TP-LINK AV500 TL-WPA4230P KIT User Manual

Product codes
TL-WPA4230P KIT
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TL-WPA4230P
AV500 Passthrough Powerline WiFi Extender
 
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2.4 Hardware Connection 
Please first make sure that your PC can successfully access the Internet via the router. Then connect 
the powerline devices by 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 one end of an Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the Ethernet port of the powerline extender or a 
compatible powerline adapter like TL-PA4020P.   
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to an available Ethernet port of your wireless 
router. 
3. Plug the powerline extender or powerline adapter into a wall socket. 
4. Check and confirm the LEDs status. (The Power LED and Ethernet LED on the powerline device 
should be ON.) 
The hardware connection mechanism is shown below: 
 
 
Note:  
Do not connect the powerline extender or powerline adapter to an extension lead, power strip, extension 
cord, or surge protector, as these may degrade the network performance. 
Step 2: Connecting the Computer 
Following are the steps to properly connect the powerline extender to your computer: 
1. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the powerline extender’s Ethernet port. 
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to you computer’s LAN port. 
3. Plug the powerline extender into a wall socket next to the computer. 
4. Turn on your computer. 
5. Check and confirm that the Power LED and Ethernet LED on the powerline extender are ON