TP-LINK TL-WPA271 User Manual

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