TP-Link TPL-PA4020P User manual

AV600 2-port Passthrough
Powerline Adapter
TL-PA4020P
REV4.0.0 1910012732
User Guide

Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Product Appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. Use Your Powerline Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. 1. Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 2. Extend Your Wired Network by Plug & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 3. Secure Your Powerline Network by Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 4. Add Another Powerline Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 5. Manage Your Powerline Network via tpPLC Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each
function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios.
Features available in Powerline Adapter may vary by model and software version.
Powerline Adapter availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and
descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Powerline
Adapter experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Teal Underlined Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website
or a specific section.
Teal Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as
menus, items, buttons and so on.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
device.
More Info
• The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download
Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the
product package.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• A TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://community.tp-link.com.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.

Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Powerline
Adapter
This chapter introduces what the powerline adapter can do and describes its
appearance.
It contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Product Appearance

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Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link powerline adapter aims to extend your existing home network, with the help of
your home’s electrical circuit.
The integrated power socket on the powerline adapter provides an outlet for other
electronic devices. Its built-in noise filter eliminates electrical signal noise and therefore
guarantees the high quality transmission of data via powerline.
1. 2. Product Appearance
Your powerline adapter may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because
of the region and product version. TL-PA4020P (European version) is used for
demonstration in this guide.
1. 2. 1. LED Legend
LEDs indicate the powerline adapter’s working status. For more details, please refer to
the following table.
Name Status Indication
Power
On/Off The powerline adapter is on or off.
Blinking
Quickly: Pairing is in process.
Slowly: Power-Saving Mode is on.*
Powerline
On The powerline adapter is connected to a powerline
network.
Off The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline
network.
Ethernet
On The Ethernet port is connected.
Off The Ethernet port is not connected.
* If the device connected to the adapter is turned off or inactive for more than 5 minutes,
the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode.

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Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter
1. 2. 2. Physical Interface
Integrated
Electrical Socket
Ethernet Ports
Pair Button
Power Plug
Integrated Electrical Socket
The integrated electrical socket is a pass-through AC outlet used to power other
electronic devices. Its built-in noise filter reduces electrical noise and therefore
guarantees performance.
Power Plug
The powerline adapter has a Plug that can be connected to a power socket.
Pair Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to set up or join a powerline network. Go to
Secure Your Powerline Network by Pairing for more information.
Press and hold the button for more than 6 seconds to reset the powerline adapter to
factory defaults.
Ethernet Ports
Connect the Ethernet ports to your wired devices, such as a computer, a router or a
game console, via an Ethernet cable.

Chapter 2
Use Your Powerline Adapter
This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline adapter.
It contains the following sections:
• Before You Start
• Extend Your Wired Network by Plug & Play
• Secure Your Powerline Network by Pairing
• Add Another Powerline Adapter
• Manage Your Powerline Network via tpPLC Utility

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Chapter 2 Use Your Powerline Adapter
2. 1. Before You Start
Powerline adapters work in pairs. You should have at least two powerline products to
build a powerline network. To optimize your network performance, please follow these
principles:
• All powerline adapters should be on the same electrical wiring system.
• Avoid plugging in powerline adapters and high-powered household devices (such as
washing machines and refrigerators) close to one another.
• Plug the powerline adapter directly into a wall outlet. Do not plug the powerline adapter
into a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector.
Wall Outlet Power Strip
• Use the powerline adapter only in below directions.
Environment:
Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F ~104°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C~70°C (-40°F ~158°F)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

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Chapter 2 Use Your Powerline Adapter
2. 2. Extend Your Wired Network by Plug & Play
Use two powerline adapters to set up a new powerline network in my house.
For example, I have a router in my house, but there are not enough LAN ports for all my
wired devices. I don’t want complex and expensive cabling. People told me that I can
solve this problem with two powerline adapters.
1. Connect one of the powerline adapters to an available LAN port of the router using
an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall outlet.
3. Plug the other powerline adapter into a wall outlet on the same electrical circuit at the
place you want internet. Wait until the powerline LED turns on.
Note: If the LED is off, refer to What should I do if the Powerline LED is off? for detailed information.
4. Connect your wired device, such as a computer or game console, to the powerline
adapter via an Ethernet cable.
Powerline
Router
WAN LAN
1
3
2
Wait until the Powerline LED turns on.
Note: If the LED is o, please refer to FAQ-Q2.
AV600
MAX3680W,MAX 16A
AV600
MAX3680W,MAX 16A
Done! Now enjoy the internet!
I want to:
How can I do that?

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Chapter 2 Use Your Powerline Adapter
2. 3. Secure Your Powerline Network by Pairing
All powerline adapters share some common factory settings, and can communicate
with one another. If you want your powerline adapters to communicate only with your
own powerline adapters, you should pair them. Thus a secured powerline network is
formed and other powerline adapters can no longer join your powerline network without
being paired.
Note: You can only pair two devices at a time.
Secure my powerline network and prevent other powerline devices from being added
to my network.
For example, I’ve extended my network using the Plug & Play method. Now I want to
secure my network.
1. Verify all powerline devices’ Power LEDs are solid on.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in your powerline devices near each other, or as close to each other
as possible when pairing. Your settings will not be affected. The devices can be relocated to where they are
needed once pairing is complete.
2. Press the Pair button on one of the powerline devices for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
3. Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button on another powerline adapter for 1 second.
Its Power LED starts blinking. When the Powerline LED turns on, the pairing
process is complete.
AV600
Blinking
On
within 2 minutes
AV600
Blinking
Done! Enjoy your secure powerline network!
I want to:
How can I do that?

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Chapter 2 Use Your Powerline Adapter
2. 4. Add Another Powerline Adapter
Add a new powerline adapter into the existing powerline network to extend my network.
For example, I’ve already set up a powerline network using powerline devices, but the
network does not reach everywhere I need it to. I purchased another one to further
extend my network.
1. Plug the new powerline adapter into a wall outlet near one of the existing powerline
devices.
Powerline
AV600
MAX3680W,MAX 16A
MAX3680W,MAX 16A
AV600
MAX3680W,MAX 16A
AV600
MAX3680W,MAX 16A
2. Wait for a minute, and check whether the Powerline LED turns on. If it’s on, skip
to step 3. If it’s not, continue with step 2 to pair the new powerline adapter into the
secured powerline network.
a . Press the Pair button on one of the existing powerline devices for 1 second. Its
Power LED starts blinking.
b . Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button on the new powerline adapter for 1
second. Its Power LED starts blinking. When the Powerline LED turns on,
the pairing process is complete.
Existing
Powerline Device
New
Powerline Device
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AV600
Blinking
On
within 2 minutes
AV600
Blinking
AV600
3. Relocate the new powerline adapter to the place where wired internet access is
needed.
I want to:
How can I do that?

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Chapter 2 Use Your Powerline Adapter
Done! Enjoy the internet through your extended network!
2. 5. Manage Your Powerline Network via tpPLC
Utility
The tpPLC utility enables you to view and manage your TP-Link powerline network. Its
bold and intuitive interface helps you easily configure each powerline device.
You can find the utility and its user guide on the product support page at
https://www.tp-link.com.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions)
Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?
With the powerline adapter plugged into the wall socket, press and hold its Pair button
for more than 6 seconds until the Power LED goes off momentarily and comes back
on.
Q2. What should I do if the Powerline LED is off?
• Try another wall socket and make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical
circuit.
• Try to set up a powerline network by pairing. Refer to the section above Secure Your
Powerline Network by Pairing for instructions.
• If the problem persists, contact our Technical Support.
Q3. How to troubleshoot if there is no internet connection via my
powerline network?
• Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
• Make sure the Powerline LEDs are lit on all of your powerline devices. If they are
not, pair all powerline devices according to Secure Your Powerline Network by Pairing.
• Make sure all devices are correctly and securely connected.
• Verify that you have an internet connection by connecting your computer directly to
the modem or the router.
Q4. What can I do if a successfully-paired powerline device does not
reconnect after it has been moved to a new location ?
• Try another socket on the same electrical circuit.
• Try to pair it again, and make sure the Powerline LED is on.
• Check for possible interference due to washing machines, air conditioners or other
household appliances. Some powerline devices have an integrated electrical socket.
You can plug appliances into this socket to remove the electrical noise originating
from them, using a power strip if necessary.

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No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or
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without permission from TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2020 TP-
Link Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: AV600 2-port Passthrough Powerline Adapter
Model Number: TL-PA4020P
Responsible party:
TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1)This device may not cause harmful interference.
2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as
above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC

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part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the
equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2019.12.15

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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.
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/
EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of
conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
CAN ICES-6/NMB-6
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
BSMI Notice
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。
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潔。

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Safety Information
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
• For passthrough devices, plug the power strips into the integrated electrical
sockets of the devices, but devices of the same or another type not be
stacked in normal use.
• Plug the powerline devices directly into the wall outlets but not the power
strips.
• Plug the powerline devices into the wall outlets with earthing connection.

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• Environment:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~104°F)
• Alert to service person
CAUTION NEUTRAL FUSING
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device.
We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper
use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
AC voltage
Indoor use only
Protection earth
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled
pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or
dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization
or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.