tp-link TL-PA9020P 2-Port Gigabit Passthrough Powerline Starter Kit Installation Guide

tp-link TL-PA9020P 2-Port Gigabit Passthrough Powerline Starter Kit Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

• Applicable to TL-PA9020P and its multiple-pack kits.
• TL-PA9020P KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this guide

Attention

Plug powerline devices into wall outlets instead of power strips.

Set Up a Secure Powerline Network by Pairing (Recommended)

You can create or join a secure powerline network using the Pair button on two devices at a time. Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing

To create a secure powerline network:

1. Press the Pair button on any of the powerline devices for 1 second. Its Power LED should start blinking.
   Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.

2. (Within 2 minutes) press the Pair button on another device for 1 second. Its Power LED should start blinking.

3. When the Powerline LED lights up, a powerline network has been successfully created.

To join an existing secure powerline network:

1. Press the Pair button on any of the existing powerline devices for 1 second. Its Power LED should start blinking.
2. (Within 2 minutes) press the Pair button on the new powerline adapter for 1 second. Its Power LED should start blinking.
3. When the Powerline LED lights up, a powerline network has been successfully created.

Physical Appearance

LED

• Power
• Powerline
• Ethernet

STATUS

• On
• Blinking Quickly Blinking Slowly Off
• On
• Off
• On/Of
  

DESCRIPTION

• The powerline adapter is on. Pairing is in process. Power-Saving Mode is on.* The powerline adapter is of
• The powerline adapter is connected to a powerline network. The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline network.
• The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.

Five minutes after the device connected to the powerline adapter is turned off or inactive, the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode.

ITEM

• Pair Button
• Integrated Electrical Socke
  

DESCRIPTION

• Press and hold for 1 second to set up or join a secure powerline network. Press and hold for more than 6 seconds to reset the powerline adapter
  

• Used as an electrical outlet expansion for power strip or household appliances. It can remove some electrical noise that might affect powerline performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do I reset my powerline adapter?
A. With the powerline adapter plugged into an electrical outlet, press and hold the Pair button for more than 6 seconds until the Power LED goes off momentarily and then comes back on

Q2. What should I do if the Powerline LED is off?
A1. Try another wall socket and make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Try to set up a powerline network by pairing. Refer to the section above for instructions.
A3. If the problem persists, contact our Technical Support.

Q3. What should I do if there is no internet connection in my powerline network?
A1. Make sure all powerline devices are on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs are 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 .

Q4. What should I do if a successfully-paired powerline device does not reconnect after it is relocated?
A1. Try another socket and make sure it is on the same electrical circuit.
A2. Try to pair the device 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 socke

Easy Management

Using tpPLC utility for advanced configuration:

1.  Visit https://www.tp-link.com, and search for your product.
2.  Find and download the compatible version of utility on its Support page.
3.  Install the utility and start your configuration.

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

References

• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• CE Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
• Regulatory Compliance | TP-Link

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