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TL-PA4020P

AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through

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2.3 Hardware Connection – Computer

For those computers you wish to be networked by Powerline Adapter, each of the computers must be

properly connected with a Powerline Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ45) cable.

Following are the steps to properly connect the Powerline Adapter to your computer:

1

．

Connect one end of the provided Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the Powerline Adapter’s Ethernet port.

2

．

Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to your computer’s LAN port.

3

．

Plug the Powerline Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer.

4

．

Turn on your computer.

5

．

Check and confirm that the Power LED

and Ethernet

LED

on the Powerline Adapter are

ON

.

The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:

)

Note

:

Do not connect the Powerline adapter to any extension lead, power strip, extension cord or surge

protector, as these may degrade the network performance.

Section	Page
Package Contents	7
Conventions	7
Chapter 1 Introduction	8
1.1 System Requirement	8
1.2 Important Safety Instructions	8
1.3 LED Indicator	9
1.4 Physical Interface	10
Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism	12
2.1 Introduction	12
2.2 Connection Instruction	12
2.3 Hardware Connection – Computer	13
2.4 Hardware Connection – Internet	14
Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility	15
Chapter 4 Using the Management Utility	19
4.1 Status	19
4.1.1 Set Local Device’s Network Name	20
4.2 Network	20
4.2.1 Rename the Remote Device/Enter Password	21
4.2.2 Add Device	22
4.3 Advanced	23
4.4 System	23
4.4.1 Upgrade Firmware	24
4.4.2 Reset Device	25
4.4.3 Set All Devices’ Network Name	25
Chapter 5 Advanced Feature: How to Use the Pair Buttons	26
5.1 Pair (Secure with 128 bits-AES)	26
5.2 Set Up a Secured Powerline AV Network with the Pair Button	26

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