TL-WPA281/TL-WPA271 Wireless N Powerline Extender
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WiFi/WPS Button
Ethernet Port
Pair Button
Reset Button
Item Description
WiFi/WPS Press the button for 2 seconds, the Extender will wait to be connected by WPS.
Pressing the button for 5 seconds will enable or disable the wireless function.
Ethernet One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port connected to PC LAN card or broadband device.
Reset Use a pin to press and hold this Reset button for approximately 10 seconds, then
the device will restore to factory defaults.
Pair Pair buttons are used to secure a powerline network.
) Note:
1. If you press the Pair button for more than 10 seconds, The Extender will leave the network it is
associated with and its network name assumes a random value.
2. For detail information about the Reset button and Pair button, please refer to Chapter 5 Pair
Buttons.
2.4 Hardware Connection Please first make sure that your PC can successfully access the Internet via the Router. Then connect
the powerline devices following the instructions below.
Step 1: Connecting to the Internet
This section describes how to connect the Powerline Extender into your existing network. Follow the
procedures described below:
1． Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the Ethernet port of the Powerline Extender or a compatible
Powerline Adapter like TL-PA211.
2． Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to an available Ethernet port of your broadband
Router.
3． Plug the Powerline Extender or Powerline Adapter into a wall socket.