TL-PA7017 KIT V4 User Guide
Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter
This chapter introduces what the powerline adapter can do and describes its appearance.
It contains the following sections:
TP-Link powerline adapter aims to extend your exsiting home network, with the help of your home’s electrical circuit.
Your powerline adapter may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because of the region and product version.
1. 2. 1.LED Indicators
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LEDs indicate the powerline adapter’s working status. For more details, please refer to the following table.
| Name | Status | Indication |
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| On/Off | The powerline adapter is on or off. |
| Blinking | Quickly: Pairing is in process. | |
| Slowly: Power-Saving Mode* is on. | ||
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| On | The powerline adapter is successfully connected to a powerline network. |
| Off | The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline network. | |
|
| On | The Ethernet port is connected. |
| Off | The Ethernet port is not connected. |
* Five minutes after the device connected to the powerline adapter is turned off or inactive, the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode.
1. 2. 2.Physical Interface
Note: TL-PA7017 KIT (European version) is used for demonstration in this guide
2.1. Power Plug
The powerline adapter has a Plug that can be connected to any power socket.
2.2. Pair Button
Press and hold the button for 1 second to join a powerline network. Go to Secure Your Powerline Network by Pairing for more information.
Press and hold the button for more than 6 seconds to reset the powerline adapter to factory defaults.
2.3. Ethernet Port
Connect the Ethernet port to your wired devices, such as a computer, a router or a game console, via an Ethernet cable.