Table of Contents
- About This Guide
- Get to Know Your Powerline Extender
- Initial Use
- Configuring via Web Management Interface
- OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming
TP-Link AV1200 User Manual
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REV3.0.0 1910012726
User Guide
AV1300 Gigabit Pass-through Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender
TL-WPA8631P/TL-WPA8635P
Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. Product Appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 1. LED Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. 2. 2. Physical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Initial Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2. 1. To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. 2. To Extend the Existing Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 3. Conguring via Web Management Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. 1. Management Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. 1. 1. Log In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. 1. 2. Change the Login Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. 2. Manage Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. 2. 2. Change Powerline Network Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. 3. Wi-Fi Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. 4. Wi-Fi Clone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. 5. Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3. 5. 1. Customize Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3. 5. 2. Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. 6. LED Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. 7. Schedule Your Wireless Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3. 8. Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3. 9. Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. 10. MAC Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3. 11. Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. 11. 1. LAN IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. 11. 2. Set Up System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3. 11. 3. Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3. 11. 4. Backup and Restore Conguration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3. 11. 5. System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 4. OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4. 1. What‘s a OneMeshTM Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Unied OneMeshTM Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4. 2. How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each
function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios.
Features available in the powerline may vary by model and software version. Powerline
availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this
guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Powerline extender Stands for AV1300 Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender without any explanation.
Teal Underlined Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a
website or a specific section.
Teal Key information appears in teal, including management page text such
as menus, items, buttons and so on.
>
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page.
For example, Wireless > MAC Filter means the MAC Filter function page
is under the Wireless menu.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to
the device.
Tips: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
device.
Symbols on the
web page
• click to edit the corresponding entry.
• click to delete the corresponding entry.
• click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
*Compatible with all HomePlug AV and AV2 Standard Powerline adapters. This product
may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is
based on open source programs, or are non-standard or outdated.
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard
802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are
not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building
materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local
interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and
network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location,
connection, quality, and client condition.
*Maximum Powerline signal rates are the physical rates derived from HomeplugAV/
AV2 specifications. Actual Powerline data throughput and Powerline range are not
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guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions and environmental factors,
including electrical interference, volume of traffic and network overhead, AFCI circuit
breaker, and Powerline being located in a separate circuit.
More Info
• The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download
Center at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download.
• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the powerline extender.
• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• TP-Link Community is provided for you to share knowledge and discuss our products
at https://community.tp-link.com/.
• Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the Contact Technical
Support page at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
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1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link’s Powerline Wi-Fi Extender is a combined wired/wireless network expansion
device. With the help of your home’s existing electrical circuitry, it can extend your Wi-Fi
to wherever you want in your house.
With Ethernet ports and built-in antennas, the powerline Wi-Fi extender provides wired
and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
With various features and functions, the powerline Wi-Fi extender is the perfect choice
for your home or business network.
1. 2. Product Appearance
Your powerline extender may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because
of the region and product version.
Note: The European version is used for demonstration in this User Guide.
1. 2. 1. LED Legend
LEDs indicate the powerline extender’s working status. For more details, please refer to
the following table.
Name Status Indication
Power
On/Off Power is on/off.
Blinking Pairing is in progress.
Powerline
On The powerline extender is connected to the powerline
network and is in a suitable location.
Off The powerline extender is not connected to the
powerline network.
Ethernet
On At least one LAN port is connected to a powered-on
device.
Off No LAN port is connected to a powered-on device.
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Name Status Indication
2.4GHz Wireless
On The 2.4GHz wireless band is enabled.
Off The 2.4GHz wireless band is disabled.
Flashing The powerline extender is cloning 2.4GHz wireless
network settings from the main router.
5GHz Wireless
On The 5GHz wireless band is enabled.
Off The 5GHz wireless band is disabled.
Flashing The powerline extender is cloning 5GHz wireless
network settings from the main router.
1. 2. 2. Physical Interface
Integrated Electrical Socket
Used as a pass-through AC outlet to power other devices. Its built-in noise filter also
reduces some electrical noise that may interfere with powerline performance.
Wi-Fi Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to begin or stop copying Wi-Fi settings from the
router. Go to Wi-Fi Clone for more information.
Ethernet Ports
Reset Button
Wi-Fi Button
Pair Button
LED Button
Integrated
Electrical Socket
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Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds to turn the wireless function on or off.
The wireless function is on by default.
Pair Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second on two powerline devices within two minutes
to join a powerline network . Go to To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network for more
information.
Ethernet Port
Connect the Ethernet ports to your wired devices, such as a computer, a router or a
game console, via Ethernet cables.
LED Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to turn all LEDs on or off. All LEDs are on by
default. If you don’t feel like being bothered by the LED light at night, press and hold
the button for 1 second to turn all LEDs off. The next morning, just press and hold the
button again to turn them on.
Reset
Press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds to reset the powerline extender
to factory default settings.
Note:
1. Use the product in below directions.
2. Plug the product directly into a wall socket instead of a power strip.
Wall Outlet Power Strip
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2. 1. To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network
I want to:
Use the Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to set up a new secure wireless network in my house.
For example, I have a wireless router in my house, but the wireless signal cannot reach
every corner. So I bought a Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to extend the wireless network. The
Powerline Wi-Fi Kit includes a powerline adapter and a powerline extender.
How can I do that?
Method 1: Plug and Play
1. Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router.
2. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket.
3. Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket near the adapter. Wait until the
extender’s Powerline LED turns solid on.
Router
WAN LAN
Extender
TL-WPA8631P
Adapter TL-PA8010P
(For demonstration only)
Powerline
Ethernet Cable
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4. Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Connect your devices to the
internet using the SSIDs (network name) and password printed on the label at the
side of the extender.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Wireless Password:XXXXXXXX
Done!
Now enjoy the internet with the SSIDs and password printed on the label!
Method 2: Pairing
1. Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router.
2. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket.
3. Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket near the adapter.
4. Pair the powerline devices.
a . Press the Pair button of the powerline adapter for 1 second. The Power LED
should start blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press the Pair button again.
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b . (Within two minutes) press the Pair button of the powerline extender for 1 second.
The Power LED should start blinking. When the extender’s Powerline LED turns
on, the pairing process is done!
Powerline Extender
TL-WPA8631P
within 2 minutes
Powerline Adapter
(For demonstration only)
Blinking
Blinking
On
5. Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Connect your devices to the
internet using the SSIDs (network name) and password printed on the label at the
side of the extender.
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX
SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G
Wireless Password:XXXXXXXX
Done!
Now enjoy the internet with the SSIDs and password printed on the label!
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2. 2. To Extend the Existing Wireless Network
I want to:
Extend the existing wireless network by adding a new powerline extender into the
existing powerline network.
For example, I already set up a wireless network using powerline devices, but the
wireless network is still not big enough to reach the top floor. So I bought a new powerline
extender to extend the wireless network.
How can I do that?
1. Plug the new powerline extender into a wall socket near one of the existing powerline
extender.
New Powerline Extender
TL-WPA8631P
Existing Powerline Device
(For demonstration only)
Powerline
2. Check the new extender’s Powerline LED . Is it on?
• If it is on, follow Step 4 > A.
• If it is off, follow Step 3 and Step 4 > B.
3. Join the new powerline extender into the existing powerline network by pairing two
powerline devices.
a . Press the Pair button on the existing powerline device for 1 second. The Power
LED should start blinking.
Note: If the Power LED does not blink, press again.
b . Within two minutes, press the Pair button on the new powerline extender for 1
second. The Power LED should start blinking. When the Powerline LED turns on,
the pairing process is complete.
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within 2 minutes
Existing
Powerline Device New Powerline Extender
TL-WPA8631P
Blinking
Blinking
On
4. Relocate the new extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone.
A . Use the SSIDs (network name) and password on the label at the side of the new
extender to connect to the internet.
B . Use the SSID (network name) and password of your existing wireless network to
connect.
Done!
Enjoy the internet through your extended network!
Chapter 3
Configuring via Web
Management Interface
The powerline extender has a management interface to configure all settings. The
management interface can be opened on any device that has a web browser, such as
Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox. This chapter is going to give detailed information
on what functions the powerline extender has and how to configure them.
It contains the following sections:
• Management Interface
• Manage Powerline Network
• Wi-Fi Move
• Wi-Fi Clone
• Wireless Network
• LED Schedules
• Schedule Your Wireless Function
• Parental Controls
• Guest Network
• MAC Filter
• Administration
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3. 1. Management Interface
3. 1. 1. Log In
There are two methods to log in to the management interface.
Method 1: Via web browser
Follow the steps below:
1. Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly.
2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkplc.net to open the management
interface.
3. Create a password for future login attempts.
Method 2: Via tpPLC utility
Follow the steps below:
1. Connect your computer to the powerline extender via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
2. Obtain and install the tpPLC Utility from the product’s Support page at
https://www.tp-link.com.
3. Open the utility, move your mouse over your powerline extender, and click the
icon that appears beside it.
4. Create a password for future login attempts.
Method 3: Via tpPLC app
Follow the steps below:
1. Get the tpPLC app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or simply scan the QR
code.
OR
2. Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly.
3. Launch the tpPLC app and find the model of your device.
4. Manage your powerline extender as needed.
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3. 1. 2. Change the Login Account
Follow the steps below to change the account.
1. Go to System Tools > Administration.
2. Follow instructions on the page to set a new password. A strong password should be
at least 8 characters in length, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers
and punctuations.
3. Click Save to make the settings effective.
3. 2. Manage Powerline Network
A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders.
Powerline devices in the same powerline network share the same powerline network
name.
3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to the Status page. Click the Powerline Network icon to see the Powerline Device
List.
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3. Click the add icon and enter the Powerline Key of the device you want to add. The
Powerline Key contains 16 capital letters, formed like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. It is
printed on the back of the powerline device.
4. Click Add to add the device.
3. 2. 2. Change Powerline Network Name
You can change the extender’s powerline network name to add it to or remove it from a
powerline network.
Follow the steps below to change the name.
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Device Settings > Powerline.
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3. Change the Network Name. You can also click Default to use the default network
name, e.g. HomePlugAV. However, if the default name is used, the Wi-Fi Move function
will be automatically disabled.
4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
3. 3. Wi-Fi Move
Wi-Fi Move is enabled by default. With the feature enabled, any changes made to the
Wi-Fi settings of one powerline extender will be automatically synchronized to other
powerline extenders whose Wi-Fi Move feature is also enabled on the same powerline
network .
Follow the steps below to enable the Wi-Fi Move feature:
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Move.
3. Toggle On to enable the feature.
Note:
When Wi-Fi Move is enabled, the following features will be synced: Wireless SSID & Password, Wireless
Security, Wireless Mode, Wireless Radio Status, Wi-Fi Schedules, LED Schedules, Wi-Fi Clone Settings,
MAC Filter Settings, Parental Controls and Guest Network.
3. 4. Wi-Fi Clone
I want to:
Copy wireless settings from my router to my extender, so I can use the same SSID and
password to access the internet in my house.
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How can I do that?
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Clone.
3. Select a Wi-Fi band or both to be cloned. 2.4GHz & 5GHz is selected by default.
4. Before cloning, make sure your router supports the same band as your extender. If you
do not know how to check this, go to your router’s User Guide for more information.
5. Plug your extender near your router.
6. Press the WPS button on your router.
WPSWAN LAN
Wireless Router
WPS
7. Within two minutes, press the Wi-Fi button on the side panel of the extender.
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Done!
When the corresponding Wi-Fi LED blinks quickly for 3 seconds and then stays on. It’s
done!
3. 5. Wireless Network
3. 5. 1. Customize Wireless Settings
The powerline extender’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security
option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the
product label and Wi-Fi Info Card. You can customize the wireless settings according
to your needs.
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Wireless > Settings page.
• To enable or disable the wireless function:
Select the box to enable the wireless Radio of 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Deselect the box to
disable wireless function. If disabled, all wireless settings will be ineffective.
• To change the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password:
The default SSID is TP-Link_XXXX for 2.4GHz network and TP-Link_XXXX_5G for
5GHz network, and the default password is printed on the label at the side panel of the
extender. You can change the default ones by directly entering new ones in the field.
SSID is up to 32 characters, and the value in both SSID and password is case-sensitive.
Note:
Remember to write down the new SSID and password, for you may be disconnected when new settings
are effective.
To hide SSID:
Select Hide SSID, and your SSID will not be broadcasted. It won’t display when you scan
for local wireless network list on your wireless device and you need to manually join the
network.
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To have more advanced settings
Click Advanced below Password to have more advanced settings.
Security: Select an option from the Security drop-down list. The extender provides
three options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 Personal (Recommended), and WEP. WPA2
uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. We don’t recommend
you to change the default settings unless necessary.
Mode: Select the desired mode.
• 802.11n only: Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n devices.
• 802.11g/n mixed: Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless clients.
• 802.11b/g/n mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless
clients.
Note: When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the extender.
It is strongly recommended that you select 802.11b/g/n mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
wireless clients can connect to the extender.
• 802.11ac only (5GHz): Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11ac devices.
• 802.11n/ac mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless
clients.
• 802.11a/n/ac mixed (5Ghz): Select if you are using a mix of 802.11ac, 802.11n and
802.11ac wireless clients. It is strongly recommended that you select 11a/n/ac mixed.
Channel Width: Select the channel width. The default setting is Auto, which can adjust
the channel width for your clients automatically.
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Channel: Select the channel you want to use from the drop-down list. 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.
Transmit Power: Select the level of transmit power. We recommend you choose High to
have the best signal strength.
3. 5. 2. Wireless Clients
Follow the steps below to view detailed information of all wireless clients connected to
the extender.
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Wireless > Clients page.
3. Now you can view the detailed information, including device name, IP address, MAC
address, connected wireless band and security type.
Tips: You can also see the wireless details by clicking the wireless clients icon on Status > Wireless
Clients.
3. 6. LED Schedules
I want to:
Automatically turn off LEDs at times when I do not want light in my room.
For example, I want to turn LEDs off everyday from 00:00am to 7:00am.
How can I do that?
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net and log in with
the password you set.
2. Go to Device Settings > LED Schedules.
3. Toggle On to enable the LED Scheduler. If you are prompted like the following picture,
click OK.
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4. Click Add to add an entry.
5. Choose LED Off Time from 00:00 to 7:00, and then check all boxes from Sunday to
Saturday.
Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function.
6. Click Enable this entry to make it effective.
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7. Click OK to save the settings.
Done!
Now your LEDs will be turned off automatically at 00:00 and turned on at 7:00am the
next morning.
3. 7. Schedule Your Wireless Function
I want to:
Automatically turn off my wireless network at times when I do not need the wireless
connection.
For example, I want to turn them off from 00:00am to 7:00am. Yet if I have my wireless
devices connected to the extender at that time, I want the wireless on till all devices are
disconnected from the internet.
How can I do that?
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net and log in with
the password you set.
2. Go to Wireless > Wi-Fi Schedules.
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3. Toggle On to enable the Wi-Fi Scheduler. If you are prompted like the following picture,
click Continue.
4. Check the box of Do not turn off Wi-Fi while clients are connected to it and click Save.
5. Click Add to add an entry.
6. Choose 00:00 and 7:00 from the drop-down list. Check all boxes from Sunday to
Saturday.
Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function.
7. Click Enable this entry to make it effective.
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8. Click OK to save the settings.
Done!
Now your Wi-Fi will be automatically turned off at 00:00 and turned on at 7:00am the
next morning.
Note:
The Wi-Fi LED will turn off if the wireless network is disabled.
3. 8. Parental Controls
I want to:
Control when my children’s wireless devices can access the internet.
For example, I want to allow my children’s wireless devices to access only from 18:00
(6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other times.
How can I do that?
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Parental Controls.
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3. Toggle On to enable Parental Controls. If you are prompted like the following picture,
click Continue.
4. Click Add.
5. Click View Existing Devices, and select the device to be controlled. Or, enter the MAC
Address manually.
6. Click the icon to set the Internet Access Time. Drag the cursor over the appropriate
cell(s) and click Save.
Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function.
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7. Enter a Description for the entry.
8. Click Enable this entry to make it effective.
9. Click OK to save the settings.
Done!
Now the controlled device can access only from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on
weekdays and not other times.
3. 9. Guest Network
I want to:
Create a network for my guests, providing internet access for them while at the same
time limit the network authorities for guests to ensure network security and privacy.
How can I do that?
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Guest Network.
3. Check the box of relative entry to limit network authorities. If you have problems
understanding these items, click the question mark on the upper right corner to have
more information.
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4. Click Save to make the settings effective.
5. Click 2.4GHz or 5GHz to choose a wireless band, and configure the following settings.
• To enable or disable the guest network function:
Select the box to enable the guest network function. Deselect the box to disable guest
network function. If disabled, all guest network settings of the corresponding band will
be ineffective.
• To change the guest network name (SSID) and password:
The default SSID is TP-Link_Guest_XXXX for 2.4GHz guest network and TP-Link_
Guest_XXXX_5G for 5GHz guest network. The default password is the same as the
host network’s, which is printed on the label at the side panel of the extender. You can
change the default ones by directly entering new ones in the field. SSID is up to 32
characters, and the value in both SSID and password is case-sensitive.
Done!
Now you can tell your guests to connect to the guest network you created.
3. 10. MAC Filter
This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address,
a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8-5D-4C-B4-46-EA) of every
network device, to determine if the device can or cannot access your wireless network.
I want to:
Prevent unauthorized users from accessing my wireless network by utilizing the network
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device’s MAC address.
For example, I have a computer that is connected to my wireless network. Now, an
unknown device (an intruder) is also using my wireless network, which affects my
internet speed. I would like to control my wireless network with the following capabilities:
• My computer is always allowed to access the wireless network.
• The unknown device is not allowed to access the wireless network.
• I don’t have to keep changing my wireless password as often.
How can I do that?
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Wireless> MAC Filter.
3. Toggle On to enable MAC Filter. If you are prompted like the following picture, click
Continue.
4. Select either of the filtering rules and click Save. Here we select Block wireless access
from the devices listed below and then click Save.
5. Click Add under Device List to add devices to the list.
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6. Click View Devices to see how many devices are now connected to the network. Click
Choose to choose a device. You can also enter the MAC Address manually.
7. Give a description of the entry in the Description field. (Optional)
8. Click Enable this entry to make this entry effective and click OK to save the settings.
Done!
Now MAC Filter is implemented to protect your wireless network.
3. 11. Administration
3. 11. 1. LAN IP Address
Follow the steps below to configure LAN settings of the extender.
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to Device Settings > LAN Settings.
LAN Type: Select Dynamic IP to have your extender automatically obtain IP Address
from the main router. Select Static IP to manually configure the LAN parameters.
IP Address: The IP address of the powerline extender.
Subnet Mask: The subnet mask associated with IP address.
Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway device.
3. 11. 2. Set Up System Time
System time is the time displayed while the extender is running. The system time you
configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls, Wi-Fi
Schedules. You can manually set how to get the system time.
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the username and password you set for the extender.
2. Go to System Tools > Time Settings page.
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• To automatically synchronize the time:
1. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
2. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP
Server. (Optional)
3. In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP
Server. (Optional)
4. Click Get GMT and click Save.
• To manually set the date and time:
1. In the Time Settings field, select your local Time Zone.
2. Enter the current Date.
3. Set the current Time (In 24-hour clock format, e.g. 16:00:00 is 04:00PM).
4. Click Save.
• To set up Daylight Saving time:
1. Select Enable Daylight Saving.
2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local
time zone.
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3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local
time zone.
4. Click Save.
3. 11. 3. Upgrade the Firmware
TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better
network experience. We will release the latest firmware at TP-Link official website, you
can download the latest firmware file from our website: www.tp-link.com and upgrade
the firmware to the latest version.
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the username and password you set for the extender.
2. Go to System Tools > Firmware Upgrade page and confirm the Hardware Version.
3. Go to www.tp-link.com. Download the latest firmware file for the extender.
Note: The upgraded firmware version must correspond to the hardware.
4. Click Browse to locate the downloaded new firmware file, and click Upgrade.
5. Wait a few minutes for the upgrading and rebooting.
Note:
1. Before upgrading the firmware, it’s better to back up your current settings.
2. During the upgrading process, do not turn off or reset the extender.
3. 11. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the extender. You can
back up the configuration file to your computer for future use and restore the extender
to a previous settings from the backup file when needed. Moreover, if needed, you can
erase the current settings and reset the extender to the default factory settings.
• To back up configuration settings:
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
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3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A config.
bin file will be stored to your computer.
• To restore configuration settings:
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
3. Click Browse to locate the backup configuration file stored on your computer, and
click Restore. The configuration file is config.bin.
4. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting.
Note: During the restoring process, do not turn off or reset the extender.
• To reset the extender to factory default settings:
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to System Tools > Backup & Restore page.
3. Click Factory Restore to reset the extender.
4. Wait a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting.
Note:
1. During the resetting process, do not turn off the extender.
2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the extender.
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3. 11. 5. System Log
When the extender does not work properly, you can save the system log and send it to
the technical support for troubleshooting.
Follow the steps below to save the system log:
1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with
the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to System Tools > System Log.
3. Choose the type and level of the system log according to your need.
4. Click Save Log to save the system log to local.
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Chapter 4 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming
4. 1. What‘s a OneMeshTM Network
TP-Link OneMeshTM router and TP-Link OneMeshTM extenders work together to
form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the
fastest possible speeds thanks to OneMesh’s seamless coverage.
Unified Wi-Fi Network
Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name,
password and more.
Seamless Roaming
Devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move
through your home for the fastest possible speeds.
Easy Setup and Management
Easily set up and manage a unified OneMeshTM network.
To check full list of TP-Link OneMeshTM devices, scan the QR code, or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/One-Mesh/compatibility.
Unified OneMeshTM Network
INTERNE T
SAME
Network Name & Password
for seamless roaming
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4. 2. How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network
You can manage all mesh devices in the OneMeshTM network all on your router’s web
page.
Follow the steps below to create a OneMeshTM network.
1. Connect the extender to your computer wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in
with the password you set for the extender.
2. Go to OneMesh and toggle on Join OneMesh. When the extender’s 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz Wi-Fi LEDs turn solid on, Wi-Fi settings are copied.
Note: This function is available only when your extender is connected to a OneMeshTM Router.
3. Enjoy the internet using your router’s SSID and password.
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 © 2020 TP-Link Technologies
Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: AV1300 Gigabit Pass-through Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender
Model Number: TL-WPA8631P
Responsible party:
TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6803
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
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 or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• 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.
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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-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above
has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There
is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly
maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2020.04.20
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Product Name: AV1300 Gigabit Pass-through Powerline Adapter
Model Number: TL-PA8010P
Responsible party:
TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6803
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
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 or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• 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.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above
has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There
is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly
maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2020.04.20
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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.
OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power)
2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz (20dBm)
5150 MHz -5250 MHz (23dBm)
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and
(EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your
body.
National restrictions
Attention: This device may only be used indoors in all EU member states and EFTA
countries.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme
aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables
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aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Caution:
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce
the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350
MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.
Avertissement:
Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour
une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux
systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux
Les produits utilisant la technique d’atténuation DFS (sélection dynamique des
fréquences) sur les bandes 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz et 5650-5725MHz.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC 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.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec
un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
CAN ICES-6/NMB-6
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅
自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
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第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象
時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業
之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機
設備之干擾。
4.7.9.1 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。
4.7.9.2 高增益指向性天線只得應用於固定式點對點系統。
BSMI Notice
安全諮詢及注意事項
• 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
• 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
• 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
• 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
• 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
• 請不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。
設備名稱：
Equipment name
AV1300 Gigabit Pass-through
Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender
型號（型式）：
Type designation (Type)
TL-WPA8631P/TL-WPA8635P
單元
Ｕ nit
限用物質及其化學符號
Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
鉛
Lead
(Pb)
汞
Mercury
(Hg)
鎘
Cadmium
(Cd)
六價鉻
Hexavalent
chromium
(Cr+6)
多溴聯苯
Polybrominated
biphenyls
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
PCB ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
電源供應板 — ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
其他及其配
件— ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基
準值
Note 1：“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage
content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence
condition.
備考 2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
Note 2：“ ○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not
exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
備考 3.〝－〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。
Note 3：The “－” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.
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вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними
законодавчими актами України.
Safety Information
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service,
please contact us.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• For passthrough devices, plug the power strips into the integrated electrical
sockets of the devices, but devices of the same or another type not be stacked in
normal use.
• Plug the powerline devices directly into the wall outlets but not the power strips.
• Plug the product into the wall outlets with earthing connection through the plug.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We
cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the
device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
AC voltage
Indoor use only
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Protection earth
Warning electric shock
Fuse is used in neutral N
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.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization
or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.