Quick Installation Guide
AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender
Applicable to TL-WPA4220, TL-WPA4226, and their multiple-pack kits
* TL-WPA4220 KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this QIG.
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Plug and Play
Set Up a New Wireless Network
Adapter
(TL-PA4010)
Extender
(TL-WPA4220)
Wait until the Powerline
3
LED turns on.
Clone Your Router’s Wi-Fi Settings to the Extender (Recommended)
More:
To add additional powerline
adapters or extenders with the default
settings, simply plug them into the wall
sockets on the same electrical circuit.
Enjoy!
4
Use the default wireless network name
(SSID) and password on the provided
Wi-Fi Info Card to access the Internet.
Router
1
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.
1
Press the WPS button
for 2 seconds.
2
Within 2 minutes, press the
Wi-Fi Clone button for 1 second.
3
Done.
Wireless Router
WAN WPS LAN
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.
Blinks slowly for
about 10 seconds
Solid on for 5 seconds
and then blinks rapidly
To create a secure powerline network:
1
To join an existing secure powerline network:
Existing Powerline Network
Set Up a Secure Powerline Network Using the Pair Button (Recommended)
Pair
button for 1 second.
Pair
button for 1 second.
For passthrough powerline device
For non-passthrough powerline device
PLC Device Scan
Wireless powerline devices in your local network
The device is on or off.
Once
Once
The
The
Mode.
Once
The Wi-Fi is disabled.
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.
You can create or join a secure powerline network using the Pair button on
Tips:
We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.
Press the
Customize the Extender’s Wi-Fi
Settings (Optional)
1
Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.
Find and download the compatible version of utility for your powerline
2
extender at
3
Start the utility. Choose the model to be configured and click
Description
11N Powerline AP TL-WPA4220
Pair
button
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Mode NO.
Within 2 minutes, press the
.
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IP Address
172.27.35.217 E8:94:F6:30:73:67
|
Mac Address
Connect
|
two devices at a time
Done.
.
Connect
Connect
. The powerline network can support up to 16 powerline devices.
Press the
button for 1 second on any powerline device in the existing
LED and Button Legend
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Pair Button
Ethernet
Port
Adapter Extender
Power
On/Off
On
Pair Reset
Button Button Ports
every second: Pairing is in process.
every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on. (Powerline adapter only)
device is connected to the powerline network.
device is not connected to the powerline network or is in Power-Saving
Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
The Wi-Fi is working properly.
every second: Wi-Fi cloning is in process.
Ethernet
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Wi-Fi LED
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone Button
Within 2 minutes, press the
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Done.
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.
Attention
4
Log in with the default user name and password (
User Name admin
Password
5
Go to
Wireless > Wireless Settings
Go to
Wireless > Wireless Security
Go to
System Tools > Reboot
to restart the extender.
admin
Login
to set a new SSID.
to set a new Wi-Fi password.
admin/admin
).
BUTTON
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone
Pair
DESCRIPTION
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