Tp-Link AV500 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender Quick Guide

Also See for AV500:

User manual (28 pages)

Quick installation manual (2 pages)

Quick installation manual (2 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Plug and Play
2 Set Up a Secure Powerline Network Using the Pair Button (Recommended)
- 2.1 To create a secure powerline network
- 2.2 To join an existing secure powerline network
3 Customize the Extender's Wi-Fi Settings (Optional)
4 LED and Button Legend
5 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- 5.1 How do I reset my extender?
6 Attention
7 Documents / Resources
- 7.1 References
- 7.2 Download manual

Tp-Link AV500 Powerline Wi-Fi Extender Quick Guide

Plug and Play

Set Up a New Wireless Network

Plug and Play - Working diagram
More: To add additional powerline adapters and powerline Wi-Fi extenders with the default settings, simply plug them into the wall sockets on the same electrical circuit.
Use the default wireless network name (SSID) and password on the provided Wi-Fi Info Card to access the Internet.

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.

Press the WPS button for 2 seconds.
Within 2 minutes, press the Wi-Fi Clone button for 1 second.

Blinks slowly for about 10 seconds
Done.

Solid on for 5 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 16 powerline devices.
Tips: We recommend that you plug in the powerline devices near each other when pairing.

To create a secure powerline network

Press the Pair button for 1 second.
Within 2 minutes, press the Pair button for 1 second.
Done.

To join an existing secure powerline network

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

Customize the Extender's Wi-Fi Settings (Optional)

Connect your computer to the extender wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable.
Find and download the compatible version of utility for your powerline extender at www.tp-link.com.
Start the utility. Choose the model to be con gured and click Connect.
Log in with the default user name and password (admin/admin).
Go to Wireless > Wireless Settings to set a new SSID, then go to Wireless > Wireless Security to set a new Wi-Fi password.

LED and Button Legend

LED and Button Legend - Adapter parts and controls
Adapter
LED and Button Legend - Extender parts and controls
Extender

LED	STATUS	DESCRIPTION
Power	On/Off	The device is on or o.
	Blinking	Once every second: Pairing is in process.
	Blinking	Once every 15 seconds: Power-Saving Mode is on. (Powerline adapter only)
Powerline	On	The device is connected to the powerline network.
	Off	The device is not connected to the powerline network or is in Power-Saving Mode.
	Blinking	The device is transferring data.
Ethernet	On/O	The Ethernet port is connected or not connected.
Ethernet	Blinking	The Ethernet port is transferring data. (Powerline adapter only)
Wi-Fi	Blinking	Rapidly: The Wi-Fi is working properly.
	Blinking	Once every second: Wi-Fi cloning is in process.
	Off	The Wi-Fi is disabled.

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ITEM	DESCRIPTION
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Clone	Press and hold for 1 second to start Wi-Fi cloning.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Clone	Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn the Wi-Fi on or o.
Pair	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 10 seconds to restore the extender's settings to factory defaults.
Integrated Electrical Socket	Used as a pass-through AC outlet to power other devices. It also reduces some electrical noise that may interfere with powerline performance.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

How do I reset my extender?

With the extender powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button until all LEDs go off.
When the Power LED turns on and the Wi-Fi LED

How to troubleshoot if there is no Internet connection in my powerline network?

Make sure all adapters and extenders are on the same electrical circuit.
Make sure the Powerline LEDs adapters and extenders again according to "Set Up a Secure Powerline Network By Pairing".
Make sure all hardware connections are correctly and securely connected.
Check if you have an Internet connection by connecting the computer directly to the modem or router.
Make sure your computer's IP address is in the same segment as your router's.

What can I do if a successfully-paired extender does not reconnect after it has been moved to a new location?

Try another socket and make sure it is on the same electrical circuit.
Try to pair it again with another adapter or extender, and make sure the Powerline LED it to a new location.
Check for possible interference, such as a washer, air conditioner or other household appliance that may be too close to one of the powerline adapters or extenders. Plug it into the integrated electrical socket to remove some electrical noise.