TP-Link TL-PA4020P User Manual
TL-PA4020P
AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Safety Information
• When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product; when
there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or
the power adapter from the power source.
• Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and
voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
• Avoid water and wet locations.
This product can be used in the following countries:
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through
Model No.: TL-PA4020P
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations
applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 2004 / 108 / EC, Directives 2006 / 95 / EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents：
EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 50412-2-1:2005
EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
The product carries the CE Mark
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2013
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan
Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
CONTENTS
Package Contents......................................................................................... 1
Conventions .................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................. 2
1.1 System Requirement.......................................................................... 2
1.2 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2
1.3 LED Indicator ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Physical Interface............................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism .............................................................. 6
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 6
2.2 Connection Instruction ....................................................................... 6
2.3 Hardware Connection – Computer..................................................... 7
2.4 Hardware Connection – Internet ........................................................ 8
Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility..................................................... 9
Chapter 4 Using the Management Utility .................................................. 13
4.1 Status ............................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Set Local Device’s Network Name......................................... 14
4.2 Network............................................................................................ 14
4.2.1 Rename the Remote Device/Enter Password........................ 15
4.2.2 Add Device ............................................................................. 16
4.3 Advanced ......................................................................................... 17
4.4 System ............................................................................................. 17
4.4.1 Upgrade Firmware ................................................................. 18
4.4.2 Reset Device.......................................................................... 19
4.4.3 Set All Devices’ Network Name.............................................. 19
Chapter 5 Advanced Feature: How to Use the Pair Buttons................... 20
5.1 Pair (Secure with 128 bits-AES)....................................................... 20
5.2 Set Up a Secured Powerline AV Network with the Pair Button ........ 20
Appendix A: Troubleshooting.................................................................... 22
TL-PA4020P AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through
Package Contents
The AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through package contains the following items:
¾ One AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through (There are two powerline adapters in
Starter Kit)
¾ One RJ45 Cable (There are two RJ45 Cables in Starter Kit)
¾ One Quick Installation Guide
¾ One Resource CD (Management Utility and User Guide)
Note:
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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the above items are damaged or missing,
please contact your dealer immediately.
Conventions
The powerline adapter or AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through mentioned in this guide stands
for TL-PA4020P AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through without any explanation.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This device is an AV500 2-port Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through which transforms your house’s
existing electrical wiring into a ubiquitous networking infrastructure. Simply plug this AV500 2-port
Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through into an ordinary AC power outlet which will easily extend your
Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in
any room of a house without the need of any new cabling.
This Powerline Adapter supports up to 500Mbps data rate over the existing household power circuit.
With data rates of 500Mbps, full multimedia application can easily be supported throughout the whole
house in addition to Internet access. This Powerline Adapter uses the existing power lines installed in a
home as a path to transmit digital data, voice, audio and video between devices.
To ensure data communication’s security and multimedia applications, this Powerline Adapter support
built-in 128-bit AES encryption.
The new Powerline Adapter TL-PA4020P from TP-LINK provides extra convenience and better
performance for your home network with its integrated electrical socket and mains filer. The common
problem of wasting an electrical outlet is solved and additional terminal devices or multiple sockets can
be connected to the adapter just like to a normal wall socket. What’s more, the data transmission in the
network can be significantly improved by the integrated mains filter.With minimum setup, you can install
and use this Powerline Adapter within minutes. The adapter adds two useful functions.
1． Existing connection with a new unassociated device added via the Pair Button.
2． Reset to default setting via the Management Utility.
1.1 System Requirement
a) At least two power outlets (100V–240V~, 50/60Hz) with standard home power wiring
b) A computer with the following:
¾ Operating System with TCP/IP installed
¾ Pentium III compatible processor and above
¾ Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol
¾ 64 MB RAM or more
¾ 50 MB of free disk space (Minimum)
¾ CD-ROM Drive
1.2 Important Safety Instructions
1. Do not open this product or attempt to service it; it may expose you to dangerous high voltage or
other risks.
2. Do not operate this product near water.
3. Do not place or operate this product near a radiator or a heat register.
4. Do not expose this product to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
5. Do not connect this product or disconnect it from a wall socket during a lightning or a thunderstorm
6. Do not block the ventilation slots of this product, for insufficient airflow may harm it.
7. Do not put anything on this product.
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8. Plug this product directly into a wall socket (100V–240V~, 50/60Hz). Do not use an extension cord
between this product and the AC power source.
9. When plugging this product into a wall socket, make sure that the electrical socket is not damaged,
and that there is no gas leakage.
10. Place the connecting cables properly so that people won’t stumble or walk on it.
11. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power available, consult the qualified technician.
12. Unplug this product from the mains and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the
following conditions:
¾ If liquid has been spilled on the product
¾ If the product has been exposed to rain or water
13. Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
14. The specification of the fuse is T4AL250V. To avoid damage, please do not change the fuse.
15. The Operating temperature is 0 ~4℃ 0 (32~10℃℉4)℉ .
16. The Storage temperature is -40 ~70℃℃ (-40 ~158 )℉℉.
1.3 LED Indicator
The LED indicator displays information about the device’s status.
Item Status Indication
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Power LED
Powerline LED
Solid The adapter is on.
Blinking
The adapter is in power-saving mode or in pairing
procedure.
Off The adapter is off.
Solid The adapter is connected to a powerline network.
Blinking
Off
The adapter is transferring data.
The adapter isn’t connected to any powerline network or
is in power-saving mode.*
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