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Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Powerline Adapter
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-LINK powerline adapter aims to extend your exsiting home network, with the help of
your home’s electrical circuit.
1. 2. Product Appearance
Your powerline adapter may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because of
the region and product version.
1. 2. 1. LED Legend
LEDs indicate the powerline adapter’s working status. For more details, please refer to
the following table.
Name Status Indication
Power
On/Off The powerline adapter is on or off.
Blinking
Once every second: Pairing is taking place.
Once every 3 seconds: Power-Saving Mode* is on.
Powerline
Yellow-green
The powerline adapter is in a location with a good signal
strength.
Red
The powerline adapter is in a location with a poor signal
strength. We recommend trying another wall socket.
Off
The powerline adapter is not connected to any powerline
network or is in Power-Saving Mode.
Ethernet
On At least one Ethernet port is connected.
Off No Ethernet port is connected.
* If the device connected to the adapter is turned off or inactive for more than 5 minutes,
the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode.