pairing is in process.
Once every 3 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on.*
Yellow-green
The powerline adapter is in a location with a good signal
strength.
Red
The powerline adapter is in a location with a poor signal
Powerline
strength. We recommend trying another wall socket.
Off
The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline
network.
Ethernet
On/Off
The Ethernet port is connected or disconnected.
* 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.
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
Press and hold for 1 second to set up or join a secure powerline network.
Pair Button
Press and hold for more than 6 seconds to reset the powerline adapter.
Easy Management
Using tpPLC utility for advanced configuration:
1. Visit http://www.tp-link.com, and search for your product.
2. Find and download the compatible version of utility on its Support page.
3. Install the utility and start your configuration.
For technical support, the user guide and other information, please
visit http://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.
TP-Link hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration
of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.
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