AV 1000 Wi-Fi Powerline Extender Kit Model: PH15 User Guide
AV 1000 Wi-Fi Powerline Extender Kit Model: PH15 User Guide
AV 1000 Wi-Fi Powerline Extender Kit Model: PH15 User Guide
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1.4 Appearance............................................................................................................................................................... 2
PA6.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
P3................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
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4 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Windows 8 ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Windows 7 ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Windows XP.............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Windows 8 ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Windows 7 ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Windows XP.............................................................................................................................................................. 29
electrical circuit.
1.2 Features
Homeplug AV2 powerline technology
Ethernet Cable * 1
Installation Guide * 1
If any item is incorrect, missing or damaged, please keep the original package and contact the vendor.
1.4 Appearance
PA6
Solid on as soon as it
The device is starting up.
is powered on
Red
Solid on after it is The extender is in poor condition; try changing another wall
powered on for a receptacle until the light turns to green.
When the WiFi function is enabled, press it to perform WiFi cloning process.
Hold it down for about 6 seconds to disable WiFi.
When the WiFi function is disabled, press it to enable WiFi.
LAN Used to connect to wired devices, such as computer, router, and so on.
Avoid plugging the powerline devices near the appliances that consume a lot of power, such as washers,
dryers, or electric kettle.
Keep the powerline device right side up.
If the LED indicator stays blinking for 2 minutes, the WiFi cloning process (to copy the WiFi user
name and password of your wireless router) may fail. You need to perform step 3 and step 4 again to
clone the WiFi. Or you can log in to the web UI of PA6 to change the WiFi name and password manual.
Refer to Changing the WiFi Name and Password for details.
Perform the following steps to enable PA6 to access the internet if your wireless router does not support WPS
function:
Step 1 Connect P3 to your router that can access the internet, and plug it into a wall receptacle nearby.
Step 2 Plug PA6 into a wall receptacle where you need WiFi coverage, and wait until LED indicators on
both P3 and PA6 turn solid on.
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Then you can use your wireless devices to connect the default wireless name of PA6 for internet access. The
default WiFi name is labeled on PA6, and no WiFi password is set by default.
Or connect the wired device to any LAN port of PA6 for internet access using an Ethernet cable.
If you want to change the WiFi name of PA6, or set a WiFi password, refer to Changing the WiFi Name
and Password.
Step 2 Press Pair button on P3, and wait until the LED indicator blinks quickly.
Step 3 Press button on PA6, and wait until the LED indicator blinks quickly.
Step 4 Observe the LED indicators on both P3 and PA6 until they turn solid on which indicates that an
encrypted powerline network is established.
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If you want to add more powerline devices into an encrypted powerline network, press the pair button
on any powerline device in the powerline network, and then press the pair button of the new
powerline device you want to add.
Step 4 Enter the login password (admin by default), and click Login.
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3.2 Wireless
3.2.1 Changing the WiFi Name and Password
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Wireless, and locate the WiFi Name and Password part.
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Parameters Description
Parameter Description
WiFi Name It specifies the wireless network name of PA6.
If this option is selected, wireless clients cannot find the wireless network of PA6. You
Hide Wireless Network must manually enter the WiFi name on your wireless clients to connect them to the
wireless network.
WiFi Password It specifies the wireless network password of PA6.
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Step 3 Specify a period when you want to disable the WiFi, which is 11:00 pm - 06:30 am in this example.
Step 4 Select the days to which this rule applies, which are Sunday to Saturday in this example.
Step 5 Click OK in the lower-right corner of the page to apply the settings.
--End
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Wireless, and locate the Wireless Access Control part.
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Step 3 Click OK in the lower-right corner of the page to apply the settings.
--End
If you want to block a device that is offline, you need to check its MAC address, and then perform the following
steps:
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Wireless, and locate the Wireless Access Control part.
Step 3 Specify a name for the device, which is Smart Phone of Kid in this example.
Step 4 Enter the MAC address of the device, which is 38:BC:1A:AF:D1:1F in this example.
Step 5 Click OK in the lower-right corner of the page to apply the settings.
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If you want to unblock a device, click corresponding to the device to set it to , and click
OK. Or Click to remove it from the list, and click OK.
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Wireless, and locate the Wireless Parameters part.
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3.3 Powerline
3.3.1 PLC Network Settings
To configure PLC network settings, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Powerline and locate the PLC Network Settings part.
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Parameters Description
Parameter Description
It specifies the name of the powerline network where PA6 resides. The default powerline
network name is HomePlugAV which indicates that this is an unencrypted powerline network.
Network Name
The powerline devices that have the same network name belong to the same powerline network. And
the powerline devices in different powerline networks cannot communicate with each other.
Powerline devices which are compliant with HomePlugAV standard can establish an unencrypted
powerline network named is HomePlugAV.
Default Clicking Default button restores the default powerline network name.
MAC Address It specifies the MAC address of this PA6.
Parameters Description
Parameter Description
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3.4 Adminstration
3.4.1 Changing the Login Password
The Login password is used to log in to the web UI of PA6. The default one is admin.
Perform the following steps if you want to change it.
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Administration, and move to Login Password part.
Step 5 Click OK in the lower-right corner of the page to apply the settings.
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Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Administration, and move to Network Settings part.
--End
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Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Administration, and move to Date & Time part.
Step 2 Select your time zone, and Click OK in the lower-right corner of the page to apply the settings.
--End
After the settings are saved, check whether the time displayed in Current Date & Time is correct.
Step 1 Log in to the web UI of PA6, choose Administration, and move to Device Management.
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PA6 is still working when the LED indicators are off. Turn the LED indicators on if you need to observe
them. To turn on the LED indicators, click Enable on the web UI.
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Windows 8
Step 1 Right-click in the lower-right corner of the desktop.
Step 2 Select the WiFi network of the router from the network list that appears.
Step 3 Follow the onscreen instruction to perform operation.
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If you cannot find the icon, move the cursor to the upper-right corner of the desktop,
choose Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center, click
Change adapter settings, right-click WiFi, and choose Disable. Then, right-click WiFi, and choose
Enable.
If the WiFi network is not detected, check whether the Airplane mode is enabled.
Windows 7
Step 1 Right-click in the lower-right corner of the desktop.
Step 2 Select the WiFi network of the router from the network list that appears.
Step 3 Follow the onscreen instruction to perform operation.
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If you cannot find the icon, choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network
and Sharing Center, click Change adapter settings, right-click Wireless Network Connection, and
choose Disable. Then, right-click Wireless Network Connection, and choose Enable.
If the wireless network is not detected, click in the upper-right corner to refresh the list of
wireless networks.
Windows XP
Step 1 Click in the lower-right corner of the desktop.
Step 2 Select the WiFi network from the list that appears.
Step 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to perform operations.
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--End
If the computer is connected to the network, Connected appears.
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Windows 8
Step 1 Right-click in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose Open Network and Sharing
Center.
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Windows 7
Step 1 Click in the lower-right corner of the desktop and choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
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Windows XP
Step 1 Right-click My Network Places on the desktop and choose Properties.
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Step 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK.
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4.3 FAQ
Q1: I cannot access the Internet after finishing the operations described in Installing the devices, what should I
do?
A1: Use the following method to troubleshoot the fault.
Verify that your wireless router, P3, and PA6 are connected properly.
Verify that your router can access the internet normally. If not, please check the settings of your router.
Verify that your computer has been set to obtain an IP address automatically. Please refer to Configuring
Your computer for details.
Observe the PLC LED indicators on P3 and PA6, and verify that they turn solid. Or log in to the web UI of PA6,
choose Powerline, and locate the PLC Device List part, and verify that P3 is listed.
Try using the pair button to pair PA6 and P3. Please refer to Securing Your Powerline Network if you don’t
know how to use pair button.
Q2: Can a single P3 establish a Powerline network?
A2: No. A minimum of two P3 are required. One should be connected to a modem or router, the other to a client
such as a computer.
Q3: Can a PA6 be used without a P3?
A3: Yes. A single PA6 can be used as an access point which should be connected to a modem or router via an
Ethernet cable. However, one single PA6 cannot extend the internet connection through powerline.
Q4: Should all powerline adapters be in a same electrical circuit?
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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.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.
NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a
shielded RJ45 cable.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. declares that the radio equipment type PA6 is in compliance
with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.tendacn.com/en/service/page/ce.html
Operate Frequency:
2.4G: EU/2400-2483.5MHz (CH1-CH13)
EIRP Power (Max.):
2.4GHz: 19.93dBm
Software Version: V1.0.1.11
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This
means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or
dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
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-for PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT,the socket-socket shall be installed near the equipment and Shall be easily
accessible.
FCC Statement
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 of the following measures:
— Connect the equipment into an socket on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to
this equipment.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC 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.
NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a
shielded RJ45 cable.
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