Quick Installation Guide

AV200 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender

Applicable to TL-WPA2220, TL-WPA281, and their multiple-pack kits
* TL-WPA2220KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this QIG.
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More: To add additional powerline

adapters or extenders with the default
Plug and Play Wait until the Powerline
settings, simply plug them into the wall
sockets on the same electrical circuit.
LED turns on.
Set Up a New Wireless Network Extender
(TL-WPA2220)

3 4 Enjoy!
Use the default wireless network name
(SSID) and password on the provided Wi-Fi
Info Card to access the Internet.

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Clone Your Router’s Wi-Fi Settings to the Extender (Recommended)
If your router supports WPS, you can continue with the steps below to clone
its current Wi-Fi settings to the extender.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the extender near your router for Wi-Fi cloning.

1 Press the WPS button 2 Within 2 minutes, press 3 Done.

1
N
LA for 2 seconds. the Wi-Fi Clone button for
Router N 1 second.
WA

Wireless Router
Blinks slowly for Solid on for 5 seconds
WAN WPS LAN
about 10 seconds and then blinks rapidly

Note: If the Wi-Fi LED still blinks slowly for longer than 30 seconds, unplug the extender and plug
it back in, then try again. Or use “Customize the Extender’s Wi-Fi Settings” on the back instead.
 Set Up a Secure Powerline Network Using the Pair Button (Recommended)
You can create or join a secure powerline network using the Pair button on two devices at a time. The powerline network can support up to 8 powerline devices.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.

To create a secure powerline network: To join an existing secure powerline network:

1 Press the Pair button 2 Within 2 minutes, press the 3 Done. 1 Press the Pair button for 1 second on any powerline device in the existing 2 Within 2 minutes, press the 3 Done.
for 1 second. Pair button for 1 second. powerline network. Pair button for 1 second.

Blinking Blinking
On On
Blinking Blinking

Existing Powerline Network

Customize the Extender’s Wi-Fi LED and Button Legend FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Settings (Optional) Q1. How do I reset my extender?
Power LED A. With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all LEDs go off.
1 Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
When the Power LED turns on and the Wi-Fi LED starts to blink rapidly, the reset process is complete.
Power LED Wi-Fi LED Q2. How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection in my powerline
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Clone Button network?
A1. Make sure all adapters and extenders are on the same electrical circuit.
Pair Button A2. Make sure the Powerline LEDs light up on all your adapters and extenders. If they do not, pair your adapters
and extenders again.
A3. Make sure all hardware connections are correctly and securely connected.
A4. Check if you have an Internet connection by connecting the computer directly to the modem or router.
Ethernet Pair Reset Ethernet A5. Make sure your computer’s IP address is in the same segment as your router’s.
Port Button Button Ports
Q3. What can I do if a successfully-paired extender does not reconnect after
Adapter Extender
2 Find and download the compatible version of utility for your powerline it has been moved to a new location?
A1. Try another socket and make sure it is on the same electrical circuit.
extender at www.tp-link.com. LED STATUS DESCRIPTION A2. Try to pair it again with another adapter or extender, and make sure the Powerline LED is on before moving
it to a new location.
On/Off The device is on or off.
3 Start the utility. Choose the model to be configured and click Connect. Power
Blinking
Once every second: Pairing is in process.
A3. Check for possible interference, such as washers, air conditioners or other household appliances that may be
too close to one of the powerline adapters or extenders.
Once every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on. (Powerline adapter only)
PLC Device Scan
Attention
On The device is connected to the powerline network.
Wireless powerline devices in your local network The device is not connected to the powerline network or is in Power-Saving
Powerline Off
Mode.
Description | Mode NO. | IP Address | Mac Address | Connect Blinking The device is transferring data.
On/Off The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
11N Powerline AP TL-WPA2220 172.27.35.217 E8:94:F6:30:73:67 Connect Ethernet
Blinking The Ethernet port is transferring data. (Powerline adapter only)
Rescan Rapidly: The Wi-Fi is working properly.
Blinking
Wi-Fi Once every second: Wi-Fi cloning is in process.
Off The Wi-Fi is disabled.
4 Log in with the default user name and password (admin/admin). Wall Outlet Power Strip
BUTTON DESCRIPTION
User Name admin Press and hold for 1 second to start Wi-Fi cloning.
Wi-FiWi-Fi Clone
Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn the Wi-Fi on or off.
Password admin Press and hold for 1 second to start the pairing process.
Pair
Press and hold for 10 seconds to leave the powerline network.
Reset Press and hold for 5 seconds to restore the extender’s settings to factory defaults.
Login

5 Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings to set a new SSID.

Go to Wireless > Wireless Security to set a new Wi-Fi password. For more information, please visit our website:
Go to System Tools > Reboot to restart the extender. http://www.tp-link.com
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