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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. Tips: 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 is on and stable, it's done. Blinking Blinking On Pair Pair within 2 minutes 6 1000Mbps 1000Mbps 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 is on and stable, it's done. Existing 1000Mbps Powerline Device Pair Blinking Blinking On Pair within 2 minutes 6 6 New 1000Mbps Powerline Device LED and Button Legend Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Pair Button Pair LED STATUS DESCRIPTION Power On/Off Blinking The powerline adapter is on or off. Once every second: Pairing is in process. Once every 3 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on.* Yellow-green Powerline Red Off The powerline adapter is in a location with a good signal strength. The powerline adapter is in a location with a poor signal strength. We recommend trying another wall socket. The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline network or is in Power-Saving Mode. 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 Pair Button Press and hold for 1 second to set up or join a secure powerline network. Press and hold for about 8 seconds to leave an existing powerline network. Press and hold for more than 15 seconds to reset the powerline adapter. Frequently Asked Questions Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter? A. With the powerline adapter plugged into the electrical outlet, press and hold the Pair button for more than 15 seconds until the Power LED goes off momentarily and comes back on. Q2. How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection in my powerline network? A1. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit. A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs light up on all of your powerline devices. If they do not, reset or pair all your powerline devices. 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 should I do if a successfully-paired powerline device 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, and make sure the Powerline LED is on. A3. Check for possible interference, such as a washer, air conditioner or other household appliance that may be too close to one of the powerline devices. 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 more information, please visit our website: http://www.tp-link.com ©2016 TP-LINK 7106506695 REV1.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?
A. With the powerline adapter plugged into the electrical outlet, press and hold
the Pair button for more than 15 seconds until the Power LED
goes off
momentarily and comes back on.
Q2. How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection in my
powerline network?
A1. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs
light up on all of your powerline devices. If
they do not, reset or pair all your powerline devices.
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 should I do if a successfully-paired powerline device 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, and make sure the Powerline LED
is on.
A3. Check for possible interference, such as a washer, air conditioner or other
household appliance that may be too close to one of the powerline devices.
Easy Management
For more information, please visit our website:
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.
Press the Pair button on any of the existing powerline
devices for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
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.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.
To create a secure powerline network:
LED and Button Legend
Power
DESCRIPTION
LED
STATUS
Powerline
Ethernet
On/Off
Blinking
Yellow-green
Red
Off
The powerline adapter is on or off.
Once every second: Pairing is in process.
Once every 3 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on.*
The powerline adapter is in a location with a good signal
strength.
The powerline adapter is in a location with a poor signal
strength. We recommend trying another wall socket.
The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline
network or is in Power-Saving Mode.
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.
DESCRIPTION
BUTTON
Press and hold for 1 second to set up or join a secure powerline network.
Press and hold for about 8 seconds to leave an existing powerline network.
Press and hold for more than 15 seconds to reset the powerline adapter.
Pair Button
To join an existing secure powerline network:
Pair Button
within 2 minutes
Existing
Powerline Device
New
Powerline Device
6
within 2 minutes
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
Press the Pair button on one of the powerline devices
for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
1
1
Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button on another
device for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
2
When the Powerline LED
is on and stable, it's done.
3
Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button on the new
powerline adapter for 1 second. Its Power LED
starts blinking.
2
When the Powerline LED
is on and stable, it's done.
3
6
Blinking
Pair
1000Mbps
On
6
Blinking
Pair
1000Mbps
On
Blinking
Pair
1000Mbps
Blinking
Pair
1000Mbps
Pair
Powerline LED
Power LED
Ethernet LED
On/Off