TP-Link AV500 User manual

Powerline
Quick Installation Guide
More: To add additional powerline
adapters or extenders with the default
settings, simply plug them into the wall
sockets on the same electrical circuit.
Wait until the Powerline
LED turns on.
Extender
(TL-WPA4220)
Adapter
(TL-PA4010)
Applicable to TL-WPA4220 and its multiple-pack kits
AV500 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender
7106505567 REV4.0.5
Plug and Play
Set Up a New Wireless Network
Router
WAN LAN
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* TL-WPA4220 KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this QIG.
Image may differ from actual product.
Clone Your Router’s Wi-Fi Settings to the Extender (Recommended)
Note: If the Wi-Fi LED still blinks slowly for longer than 30 seconds, unplug the extender and plug
it back in, then try again. Or use “Customize the Extender’s Wi-Fi Settings” on the back instead.
If your router supports WPS, you can continue with the steps below to clone
its current Wi-Fi settings to the extender.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the extender near your router for Wi-Fi cloning.
Press the WPS button
for 2 seconds.
1Within 2 minutes, press the
Wi-Fi Clone button for 1 second.
2Done.3
Blinks slowly for
about 10 seconds
Solid on for 5 seconds
and then blinks rapidly
WPSWAN LAN
Wireless Router
Use the default wireless network name
(SSID) and password on the provided
Wi-Fi Info Card to access the Internet.
4Enjoy!

Attention
For non-passthrough powerline device
For passthrough powerline device
Wall Outlet
Set Up a Secure Powerline Network Using the Pair Button (Recommended)
LED and Button Legend
You can create or join a secure powerline network using the Pair button on two devices at a time. The powerline network can support up to 16 powerline devices.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.
To create a secure powerline network: To join an existing secure powerline network:
Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings to set a new SSID.
Go to Wireless > Wireless Security to set a new Wi-Fi password.
Go to System Tools > Reboot to restart the extender.
For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.tp-link.com
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. How do I reset my extender?
A. With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all LEDs go off.
When the Power LED turns on and the Wi-Fi LED starts to blink rapidly, the reset process is complete.
Q2. How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection in my powerline
network?
A1. Make sure all adapters and extenders are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs light up on all your adapters and extenders. If they do not, pair your adapters
and extenders again.
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 extender 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 with another adapter or extender, and make sure the Powerline LED is on before moving
it to a new location.
A3. Check for possible interference, such as washers, air conditioners or other household appliances that may be
too close to one of the powerline adapters or extenders.
Customize the Extender’s Wi-Fi
Settings (Optional)
Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.
Log in with the default user name and password (admin/admin).
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Login
admin
adminUser Name
Password
DESCRIPTION
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
Powerline
Power
DESCRIPTIONLED STATUS
BUTTON
Press and hold for 1 second to start Wi-Fi cloning.
Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn the Wi-Fi on or off.
Press and hold for 1 second to start the pairing process.
Press and hold for 10 seconds to leave the powerline network.
Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore the extender’s settings to factory defaults.
Reset
Pair
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone
Press the Pair button
for 1 second.
Press the Pair button for 1 second on any powerline device in the existing
powerline network.
Within 2 minutes, press the
Pair button for 1 second.
Done. 1
1 2 3 Within 2 minutes, press the
Pair button for 1 second.
Done.
2 3
Existing Powerline Network
On/Off
Blinking
On
Off
Blinking
On/Off
Blinking
Blinking
Off
Ethernet
Port
Powerline LED
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Pair Button
The device is on or off.
Once every second: Pairing is in process.
Once every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on. (Powerline adapter only)
The device is connected to the powerline network.
The device is not connected to the powerline network or is in Power-Saving
Mode.
The device is transferring data.
The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
The Ethernet port is transferring data. (Powerline adapter only)
Rapidly: The Wi-Fi is working properly.
Once every second: Wi-Fi cloning is in process.
The Wi-Fi is disabled.
Wall Outlet
Power Strip
Power Strip
Find and download the compatible version of utility for your powerline
extender at www.tp-link.com.
Start the utility. Choose the model to be configured and click Connect.
Adapter
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone Button
Ethernet
Ports
Reset
Button
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Wi-Fi LED
Pair
Button
Extender
Wireless powerline devices in your local network
Rescan
PLC Device Scan
Description | Mode NO. | IP Address | Mac Address | Connect
TL-WPA4220 Connect 11N Powerline AP 172.27.35.217 E8:94:F6:30:73:67
On
Blinking
On
Blinking
Blinking Blinking
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