Powerline
Quick Installation Guide
WAN LAN
AV500 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender
Applicable to TL-WPA4220 and its multiple-pack kits
* TL-WPA4220 KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this QIG.
Image may differ from actual product.
7106505567 REV4.0.5
Plug and Play
Set Up a New Wireless Network
Extender
(TL-WPA4220)
Wait until the Powerline
LED turns on.
3
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
Adapter
(TL-PA4010)
1
2
Clone Your Router’s Wi-Fi Settings to the Extender (Recommended)
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.
Wireless Router
WPSWAN 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.
2 Done.3
Within 2 minutes, press the
Wi-Fi Clone button for 1 second.
Blinks slowly for
about 10 seconds
Solid on for 5 seconds
and then blinks rapidly
Set Up a Secure Powerline Network Using the Pair Button (Recommended)
You can create or join a secure powerline network using the Pair button on two devices at a time. The powerline network can support up to 16 powerline devices.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.
To create a secure powerline network:
1 2 3
Press the Pair button
for 1 second.
Blinking
Within 2 minutes, press the
Pair button for 1 second.
Blinking
Customize the Extender’s Wi-Fi
Settings (Optional)
Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.
1
Find and download the compatible version of utility for your powerline
2
extender at www.tp-link.com.
3
Start the utility. Choose the model to be configured and click Connect.
PLC Device Scan
Wireless powerline devices in your local network
Description | Mode NO. | IP Address | Mac Address | Connect
11N Powerline AP 172.27.35.217 E8:94:F6:30:73:67
Rescan
Log in with the default user name and password (admin/admin).
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TL-WPA4220
Password
adminUser Name
admin
Login
Connect
Done.
On
To join an existing secure powerline network:
1
Press the Pair button for 1 second on any powerline device in the existing
powerline network.
Existing Powerline Network
LED and Button Legend
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Wi-Fi LED
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone Button
Ethernet
Port
Adapter
Power
Powerline
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
BUTTON
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone
Pair
Reset
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
Pair Button
Ethernet
Reset
Pair
Button
On/Off
The device is on or off.
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
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.
Once every second: Pairing is in process.
Once every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on. (Powerline adapter only)
The device is connected to the powerline network.
On
The device is not connected to the powerline network or is in Power-Saving
Off
Mode.
The device is transferring data.
On/Off
The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
The Ethernet port is transferring data. (Powerline adapter only)
Rapidly: The Wi-Fi is working properly.
Once every second: Wi-Fi cloning is in process.
The Wi-Fi is disabled.
Off
Button
Extender
DESCRIPTIONLED STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Ports
Blinking
2 3
Within 2 minutes, press the
Done.
Pair button for 1 second.
Blinking
On
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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
For non-passthrough powerline device
Wall Outlet
For passthrough powerline device
Power Strip
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Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings to set a new SSID.
Go to Wireless > Wireless Security to set a new Wi-Fi password.
Go to System Tools > Reboot to restart the extender.
For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.tp-link.com
Wall Outlet
Power Strip
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