User Guide AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender TL-WPA4220 REV3.0.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. 1. 1. 2. 1. 3. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 extender may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location and language.
Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender This chapter introduces the powerline extender by detailing its main features and appearance.
Chapter 1 1. 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Product Overview TP-Link’s Powerline Wi-Fi Extender is a combined wired/wireless network expansion device. With the help of your home’s existing electrical circuitry, it can extend your Wi-Fi to wherever you want in your house. Ethernet ports and built-in antennas enable the powerline Wi-Fi extender to provide wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Name Power Status On/Off The powerline extender is on or off. Yellowgreen The powerline extender is connected to the powerline network and is in a suitable location. Blinking Powerline The powerline extender is experiencing poor signal strength. Try plugging it into another wall socket. Off The powerline extender is not connected to any powerline network. Off On Off Wireless 1. 3. 2. Pairing is in progress.
Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds to turn the wireless function on or off. The wireless function is on by default. You can turn it off at night and then on in the morning by pressing this button. Ethernet Port Connect the Ethernet ports to your wired devices, such as a computer, a router or a game console, via Ethernet cables. Pair Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to join a powerline network.
Chapter 2 Initial Use This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline extender when you first open the package.
Chapter 2 2. 1. Initial Use To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network I want to: Use the Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to set up a new secure wireless network in my house. For example, I have a wireless router in my house, but the wireless signal cannot reach every corner. So I bought a Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to extend the wireless network. The Powerline Wi-Fi Kit includes a powerline adapter and a powerline extender. 1. Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router. 2.
Chapter 2 Initial Use When the Powerline LED turns solid, the pairing process is complete. Blinking Blinking 60 0M Powerline Adatper (For demonstration only) within 2 minutes On bp s Powerline Extender TL-WPA4220 5. Relocate the extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Use the SSID (network name) and password on the provided Wi-Fi Info Card to connect to the internet. Note: A red Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location. Done! 2. 2.
Chapter 2 Initial Use For example, I already set up a wireless network using powerline devices, but the wireless network is still not big enough to reach the top floor. So I bought a new powerline extender to extend the wireless network. How can I do that? 1. Plug the new powerline extender into a wall socket near one of the existing powerline extender. ine rl we Po New Powerline Extender TL-WPA4220 Existing Powerline Device (For demonstration only) 2.
Chapter 2 Initial Use Note: A red Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location. A . Use the SSID (network name) and password on the provided Wi-Fi Info Card to connect to the internet. B . Use the SSID (network name) and password of your existing wireless network to connect.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface The powerline extender has a management interface to configure all settings. The management interface can be opened on any device that has a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox. This chapter is going to give detailed information on what functions the powerline extender has and how to configure them.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. 1. Management Interface 3. 1. 1. Log In There are two methods to log in to the management interface. Method 1: Via web browser Follow the steps below: 1. Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly. 2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkplc.net to open the management interface. 3. Enter admin (the default username and password) for both username and password.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 2. Follow instructions on the page to set a new username and password. A strong password should be at least 8 characters in length, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and punctuations. 3. Click Save to make the settings effective. 3. 2. Manage Powerline Network 3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. Click the add icon and enter the Powerline Key of the device you want to add. The Powerline Key contains 16 capital letters, formed like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. It is printed on the back of the powerline device. 4. Click Add to add the device. 3. 2. 2. Change Powerline Network Name You can change the extender’s powerline network name to add it to or remove it from a powerline network. Follow the steps below to change the name. 1.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Follow the steps below to enable the Wi-Fi Move feature: 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Move. 3. Toggle On to enable the feature.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Wi-Fi LED Wi-Fi Button Extender Done! When the Wi-Fi LED blinks quickly for 3 seconds and then stays on, the Wi-Fi Clone process is complete. 3. 5. Wireless Network 3. 5. 1. Customize Wireless Settings The powerline extender’s wireless network name (SSID), password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label and Wi-Fi Info Card.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To hide SSID: Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcasted. It won’t display when you scan for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the network. To have more advanced settings Click Advanced below Password to have more advanced settings. Security: Select an option from the Security drop-down list. The extender provides three options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 Personal (Recommended), and WEP.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Transmit Power: Select the level of transmit power. We recommend you choose High to have the best signal strength. 3. 5. 2.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 4. Click Add to add an entry. 5. Choose LED Off Time from 00:00 to 7:00, and then check all boxes from Sunday to Saturday. Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function. 6. Select Enable this entry to make it effective. Done! 3. 7. I want to: 7. Click OK to save the settings. Now your LEDs will be turned off automatically at 00:00 and turned on at 7:00am the next morning.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface time, I want the wireless on till all devices are disconnected from the internet. How can I do that? 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Schedules. 3. Enable the Wi-Fi Scheduler. If you are prompted of changes synchronization, click Continue. 4.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 8. Click OK to save the settings. Done! Now your Wi-Fi will be automatically turned off at 00:00 and turned on at 7:00am the next morning. Note: The Wi-Fi LED will turn off if the wireless network is disabled. 3. 8. Parental Controls I want to: Control when my children’s wireless devices can access the internet.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. Enable Parental Controls. If you are prompted of changes synchronization, click Continue. 4. Click Add. 5. Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be controlled. Or, enter the MAC Address manually. icon to set the Internet Access Time. Drag the 6. Click the cursor over the appropriate cell(s) and click Save. Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function. 7. Enter a Description for the entry. 8.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 9. Click OK to save the settings. Done! 3. 9. Now the controlled device can access only from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other times. Guest Network I want to: Create a network for my guests, providing internet access for them while at the same time limit the network authorities for guests to ensure network security and privacy. How can I do that? 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 5. Configure the following settings. To enable or disable the guest network function: Select the box to enable the guest network function. Deselect the box to disable guest network function. If disabled, all guest network settings of the corresponding band will be ineffective. To change the guest network name (SSID) and password: The default SSID is TP-Link_Guest_XXXX, and the default password is printed on the Wi-Fi Info Card.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface network. Now, an unknown device (an intruder) is also using my wireless network, which affects my internet speed. I would like to control my wireless network with the following capabilities: • My computer is always allowed to access the wireless network. • The unknown device is not allowed to access the wireless network. • I don’t have to keep changing my wireless password as often. How can I do that? 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 6. Click View Devices to see how many devices are now connected to the network. Click Choose to choose a device. You can also enter the MAC Address manually. 7. Give a description of the entry in the Description field. (Optional) 8. Select Enable this entry to make this entry effective. 9. Click OK to save the settings. Done! Now MAC Filter is implemented to protect your wireless network. 3. 11. Administration 3. 11. 1.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. Go to System Tools > Time Settings page. To automatically synchronize the time: 1. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down menu. 2. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server. (Optional) 3.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 1. Select Enable Daylight Saving. 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click Save. 3. 11. 3. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To backup configuration settings: 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to System Tools > Backup & Restore page. 3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A config. bin file will be stored to your computer. To restore configuration settings: 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the extender. 3. 11. 5. System Log When the extender does not work properly, you can save the system log and send it to the technical support for troubleshooting. Follow the steps below to save the system log: 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2.
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 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.
CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
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