TP-LINK TL-WPA4230P User guide
TL-WPA4230P
AV500 Passthrough Powerline WiFi Extender
REV1.0.0
1910011081
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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.
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1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
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This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
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other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile
Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
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This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
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(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
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Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements
of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
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並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受
合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
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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.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: AV500 Passthrough Powerline WiFi Extender
Model No.: TL-WPA4230P
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
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents：
EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011
EN 55024: 2010
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2009
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011
EN 50412-2-1: 2005
EN 62311: 2008
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2014
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
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.
8. Plug this product directly into a wall socket (100-240V~, 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:
If liquid has been spilled on the product
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 (32~104) . The Storage temperature is -40 ~70
(-40 ~158 ).
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
1.1 System Requirement ................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Conventions..................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Hardware Connection............................................................................. 2
2.1 Before You Begin ......................................................................................................... 2
2.2 LED Indicator .................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Physical Interface ........................................................................................................ 4
2.4 Hardware Connection............................................................................................... 5
2.5 Wi-Fi Clone Button for Super Range Extension................................... 7
Chapter 3 Configure the Device............................................................................... 9
3.1 Login...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 For Wired Connection................................................................................................. 9
3.1.2 For Wireless Connection ....................................................................................... 11
3.2 Status.................................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Network ............................................................................................................................. 13
3.4 Wireless ............................................................................................................................ 13
3.4.1 Wireless Settings........................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Wireless Security........................................................................................................... 15
3.4.3 Wireless MAC Filtering............................................................................................ 18
3.4.4 Wireless Advanced...................................................................................................... 20
3.4.5 Wireless Statistics......................................................................................................... 21
3.5 Powerline ......................................................................................................................... 22
3.5.1 Network Settings............................................................................................................ 22
3.5.2 Station Settings................................................................................................................ 22
3.6 System Tools ................................................................................................................. 24
3.6.1 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................... 24
3.6.2 Factory Defaults.............................................................................................................. 26
3.6.3 Backup & Restore......................................................................................................... 26
3.6.4 Reboot...................................................................................................................................... 27
3.6.5 Password............................................................................................................................... 27
3.6.6 System Log.......................................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 4 Connecting to Wireless Network................................................ 29
4.1 In Windows 8................................................................................................................. 29
4.2 In Windows 7................................................................................................................. 30
4.3 In Windows Vista........................................................................................................ 32
4.4 In Windows XP ............................................................................................................ 34
Chapter 5 Pair Button & Reset Button............................................................. 36
5.1 Pair (Secure with 128 bits-AES)..................................................................... 36
5.2 Setting Up a Powerline Network with the Pair Button.................... 36
5.3 Reset................................................................................................................................... 37
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide................................................................. 38
TL-WPA4230P AV500 Passthrough Powerline WiFi Extender
Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding AV500 Passthrough Powerline WiFi Extender. This
device is not only a powerline Ethernet extender which transforms your house’s existing electrical wiring
into a ubiquitous networking infrastructure, but also a Wi-Fi Access Point which creates a wireless
network allowing for greater range and mobility.
As a powerline Ethernet extender, it uses the existing power lines installed in a home as a path to
transmit digital data, voice, audio and video between devices. Simply plug this AV500 Passthrough
Powerline WiFi Extender into an ordinary AC power outlet, and then your Cable/xDSL broadband
connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network can be easily extended to any other electrical outlet in
any room of a house with the absence of cabling. With powerline data rates of 500Mbps, full multimedia
application can easily be supported throughout the whole house.
As a Wi-Fi Access Point, it can transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps. With multiple
protection measures including SSID broadcast control, wireless LAN WEP encryption, and Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA-PSK), the device delivers complete data privacy.
It supports an easy, web-based management utility. Even though you may not be familiar with the device,
you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide. The extender adds three new functions which are
found to be useful.
1. Connection with a new unassociated device via the Pair button.
2. Reset to default settings via the Reset button.
3. Wi-Fi Clone via Wi-Fi Clone button.
1.1 System Requirement
a) At least two power outlets (100-240V~, 50/60Hz) with standard home power wiring
b) A computer with the following:
Operating System of Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X, Linux
Operating System with TCP/IP installed
Pentium III compatible processor and above
Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol
64 MB RAM or more
50 MB of free disk space (Minimum)
CD-ROM Drive
1.2 Conventions
The extender, or TL-WPA4230P, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL-WPA4230P
AV500 Passthrough Powerline WiFi Extender without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product. They may differ from
the actual situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Connection
2.1 Before You Begin
Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance
or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the physical placement of the
powerline extender. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves
are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary based on the types of materials and
background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.
For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to place your powerline extender:
1). Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.
2). In an elevated location such as a high shelf.
3). Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones.
4). Away from large metal surfaces.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to
wirelessly connect to the powerline extender.
Note:
Take notes that this AV500 Passthrough Powerline WiFi Extender works in pairs or with another
powerline device. You need to plug the powerline extender into a power outlet; you will also need
another powerline extender or powerline Ethernet adapter connected to your Cable/xDSL broadband
(Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing. With clean powerline,
the distance between two powerline Ethernet extenders can reach 300 meters, but the actual distance
may vary due to the environment.
Section below describes the AV500 Passthrough Powerline WiFi Extender’s LED indicators, physical
interface and hardware connection mechanism.
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2.2 LED Indicator
The LED indicator displays information about the device’s status.
LEDs Name Status Indication
On The device is on.
Power LED
Powerline
LED
Ethernet LED
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi
Clone LED
Off The device is off.
Blinking The device is in the pairing procedure.
On
Off The device isn’t connected to any powerline network.
Blinking The device is transferring data.
On The Ethernet port is connected.
Off
Off The wireless function has been disabled.
Blinking slowly The extender is cloning Wi-Fi settings from other device.
Blinking quickly The wireless function has been enabled.
The device is connected to a powerline network, but there
is no data being transferred.
The Ethernet port isn’t connected.
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2.3 Physical Interface
Here displays the physical items on this device.
Power Plug
Integrated Electrical Socket
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone Button
Ethernet Ports
Item Description
Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi
Clone Button
Power Plug*
Ethernet Port
Reset Button
Pair Button Pair button is used to secure a powerline network.
Integrated
Electrical Socket
Press the button for 2 seconds to start Wi-Fi Clone.
Press the button for 5 seconds to enable or disable the wireless function.
A power plug for connecting the adapter to an AC power socket (100–240V~,
50/60Hz).
Three 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports connected to PC LAN card or broadband
device.
Press the button more than 5 seconds, the device will restore to its factory
defaults.
The integrated electrical socket allows additional devices or multiple sockets to be
connected to the adapter just like to a normal wall socket. No electrical socket is
lost.
Reset Button
Pair Button
* The provided power plug may differ from the picture due to different regional power specifications.
Here we take the EU version as an example.
Note:
1. If you press the Pair button for more than 10 seconds, the extender will leave the network it is
associated with and its network name assumes a random value.
2. For detailed information about the Reset button and Pair button, please refer to Chapter 5 Pair
Button & Reset Button.
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2.4 Hardware Connection
Please first make sure that your PC can successfully access the Internet via the router. Then connect
the powerline devices by following the instructions below.
Step 1: Connecting to the Internet
This section describes how to connect the powerline extender into your existing network. Follow the
procedures described below:
1． Connect one end of an Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the Ethernet port of the powerline extender or a
compatible powerline adapter like TL-PA4020P.
2． Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to an available Ethernet port of your wireless
router.
3． Plug the powerline extender or powerline adapter into a wall socket.
4． Check and confirm the LEDs status. (The Power LED and Ethernet LED on the powerline device
should be ON.)
The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:
Note:
Do not connect the powerline extender or powerline adapter to an extension lead, power strip, extension
cord, or surge protector, as these may degrade the network performance.
Step 2: Connecting the Computer
Following are the steps to properly connect the powerline extender to your computer:
1． Connect one end of the provided Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the powerline extender’s Ethernet port.
2． Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to you computer’s LAN port.
3． Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket next to the computer.
4． Turn on your computer.
5． Check and confirm that the Power LED and Ethernet LED on the powerline extender are ON.
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The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:
As soon as the powerline devices are connected following the steps above, a powerline network is
available.
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