User Guide AV1000 Gigabit Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender TL-WPA7517 ©2021 TP-Link 1910013127 REV2.0.
Contents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4. 1. 4. 2. What‘s a OneMeshTM Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Unified OneMeshTM Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Guide This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide provides instructions for quick Internet setup, while this guide contains details of each function and demonstrates how to configure them in typical scenarios. When using this guide, please notice that features of the powerline adapter and extender may vary slightly depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location and language.
• *Compatible with all HomePlug AV and AV2 Standard Powerline adapters. This product may not be compatible with routers or gateways with firmware that has been altered, is based on open source programs, or are non-standard or outdated. Wi-Fi Speed/Coverage Disclaimer • *Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.
Chapter 2 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender This chapter introduces the powerline extender by detailing its main features and appearance.
Chapter 2 2. 1. Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Product Overview TP-Link’s Powerline Wi-Fi Extender is a combined wired/wireless network expansion device. With the help of your home’s existing electrical circuitry, it can extend your Wi-Fi to wherever you want in your house. Ethernet ports and built-in antennas enable the powerline Wi-Fi extender to provide wired and wireless access for multiple computers and mobile devices.
Chapter 2 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Name Status On/Off Power Blinking On Powerline Off On Ethernet Off On Off Wireless 2. 3. 2. Blinking Indication The powerline extender is on or off. Quickly: Pairing is in progress. Slowly: Power-saving Mode is on.*(TL-PA7017 Only) The powerline extender is connected to the powerline network and is in a suitable location. The powerline extender is not connected to any powerline network.
Chapter 2 Get to Know Your Powerline Extender Ethernet Port Connect the Ethernet ports to your wired devices, such as a computer, a router or a game console, via Ethernet cables. Pair/Reset Button Press and hold the button for 1 second to join a powerline network. Go to To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network for more information. Press and hold the Pair button for at least 6 seconds, then release the button to reset the adapter/extender to default settings.
Chapter 2 Initial Use This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline extender when you first open the package.
Chapter 2 2. 1. I want to: Initial Use To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Network Use the Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to set up a new secure wireless network in my house. For example, I have a wireless router in my house, but the wireless signal cannot reach every corner. So I bought a Powerline Wi-Fi Kit to extend the wireless network. The Powerline Wi-Fi Kit includes a powerline adapter and a powerline extender. How can I do that? 1. Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router. 2.
Chapter 2 Initial Use 5. Relocate the extender to the Wi-Fi “dead” zone. Use the SSID (network name) and password on the label at the top of the extender. S S S ID S W ID :T ire :T PLI le P- N ss LI K N Pa K _X ss _X XX w XX X or X d: _5 X G X X X X X X X Note: A blinking Powerline LED indicates poor signal strength. Move the extender to another location. SSID:TP-Link_XXXX SSID:TP-Link_XXXX_5G Wireless Password:XXXXXXXX Done! Now enjoy the internet! 2. 2.
Chapter 2 Initial Use ine rl we Po New Powerline Extender TL-WPA7517 Existing Powerline Device (For demonstration only) 2. Check the new extender’s Powerline LED • If it is on, follow Step 4 > A. . Is it on? • If it is off, follow Step 3 and Step 4 > B. 3. Add the new powerline extender to the existing powerline network by pairing two powerline devices. a . Press the Pair button on the existing powerline device for 1 second. The Power LED starts blinking.
Chapter 2 Initial Use In this case, use the SSID and password of your existing powerline network to connect.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface The powerline extender has a management interface to configure all settings. The management interface can be opened on any device that has a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox. This chapter is going to give detailed information on what functions the powerline extender has and how to configure them.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. 1. Management Interface 3. 1. 1. Log In There are two methods to log in to the management interface. Method 1: Via web browser Follow the steps below: 1. Connect your device to the powerline extender wirelessly. 2. Launch a web browser and type in http://tplinkplc.net to open the management interface. 3. Create a password to log in. 4. Click Login. Method 2: Via tpPLC utility Follow the steps below: 1.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. Connect your phone to the wireless network of the extender. Then launch the app and you can see the extender you added on Device list. 4. Create a password to log in. 3. 2. Manage Powerline Network 3. 2. 1. Add a New Device to the Powerline Network A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders. Powerline devices in the same powerline network share the same powerline network name. 1.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Basic > Powerline. 3. Change the Network Name. You can also click Default to use the default network name, e.g. HomePlugAV. However, if the default name is used, the Wi-Fi Move function will be automatically disabled. 4. Click Save to make the settings effective. 3. 3.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Copy wireless settings from my router to my extender, so I can use the same SSID and password to access the internet in my house. How can I do that? 1. Before cloning, make sure your router supports the same band as your extender. If you do not know how to check this, go to your router’s User Guide for more information. 2. Plug your extender near your router. 3. Press the WPS button on your router. WPS WPS/ 4. Wireless Router 5.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. 5. Wireless Network 3. 5. 1. Customize Wireless Settings The powerline extender’s wireless network name (SSID), password, and security option are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password can be found on the product label. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To customize more advanced settings Security: Select an option from the Security drop-down list. The extender provides three options, No Security, WPA/WPA2 Personal (Recommended), and WEP. WPA2 uses the newest standard and the security level is the highest. Don’t change the default settings unless necessary. Version: You can select one of following versions.
Chapter 3 3. 5. 2. Configuring via Web Management Interface Wireless Clients Follow the steps below to view detailed information of all wireless clients connected to the extender. 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Wireless > Clients page. 3. Now you can view the detailed information, including device name, MAC address, connected wireless band, and IP address.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 4. Enable LED Schedule. 5. Click Add and choose LED Off Time from 21:00 to 08:00 (next day). Note: Please make sure that the system time is correct before using this function. 6. Click SAVE. Done! Now your LEDs will be turned off automatically at 21:00 and turned on at 8:00am the next morning. 3. 7. I want to: Schedule Your Wireless Function Automatically turn off my wireless network at times when I do not need the wireless connection.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface How can I do that? 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > WiFi Schedule. 3. Toggle on the WiFi Schedule. Note: If you check the box of Do not turn off Wi-Fi while clients are connected to it, the WiFI schedule are not enabled when any clients are connected to your extender. 4. Click Add to add an entry. 5.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface Done! Now your Wi-Fi will be automatically turned off at 00:00 and turned on at 7:00am the next morning. Note: The Wi-Fi LED will turn off if the wireless network is disabled. 3. 8. Parental Controls I want to: Control when my children’s wireless devices can access the internet. For example, I want to allow my children’s wireless devices to access only from 18:00 (6PM) to 22:00 (10PM) on weekdays and not other times. How can I do that? 1.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. Toggle on Parental Controls. 4. Click Add. 5. Click Select from Device List and select the device to be controlled. Or select Add Manually and enter the MAC address manually. 6. Choose Internet Access Time from 18:00 to 22:00, and then check all boxes from Sunday to Saturday. 7. Give a description to the device to be controlled. 8. Click SAVE to save the settings.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To enable or disable the guest network function: Select the box 2.4GHz or 5GHz to enable the guest network function. Deselect the box to disable guest network function. If disabled, all guest network settings of the corresponding band will be ineffective. To change the guest network name (SSID) and password: The default SSIDs are TP-Link_Guest_XXXX and TP-Link_Guest_XXXX_5G, and the default password is printed on the product label.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface How can I do that? 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > MAC Filter. 3. Toggle on MAC Filter. 4. Select either of the filtering rules (here we select Black List). 5. Click Add to add devices to the list. 6. Select Select From Device List to see how many devices are now connected to the network.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 3. 11. Administration 3. 11. 1. LAN IP Address Follow the steps below to configure LAN settings of the extender. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. Go to Device Settings > LAN Settings. LAN Type: Select Obtain an IP address automatically to have your extender automatically obtain IP Address from the main router.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To automatically synchronize the time: 1. Select Get from the Internet. 1. Select your local Time Zone from the drop-down menu. 2. In the NTP Server I field, enter the IP address or domain name of your desired NTP Server. (Optional) 3. In the NTP Server II field, enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server. (Optional) 4. Click SAVE. To manually set the date and time: 1. Select Manually. 2. Enter the current Date. 3.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 2. Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts at your local time zone. 3. Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends at your local time zone. 4. Click SAVE. 3. 11. 3. Upgrade the Firmware TP-Link is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving you a better network experience.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface To backup configuration settings: 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the username and password you set for the extender. 2. Go to Settings > Backup & Restore page. 3. Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings to your local computer. A config. bin file will be stored to your computer. To restore configuration settings: 1. Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly.
Chapter 3 Configuring via Web Management Interface 2. We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resetting the extender. 3. 11. 5. Change Login Password Go to Settings > Change Login Password, and you can change the login password of the extender. Note: 1. The new password must be 6-32 characters long and not include any spacing. 3. 11. 6.
Chapter 4 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP-Link OneMeshTM feature.
Chapter 4 4. 1. OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming What‘s a OneMeshTM Network TP-Link OneMeshTM router and TP-Link OneMeshTM extenders work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network. Walk through your home and stay connected with the fastest possible speeds thanks to OneMesh’s seamless coverage. Unified Wi-Fi Network Router and extenders share the same wireless settings, including network name, password and more.
Chapter 4 4. 2. OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network You can manage all mesh devices in the OneMeshTM network all on your router’s web page. Follow the steps below to create a OneMeshTM network. 1. Connect the extender to your computer wirelessly. Visit http://tplinkplc.net, and log in with the password you set for the extender. 2. Go to OneMesh and toggle on Join OneMesh. When the extender’s 2.4 GHz and turn solid on, Wi-Fi settings are copied.
FCC STATEMENT Product Name: AV1000 Gigabit Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender Model Number: TL-WPA7517 Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations.
CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY(the maximum transmitted power) 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm) 5150 MHz -5250 MHz(23dBm) EU declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV NL NO PL PT RO SE SI MT SK UK(IN) UK Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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