TP-Link TL-WPA8631P User manual

REV3.0.0 1910012726
User Guide
AV1300 Gigabit Pass-through Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender
TL-WPA8631P/TL-WPA8635P

Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. Product Appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 1. LED Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 2. Physical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Initial Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. 1. To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 2. To Extend the Existing Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 3. Conguring via Web Management Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. 1. Management Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. 1. 1. Log In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. 1. 2. Change the Login Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. 2. Manage Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. 2. 2. Change Powerline Network Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. 3. Wi-Fi Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. 4. Wi-Fi Clone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. 5. Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3. 5. 1. Customize Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3. 5. 2. Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. 6. LED Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. 7. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3. 8. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3. 9. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. 10. MAC Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3. 11. Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. 11. 1. LAN IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. 11. 2. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. 11. 3. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3. 11. 4. Backup and Restore Conguration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3. 11. 5. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 4. OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4. 1. What‘s a OneMeshTM Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Unied OneMeshTM Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4. 2. How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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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 the powerline may vary by model and software version. Powerline
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 experience.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Powerline extender Stands for AV1300 Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender without any explanation.
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.
>
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.
For example, Wireless > MAC Filter means the MAC Filter function page
is under the Wireless menu.
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.
Symbols on the
web page
• click to edit the corresponding entry.
• click to delete the corresponding entry.
• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
*Compatible with all HomePlug AV and AV2 Standard Powerline adapters. This product
may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is
based on open source programs, or are non-standard or outdated.
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard
802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are
not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building
materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local
interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and
network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location,
connection, quality, and client condition.
*Maximum Powerline signal rates are the physical rates derived from HomeplugAV/
AV2 specifications. Actual Powerline data throughput and Powerline range are not

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guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions and environmental factors,
including electrical interference, volume of traffic and network overhead, AFCI circuit
breaker, and Powerline being located in a separate circuit.
More Info
• The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download
Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the powerline extender.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• TP-Link Community is provided for you to share knowledge and 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
Extender
This chapter introduces what the powerline extender can do and describes its main
features and appearance.
It contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Product Appearance

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1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link’s Powerline Wi-Fi Extender is a combined wired/wireless network expansion
device. With the help of your home’s existing electrical circuitry, it can extend your Wi-Fi
to wherever you want in your house.
With Ethernet ports and built-in antennas, the powerline Wi-Fi extender provides wired
and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
With various features and functions, the powerline Wi-Fi extender is the perfect choice
for your home or business network.
1. 2. Product Appearance
Your powerline extender may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because
of the region and product version.
Note: The European version is used for demonstration in this User Guide.
1. 2. 1. LED Legend
LEDs indicate the powerline extender’s working status. For more details, please refer to
the following table.
Name Status Indication
Power
On/Off Power is on/off.
Blinking Pairing is in progress.
Powerline
On The powerline extender is connected to the powerline
network and is in a suitable location.
Off The powerline extender is not connected to the
powerline network.
Ethernet
On At least one LAN port is connected to a powered-on
device.
Off No LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.

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Name Status Indication
2.4GHz Wireless
On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.
Flashing The powerline extender is cloning 2.4GHz wireless
network settings from the main router.
5GHz Wireless
On The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.
Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled.
Flashing The powerline extender is cloning 5GHz wireless
network settings from the main router.
1. 2. 2. Physical Interface
Integrated Electrical Socket
Used as a pass-through AC outlet to power other devices. Its built-in noise filter also
reduces some electrical noise that may interfere with powerline performance.
Wi-Fi Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to begin or stop copying Wi-Fi settings from the
router. Go to Wi-Fi Clone for more information.
Ethernet Ports
Reset Button
Wi-Fi Button
Pair Button
LED Button
Integrated
Electrical Socket

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Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds to turn the wireless function on or off.
The wireless function is on by default.
Pair Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second on two powerline devices within two minutes
to join a powerline network . Go to To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network for more
information.
Ethernet Port
Connect the Ethernet ports to your wired devices, such as a computer, a router or a
game console, via Ethernet cables.
LED Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to turn all LEDs on or off. All LEDs are on by
default. If you don’t feel like being bothered by the LED light at night, press and hold
the button for 1 second to turn all LEDs off. The next morning, just press and hold the
button again to turn them on.
Reset
Press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds to reset the powerline extender
to factory default settings.
Note:
1. Use the product in below directions.
2. Plug the product directly into a wall socket instead of a power strip.
Wall Outlet Power Strip

Chapter 2
Initial Use
This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline extender when you first open the
package.
It contains the following sections:
• To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network
• To Extend the Existing Wireless Network

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2. 1. To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network
I want to:
Use the Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to set up a new secure wireless network in my house.
For example, I have a wireless router in my house, but the wireless signal cannot reach
every corner. So I bought a Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to extend the wireless network. The
Powerline Wi-Fi Kit includes a powerline adapter and a powerline extender.
How can I do that?
Method 1: Plug and Play
1. Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router.
2. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket.
3. Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket near the adapter. Wait until the
extender’s Powerline LED turns solid on.
Router
WAN LAN
Extender
TL-WPA8631P
Adapter TL-PA8010P
(For demonstration only)
Powerline
Ethernet Cable

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4. Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Connect your devices to the
internet using the SSIDs (network name) and password printed on the label at the
side of the extender.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Wireless Password:XXXXXXXX
Done!
Now enjoy the internet with the SSIDs and password printed on the label!
Method 2: Pairing
1. Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router.
2. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket.
3. Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket near the adapter.
4. Pair the powerline devices.
a . Press the Pair button of the powerline adapter for 1 second. The Power LED
should start blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.

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b . (Within two minutes) press the Pair button of the powerline extender for 1 second.
The Power LED should start blinking. When the extender’s Powerline LED turns
on, the pairing process is done!
Powerline Extender
TL-WPA8631P
within 2 minutes
Powerline Adapter
(For demonstration only)
Blinking
Blinking
On
5. Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Connect your devices to the
internet using the SSIDs (network name) and password printed on the label at the
side of the extender.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Wireless Password:XXXXXXXX
Done!
Now enjoy the internet with the SSIDs and password printed on the label!

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2. 2. To Extend the Existing Wireless Network
I want to:
Extend the existing wireless network by adding a new powerline extender into the
existing powerline network.
For example, I already set up a wireless network using powerline devices, but the
wireless network is still not big enough to reach the top floor. So I bought a new powerline
extender to extend the wireless network.
How can I do that?
1. Plug the new powerline extender into a wall socket near one of the existing powerline
extender.
New Powerline Extender
TL-WPA8631P
Existing Powerline Device
(For demonstration only)
Powerline
2. Check the new extender’s Powerline LED . Is it on?
• If it is on, follow Step 4> A.
• If it is off, follow Step 3and Step 4> B.
3. Join the new powerline extender into the existing powerline network by pairing two
powerline devices.
a . Press the Pair button on the existing powerline device for 1 second. The Power
LED should start blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press again.
b . Within two minutes, press the Pair button on the new powerline extender for 1
second. The Power LED should start blinking. When the Powerline LED turns on,
the pairing process is complete.

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within 2 minutes
Existing
Powerline Device New Powerline Extender
TL-WPA8631P
Blinking
Blinking
On
4. Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone.
A . Use the SSIDs (network name) and password on the label at the side of the new
extender to connect to the internet.
B . Use the SSID (network name) and password of your existing wireless network to
connect.
Done!
Enjoy the internet through your extended network!

Chapter 3
Configuring via Web
Management Interface
The powerline extender has a management interface to configure all settings. The
management interface can be opened on any device that has a web browser, such as
Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox. This chapter is going to give detailed information
on what functions the powerline extender has and how to configure them.
It contains the following sections:
• Management Interface
• Manage Powerline Network
• Wi-Fi Move
• Wi-Fi Clone
• Wireless Network
• LED Schedules
• Schedule Your Wireless Function
• Parental Controls
• Guest Network
• MAC Filter
• Administration

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3. 1. Management Interface
3. 1. 1. Log In
There are two methods to log in to the management interface.
Method 1: Via web browser
Follow the steps below:
1. Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly.
2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkplc.net to open the management
interface.
3. Create a password for future login attempts.
Method 2: Via tpPLC utility
Follow the steps below:
1. Connect your computer to the powerline extender via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
2. Obtain and install the tpPLC Utility from the product’s Support page at
https://www.tp-link.com.
3. Open the utility, move your mouse over your powerline extender, and click the
icon that appears beside it.
4. Create a password for future login attempts.
Method 3: Via tpPLC app
Follow the steps below:
1. Get the tpPLC app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or simply scan the QR
code.
OR
2. Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly.
3. Launch the tpPLC app and find the model of your device.
4. Manage your powerline extender as needed.

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3. 1. 2. Change the Login Account
Follow the steps below to change the account.
1. Go to System Tools > Administration.
2. Follow instructions on the page to set a new password. A strong password should be
at least 8 characters in length, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers
and punctuations.
3. Click Save to make the settings effective.
3. 2. Manage Powerline Network
A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders.
Powerline devices in the same powerline network share the same powerline network
name.
3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to the Status page. Click the Powerline Network icon to see the Powerline Device
List.

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3. Click the add icon and enter the Powerline Key of the device you want to add. The
Powerline Key contains 16 capital letters, formed like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. It is
printed on the back of the powerline device.
4. Click Add to add the device.
3. 2. 2. Change Powerline Network Name
You can change the extender’s powerline network name to add it to or remove it from a
powerline network.
Follow the steps below to change the name.
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Device Settings > Powerline.

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3. Change the Network Name. You can also click Default to use the default network
name, e.g. HomePlugAV. However, if the default name is used, the Wi-Fi Move function
will be automatically disabled.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
3. 3. Wi-Fi Move
Wi-Fi Move is enabled by default. With the feature enabled, any changes made to the
Wi-Fi settings of one powerline extender will be automatically synchronized to other
powerline extenders whose Wi-Fi Move feature is also enabled on the same powerline
network .
Follow the steps below to enable the Wi-Fi Move feature:
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Move.
3. Toggle On to enable the feature.
Note:
When Wi-Fi Move is enabled, the following features will be synced: Wireless SSID & Password, Wireless
Security, Wireless Mode, Wireless Radio Status, Wi-Fi Schedules, LED Schedules, Wi-Fi Clone Settings,
MAC Filter Settings, Parental Controls and Guest Network.
3. 4. Wi-Fi Clone
I want to:
Copy wireless settings from my router to my extender, so I can use the same SSID and
password to access the internet in my house.