TP-Link TL-WPA8630P KIT Quick Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

TL-WPA8630P KIT

* TL-WPA8630P KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this QIG.

Extender

TL-WPA8630P

Powerline

Adapter

TL-PA8010P

2 Plug in the adapter and extender in the same room. Wait until the extender’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi LEDs turn on.

Note: If only one wall outlet is available, plug both devices into a power strip for setup, then relocate to wall outlets before enjoying the internet.

LAN	1	Cable

		Ethernet

3	Pair the powerline devices.	B Within 2 minutes, press the extender’s Pair button for 1 second.
A Press the adapter‘s Pair button for 1 second.
	The Power LED starts blinking.	The Power LED starts blinking.
	Note: If the LED does not blink, press the	When the Powerline LED turns on, the pairing process is
	button again.	complete.
		Blinking
	Blinking
		On
	within 2 minutes

Adapter TL-PA8010P

Extender TL-WPA8630P

Relocate the extender to the Wi-Fi “dead zone” on the same electrical circuit. Connect your devices to the internet using the default SSIDs (network names) and password on the Wi-Fi Info Card provided.

Note: If the Powerline LED turns red, it means the signal strength is poor. Try another wall outlet.

Tips:

Want to unify Wi-Fi networks or personalize your network?

See the back page for instructions.

Attention

Plug powerline devices into wall outlets. Do not use power strips after setup.

Wall Outlet

Power Strip

Unify Wi-Fi Networks via Wi-Fi Auto-Sync

Wi-Fi Auto-Sync enables you to easily create one unified Wi-Fi network throughout your home.

Copy SSID and Password from Your Router via WPS

Note: If your router doesn’t have a WPS button, manually change the extender’s Wi-Fi settings via the tpPLC app, tpPLC Utility, or web interface.

1.Plug in the extender in the same room as your router. Wait until the extender’s Wi-Fi LEDs turn on.

2.Press your router’s WPS button. Within 2 minutes, press the extender’s Wi-Fi button for 1 second. The extender’s Wi-Fi LEDs

start blinking. When they stay on, Wi-Fi settings are copied.

Note: If Wi-Fi settings are not copied within 2 minutes, manually change the extender’s Wi-Fi settings.

				Blinking
	WPS
				On
			Within 2 minutes
WAN	WPS	LAN
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Wireless Router			Extender

3.Relocate the extender and enjoy the internet using your router’s SSID and password.

Auto-Sync Settings to More Extenders

If you have more extenders, simply plug in and pair each one with the existing adapter to join the network. Then the Wi-Fi settings will automatically sync from the existing extender to the new ones.

Note: For more extender models that support Wi-Fi Auto-Sync, visit http://www.tp-link.com.

Network C

Network A

Network B

Network A

DIFFERENT	Auto-Sync	SAME
SSID & Password		SSID & Password

Network A

SAME		If you personalize any extender’s LED schedules or other Wi-Fi settings (such
SSID & Password		as Wi-Fi schedules and guest network), the settings will also automatically
		sync to other extenders in the same powerline network.

Personalize Your Network

Manage your powerline devices using any of the methods below. You can change the SSID and password, set Wi-Fi schedules, create a guest network and more.

tpPLC App

For easy management via your smartphone or tablet, download the app from the App Store or Google Play, or simply scan the QR code.

Scan to download

tpPLC App

tpPLC Utility

For easy management via your computer, download the utility on the product’s Support page at http://www.tp-link.com.

Note: For detailed instructions, refer to the utility manual on the product’s Support page.

Web Interface

To access all settings, connect to an extender wirelessly and visit http://tplinkplc.net. Use ‘admin’ for both username and password upon initial login.

Note: For detailed instructions, refer to the product manual on the product’s Support page.

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Physical Appearance

Extender TL-WPA8630P

Integrated Electrical Socket

Used as a pass-through AC outlet to power other devices. It also reduces some electrical noise that may interfere with powerline performance.

Wi-Fi Button

Press for 1 second to begin or stop copying Wi-Fi settings from the router.

Press for about 5 seconds to turn Wi-Fi on or off.

Pair Button

Press for 1 second on two powerline devices within two minutes to pair them.

Press for about 8 seconds until the Powerline LEDis off to leave the current powerline network.

LED Button

Press for 1 second to turn all LEDs on or off.

Reset Button

Press for at least 5 seconds until all LEDs turn off to reset the extender to factory default settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do I reset my extender to factory default settings?

A.With the extender plugged into an electrical outlet, press and hold the Reset button until all LEDs turn off. When the LEDs turn back on, the reset process is complete.

Q2. What should I do if there is no internet connection in my powerline network?

A1. Make sure all powerline adapters and extenders are on the same electrical circuit.

A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDsare 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.

A4. Check if you have an internet connection by connecting the computer directly to the modem or router.

Q3. What should I do if a successfully-paired extender does not reconnect after it is relocated?

A1. Make sure all powerline adapters and extenders are on the same electrical circuit. A2. Try to pair the extender 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.

For technical support and more information, please visit http://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.

The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.