Download for TL-WPA281
>How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device
- Product Overview
Utility
tpPLC_ Utility_Windows |
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Published Date: 2024-01-24 | Language: Multi-language | File Size: 72.45 MB |
Operating System: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 |
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tpPLC_ Utility _Windows2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 |
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Published Date: 2023-02-09 | Language: Multi-language | File Size: 72.44 MB |
Operating System: Win2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 |
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tpPLC_Utility_Mac OS |
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Published Date: 2022-09-14 | Language: Multi-language | File Size: 3.95 MB |
Operating System: Mac OS |
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tpPLC_ Utility _Windows |
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Published Date: 2021-12-29 | Language: English | File Size: 72.20 MB |
Operating System: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 |
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tpPLC_Utility_Windows. |
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Published Date: 2020-11-27 | Language: Multi-language | File Size: 78.83 MB |
Operating System: Win7/8/8.1/10 |
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Modification and bug fixes: 1. Supported higher resolution 2. Compatible with more PLC models 3. Independent of Flash |
tpPLC_Utility_Mac. |
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Published Date: 2020-11-19 | Language: Multi-language | File Size: 2.08 MB |
Operating System: Mac OS 10.15 |
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TL-WPA281_V1_MAC_Powerline_Scan_Utility |
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Published Date: 2015-08-20 | Language: English | File Size: 393 KB |
Operating System: Mac OS X (10.7 or later) |
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Notes: The password you need to input when you double click the utility is the password of your MAC computer's account . |
Powerline_Scan |
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Published Date: 2012-02-14 | Language: English | File Size: 941 KB |
Operating System: WinXP/2003/Vista/7 |
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Notes: Used to scan the Wireless Powerline adapter. |
Setup Video
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Introduction to TP-Link Power Line adapters
Watch what a TP-Link Power Line adapter could do for you.
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How to Troubleshoot a TP-Link Powerline Product
How to troubleshoot a TP-Link Powerline product will help you identify and solve common problems that may prevent your powerline adapters from working as expected. It includes:
a. Troubleshooting when the Powerline LED is on
b. Troubleshooting when the Powerline LED is offMore Fold -
How to change the Wireless Settings of the TP-Link Powerline Extender?
How to configure the TP-Link Powerline Extender to your Wi-Fi network will demonstrate how to set up a TP-Link Powerline Extender in your home using two methods:
a. Copy Wi-Fi settings from router to extender
b. Configure Wi-Fi settings manuallyMore Fold
FAQs
- How many Powerline adapters can be added to the same network?
- What can I do if my client can’t roam between my wireless router and TP-Link AP & Range Extender product?
- How to secure (pair) the Powerline Network
- How to configure TP-Link Powerline utility to secure my power line network
- How to Reset the Powerline Adapter to Factory Default
- How to add an extra powerline adapter to the existing powerline network with pair button
- How to Leave a Powerline network by Pair Button
- How to use the WiFi/WPS button on TL-WPA271/ TL-WPA281
- How to build a roaming wireless network between your wireless router and TP-Link Wi-Fi Powerline Extender
- How to Reset the Powerline Adapters to Factory Defaults
- How to add an extra Powerline adapter to the existing Powerline network by adding the the powerline key on the Utility(Green UI)
- How to update the firmware using the tpPLC Utility on Windows
- TpPLC Utility Not Detecting Powerline devices
- Powerline adapters may cause intermittent connection of DSL modem router in a few rare cases
- What can I do if I can't have Internet connection after connected to powerline adapter?
- Most frequently asked questions about TP-Link powerline devices
- How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal
- What can I do if my powerline rate is very low?
- Explanation about the Powerline Rate and Actual speed of the Powerline Adapters
- How do I configure the wireless settings on the Powerline Extender if there is no WPS button on my router?
- What do TP-Link Powerline adapter’s LED lights stand for?
- How can I copy the wireless setting from the front router using Wi-Fi Clone button?
- Why can’t the Powerline Adapter be detected by the others?
- What can i do if PLC utility for Windows cannot be installed on Windows 8.1?
- Can several Powerline networks exist simultaneously in same power circuit?
Firmware
A firmware update can resolve issues that the previous firmware version may have and improve its current performance.
To Upgrade
IMPORTANT: To prevent upgrade failures, please read the following before proceeding with the upgrade process
- Please upgrade firmware from the local TP-Link official website of the purchase location for your TP-Link device, otherwise it will be against the warranty. Please click here to change site if necessary.
- Please verify the hardware version of your device for the firmware version. Wrong firmware upgrade may damage your device and void the warranty. (Normally Vx.0=Vx.6/Vx.8 (eg:V1.0=V1.6/V1.8); Vx.x0=Vx.x6/Vx.x8 (eg:V1.20=V1.26/V1.28)
How to find the hardware version on a TP-Link device - Do NOT turn off the power during the upgrade process, as it may cause permanent damage to the product.
- To avoid wireless disconnect issue during firmware upgrade process, it's recommended to upload firmware with wired connection unless there is no LAN/Ethernet port on your TP-Link device.
- It's recommended that users stop all Internet applications on the computer, or simply disconnect Internet line from the device before the upgrade.
- Use decompression software such as WinZIP or WinRAR to extract the file you download before the upgrade.
TL-WPA281_V1_130530 |
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Published Date: 2013-05-30 | Language: English | File Size: 602 KB |
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Notes: For TL-WPA281 V1, upgrade through Web manage page. |
TL-WPA281_V1_120210 |
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Published Date: 2012-02-10 | Language: English | File Size: 973 KB |
Modifications and Bug Fixes:
Notes: For TL-WPA281 V1, upgrade through Web manage page. |
To Use Third Party Firmware In TP-Link Products
Some official firmware of TP-Link products can be replaced by the third party firmware such as DD-WRT. TP-Link is not obligated to provide any maintenance or support for it, and does not guarantee the performance and stability of third party firmware. Damage to the product as a result of using third party firmware will void the product's warranty.
Open Source Code For Programmers (GPL)
Please note: The products of TP-Link partly contain software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public Licence (“GPL“), Version 1/Version 2/Version 3 or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"). You may use the respective software condition to following the GPL licence terms.
You can review, print and download the respective GPL licence terms here. You receive the GPL source codes of the respective software used in TP-Link products for direct download and further information, including a list of TP-Link software that contain GPL software code under GPL Code Center.
The respective programs are distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the respective GNU General Public License for more details.