TP-Link Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for AV500 WiFi Powerline Extenders

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TL-WPA4220/TL-WPA281300Mbps AV500/AV200 WiFi Powerline Extender

Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide

The Troubleshooting Guide provides answers to common problems regarding the powerline Ethernet adapter.

1. The Power LED does not light up.

Ans. Check the following:

1)Make sure that the powerline extender is properly plugged into a power outlet.

2)Make sure the power outlet is active (working) by plugging another electric device into it.

3)Re-plug the powerline extender to the power outlet.

If the Power LED still fails to light up, contact your local dealer for technical support.

2. The Ethernet LED does not light up.

Ans. Check the following:

1)Make sure that the Ethernet cable (RJ45) is properly connected to the powerline extender’s Ethernet port and the other end of the Ethernet cable (RJ45) is properly connected to the computer LAN card or to your Cable/xDSL Ethernet port.

2)Make sure your computer LAN card is properly installed and configured.

3)Make sure your Cable/xDSL broadband access is working and configured correctly.

Contact your local dealer for technical support if the Ethernet LED still fails to light up after the above procedures.

3. Powerline LED does not light up.

Ans. Check the following:

1)Double-click to enable the Management Utility and click the “Rescan” button. The Management Utility will automatically detect all other Powerline Extender on your powerline network.

2)Try to plug a powerline Ethernet adapter into a nearby power outlet and check whether the Powerline LED lights up or not.

3)Make sure that the device is plugged into a wall socket instead of a power strip.

4)Follow the method in “5.2 Setting Up a Powerline Network with the Pair Button” to establish the connection again.

5)Reset the device to its factory default values.

Contact your local dealer for technical support if the Powerline LED still fails to light up after the above procedures.

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Contents REV1.0.0 1910010849 Copyright & Trademarks CE Mark Warning FCC StatementSafety Information Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Declaration of ConformityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Guide Connecting to Wireless NetworkSystem Requirement Package ContentsIntroduction Conventions Before You Begin LED IndicatorHardware Connection LED LEDs Name Status IndicationDescription Connecting to the InternetPhysical Interface Hardware ConnectionConnecting the Computer Page After Wi-Fi Clone Wi-Fi Clone Button for Super Range ExtensionWi-Fi Clone Steps Page For Wired Connection Configure the DeviceLogin Management Utility Login Windows For Wireless ConnectionStatus StatusNetwork WirelessWireless Settings Wireless menuWireless Security 10 Wireless Security ¾ WPA/WPA2 Select WPA/WPA2 based on Radius Server Wireless MAC Filtering To modify or delete an existing entry To set up an entry, follow these instructionsWireless Advanced Wireless Statistics Station Settings PowerlineNetwork Settings Page System Tools Firmware UpgradeTo upgrade the devices firmware, follow these instructions Backup & Restore Factory DefaultsPassword RebootSystem Log Windows Connecting to Wireless NetworkInput the network key and then click OK Windows Vista Input the network key and then click OK Windows XP Input the network security key and then click Next Page Join an existing Powerline Network Pair Button and Reset ButtonSetting Up a Powerline Network with the Pair Button Create a Powerline network using the Pair button:Leave an existing Powerline Network ResetEthernet LED does not light up Appendix a Troubleshooting GuidePower LED does not light up Powerline LED does not light upAppendix B Specifications
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