Tenda P1001P User manual

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Contents
1 Know the Adapter..................................................................................................................................................1
Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................................1
LED, Button and Interface ......................................................................................................................................1
2 Access the Internet.................................................................................................................................................4
Step 1: Position Adapter 1 and 2 .............................................................................................................................4
Step 2: Connect Adapter 1.......................................................................................................................................5
Step 3: Connect Adapter 2.......................................................................................................................................6
Step 4: Verify the Connection ...............................................................................................................................14
Step 5: Access the Internet ....................................................................................................................................14
3 Extend & Encrypt Powerline Network ..............................................................................................................15
To Secure Powerline Network ..............................................................................................................................15
To Extend Powerline Network ..............................................................................................................................17
To Disconnect a Powerline Adapter......................................................................................................................18
4 Manage the Adapter If Necessary.......................................................................................................................19
Step 1: Install PLC-Config Wizard .......................................................................................................................19
Step 2: Manage the Adapter As Needed................................................................................................................24
5 Appendix...............................................................................................................................................................36
Configure Your PC................................................................................................................................................36
FAQs .....................................................................................................................................................................42
Technical Support .................................................................................................................................................43
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................44
CE Mark Warning .................................................................................................................................................45

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1 Know the Adapter
Tenda Gigabit Powerline Adapter ensures a fast Powerline network. Read the figure below to know your
Powerline Adapter.
Package Contents
P1001P
AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Adapter with AC PassThrough *2
Ethernet Cable*2
Install Guide
P1002P
AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Adapter with AC PassThrough *2
Ethernet Cable*2
Install Guide
If any item is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your dealer for immediate replacement.
LED, Button and Interface
AV1000 Gigabit Powerline Adapters vary by region.

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P1001P
EU UK
P1002P
EU UK
LED
LED
Status
Description
Power
Off
There is no electrical power.
Solid
The electrical power is on.

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LED
Status
Description
Blinking
The device is under Power Saving Mode when powered on for about 300
seconds, and there is no link on the LAN port.
Powerline
Off
The adapter has not paired with other Powerline adapter(s).
Solid
The adapter is connected to a Powerline network.
Blinking
The adapter is sending or receiving data.
LAN
Off
There is no Ethernet connection.
Solid
The LAN port is well connected, but no data is being transmitted.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted.
Button & Interface
LAN: For connecting to the Internet, a PC, or other network devices via an Ethernet cable.
Reset/Pair: Two buttons in one, the Pair button and the Reset button.
Pair—Press and hold it for about 1 second ( LED indicator starts blinking) to pair with other Powerline
adapters.
Reset—Press and hold it for about 8 seconds and then release it, LED indicator will blink 3 times regularly
and the adapter will be restored to factory default.
AC Socket: The AC Socket can reduce the electrical noise that might affect the Powerline performance. Plugging
a nearby PC or other device into the AC Socket improves performance.

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2 Access the Internet
This section explains how to access the Internet via a pair of Powerline Adapters, including how to position and
maintain your Powerline Adapters, how to connect them and access the Internet. Here’s an example for you.
Scene Reconstruction:
You live in a two-story house. And you have a networked router which is placed on the first floor, and two
Powerline adapters ready for use. You want to access the Internet on the second floor without long and complex
cabling. Now you can set up your network as the following steps.
Things you’ll need:
Two AV1000 Gigabit Powerline adapters: Adapter 1 and Adapter 2.
More than four Ethernet cables for connecting to the Internet, or PC, etc.
Network device for enjoying the Internet, like a desktop, laptop, or set-top box, not included in the package.
Step 1: Position Adapter 1 and 2
Take a moment to plan a clean and ventilated location for Adapter 1 and 2 for optimum performance. You shall
take the two notes below.
Note 1: Plug the Powerline adapter directly into a wall socket but not the multiple sockets.

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Note 2: The Powerline adapter can only be used in direction below.
Step 2: Connect Adapter 1
Connect Adapter 1 to a networked router

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Step 3: Connect Adapter 2
Connect Adapter 2 to a network device according to your needs.
To a Wireless router

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The whole schematic diagram is like the figure below: