TP-Link TL-PA7027P-KIT User Manual
User Guide
AV1000 2-port Gigabit Passthrough
Powerline Adapter
TL-PA7027P
REV1.0.0
1910012797
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Product Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. Use Your Powerline Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. 1. Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. 2. Extend Your Wired Network by Plug & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 3. Secure Your Powerline Network by Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 4. Add Another Powerline Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. 5. Manage Your Powerline Network via tpPLC Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each
function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios.
When using this guide, please notice that features of the powerline adapter may vary
slightly depending on the model and software version you have. The powerline adapter
availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this
guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual powerline adapter experience.
*Compatible with all HomePlug AV and AV2 Standard Powerline adapters. This product may not be
compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is based on open source
programs, or are non-standard or outdated.
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will
vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building
materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.
*Maximum Powerline signal rates are the physical rates derived from HomeplugAV/AV2 specifications.
Actual Powerline data throughput and Powerline range are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of
network conditions and environmental factors, including electrical interference, volume of traffic and
network overhead, AFCI circuit breaker, and Powerline being located in a separate circuit.
* The Power Saving feature takes effect when your appliances are disconnected or turned off. Actual
power saving data will vary in different network conditions and environments.
Conventions
In this guide, the following conventions are used:
Convention
Teal Underlined
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Note:
Tips:
Description
Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website
or a specific section.
Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as
menus, items, buttons and so on.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
device.
More Info
• The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download
Center at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the
product package.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• A community is provided for you to discuss our products at
https://community.tp-link.com/.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support/.
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Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter
This chapter introduces what the powerline adapter can do and describes its
appearance.
It contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Product Appearance
Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link powerline adapter aims to extend your existing home network, with the help of
your home’s electrical circuit.
The integrated power socket on the powerline adapter provides an outlet for other
electronic devices. Its built-in noise filter eliminates electrical signal noise and therefore
guarantees the high quality transmission of data via powerline.
1. 2. Product Appearance
Your powerline adapter may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because of
the region and product version.
Note: TL-PA7027P KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this guide
1. 2. 1. LED Legend
LEDs indicate the powerline adapter’s working status. For more details, please refer to
the following table.
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Chapter 1
Name Status Indication
On/Off The powerline adapter is on or off.
Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter
Power
Blinking
On
Powerline
Off
On The Ethernet port is connected.
Ethernet
Off The Ethernet port is not connected.
Blinking quickly: Pairing is in process.
Blinking slowly: Power-Saving Mode* is on.
The powerline adapter is successfully connected to a
powerline network.
The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline
network.
*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.
1. 2. 2. Physical Interface
Integrated Electrical Socket
Power Plug
Integrated Electrical Socket
Used as an electrical outlet expansion for power strip or household appliances. It can
remove some electrical noise that might affect powerline performance.
Pair Button
Ethernet Ports
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