TP-Link TL-WPA281 User Manual

TL-WPA281/TL-WPA271 Wireless N Powerline Extender
5
WiFi/WPS Button
Ethernet Port
Pair Button
Reset Button
Item Description
WiFi/WPS
Press the button for 2 seconds, the Extender will wait to be connected by WPS.
Pressing the button for 5 seconds will enable or disable the wireless function.
Ethernet One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port connected to PC LAN card or broadband device.
Reset
Use a pin to press and hold this Reset button for approximately 10 seconds, then
the device will restore to factory defaults.
Pair Pair buttons are used to secure a powerline network.
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Note:
1. If you press the Pair button for more than 10 seconds, The Extender will leave the network it is
associated with and its network name assumes a random value.
2. For detail information about the Reset button and Pair button, please refer to Chapter 5 Pair
Buttons.
2.4 Hardware Connection
Please first make sure that your PC can successfully access the Internet via the Router. Then connect
the powerline devices following the instructions below.
Step 1: Connecting to the Internet
This section describes how to connect the Powerline Extender into your existing network. Follow the
procedures described below:
1． Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the Ethernet port of the Powerline Extender or a compatible
Powerline Adapter like TL-PA211.
2． Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to an available Ethernet port of your broadband
Router.
3． Plug the Powerline Extender or Powerline Adapter into a wall socket.

TP-Link TL-WPA281 Specifications

General

Modulation	OFDM
Power plug	-
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithms	128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socket	No
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Maximum data transfer rate	300 Mbit/s
Maximum operating distance	300 m
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
WLAN data transfer rates supported	11, 54, 150 Mbit/s
Power consumption (typical)	6 W
Certification	CE, FCC
Product color	White
LED indicators	LAN, Power, WLAN
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	40 mm
Width	58 mm
Height	105 mm