TP-LINK AV500 TL-WPA4230P KIT Leaflet

Extend the Router's Wireless Network

TL-WPA4230P will automatically copy the wireless network name and 
password of the router when Wi-Fi clone is completed. 

For more information about the 
advanced settings, please refer 
to the User Guide.

Q1. How do I use the Pair button to create or join a 
powerline network? 
You can use the Pair button on only two devices at a time.  
A. To create a powerline network
1. Press the Pair button on TL-WPA4230P. The Power LED      will 
    blink.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button on TL-PA4020P. The 
    Power LED      will blink.
3. In about 1 minute, all the Powerline LEDs      will turn solid.
B. To join an existing powerline network
1. Press the Pair button on a third powerline device. The Power 
    LED      will blink.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button on either TL-WPA4230P
    or TL-PA4020P you have paired. The Power LED      will blink.
3. In about 1 minute, all the Powerline LEDs      will turn solid.

Q2. How do I reset TL-WPA4230P?
With TL-WPA4230P turned on, use a pin to press and hold the 
Reset button for more than 5 seconds.
The Power LED      will be off momentarily before turning solid 
and the Wi-Fi LED       will blink quickly. This indicates that the 
reset process is completed. 

Q3. How do I customize the wireless settings on the web 
management page?
1. Find the utility on the provided CD (for Windows only) or 

download it from our official website. 

2. Open the utility and click ‘Connect‘.
3. Log in to the web management page using the default user 

name and password (admin/admin).

4. Configure the SSID and click ‘Save’ on the ‘Wireless>Wireless 

Settings’ page.

5. Configure the password and click ‘Save’ on the ‘Wireless> 

Wireless Security’ page. 

6. Click ‘click here’ at the page bottom to reboot the extender.

Q4. What can I do if my computer can’t access the Internet 
after it is connected to a powerline adapter/extender?
Check the following:
1. Connect your computer to the modem or router to test the 
    Internet connection.
2. Make sure the hardware connection is correct.
3. Make sure the Powerline LEDs light up on all of your 
    adapters/extenders. If not, create or join a powerline network 
    by referring to FAQ-Q1.
4. Make sure your computer is set to ‘Obtain an IP address 
    automatically’. 
If your computer still can’t access the Internet after following   
these steps, please contact our technical support.

Wireless Router 

Wireless Router 

( supporting 

WPS 

)

Use the router’s 

 

and password to access the 
Internet.

If the Powerline LEDs don’t turn solid, reset all the powerline devices, or create 
a powerline network by referring to FAQ->Q1.

TL-WPA4230P

TL-WPA4230P

Blink quickly in 
about 15 seconds.

Installation is completed when all the 
Powerline LEDs turn solid.

1. Make sure the additional devices are factory default settings. If not, 
    please reset them.
2. If the additional devices have Wi-Fi Clone function, follow step 

 and 

 of Method 2 to install them. If not, skip this.

3. Plug them into the outlets and wait about 1 minute until their 
    Powerline LEDs turn solid.

If the Powerline LEDs do not turn solid, please follow the instructions in 
FAQ->Q1: 
1. For the two devices connected before, use the Pair Button to create a 
    powerline network (Q1->A). (Skip this step if you have already done this.)
2. For additional devices, use the Pair Button to join the existing powerline 
    network (Q1->B).

WPS

TL-PA4020P

Additional 
Device

TL-WPA4230P

All the Powerline LEDs will turn 
solid within 1 minute.

LAN

WAN

TL-PA4020P

TL-WPA4230P

• Blink every second after pressing the  
  Wi-Fi Clone button.
• Blink quickly within 1 minute when 
  Wi-Fi Clone is completed.

Internet

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