TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT user manual

Contents

1. About This Guidep. 4

   This guide provides details of each function and shows how to configure the powerline extender appropriate to your needs. In addition to this guide, a Quick…

2. Get to Know About Your Powerline Extenderp. 5

   This chapter introduces what the powerline extender can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product…

3. 1. 1. Product Overviewp. 6

   What This Product Does TP-LINK’s TL-WPA8730 AV1200 Gigabit Powerline ac Wi-Fi Extender is a combined wired/ wireless network expansion device. With the help of…

4. 1. 2. Main Featuresp. 6

   New generation of tpPLC Utility to manage the whole powerline network easily and conveniently. • Wi-Fi Move to synchronize any changes to Wi-Fi Settings across…

5. 1. 3. Product Appearancep. 7

   1. 3. 1. LED Legend LEDs of the extender are located on the front side. They indicate the working status. For more details, please refer to the following…

6. Initial Usep. 10

   This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline extender when you first open the package. This chapter contains the following sections: • To Set Up a New…

7. 2. 1. To Set Up a New Secure Wireless Networkp. 11

   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…

8. 2. 2. To Extend the Existing Wireless Networkp. 12

   Extend the existing wireless network by adding a new powerline extender into the existing powerline network. For example, I already set up a wireless network…

9. Configuring via Web Management Interfacep. 15

   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…

10. 3. 1. Management Interfacep. 16

    3. 1. 1. Login There are two methods to log into the management interface, each with a different hardware connection type. Method 1: Wireless Login Follow the…

11. 3. 2. Manage Powerline Networkp. 17

    A powerline network is formed of powerline devices, including adapters and extenders. Powerline devices in the same powerline network share the same powerline…

12. 3. 3. Wi-Fi Movep. 18

    Wi-Fi Move feature is enabled by default. With the feature enabled, any changes made to the Wi-Fi settings of one powerline extender will automatically…

13. 3. 4. Wi-Fi Clonep. 19

    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. 1. Connect to the powerline…

14. 3. 5. Wireless Networkp. 20

    3. 5. 1. Customize Wireless Settings The powerline extender’s wireless network name (SSID) and password, and security option are preset in the factory. The…

15. 3. 6. LED Schedulesp. 23

    Automatically turn off LEDs at times when I do not want light in my room. For example, I want to turn LEDs off everyday from 00:00am to 7:00am. 1. Connect to…

16. 3. 7. Schedule Your Wireless Functionp. 24

    Automatically turn off my wireless network (both 2.4GHz and 5GHz) at times when I do not need the wireless connection. For example, I want to turn them off…

17. 3. 8. Parental Controlsp. 25

    Control when my children’s wireless devices can access the Internet. Done! I want to:

18. 3. 9. Guest Networkp. 28

    Create a separate network for my guests, providing Internet access for them while at the same time limit the network authorities for guests to ensure network…

19. 3. 10. MAC Filterp. 29

    This function exploits the uniqueness of the MAC (Medium Access Control) address, a unique 12-digit hexadecimal address (for example, D8-5D-4C-B4-46-EA) of…

20. 3. 11. Administrationp. 31

    3. 11. 1. LAN IP Address Follow the steps below to configure LAN settings of the extender. Go to Device Settings > LAN Settings. LAN Type: Select Dynamic IP to…

21. Appendix A: Specificationsp. 36

    Hardware Transmission Speeds Powerline: up to 1200 Mbps Wi-Fi: up to 1750 Mpbs Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mbps Standards and Protocols HomePlug AV, IEEE 1901,IEEE…