tp-link TL-WPA4220 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender User Guide

tp-link TL-WPA4220 PowerlineWi-Fi Extender

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: TL-WPA4220
• Version: REV5.0.0 1910012821

About This Guide

• This guide is a complement to the 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 adapter and extender may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location and language. All images, parameters, and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.

Conventions

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Chapter 1: Get to Know Your Powerline Extender

Product Overview
The AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender TL-WPA4220 is a device that extends your wireless network coverage by utilizing your home’s existing electrical wiring. It allows you to enjoy a stable and seamless Wi-Fi connection throughout your home.
Main Features

• Extends wireless network coverage
• Uses existing electrical wiring for network connection
• Supports Wi-Fi Move and Wi-Fi Clone features
• Easy web-based management interface

Product Appearance
LED Legend
The powerline extender features LED indicators that provide information about its current status. The LED legend is as follows

• PWR:  Indicates the power status of the device.
• PLC: Indicates the powerline connection status.
• ETH: Indicates the Ethernet connection status.
• WLAN: Indicates the Wi-Fi connection status.

Physical Interface
The powerline extender has the following physical interfaces

• Power Socket: Connects to a power outlet to provide power to the device.
• Ethernet Port: Connects to a computer or other devices using an Ethernet cable.
• Wi-Fi Button: Used to enable or disable the Wi-Fi function.
• Pair Button: Used to pair the powerline extender with other powerline devices.

Chapter 2: Initial Use
To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network
To set up a new secure wireless network, follow these steps

1. Connect the powerline extender to a power outlet near your router using the provided Ethernet cable.
2. Press the Pair button on the powerline extender and hold it for about 2 seconds.
3. Press the WPS button on your router within 2 minutes.
4. Wait for the powerline extender to establish a secure connection with your router.
5. Once the PLC LED on the powerline extender turns solid green, the secure wireless network is set up.

To Extend the Existing Wireless Network
To extend the existing wireless network, follow these steps

1. Connect the powerline extender to a power outlet in an area where you want to extend the wireless network coverage.
2. Press the Pair button on the powerline extender and hold it for about 2 seconds.
3. Press the WPS button on your router within 2 minutes.
4. Wait for the powerline extender to establish a connection with your router.
5. Once the PLC LED on the powerline extender turns solid green, the existing wireless network is extended.

Chapter 3: Configuring via Web Management Interface
Management Interface
The powerline extender can be configured using a web-based management interface. To access the management interface, follow these steps

1. Connect your computer to the powerline extender using an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address of the powerline extender (e.g., 192.168.0.1).
3. Enter the default username and password to log in.

Manage Powerline Network
The powerline network can be managed through the web management interface. The following options are available
Add a New Device to the Powerline Network
To add a new device to the powerline network, follow these steps

1. Click on the “Add Device” option in the management interface.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to add the new device to the powerline network.

Change Powerline Network Name
To change the powerline network name, follow these steps

1. Click on the “Powerline Settings” option in the management interface.
2. Enter the new powerline network name in the designated field.
3. Click on the “Save” button to apply the changes.

Wi-Fi Move
The Wi-Fi Move feature allows you to move the powerline extender to a different location without the need for reconfiguration. To use this feature, follow these steps

1. Click on the “Wi-Fi Move” option in the management interface.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to move the powerline extender to a new location.

Wi-Fi Clone
The Wi-Fi Clone feature allows you to clone the wireless network settings from your router to the powerline extender. To use this feature, follow these steps

1. Click on the “Wi-Fi Clone” option in the management interface.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to clone the wireless network settings.

Wireless Network
The wireless network settings can be configured through the web management interface. You can change the SSID, security settings, and other wireless network parameters. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on configuring the wireless network.

FAQ

1. Q: What is the purpose of the Pair button on the powerline extender?
   A: The Pair button is used to pair the powerline extender with other powerline devices in your network.

2. Q: How do I access the web management interface of the powerline extender?
   A: Connect your computer to the powerline extender using an Ethernet cable and enter the default IP address of the powerline extender in a web browser.

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 adapter and extender may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location and language. All images, parameters and descriptions documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.

Conventions

• In this guide the following conventions are used

explanation.
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| The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For example, Wireless > MAC Filter means the MAC Filter function page is under the Wireless menu.
Note:| Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Tips:| Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
Symbols on the web page|

•  click to edit the corresponding entry.
• click to delete the corresponding entry.
• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.

More Info

• LEDs indicate the powerline extender’s working status. For more details, please refer to the following table.

Physical Interface

Wi-Fi Button

• Press and hold the button for 1 second to copy wireless settings from the main router to the extender. Go to Wi-Fi Clone for more information.
• Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds to turn the wireless function on or off. The wireless function is on by default.

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. Go to To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network for more information.

Reset

• Press and hold the Reset button for at least 2 seconds to reset the powerline extender to factory default settings. When Reset is triggered properly, all LEDs will turn off and start on again.

Plug

• The powerline adapter has a Plug that can be connected to any standard power socket.

Note

1. The provided plug may differ from the picture due to different regional power specifications.

2.  Use the product in below directions.

3. Plug the product directly into a wall socket instead of a power strip.

Chapter 2

Initial Use

• This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline extender when you first open the package.

It contains the following sections

• To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network
• To Extend the Existing Wireless Network

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.

How can I do that?

1. Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router.

2. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket.

3. Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket near the adapter.

4. Pair the powerline devices.
   Press the Pair button on the powerline adapter for 1 second. The Power LED starts blinking.
   Note : If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
   Within two minutes, press the Pair button on the powerline extender for 1 second.
   The Power LED starts blinking. When the Powerline LED turns solid on, the pairing process is complete.

5. Relocate the extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Use the SSID (network name) and password on the label at the top of the extender.
   Note : A blinking Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location.

Done!
Now enjoy the internet!
To Extend the Existing Wireless Network

I want to

• Extend the existing wireless network by adding a new powerline extender to the existing powerline network.
• 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.

2. Check the new extender’s Powerline LED . Is it on?

   • If it is on, follow Step 4 > A.
   • If it is off, follow Step 3 and Step 4 > B.

3. Add the new powerline extender to the existing powerline network by pairing two powerline devices.

   •  Press the Pair button on the existing powerline device for 1 second. The Power  LED starts blinking.
   • Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the button again.
   • Within two minutes, press the Pair button on the new powerline extender for 1 second. The Power LED starts blinking. When the Powerline LED turns solid on, the pairing process is complete.

4.  Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone.
   Note : A blinking Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location.

   • Use the SSID (network name) and password on the on the label at the top of the extender to connect to the internet.
   • If you cannot find the default SSID in your Wi-Fi network list, this may mean the Wi-Fi Move feature has automatically copied over the existing wireless settings. In this case, use the SSID and password of your existing powerline network to connect.

Done!
Enjoy the internet through your extended network!

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.
• It contains the following sections:
• Management Interface
• Manage Powerline Network
• Wi-Fi Move
• Wi-Fi Clone
• Wireless Network
• LED Schedules
• Schedule Your Wireless Function
• Parental Controls
• Guest Network
•  MAC Filter
•  Administration

Management Interface
Log In

• There are two methods to log in to the management interface.

Method 1: Via web brows er
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. Create a password to log in.

4. Click Login.

Method 2: Via tpPLC utility

Follow the steps below:

1. Connect your computer to the powerline extender via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
2. Obtain and install the tp PLC Utility from the product’s Support page at https://www.tp-link.com.
3. Open the utility, move your mouse over your powerline extender, and click the icon that appears beside it.
4. Create a password to log in.

Method 3: Via tpPLC app

1. Connect your computer to the powerline extender wirelessly.

2. Obtain and install the tp PLC app from App Store or Google Play, or simply scan the QR code.

3. Connect your phone to the wireless network of the extender. Then launch the app and you can see the extender you added on Device list.

4. Create a password to log in.

Manage Powerline Network
A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders. Powerline devices in the same powerline network share the same powerline network name.

Add a New Device to the Powerline Network

1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.

2. Go to the Status page and click the Powerline Network icon to open the Powerline Device List.

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.

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. 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 Basic > Powerline.

3. Change the Network Name. You can also click Default to use the default network name, e.g. HomePlugAV. However, if the default name is used, the Wi-Fi Move function will be automatically disabled.

4.  Click Save to make the settings effective.

Wi-Fi Move

• Wi-Fi Move is enabled by default. With the feature enabled, any changes made to the Wi-Fi settings and LED schedules of one powerline extender will be automatically synchronized to other powerline extenders whose Wi-Fi Move feature is also enabled on the same powerline network .
• 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 Advanced > Wireless > Wi-Fi Move.
3. Toggle on WiFi Move to enable the feature.

Note
When Wi-Fi Move is enabled, the following features will be synced: Wireless SSID & Password, Wireless Security, Wireless Mode, Wireless Radio Status, Wi- Fi Schedules, LED Schedules, Wi-Fi Clone Settings, MAC Filter Settings, Parental Controls, and Guest Network.

Wi-Fi Clone

I want to

Copy wireless settings from my router to my extender, so I can use the same SSID and password to access the internet in my house.
How can I do that?

1. Before cloning, make sure your router supports the same band as your extender.
   If you do not know how to check this, go to your router’s User Guide for more information.

2. Plug your extender near your router.

3. Press the WPS button on your router.

4. Within two minutes, press the Wi-Fi button on the front panel of the extender for 1 second. The Wi-Fi LED starts blinking.

Done
When the Wi-Fi LED blinks quickly for 3 seconds and then stays on, the Wi-Fi Clone process is complete.

Wireless Network
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. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs.
  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 Basic > Wireless Settings page.

• To enable or disable the wireless function:

• Select the box to enable the wireless function. Deselect the box to disable wireless function. If disabled, all wireless settings will be ineffective.

To change the wireless network name (SSID) or hide SSID :

• The default SSID is TP-Link_XXXX, and the default password is printed on the product label. You can change the default ones by directly entering new ones in the field. SSID is up to 32 characters, and the value in both SSID and password is case-sensitive.
  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.

Note :
Remember to write down the new SSID, for you will be disconnected when new settings are effective.

To customize 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. WPA2 uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. Don’t change the default settings unless necessary.

• Version : You can select one of following versions.

• Auto (Recommended) – Select WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal automatically based on the wireless station’s capability and request.

• WPA-PSK – Pre-shared key of WPA.

• Ecryption : You can select either Automatic(Recommended), TKIP or AES
  Password: Set the password of the Wi-Fi network.
  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.
  Mode: Select the desired mode.

• 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices.

• 802.11g/n mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless clients.

• 802.11b/g/n mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.
  Note : When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the extender. It is strongly recommended that you select 802.11b/g/n mixed, so that all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the extender.

• Channel Width: Select the channel width. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

• Transmit Power: Select the level of transmit power. We recommend you choose High to have the best signal strength.

Wireless Clients
Follow the steps below to view detailed information of all wireless clients connected to the extender.

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 > Clients page.

3. Now you can view the detailed information, including device name, MAC address, connected wireless band, and IP address.
   Tips : You can also see the wireless details by clicking the wireless clients icon on the Status > Wireless  Clients page.

LED Schedules
I want to

• Automatically turn off LEDs at times when I do not want light in my room.
• For example, I want to turn LEDs off everyday from 18:00 to 22:00.

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 > Device Settings > LED Control.

3. Enable LED Status to turn on the extender’s LEDs.

4. Enable LED Schedule.

5. Click Add to add an entry.

6. Choose LED Off Time from 18:00 to 22:00, and then check all boxes from Sunday to Saturday.
   Note : Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function.

7. Click SAVE.

Done!
Now your LEDs will be turned off automatically at 00:00 and turned on at 7:00am the next morning.

Schedule Your Wireless Function

I want to

• Automatically turn off my wireless network at times when I do not need the wireless connection.
• For example, I want to turn them off from 18:00 to 22:00. Yet if I have my wireless devices connected to the extender at that 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 Advanced > Wireless > Wi-Fi Schedule.

3. Toggle on the Wi-Fi Schedule.
   Note : If you check the box of Do not turn off Wi-Fi while clients are connected to it, the Wi-FI schedule are not enabled when any clients are connected to your extender.

4.  Click Add to add an entry.

5. Choose WiFI Off Time from 18:00 to 22:00, and then check all boxes from Sunday to Saturday.

6. Note : Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function.

7. Select Enable this entry to make it effective.

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.

Parental Controls
I want to
Control when my children’s wireless devices can access the internet.
For example, I want to allow my children’s wireless devices to access only from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other times.

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 Advanced > Parental Controls.

3.  Toggle on Parental Controls.

4.  Click Add.

5. Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be controlled. Or enter the
   MAC Address manually.

6. Choose Internet Access Time from 18:00 to 22:00, and then check all boxes from Sunday to Saturday.

7. Give a description to the device to be controlled.

8. Click SAVE to save the settings.

9. Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function.

Done!
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.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender.

2.  Go to Advanced > Guest Network.

3. Check the box of relative entry to limit network authorities. 4. Configure the following settings.

To enable or disable the guest network function:

• Select the box 2.4GHZ 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-Lin kGuest XXXX, and the default password is printed on the product label. You can change the default ones by directly entering new ones in the field. SSID is up to 32 characters, and the value in both SSID and password is case-sensitive.

Done
Now you can tell your guests to connect to the guest network you created.

MAC Filter

• This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address, a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8-5D-4C-B4-46-EA) of every network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network.

I want to

• Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network by utilizing the network device’s MAC address.
• For example, I have a computer that is connected to my wireless 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. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender.

2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filter.

3. Toggle on MAC Filter.

4. Select either of the filtering rules (here we select Black List)

5. Click Add to add devices to the list.

6. Select Select From Device List to see how many devices are now connected to the network. Select a device and click ADD to finish the settings.

7. You can also add devices manually. Select Add Manually, enter device name and the MAC address and click ADD to finish the settings.

Done!
Now MAC Filter is implemented to protect your wireless network.

Administration
LAN IP Address

• Follow the steps below to configure LAN settings of the extender.

• 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 Device Settings > LAN Settings.

• LAN Type: Select Obtain an IP address automatically to have your extender automatically obtain IP Address from the main router. Select Use the following IP address to manually configure the LAN parameters.

• IP Address: The IP address of the powerline extender.

• Subnet Mask : The subnet mask associated with IP address.

• Gateway : The IP address of the gateway device.

• Primary DNS: Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP.

• Secondary DNS: Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers.

Set Up System Time

• System time is the time displayed while the extender is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls and Wi-Fi Schedules. You can manually set how to get the system time.
• 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 Settings > Time Settings page.

To automatically synchronize the time:

Select Get from the Internet.

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. In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server. (Optional)
4. Click SAVE.

To manually set the date and time:

1.  Select Manually.
2.  Enter the current Date.
3. Set the current Time (In 24-hour clock format, e.g. 16:00:00 is 04:00PM).
4. Click SAVE.

To set up Daylight Saving time

1. Check the box of Daylight Saving Time.
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.

Upgrade the Firmware

• TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at our official website, you can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

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 Settings > Firmware Upgrade page and confirm the Hardware Version.

3. Go to www.tp-link.com. Download the latest firmware file for the extender. Note: The upgraded firmware version must correspond to the hardware.

4.  Click BROWSE to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click UPGRAGE.

5. Wait a few minutes for the upgrading and rebooting.

Note

1. Before upgrading the firmware, it’s better to back up your current settings.
2. During the upgrading process, do not turn off or reset the extender.
3. If the upgrade is interrupted, it’s possible your extender may stop working and its LEDs blink once a second. In this case, please connect your computer to the extender via an Ethernet cable, and set your computer to static IP 192.168.0.X and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Then visit http://192.168.0.254 to complete the upgrade.

Back Up and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the extender to a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if needed, you can erase the current settings and reset the extender to the default factory settings.

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 Settings > Backup & Restore page.

3. Click BACK UP 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. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender.

2. Go to Settings > Backup & Restore page.

3. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and click RESTORE. The configuration file is config.bin.

4. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting.
   Note : During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the extender.

To reset the extender to factory default 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 Settings > Factory Default Restore page.

3. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the extender.

4. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting

5. During the resetting process, do not turn off the extender.

6. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the extender.

Change Login Password

• Go to Settings > Change Login Password, and you can change the login password of the extender.

Note :

1. The new password must be 6-32 characters long and not include any spacing.

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 password you set for the extender.

2.  Go to Settings > System Log.

3. Choose the type and level of the system log according to your need.

4. Click SAVE LOG to save the system log to local.

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FCC STATEMENT

• Product Name: AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender
• Model Number: TL-WPA4220
• Responsible party:
• TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
• Address : 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
• Website : http://www.tp-link.com/us/
• Tel : +1 626 333 0234
• Fax : +1 909 527 6803
• E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
• 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. 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.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
   Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

• This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any 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 of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
• We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

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.
• OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power)
• 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm)

EU declaration of conformity

• 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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
• The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce

RF Exposure Information

• This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU 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.

Canadian Compliance Statement

• This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

設備名稱：AV600 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender           型號（型式）：TL-WPA4220 Equipment name Type designation (Type)

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Lead (Pb)| Mercury (Hg)| Cadmium (Cd)| chromium (Cr+6)| biphenyls (PBB)| diph(ePnByDl eEt)hers
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1. Note 1：“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.
2. Note 2：  indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
3. Note 3 The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Plug the powerline devices directly into the wall outlets but not the power strips.
• Plug the powerline devices into the wall outlets with earthing connection. Environment:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~104°F)
• Alert to service person

CAUTION NEUTRAL FUSING

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.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

References

• Link: Simple, secure one-click payments
• Trying to Configure the Powerline Extender? | TP-Link
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• TP-Link Community
• TP-Link

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