TP-Link TL-PA4020 KIT Quick Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter

Applicable to TL-PA4020 and its multiple-pack kits

				Wait until the Powerline
			3	LED turns on.
7106504984	REV1.0.0	TL-PA4020

Plug and Play

TL-PA4020	2

Powerline

1	Attention

More: To add additional Powerline adapters (TL-PA4020 or others with the default settings), simply plug them into the wall socket on the same electrical circuit.

4 Enjoy!

Wall Outlet

Power Strip

Set Up a Secure Powerline Network by Pairing (Optional)

Paring is used to create or join a secure powerline network.

To create a secure powerline network:

To join an existing secure powerline network:

1Press the Pair button on one adapter.

2 Press the Pair button	3 Done.	1 Press the Pair button on any powerline adapter in
on another adapter.		the existing powerline network.

2 Press the Pair button	3 Done.
on the new adapter.

On	On
Blinking	Blinking
Blinking	Blinking

LED and Item Legend

	LED	STATUS	DESCRIPTION
		On/O	The powerline adapter is on or o .
	Power	Blinking	Blinking every second: Pairing is in process.
			Blinking every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on.*
		Yellow-green	The powerline adapter is in a location with a good signal strength.
	Powerline	Red	The powerline adapter is in a location with a poor signal strength. We
			recommend trying another wall socket.
		O	The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline network or
			is in Power-Saving Mode.
	Ethernet	On	At least one Ethernet port is connected.
		O	No Ethernet port is connected.

*Five minutes after the connecting device is turned o , the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode.

Existing Powerline Network

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?

A.With the powerline adapter connected to the electrical outlet, press and hold the Pair button for more than 15 seconds until the Power LED goes o momentarily and comes back on.

Q2. How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection after pairing the adapters?

A1. Check if you have an Internet connection by connecting the computer directly to the modem or router. A2. Check the hardware connection between your modem and router.

A3. Make sure all the Powerline LEDs are on. If they are not, reset or pair all your powerline adapters again. A4. Make sure your computer’s IP address is in the same segment as your router’s.

A5. Make sure all powerline adapters are on the same electrical circuit.

Q3. What can I do if a successfully-paired powerline adapter does not reconnect after it has been moved to a new location?

A1. Make sure all powerline adapters are on the same electrical circuit.

A2. Try to pair it again with another adapter, 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.

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
	Press and hold for 1 second to set up or join a secure powerline network.
Pair Button	Press and hold for 8 seconds to leave an existing powerline network.
	Press and hold for more than 15 seconds to reset the powerline adapter.

http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq

Scan the QR code to access the Technical Support page.

More advanced con gurations, such as rmware upgrade and QoS con guration, can be accessed through the Powerline Utility. You can install the Powerline Utility from the resource CD (for Windows only) or download it from the TP-LINK o cial website (for Windows and Mac OS X).