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1. TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA EA ATA cf Note 1 The current configuration will be covered with the uploading configuration file 2 Wrong process will lead the device unmanaged 3 The restoring process lasts for about 20 seconds and restarts automatically Do not power off the device during the process to avoid any damage 3 4 Reboot Selecting System Tools gt Reboot allows you to reboot the device on the screen shown in Figure 3 30 Reboot Click this button to rebootthe device Figure 3 30 Reboot the device Click the Reboot button to reboot the device Some settings of the device will take effect only after rebooting which include e Change the Powerline Extender s IP Address system will reboot automatically e Change the Wireless configurations e Upgrade the firmware of the Powerline Extender system will reboot automatically e Restore the Powerline Extender s settings to the factory defaults system will reboot automatically e Update the configuration with the file system will reboot automatically 3 7 5 Password Selecting System Tools gt Password allows you to change the factory default user name and password of the device on the screen shown in Figure 3 31 Password Old User Name Old Password New User Name New Password Confirm New Password Clear All Figure 3 31 Password It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default user name and password of the devic
2. Connection The network TP LINK Netwarki requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA keyi A network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Figure 4 10 39 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA EA MATA Chapter5 Pair Buttons 5 1 Pair Secure with 128 bits AES The Homeplug AV standard uses 128 bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard to safely transmit data between powerline dvices For the powerline devices to communicate with each other they all need to use the same Network Membership Key NMK Otherwise they cannot unscramble the encrypted data sent in the powerline network The Pair button allows you to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the Pair feature Here takes TP LINK powerline devices for example PA211 for device A and C WPA281 for device B 5 2 Setting Up a Powerline Network with the Pair Button You can connect a number of devices on a powerline network but you can use the Pair button on only two devices at a time Create a Powerline network using the Pair button Step 1 Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline device A TL PA211 for 3 to 8 seconds the Power LED will start flashing Step 2 Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline device B TL WPA281 for 1 second the Power LED will start flashing This must be done within 120 seconds af
3. Mode Select the desired wireless mode The options are e 11b only Only 802 11b wireless stations can connect to the device e 11g only Only 802 11g wireless stations can connect to the device e 11n only Only 802 11n wireless stations can connect to the device 19 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA B Zev AAA e 11bg mixed Both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless stations can connect to the device e 11bgn mixed All 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n wireless stations can connect to the device If all of the wireless devices connected with the Powerline Extender can connect in the same transmission mode eg 802 11b you can choose the Only mode eg 11b only If you have some devices that use different transmission modes choose the appropriate Mixed mode gt Channel Width Determines the channel width to be used It is unnecessary to change the default value unless required gt Max Tx Rate Specifies the maximum transmit rate of the device through this field gt Enable Wireless Powerline Extender Radio The wireless radio of the Powerline Extender can be enabled or disabled to allow or deny wireless stations to access If it is enabled the wireless Stations will be able to access the Powerline Extender otherwise wireless stations will not be able to access the Powerline Extender gt Enable SSID Broadcast Selecting this check box will allow the device to broadcast its name SSID on the air If it s allowed when wireless c
4. You will see all LEDs begin to flash At this moment the default settings have been restored Be careful don t power off when the device is in reset process 41 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 WIEN EA MA 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 il 2 3 A Make sure that the Powerline Extender is properly plugged into a power outlet Make sure the power outlet is active working by plugging another electric device into it 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 RJ 45 is properly connected to the Powerline Extender s Ethernet port and the other end of the Ethernet cable RJ 45 is properly connected to the computer LAN card or to your Cable xDSL Ethernet port Make sure your computer LAN card is properly installed and configured 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 R
5. and WiFi Protected Access WPA2 PSK WPA PSK the device delivers complete data privacy It supports an easy Web based management utility Even though you may not be familiar with the device you can easily configure it with the help of this Guide The adapter adds two new functions which are found to be useful 1 Connection with a new unassociated device via the Pair button 2 Reset to default settings via the Reset button 1 1 System Requirement a Atleast two AC 100V 240V power outlets with standard home power wiring b Acomputer with the following Operating System of Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Operating System with TCP IP installed Pentium lll compatible processor and above Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP IP protocol 64 MB RAM or more Y V V WV 50 MB of free disk space Minimum gt CD ROM Drive 1 2 Package Contents The package contains the following items gt One Wireless N Powerline Extender gt One Ethernet Cable gt One Quick Installation Guide gt One Resource CD including Management Utility and User Guide If any of the above items are damaged or missing please contact your distributor immediately TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA B Zev AAA 1 3 Conventions The Extender or TL WPA281 TL WPA271 or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Wireless N Powerline Extender without any explanations Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up
6. following measures e Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 l
7. not If you desire that the unspecified wireless stations can access the device please select the radio button Allow the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to access otherwise select the radio button Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to access To add a MAC Address Filtering entry follow these instructions 1 Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field The format of the MAC Address is XX XX XX XX XX XX X is any hexadecimal digit For example OO OA EB BO OO 0B 2 Enter a simple description of the wireless station in the Description field For example wireless station A 3 Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull down list 4 Click the Save button to save this entry To add additional entries repeat steps 1 4 To modify or delete an existing entry 1 Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify If you want to delete the entry click the Delete 2 Modify the information 3 Click the Save button Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled 24 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Wu Tete EA TASA Click the Delete All button to delete all entries Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous page For example If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00 OA EB 00 07 BE is able to access the de
8. of the device 3 Enter admin for the User name and Password both in lower case letters in the screen below Then click OK or press Enter Connect to 192 168 1 1 300Mbps 44200 Wireless MN Powerline Extender User name fi admin Password Figure 3 3 Login Window Cf Note If the above screen does not prompt it means that your web browser has been set to a proxy Go to Tools menu gt Internet Options gt Connections gt LAN Settings in the screen that appears cancel the Using Proxy checkbox and click OK to finish it After a successful login you can configure and manage the device There are six main menus on the leftmost column of the Web based management page Status WPS Network Wireless Powerline and System Tools Submenus will be available after clicking one of the main menus On the right of the Web based management page lays the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page 3 2 Status The Status page displays the Powerline Extender s current status and configuration All information is read only Status Firmware Version Hardware Version Powerline MAC Address Device Password Network Name Network MAC Address IP Address subnet Mask TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mile GIA B ella l La CA kl ale sla 1 0 1 Build 110907 Rel 53983 IMPAZSI v1 080222015 00 25 52 00 00 11 QZMD JOZO SA LIC HomePlugay 00 04 EB 00 1 6 01 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 Wireless Wi
9. significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the Powerline Extender cS Note Take notes that this Wireless N Powerline Extender works in pairs or with another powerline adapter You need to plug the Wireless N Powerline Extender into a power outlet you will also need another Wireless N Powerline Extender or Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to your Cable xDSL broadband Ethernet port in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing With clean powerline the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters but the actual distance may vary due to the environment Section below describes the Wireless N Powerline Extender s LED indicators physical interface and hardware connection mechanism 2 2 LED Indicator The LED indicator displays information about the device s status TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA EA TA TP LINK TL WPA281 AV200 Wireless N LEDs Name Status Indication W Power LED ower Off The device is off The device is connected to a powerline network fr P li AP ea The adapter isn t connected to any powerline network Blinking The device is transferring data The Ethernet port is connected but there is no data being Solid E El AED transferred is The Ethernet port isn t connected Blinking The Ethernet port is transferring data The wireless function has been disabled A The device is waiting for client devices to c
10. station 26 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA EA MAA Vou cannot change anv of the values on this page To update this page and to show the current connected wireless stations click the Refresh button If the numbers of connected wireless stations go bevond one page click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous page SE Note This page will be refreshed automaticallv everv 5 seconds 3 6 Powerline There are three submenus under the Powerline menu shown in Figure 3 10 Network Settings Station Settings and QoS Setting Click anv of them and vou will be able to configure the corresponding function The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below Powerline Station Settings QoS Setting Figure 3 20 Wireless menu 3 6 1 Network Settings Selecting Powerline gt Network Settings and you can configure the network name of the Powerline Extender or all the stations in current network on this page Network Settings MAC Address 00 25 52 00 00 1 1 Device Password GZND 1O0ZO A ICA Network Name HomePlug Jet Local Jet All Figure 3 21 Network Settings gt MAC Address The physical address of the Powerline Extender as seen from the powerline The value can not be changed gt Device Password The password of the Powerline Extender The value can not be changed gt Network Name Enter the network name factory default HomePlug
11. 46 DTIM Interval 1 255 Enable Widhi Enable Short GI C Enable AP Isolation Figure 3 18 Wireless Advanced gt Transmit Power Specifies the transmit power of the device You can select High Middle or Low based on your need High is the default setting and is recommended 25 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA B Zev AAA gt Beacon Interval Specifies a value between 40 1000 milliseconds The beacons are the packets sent by the device to synchronize a wireless network Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons The default value is 100 gt RTS Threshold Specifies the RTS Request to Send Threshold If the packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size the device will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame The default value is 2346 gt Fragmentation Threshold This value is the maximum size determining whether packets will be fragmented Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance since excessive packets 2346 is the default setting and is recommended gt DTIM Interval Determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM You can specify the value between 1 255 Beacon Intervals The default value is 1 which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval gt Enable WMM WMM function can guarantee the packets with high priority messages being transmitted pref
12. A271 Trademark TP LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives Directives 1999 5 EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 amp ETSI EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 Recommendation 1999 519 EC EN62311 2008 Directives 2004 108 EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 EN50412 2 1 2005 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 Directives 2006 95 EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 Person is responsible for marking this declaration Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD South Building No 5 Keyuan Road Central Zone Science amp Technology Park Nanshan Shenzhen P R China Important Safety Instructions 1 C RO A OY ae A ID 10 11 12 13 14 15 Do not open this product or attempt to service it it mav expose vou to dangerous high voltage or other risks Do not operate this product near water Do not place or operate this product near a radiator or a heat register Do not expose this product to dampnes
13. AV Click the Default button to enter the default network name Click the Set Local button to set the Powerline Extender Click the Set All button to set all stations which entered the correct passwords in current network including the Powerline Extender G Note If you set all stations network name the remote ones which power off or entered the wrong password will not take effect 2 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA EA AAA 3 6 2 Station Settings The Station Settings page shows remote stations in current network and allows vou to enter modifv or delete the password and name for each station Station Settings Current Connected Remote Station number 1 Device Name MAC Address Device Password status Operation 54 E6 FC B4 08 AB online Add Add New Figure 3 22 Station Settings gt MAC Address The remote station s MAC address The value can not be changed gt Device Password The security ID of remote station gt Device Name The name used for identifing a station To add or modify a station entry click the Add or Modify button in operation column and following these instructions 1 Enter the station password in Device Password field The format of the password is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX X is any character For example RLXL BYPI MZBO OPAB 2 Enter a name you want to give the station in the Device Name field or leave it empty For example Station A 3 Click the Save button to save this entry Add o
14. INK Networkl W Connect automatically TP LINK 1BOF28 TPLINK 030407 TP LINK 5SED 1E AutoTest Open Network and Sharing Center Figure 4 1 2 If the network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router or push the WPS button on the router or access point You will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS function is supported as shown in the figure below If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key 35 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mile GIA EA MAA Type the network security key Security key EEC You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Figure 4 2 3 You have joined the home network and can surf the Internet now Wireless Network Connection 6 TP LINK_Networkl Connected NetworkProfile BLSDDE_ LP 8877A7 180F28 Infra_Key Test TP LIMNK_1B0F 28 TP LINK BISDDE ZLP TP LIMNK_887747 Open Network and Sharing Center 10 12 AM 3 29 2011 EN O al if Figure 4 3 4 2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Open the wireless utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below Select Connect to a network 36 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mile GIA EA MAA Mot Connected y You are currently not ag connected to any networks Connect to a network N
15. Mode 11bgn mixed Channel Width Enable Wireless Powerline Extender Radio Enable SSID Broadcast dawl Figure 3 11 Wireless Settings SSID Set Service Identifier Identifies your wireless network name Enter a value of up to 32 characters The same Name SSID must be assigned to all wireless devices in vour network The default SSID is TP LINK XXXXXX XXXXXX indicates the last six unique characters of each device s MAC address This value is case sensitive For example TEST is not the same as test Region Select your region from the pull down list This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Powerline Extender can be used It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Powerline Extender in a region other than one of those specified in this filed If your country or region is not listed please contact your local government agency for assistance When you select your local region from the pull down list click the Save button then the Note Dialog appears Click OK Microsoft Internet Explorer A Selecting the incorrect country may cause interference to other devices and violate the applicable lar Note Dialog Channel 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 If you select Auto then the Powerline Extender will choose the best channel automatically
16. P key information for your network in the selected key radio button These values must be identical on all wireless stations in your network e Key Type You can select the WEP key length 64 bit or 128 bit for encryption Disabled means this WEP key entry is invalid v For 64 bit encryption You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 5 ASCII characters v For 128 bit encryption You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f A F zero key is not permitted or 13 ASCII characters cf Note If you do not set the key the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as Authentication Type gt WPA WPAZ2 Select WPA WPA2 based on Radius Server E WPAWPAZ Version Encryption Radius Server IP Radius Port 1012 1 65535 0 stands for default port 1812 Radius Password Group Key Update Period fin second minimum is 30 U means no update Figure 3 14 WPA WPA2 e Version You can select one of following versions Y Automatic Select WPA or WPA2 automatically based on the wireless station s capability and request v WPA Wi Fi Protected Access v WPA2 WPA version 2 e Encryption You can select either Automatic TKIP or AES e Radius Server IP Enter the IP address of the Radius Server e Radius Port Enter the port used by radius service e Radius Password Enter the password for the R
17. adius Server e Group Key Update Period Specify the group key update interval in seconds The value can be either O or at least 30 Enter O to disable the update gt WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Select WPA based on pre shared key 22 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA EA MATA O WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Version Automatic v Encryption Automatic v PSK Password 1234567890 You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or Hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64 Group Key Update Period 86400 in second minimum is 30 0 means no update Figure 3 15 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK e Version You can select one of following versions v Automatic Select WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK automatically based on the wireless station s capability and request v WPA PSK Pre shared key of WPA v WPA2 PSK Pre shared key of WPAZ e Encryption When you select WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK for Authentication Type you can select either Automatic TKIP or AES as Encryption e PSK Passphrase Enter a passphrase here e Group Key Update Period Specify the group key update interval in seconds The value can be either 0 or at least 30 Enter O to disable the update Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page cf Note You will be reminded to reboot the device after clicking the Save button 3 5 3 Wireless MAC Filtering Selecting Wireless gt Wireless MAC Filtering will allow you to set up some filtering rules
18. arts automaticallv when the upgrade is complete It is important to keep power applied during the entire process Loss of power during the upgrade could damage the Powerline Extender 3 7 2 Factorv Defaults Selecting Svstem Tools 7 Factorv Defaults allows vou to restore the factorv default settings for the device on the screen shown in Figure 3 28 Factory Defaults Click the following button to reset all configuration settings to their default values Figure 3 28 Restore Factory Defaults Click Restore to reset all configuration settings to their default values e Default User Name admin e Default Password admin e Default IP Address 192 168 1 1 e Default Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Cf Note Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored 3 7 3 Backup amp Restore Selecting System Tools gt Backup amp Restore allows you to save all configuration settings to your local computer as a file or restore the device s configuration on the screen shown in Figure 3 29 Backup amp Restore Backup Figure 3 29 Save or Restore the Configuration Click Backup to save all configuration settings to your local computer as a file To restore the device s configuration follow these instructions e Click Browse to find the configuration file which you want to restore e Click Restore to update the configuration with the file whose path is the one you have input or selected in the blank 32
19. ck Hex Automatically select the network The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter cf Note In this example the default PIN code of this adapter is 16952898 as the above figure shows Method Two Enter the PIN from my Powerline Extender Step 1 Get the Current PIN code of the Powerline Extender in Figure 3 5 Each Powerline Extender has its unique PIN code Here takes the PIN code 12345670 of this device for example Step 2 For the configuration of the wireless adapter please choose Enter a PIN from my access point in the configuration utility of the WPS as below and enter the PIN code of the Extender into the field after Access Point PIN Then click Next QSS also called WPS is used by our company on the wireless adapter 16 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA B Me MAA 055 for Wireless Join a Wireless Network 055 le preparing to join pour computer ta a wireless network Which setup method do you want to use Push the button on my access point C Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar 2 Enter the PIN from my access point Enter the PIN from your access point below and click Next to continue Access Point FI a 12345670 Automatically select the network The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Note The default PIN code of the Powerline Extender can be found on its label or on its WPS configuration page as shown in Figure 3 5 You will see the following scre
20. d a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button To add a new device If a wireless adapter supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS or QSS Quick Secure Setup you can establish a wireless connection between the wireless adapter and the Powerline Extender using either Push Button Configuration PBC method or PIN method cf Note To build a successful connection by WPS you should also do corresponding configuration on the new device meanwhile For the configuration of the new device here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for example 11 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA B MAA l By PBC If the wireless adapter supports Wi Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration PBC method you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods Method One Step 1 Press the WPS button on the front panel of the device for 2 seconds TP LINK TL WPA281 AV200 Wireless N Step 2 Within two minutes press and hold the QSS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds QSS also called WPS is used by our company on the wireless adapter f ip 7 F Step 3 Wait for a while until the next screen appears Click Finish to complete the WPS configuration The status LED on the Powerline Extender will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network ba O55 for Wireless Wireless Configuration Completed our computer has successfully joined t
21. e 33 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA EA MATA All users who try to access the device s web based management page or Quick Setup will be prompted for the device s user name and password Cf Note The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and must not include any spaces Enter the new Password again to confirm it Click Save when finished Click Clear All to clear all 3 7 6 System Log Selecting System Tools gt System Log allows you to query the Logs of the device on the screen shown in Figure 3 32 System Log Index Log Content 1 0000 System The device initialization succeeded H Ver WPA281 v1 08C22015 S Ver 1 0 1 Build 110907 Rel 53983n L 192 168 1 1 M 255 255 255 0 Figure 3 32 System Log The device can keep logs of all traffic You can query the logs to find what happened to the device Click the Refresh button to show the latest log list Click the Clear All button to clear all logs 34 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GI EA TASA Chapter 4 Connecting to Wireless Network 4 1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Left click the wireless icon i in your system tray lower right corner The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Select the wireless network displayed using the SSID to be connected and then click Connect MetworkProfile BLODDE_ LP eT TAT 5CDI1E Infra Kevlest TP L
22. e Network with the Pair Button sess snennnnnnnennnnnnzennnnenznnnzzznzzzzzznzzna 40 TS A aie wane Ae ecg alana E E ar pase ence EN RE ten ake eae ede eneed 41 Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide iii 42 Appendix B Specifications S iii a a Geena 43 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 WIEN EA MA Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Wireless N Powerline Extender This device is not only a 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which transforms your house s existing electrical wiring into a ubiquitous networking infrastructure but also a 300Mbps 150Mbps Wireless N Access Point which creates a wireless network allowing for greater range and mobility As a Powerline Ethernet Adapter it uses the existing power lines installed in a home as a path to transmit digital data voice audio and video between devices Simply plug this Wireless N Powerline Extender into an ordinary AC power outlet and then your Cable xDSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet LAN network can be easily extended to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house with the absence of cabling With powerline data rates of 200Mbps full multimedia application can easily be supported throughout the whole house As a Wireless N Access Point it uses IEEE 802 11n wireless technology and can transmit wireless data at the rate of up to 300Mbps 150Mbps With multiple protection measures including SSID broadcast control wireless LAN WEP encryption
23. e highest user priority you will use your local device for by pitching on one of the following four radios Internet The Internet Application Mapping be use to Internet server Online Game The Online Game Application Mapping be use to Online Game server Audio or Video The Audio or Video Application Mapping be use to Audio or Video server Voice over IP The Voice over IP Application Mapping be use to Voice over IP server gt Advanced Priority Mapping The group sets VLAN priority and TOS priority to CAP mapping and other priority VLAN Tages Host frames can be priority classified based on VLAN CoS bits Each combination of the CoS bits can be independently assigned to a priority queue TOS Bits Classification can be based on TOS priority bits in the same manner as the VLAN CoS bits Unicast Priority Unicast frames are those destined to a unique MAC addresses These frames to CAP1 by default Mcast Priority Multicast frames not managed by IGMP and broadcast frames such as ARP frames are transmitted at the specified priority default is CAP 1 IGMP Priority IGMP frames are defined by the Internet Group Management Protocol and represent management messages passed between various network infrastructure components As a management protocol these frames are by default classified at the highest CAP3 by default AV Stream Priority AV Stream is placed in the specified priority queue default is CAP2 Cf Note CAP3 is th
24. e highest priority while CAPO is the lowest priority CAP3 is used for the delivery of voice and urgent MMEs and control messages such as IGMP and MLD CAP2 is used for the delivery of video and non urgent MMEs CAPO and CAP1 are used for delivery of best effort data If both VLAN and TOS are enabled and a frame is found that contains both VLAN Tags will override TOS Bits Click the Save button to save your settings 3 System Tools System Tools option helps you to optimize the configuration of your device You can upgrade the Powerline Extender to the latest version of firmware as well as backup or restore the device s configuration files It s suggested that you change the default password to a more secure one because it controls access to the device s web based management page Besides you can find out what happened to the system in System Log There are six submenus under the System Tools menu shown as Figure 3 26 Firmware Upgrade Factory Defaults Backup amp Restore Reboot Password and System Log Clicking any of them will 30 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA B MAA enable vou to configure the corresponding function The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below System Tools Factory Defaults Backup amp Restore Reboot Password System Log Figure 3 26 The System Tools menu 3 7 1 Firmware Upgrade Selecting System Tools gt Firmware Upgrade allows you to upgrade the latest version o
25. en when the new device has successfully connected to the network Add A New Device O Enter the new device s PIN Press the button of the new device in two minutes Connect successfully Figure 3 8 Successfully Added a New Device cf Note a The WPS LED on the Powerline Extender will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network b The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless function of the Powerline Extender is disabled Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuring the WPS 3 4 Network You can configure the IP parameters of the Powerline Extender on this page MAC Address 00 04 EB 00 16 01 IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 356 2755 255 0 Figure 3 9 Network 17 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA B Zev AAA gt MAC Address The physical address of the Powerline Extender s Ethernet port The value can not be changed gt IP Address Enter the IP address of the Powerline Extender in dotted decimal notation factory default setting is 192 168 1 1 gt Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Usually it is 255 255 255 0 Click the Save button to save vour settings SF Note If vou change the IP address vou must use the new IP address to log in to the Powerline Extender 3 5 Wireless The Wireless option improving functionalitv and performance for wireless network can help vou make the Power
26. erentially It is strongly recommended that this function be enabled gt Enable Short GI This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by reducing the guard interval time gt Enable AP Isolation Isolates all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each other through WLAN This function will be disabled if WDS Bridge is enabled cf Note If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page it s strongly recommended that you keep the provided default values otherwise it may result in low wireless network performance 3 5 5 Wireless Statistics Selecting Wireless gt Wireless Statistics will allow you to see the wireless transmission information in the following screen shown in Figure 3 19 This page shows MAC Address Current Status Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station Wireless Statistics Current Connected Wireless Stations numbers 1 MAC Address Current Status Received Packets Sent Packets 00 03 7F BE FO 09 STA ASSOC 113 31 Figure 3 19 Statistics of the device attached wireless stations gt MAC Address Shows the connected wireless station s MAC address gt Current Status The connected wireless station s running status one of STA AUTH STA ASSOC STA JOINED WPA WPA PSK WPA2 WPA2 PSK AP UP AP DOWN Disconnected gt Received Packets Packets received by the station gt Sent Packets Packets sent by the
27. escan tab The Management Utility will automatically detect all other Powerline Extender on your powerline network Try to plug a Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a nearby power outlet and check whether the Powerline LED lights up or not Make sure that the device is plugged into a wall socket instead of a power strip Follow the method in 5 2 Setting Up a Powerline Network with the Pair Button to establish the connection again 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 42 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 WII B ei TOA Appendix B Specifications Standards HomePlug AV IEEE802 3 IEEE802 3u 300Mbps for wireless Interface 1 Ethernet LAN Port Encryption 128 bit AES Physical and Environment Operating Temperature OC 40C 32F 104F Operating Humidity 10 90 RH Non condensing 43
28. etwork and Sharing Center LY eo 10 04 Figure 4 4 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Select the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect e Connect to a network Select a network to connect to Wireless Network Connection 6 Ma TP LINK Networkl Security enabled network ke TP LINK 1BOF28 Security enabled network Mi Infra KevTest Security enabled network set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Connect Cancel Figure 4 5 3 If the network you would like to connect is security enabled enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router If the network to be connected is not secure the connection will be built without entering a key 3 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 WIGAN B ei AAA G LA Connect ta a network Type the network security key or passphrase for TP LINK Networkl The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase E Display characters Tf you have a USB flash drive with network settings for TP LINK_Metworkl insert it now se Connect Cancel Figure 4 6 4 You have joined the home network and can surf the Internet now Click close to finish the connection GO EP Connect to a network successfully connected to TP LINK Networki w Start this connection automatically Figure 4 7 4 3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built
29. ew device supports Wi Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method you can add it to the network by PIN with the following two methods Method One Enter the PIN into my Powerline Extender Step 1 Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 3 5 then the following screen will appear 15 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAY Texte EA MAA Add A New Device O Enter the new device s PIN PIN 16952098 Press the button of the new device in two minutes Figure 3 7 Add a New Device Step 2 Choose Enter the new device s PIN and enter the PIN code take 16952898 for example of the wireless adapter in the field after PIN as shown in the figure above Then click Connect Cf Note The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the WPS configuration screen as shown in the following figure Step 3 For the configuration of the wireless adapter please choose Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar in the configuration utility of the WPS as below and click Next QSS also called WPS is used by our company on the wireless adapter Q55 for Wireless Join a Wireless Network 055 ts preparing to join pour computer to a wireless network Which setup method do you want to use Push the button on my access point e Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar Enter the PIN from my access point Enter the RIN 16952698 pio pour access point or external registrar iTTUMtFLUE and cli
30. f firmware for the device on the screen shown in Figure 3 27 Firmware Upgrade File Browse Firmware Version 1 0 1 Build 110907 Rel 53983n Hardware Version WPA281 v1 08022015 Figure 3 27 Firmware Upgrade New firmware versions are posted at http www tp link com and can be downloaded for free gt Firmware Version Here displays the current firmware version gt Hardware Version Here displays the current hardware version The hardware version of the upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version G Note 1 There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to use However when experiencing problems caused by the device itself you can try to upgrade the firmware 2 Before upgrading the device s firmware you should write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing important configuration settings of device To upgrade the device s firmware follow these instructions 1 Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the TP LINK website http www tp link com 2 Enter the path name or click Browse to select the downloaded file on the computer into the File blank 3 Click Upgrade 4 The Powerline Extender will reboot while the upgrading has been finished 31 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA B MAA G Note The firmware version must correspond to the hardware The upgrade process takes a few moments and the Powerline Extender rest
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32. he TP LINK network The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter 12 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA MAA Method Two Step 1 Press the WPS button on the front panel of the device for 2 seconds TP LINK b T h TL WP4281 AV200 Wireless N Step 2 For the configuration of the wireless adapter please choose Push the button on my access point in the configuration utility of the WPS as below and click Next QSS also called WPS is used by our company on the wireless adapter bucal 055 for Wireless Join a Wireless Network O55 is preparing to join pour computer to a wireless network Which setup method do you want to use Push the button on my access point O Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar O Enter the PIN from my access point Push the button on your access point and click Next to continue Automatically select the network The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 3 Wait for a while until the next screen appears Click Finish to complete the WPS configuration The status LED on the Powerline Extender will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network 13 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mile GIA MAA O85 for Wireless Wireless Configuration Completed our computer has successfully joined the TP LINK network The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Method Three Step 1 Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and cl
33. ick the Add device button in Figure 3 5 then the following screen will appear Add A New Device O Enter the new device s PIN Press the button of the new device in two minutes Figure 3 6 Adda New Device Step 2 Choose Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect Step 3 For the configuration of the wireless adapter please choose Push the button on my access point in the configuration utility of the WPS as below and click Next QSS also called WPS is used by our company on the wireless adapter 14 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mile GIA MAA 055 for Wireless Join a Wireless Network OSS is preparing to join your computer to a wireless network Which setup method do you want to use 2 Push the button on my access point Oss O Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar O Enter the PIN from my access point Push the button on your access point and click Next to continue Automatically select the network The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter Step 4 Wait for a while until the next screen appears Click Finish to complete the WPS configuration The status LED on the Powerline Extender will light green for five minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network 055 for Wireless Wireless Configuration Completed four computer has successtully joined the TP LINK network The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter ll By PIN If the n
34. ii E TP LINK User Guide TL WPA281 TL WPAZ71 Wireless N Powerline Extender TP LINK Rev 1 0 0 1910010522 COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice TP LINK is a registered trademark of TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Copyright 2011 TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved http www tp link com FCC STATEMENT FC This equipment has been tested and found to complv 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
35. in second minimum is 30 0 means no update Figure 3 12 Wireless Security Disable Security Check this radio button to disable wireless security If disabled the wireless stations will be able to connect this device without encryption It is strongly recommended that you choose one of the security types to enable security WEP Select 802 11 WEP security WEP Key Format Key Selected Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Open System Y Hexadecimal v WEP Key Key Type Disabled v Disabled Disabled Disabled vw We do not recommend using the WEP encryption ifthe device operates in 802 11n mode due to the fact that WEP is not supported by 802 11n specification Figure 3 13 WEP e Type You can select one of following types Y Automatic Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on the wireless station s capability and request Shared Key Select 802 11 Shared Key authentication type Open System Select 802 11 Open System authentication 21 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GI EA MAA e WEP Key Format You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits 0 9 a f A F in the specified length e WEP Key Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WE
36. in wireless utility Follow the steps below 1 Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner Select View Available Wireless Networks 38 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA EA MATA Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks MAA PT oe cen Figure 4 8 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button i Wireless Network Connection 32 Choose a wireless network Network Tasks A Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information TP LINK_254350 2 Set up a wireless network Q for a home or small office i Security enabled wireless network WPA2 all TP LINK CB3A52 i securitv enabled wireless network WPA2 all TP LINK Networki i Learn about wireless networking Related Tasks sia Change the order of pa preferred networks WA Security enabled wireless network WPAZ Change advanced To connect to this network click Connect You might need to enter o additional information WR541 ig Security enabled wireless network SOHO_AT Figure 4 9 If the network is security enabled you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below If not you will connect to the network directly without entering a key Wireless Network
37. lients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with they will detect the SSID broadcast by the device G Note To apply any settings you have altered on the page please click the Save button and then you will be reminded to reboot the device 3 5 2 Wireless Security Selecting Wireless gt Wireless Security will enable you to configure wireless security for your wireless network to protect your data from intruders The Powerline Extender provides three security types WEP WPA WPA2 and WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Wireless security can be set on the following screen shown as Figure 3 12 20 Wireless Security O Disable Security O WEP Type WEP Key Format Key Selected Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 O WPA WPA2 Version Encryption Radius Server IP Radius Port Radius Password Group Key Update Period WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Version Encryption PSK Password Group Key Update Period TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mile GIA EA TA Open System Hexadecimal WEP Key Key Type Disabled Disabled Disabled Y Disabled Y Automatic Y Automatic Y 1812 1 55535 0 stands for default port 1812 86400 in second minimum is 30 0 means no update Automatic Y Automatic Y 1234567890 You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or Hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64 86400
38. line Extender an ideal solution for vour wireless network Here vou can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings Wireless Settings is used for the configuration of some basic parameters of the Powerline Extender Wireless Securitv provides three different securitv tvpes to secure vour data and thus providing greater securitv for vour wireless network MAC filtering allows vou to control the access of wireless stations to the Powerline Extender Wireless Advanced allows vou to configure some advanced parameters for the Powerline Extender Wireless statistics enables vou to get detailed information about the current connected wireless stations There are five submenus under the Wireless menu shown in Figure 3 10 Wireless Settings Wireless Securitv Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics Click anv of them and vou will be able to configure the corresponding function The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below Wireless Wireless Scent i Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless Advanced Wireless Statistics Figure 3 10 Wireless menu 3 5 1 Wireless Settings Selecting Wireless gt Wireless Settings will enable you to configure the basic settings for your wireless network on the screen below Figure 3 11 18 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Wu Tete EA ATA Wireless Settings SSID TF LINE DAZFTA Region United States Y Channel Auto vw Ww
39. llow 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 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 WII 4 Check and confirm the LEDs status The Power LED and Ethernet LED on the Powerline Extender should be ON The hardware connection mechanism is shown below TL PA211 2 E Note Do not connect the Powerline Extender or Powerline Adapter to an extension lead power strip extension cord or surge protector as this mav degrade the network performance Step 2 Connecting the Computer Following are the steps to properly connect the Powerline Extender to your computer la Connect the provided Ethernet RJ45 cable to the Powerline Extender s Ethernet port Connect the other end of the Ethernet RJ45 cable to you computers LAN port Plug the Powerline Extender into a wall socket next to the computer 2 3 4 5 Turn on vour computer Check and confirm that the Power LED and Ethernet LED on the Powerline Extender are ON The hardware connection mechanism is shown below TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mile GIA EA MAA HL fff o As soon as the powerline devices are connected following the steps above a usable powerli
40. ne network is available Room 1 Room 2 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA EA AAA Chapter 3 Configure the Device This Chapter describes how to configure vour Access Point via the web based management page The TL WPA281 Wireless N Powerline Extender is easy to configure and manage with the Web based Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator Firefox Safari Opera or Chrome management page which can be launched on any windows Macintosh or UNIX OS with a web browser 3 1 Login 1 Insert the TP LINK Resource CD into the CD ROM drive The following screen will appear Select model TL WPA281 and then choose Management Utility from the drop down menu TP LINK Setup Wizard The Reliable Choice Powerline Ethernet Adapter TL WPA281 Management Utility User Manual mu Figure 3 1 Setup Wizard 2 Find the model to be configured and click Connect to log in the Web based management utility TP LINK The Reliable Choice Wireless powerline devices in your local network Description Mode NO IP Address MAC Address Connect h A 11N Powerline AP TL WPA281 192 168 1 1 00 25 52 00 00 11 Figure 3 2 Management Utility TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA EA AAA Note If another TL WPA281 is displayed on the screen above and you cannot decide which model is the one you are configuring please refer to the MAC address under MAC Address column The device s MAC address can be found on the label at the bottom
41. ocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CE Mark Warning C 1588 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 National restrictions This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below Country Restriction Bulgaria None Outdoor use limited to 10 France mW e i r p within the band 2454 2483 5 MHz Italy None Luxembourg None Norway Implemented Russian Federation None Note Please don t use the product outdoors in France Reason remark General authorization required for outdoor use and public service Military Radiolocation use Refarming of the 2 4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 If used outside of own premises general authorization is required General authorization required for network and service supply not for spectrum This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Alesund Only for indoor applications TP LINK TP LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment Product Description Wireless N Powerline Extender Model No TL WPA281 TL WP
42. onnect to it by Blinking slowlv WPS Blinking quickly The wireless function has been enabled Solid If the LED becomes solid light for 300 seconds this indicates a successful WPS connection WiFi WPS LED 2 3 Physical Interface There are four physical items on this device TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA EA MATA WiFi WPS Button Ethernet Port Pair Button Reset Button ll tem Deseniption O 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 Use a pin to press and hold this Reset button for approximately 10 seconds then Reset the device will restore to factory defaults Pair Pair buttons are used to secure a powerline network Cc 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 Fo
43. r Modify PLC Station entry MAC Address 54 Eb FE B4 08 48 Device Password RL amp L BYPLMZBO OPRAB Device Name Station A Figure 3 23 Add or Modify PLC Station entry To add or modify another entries repeat steps 1 3 Click the Delete button in the operation column to delete a station entry Click the Add New button to add a station into current network The steps are the same as adding a station entry 28 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 WIEN EA AAA Add a new station Device Password Figure 3 24 Add a new station Click the Refresh button to update the current connected stations Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous page cf Note You can do Add or Modify operation only when the remote station is connected If the remote station which you entered the password is power off or leave the current network you can only do Delete operation 3 6 3 QoS Setting You can configure the QoS parameters of the Powerline Extender on this page QoS Settings Simple Application Mapping O Internet Online Game O Audio or Video O Voice over IP Advanced Priority Mapping VLAN Tages TOS Bits 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 f Unicast Priority Ncast Priority IGMP Priority AV Stream Priority Figure 3 25 QoS Setttings 29 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA B Zev AAA gt Simple Application Mapping The group allows you to choose what type of traffic with th
44. reless Radio Disable Name SSID TP LINK 001601 Channel Auto Current channel 0 Mode tibgr mixed Channel Width Automatic MAC Address O0 04 EB 00 1 6 01 System Up Time U days 00 07 28 Figure 3 4 Status Firmware Version This field displays the current firmware version of the Powerline Extender Hardware Version This field displays the current hardware version of the Powerline Extender Powerline This field displays the current settings or information for powerline including the MAC address Device Password and Network Name which can be configured on the Powerline Network Settings page e MAC Address The physical address of the Powerline Extender as seen from powerline e Device Password The security ID that restricts access to critical device functions e Network Name The name that identifies a logical network Network The following parameters apply to the Ethernet port of the Powerline Extender You can configure them on the Network page e MAC Address The physical address of the Powerline Extender s Ethernet port e IP Address The IP address of the Powerline Extender e Subnet Mask The subnet mask associated with IP address Wireless This field displays the current settings or information for Wireless They can be configured on the Wireless Wireless Settings page 10 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA EA AAA e Wireless Radio Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the Powerline Ex
45. s dust or corrosive liquids Do not connect this product or disconnect it from a wall socket during a lightning or a thunderstorm Do not block the ventilation slots of this product for insufficient airflow may harm it Do not put anything on this product Plug this product directly into a wall socket 100V 240V 50 60Hz Do not use an extension cord between this product and the AC power source When plugging this product into a wall socket make sure that the electrical socket is not damaged and that there is no gas leakage Place the connecting cables properly so that people won t stumble or walk on it This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult the qualified technician Unplug this product from the mains and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the following conditions gt If liquid has been spilled on the product gt Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners The specification of the fuse is T2 5AL250V To avoid damage please do not change the fuse The Operating temperature is 0 C 40 C 327 104 The Storage temperature is 40 C 70 C 40 158 F CONTENTS Chapter Introduction EL 1 ASS Reglitement i es eee ee 1 12 Package COMMS i i dan id 1 LA eds 2 C
46. tender is enabled or disabled e Name SSID The SSID of the Powerline Extender e Channel The wireless channel in use e Mode The current wireless mode the Powerline Extender works on e Channel Width The bandwidth of the wireless channel e MAC Address The physical address of the Powerline Extender as seen from the WLAN gt System Up Time This filed displays the length of the time since the Powerline Extender was last powered on or reset Click the Refresh button to get the latest status and settings of the Powerline Extender 3 3 WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup can help you quickly and securely connect to a network This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS function Select menu WPS to load the next screen as shown in Figure 3 5 WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Status Enabled Current PIN 12345670 Add anew device Add device Figure 3 5 WPS gt WPS Status Enable or disable the WPS function here gt Current PIN The current value of the Powerline Extender s PIN is displayed here The default PIN of the Powerline Extender can be found in the User Guide or on the label at the bottom of the device gt Restore PIN Restore the PIN of the device to its default gt Gen New PIN Click this button and then you can get a new random value for the device s PIN You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN gt Add device You can ad
47. ter pressing the Pair button of Powerline device A Step 3 Wait for about 60 seconds while your Powerline device A and B are connecting The Power LED on both devices will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made 40 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 Mid GIA EA MATA Join an existing Powerline Network Powerline device A and Powerline device B form a HomeplugAV Network and Powerline device C wants to join this network Step 1 Press and hold the Pair button on Powerline device C TL PA211 for 3 to 8 seconds Step 2 Press and hold the Pair button on Powerline device A B for 1 second 3 to 8 seconds This step must be taken within 120 seconds after step 1 is finished Step 3 Wait for about 60 seconds while vour Powerline devices are connecting The Power LED on Powerline device A B and C will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made ST Note The sequence of Step 1 and Step 2 can be exchanged Leave an existing Powerline Network As the figure above shows Powerline device A B and C have formed a HomeplugAV Network The user wants to remove one device Powerline adapter C from this network Step 1 Press and hold the Pair button on Powerline device C for at least 10 seconds Powerline device C will reset and restart Step 2 Wait for the reset to complete 5 3 Reset To reset the Powerline device Press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds and then release the button
48. the product They may differ from the actual situation You can set the parameters according to your demand Cc Note This User Guide is shared by TL WPA281 and TL WPA271 Here in this Guide we use TL WPA281 for example The difference between them is gt TL WPA281 Wireless N Powerline Extender with wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps gt TL WPA271 Wireless N Powerline Extender with wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA EA MATA Chapter2 Hardware Connection 2 1 Before Vou Begin Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment The operating distance or range of vour wireless connection varies significantiv based on the phvsical placement of the Powerline Extender Factors that can weaken signals bv getting in the wav of vour networks radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions and walls Tvpical ranges varv based on the tvpes of materials and background RF radio frequencv noise in vour home or office For best performance of vour wireless network vou are suggested to place vour Powerline Extender 1 Near the center of the area in which vour wireless stations will operate 2 In an elevated location such as a high shelf 3 Away from the potential sources of interference such as PCs microwaves and cordless phones 4 With the Antenna in the upright position O1 Away from large metal surfaces Failure to follow these guidelines can result in
49. to control wireless stations accessing the device which depends on the station s MAC address on the following screen as shown in Figure 3 16 Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering Enabled Filtering Rules Allow the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the listto access Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to access ID MAC Address Status Description Modify 1 00 0A EB B0 00 0B Enabled wireless station A Modify Delete Add New Enable All Disable All Delete All Figure 3 16 Wireless MAC Filtering gt Wireless MAC Filtering Click the Enable button to enable the Wireless MAC Address Filtering The default setting is disabled 23 TL WPA281 TL WPA271 BAYT GIA B MAA To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entrv click the Add New button The Add or Modifv Wireless MAC Address Filtering entrv page will appear shown in Figure 3 17 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry MAC Address Description Status Enabled v Figure 3 17 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry gt MAC Address Enter the wireless station s MAC address that you want to control gt Description Give a simple description of the wireless station gt Status Select a status for this entry either Enabled or Disabled To set up an entry follow these instructions First you must decide whether the unspecified wireless stations can access the device or
50. vice while all other wireless stations cannot access the device you should configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps 1 Click the Enable button to enable this function 2 Select the radio button Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to access for Filtering Rules 3 Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already 4 Click the Add New button and enter the MAC address 00 OA EB 00 07 BE in the MAC Address field enter Wireless Station A in the Description field and select Enabled in the Status pull down list Click the Save button The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list ID MAC Address Status Description Modify 1 00 04 EB 00 07 BE Enabled Wireless station A Modifv Delete Note If vou enable the function and select Denv the stations not specified bv anv enabled entries in the list to access for Filtering Rules but there isn t anv enabled entrv in the list thus no wireless stations can access the device 3 5 4 Wireless Advanced Selecting Wireless gt Wireless Advanced will allow you to do some advanced settings for the device in the following screen shown in Figure 3 18 As the configuration for each operation mode is almost the same we take Access Point mode for example here Wireless Advanced Transmit Power Beacon Interval 40 1000 RTS Threshold 1 2346 Fragmentation Threshold 256 23

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