
Quick Installation Guide
MAX 3680W,MAX 16A
Same Electrical Circuit
* Applicable to TL-PA8010P/TL-PA8030P and their multiple-pack kits. 
* TL-PA8033P KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this guide.
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MAX 3680W,MAX 16A
Adapter
TL-PA8010P
TL-PA8030P
Same Electrical Circuit
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Adapter
MAX 3680W,MAX 16A
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Wait until the Powerline LED turns on.
Note: If the LED is o, please refer to FAQ-Q2.
More:  To add additional powerline 
adapters and extenders with the default 
settings, simply plug them into the wall 
sockets on the same electrical circuit.
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Router
WAN          LAN
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Attention
Plug powerline devices into wall outlets instead of power strips.
Wall Outlet Power Strip

Set Up a Secure Powerline Network by Pairing (Recommended)
You can create or join a secure powerline network using the Pair button on two devices at a time. 
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.
To create a secure powerline network:
Physical Appearance
Integrated 
Electrical Socket 
Press the Pair button on any of the powerline devices 
1
for 1 second. Its Power LED    should start blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
(Within 2 minutes) press the Pair button on another 
2
device for 1 second. Its Power LED    should start 
blinking.
When the Powerline LED    lights up, a powerline 
3
network has been successfully created.
Adapter A Adapter B
To join an existing secure powerline network:
Press the Pair button on any of the existing powerline 
1
devices for 1 second. Its Power LED    should start 
blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
(Within 2 minutes) press the Pair button on the new 
2
powerline adapter for 1 second. Its Power LED    
should start blinking.
When the Powerline LED    lights up, a powerline 
3
network has been successfully created.
Existing 
Powerline Device
Blinking
Blinking
Within 2 minutes
Within 2 minutes
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Blinking
6
Blinking
New 
Powerline Device
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED 
Pair Button
Adapter TL-PA8010P
On
Adapter TL-PA8030P
DESCRIPTIONLED STATUS
On
Power 
Powerline 
Ethernet 
* If the device connected to the adapter is turned o or inactive for more than 5 
minutes, the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode. 
On
Pair Button
Integrated 
Electrical Socket 
Blinking
O
On
O
On/O
DESCRIPTIONITEM
Press and hold for 1 second to set up or join a secure powerline network. 
Press and hold for more than 6 seconds to reset the powerline adapter.
Used as a pass-through AC outlet to power other devices. It also reduces 
some electrical noise that may interfere with powerline performance.
The powerline adapter is on. 
Quickly: Pairing is in process.
Slowly: Power-Saving Mode is on.*
The powerline adapter is o. 
The powerline adapter is connected to a powerline 
network. 
The powerline adapter is not connected to any 
powerline network.
The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?
A. With the powerline adapter plugged into an electrical outlet, press and hold 
the Pair button until the Power LED    goes o momentarily and then 
comes back on.
Q2. What should I do if the Powerline LED    is o?
A1. Try another wall socket and make sure all powerline devices are on the same 
electrical circuit.
A2. Try to set up a powerline network by pairing. Refer to the section above for 
instructions.
A3. If the problem persists, contact our Technical Support.
Q3. What should I do if there is no internet connection in my 
powerline network?
A1. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit. 
A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs    are lit on all of your powerline devices. If 
they are not, pair all devices again.
A3. Make sure all devices are correctly and securely connected.
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A4. Check if you have an internet connection by connecting the computer directly to 
the modem or router.
Q4. What should I do if a successfully-paired powerline device does 
not reconnect after it is relocated?
A1. Try another socket and make sure it is on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Try to pair the device again, and make sure the Powerline LED    is on.
A3. Check for possible interference due to a washing machine, air conditioner or other 
household appliance that may be too close to one of the powerline devices. Plug 
the appliance into the integrated electrical socket to remove the electrical noise if 
your powerline device has an integrated electrical socket.
Safety Information
· Keep the device away from water, re, humidity or hot environments.
· Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
· The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
· For passthrough devices, plug the power strips into the integrated electrical sockets of the devices, 
 but devices of the same or another type not be stacked in normal use. 
· Plug the powerline devices directly into the wall outlets but not the power strips. 
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage 
will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
Easy Management
Using tpPLC utility for advanced conguration:
1. Visit https://www.tp-link.com, and search for your product. 
2. Find and download the compatible version of utility on its Support page.
3. Install the utility and start your conguration. 
Support
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TP-Link hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant 
provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The 
original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.
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