TL-WPA8730 , TL-WPA8630 , TL-PA9020P , TL-WPA8730 KIT , TL-WPA8630P KIT( V1 ) , TL-WPA8635P KIT( V1 V2 ) , TL-WPA8635P( V1 V2 ) , TL-WPA4530 KIT , TL-PA7017P KIT , TL-WPA8630P( V1 ) , TL-PA4010P KIT , TL-PA9020P KIT , TL-WPA8630 KIT , TL-WPA8630 KIT(FR)( V1 V2 ) , TL-WPA4530 , TL-PA4020P KIT
Recent updates may have expanded access to feature(s) discussed in this FAQ. Visit your product's support page, select the correct hardware version for your device and check either the Datasheet or the firmware section for the latest improvements added to your product.
In this scenario, Powerline adapter A and Powerline adapter B have formed a HomeplugAV Network, Powerline adapter C wants to join this network.
Actually, each Powerline device has a Powerline Key (or called Password) which is 16 characters at its back. Add this Powerline Key to the existing Powerline network, the Extra Adapter will be added to the existing Powerline network.
Please refer to the following steps to add the Powerline Key:
Step 1:Write down the 16-digit Powerline Key of Powerline adapter which is printed on the device label.
Step 2: Connect a PC to Powerline adapter A/B with an Ethernet cable.Plug adapter A/B and adapter C into the wall socket and wait until their LEDs become stable.
Step 3: Open the new version of tpPLC Utility.
Please note: If the Utility hasn’t been installed yet, you need install it through the CD or download it from TP-Link website and install it.
How to prepare for using the tpPLC Utility on Windows.
Step 4: Add the Powerline Key for Adapter C.
a.On the Utility,please click “Add Device” on the left column.
b.On the Add New Device page, enter the Powerline Key you wrote down, and click“Save”.
Now the new device will join the existing Powerline network successfully.
Note: When you are adding Powerline Key, please make sure adapter A/B and adapter C are both plugged into the power socket.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.
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