TP-LINK TL-PA511 (01) PDF Document

The TP-LINK TL-PA511 AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter package contains the following items:

• One AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter (There are two powerline adapters in a Starter Kit)

• One RJ-45 Cable (There are two RJ-45 Cables in a Starter Kit)

• One Quick Installation Guide

• One Resource CD (Management Utility and User Guide)

The system requirements for the TP-LINK TL-PA511 are:

a) At least two AC 100V ~ 240V (50~60Hz) power outlets with standard home power wiring

b) A computer with the following:

• Operating System with TCP/IP installed

• Pentium III compatible processor and above

• Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol

• 64 MB RAM or more

• 50 MB of free disk space (Minimum)

• CD-ROM Drive

1. Do not open the TP-LINK TL-PA511 or attempt to service it; it may expose you to dangerous high voltage or other risks.

2. Do not operate this product near water.

3. Do not place or operate this product near a radiator or a heat register.

4. Do not expose this product to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

5. Do not connect this product or disconnect it from a wall socket during a lightning or a thunderstorm.

6. Do not block the ventilation slots of this product, for insufficient airflow may harm it.

7. Do not put anything on this product.

8. Plug this product directly into a wall socket (100V~240V, 50~60Hz). Do not use an extension cord between this product and the AC power source.

9. When plugging this product into a wall socket, make sure that the electrical socket is not damaged, and that there is no gas leakage.

10. Place the connecting cables properly so that people won’t stumble or walk on it.

11. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult the qualified technician.

12. Unplug this product from the mains and refer the product to qualified service personnel if liquid has been spilled on the product or if the product has been exposed to rain or water.

13. Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

14. The specification of the fuse is T2.5AL250V. To avoid damage, please do not change the fuse.

The LED indicators on the TP-LINK TL-PA511 display information about the device’s status as follows:

Note: 5 minutes after the device connected to the adapter is turned off, the TP-LINK TL-PA511 adapter will automatically switch to the power-saving Mode.

To ensure the optimum performance of the TP-LINK TL-PA511 Powerline Adapter and significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, it is recommended that you comply with the following connection rule:

• Plug the Powerline Adapter directly into a wall socket but not into multiple sockets or power strips.

Follow these steps to properly connect the TP-LINK TL-PA511 Powerline Adapter to your computer:

1. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Adapter’s Ethernet port.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to your computer’s LAN port.

3. Plug the Powerline Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer.

4. Turn on your computer.

5. Check and confirm that the Power LED and Ethernet LED on the Powerline Adapter are ON.

Follow the procedures described below to connect the TP-LINK TL-PA511 Powerline Adapter to your ADSL broadband connection:

1. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Adapter’s Ethernet port.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of your ADSL broadband Router.

3. Plug the Powerline Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer.

4. Turn on your computer.

5. Check and confirm that the Power LED, Ethernet LED, and Powerline LED on the Powerline Adapter are ON.

Before installing, please verify that no other Powerline Adapter or any Encryption Management Utilities are installed. If other utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart your computer.

To install the PowerLine Utility, please make sure that WinPcap 4.1.2 has been installed in your computer. Otherwise, a window will pop up for you to install WinPcap 4.1.2.

Take the following procedures to properly install the provided Management Utility:

Step 1: Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then the Setup Wizard will automatically pop up on your computer’s screen.

Step 2: Select 500Mbps Powerline and click Management Utility, and then the program installation process will carry out and copy all the necessary files to your system, following the on-screen prompts.

Step 3: After the installation, a shortcut to the “Powerline Utility” application icon is provided on the windows desktop.

The Status tab shows information of the powerline adapter connected to the current computer where the Management Utility is running. The following information is displayed:

• MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the powerline adapter connected to the current computer.

• Network Name: Displays the network name of the current network. By default, the network name is HomeplugAV.

• Use Default (HomePlugAV): Check the box to use the default network name.

• Apply: Click the Apply button to make the setting effective.

• Password: Displays the password of the current powerline adapter. Every powerline adapter has its own password by default, which can also be found on the back of the adapter.

• Firmware: Displays the current firmware version used by the adapter.

• Refresh: Click the Refresh button to update the information.

To set the local device’s network name for your TP-LINK TL-PA511, please take the following steps:

(1) Click the Status tab to display the Status tab window in the Management Utility.

(2) Enter a name for the current network using 4-23 characters. Or you can check the Use Default (HomePlugAV) to use the default name as the network name. By default, the network name is HomeplugAV.

(3) Click the Apply button to make the settings take effect.

The Network tab window shows information of all the TP-LINK TL-PA511 powerline adapters found on the current logical network. The information includes:

• Type: Displays the type of the remote device found in the network.

• Name: Displays the name of the remote device found in the network. You can change its name by selecting the desired adapter and clicking the Modify button.

• MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the remote device found in the network.

• Password: Displays the supplied Powerline Adapter’s password (Initially left blank).

• Rate: Shows the current transmission rate of the Powerline Adapter.

• Rescan: Click the “Rescan” button to perform an immediate search of the remote Powerline Adapter.

• Option: Select the device and click the Modify button to display a configuration dialog where you can change the adapter’s name and enter its password.

To change the name of the remote TP-LINK TL-PA511 adapter or enter its password, please follow the steps below in the Management Utility:

(1) In the Network tab, select the desired device and click the Modify button to display a dialog box.

(2) Enter a new name for the selected adapter and enter its password. The password can be found on the back of the adapter.

(3) Click the Save button to make the settings effective.

Note: The password is not necessary to enter for just renaming the device.

You can add a remote TP-LINK TL-PA511 Powerline Adapter to your network that is not in the displayed list. The Powerline Adapter must be present on the power grid to be added.

Click the Add button in the Network tab to display the dialog box. Enter your Device Name and Password (the password can be found on the back of the adapter) and click the Save button after setup.

To upgrade the device’s firmware for your TP-LINK TL-PA511, follow these instructions using the Management Utility:

1. In the System tab, click the Upgrade Firmware button.

2. A dialog will pop up. Select the correct PIB (Parameter Information Block) and NVM (None-volatile memory) files you have downloaded.

3. Enter the path name or click the folder icon to select the downloaded files on the computer into the corresponding blanks.

4. Click the OK button.

Note: Do not turn off the device while the firmware is being upgraded. The device will reboot after the upgrading has been finished.

The TP-LINK TL-PA511 Management Utility allows you to reset the Powerline Adapter to its default settings. In the System tab, you have two options:

• Reset Local Device: Click this button to reset the settings of the local Powerline Adapter device only.

• Reset All Devices: Click this button to reset the settings of all devices that appear on the Network configuration homepage whose Device’s Password had been entered for the same logical network.

The “Set All Devices’ Network Name” button in the System tab of the Management Utility allows you to change the logical network of all applicable devices. To set all devices’ network name, please type the name in the field and click the Set Network Name to apply the setting. A dialog window will appear to report the success of this operation.

Note: Every Mini Powerline Adapter on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be established throughout your home.

You can connect a number of devices on a powerline network, but you can only use the Pair button on two devices at a time. To create a secured network with your TP-LINK TL-PA511 adapters:

Step 1. Press the Pair button of Powerline adapter A for one second, the Power LED will start flashing.

Step 2. Press the Pair button of Powerline adapter B for one second. (This must be done within 120 seconds after pressing the pair button of powerline adapter A.) The Power LED will start flashing.

Step 3. Wait for about 60 seconds while your Powerline adapter A and B are connecting. The Power LED on both adapters will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made.

If Powerline adapter A and Powerline adapter B form an existing HomeplugAV Network, and you want Powerline adapter C (a new TP-LINK TL-PA511) to join this network, follow these steps:

Step 1. Press and hold the Pair button on Powerline adapter C for one second.

Step 2. Press and hold the Pair button on an existing adapter in the network (Powerline adapter A or B) for one second. (This step must be taken within 120 seconds after step 1 is finished.)

Step 3. Wait for about 60 seconds while your Powerline adapters are connecting. The Power LED on Powerline adapter A/B and C will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made.

Note: The sequence of Step 1 and Step 2 can be exchanged.

To remove a TP-LINK TL-PA511 adapter (e.g., adapter A) from an existing secured network:

Step 1. Press and hold the Pair button on Powerline adapter A for at least 10 seconds. Powerline adapter A will reset and restart. (The Power LED of Powerline adapter A will momentarily extinguish during resetting, flash during restarting then illuminate steadily.)

Step 2. Wait for the reset to complete.

If the Power LED on your TP-LINK TL-PA511 does not light up, check the following:

a) Make sure that the Powerline Adapter is properly plugged into a power outlet.

b) Make sure the power outlet is active (working) by plugging another electric device into it.

c) Re-plug the Powerline Adapter to the power outlet. If the Power LED still fails to light up, contact your local dealer for technical support.

If the Ethernet LED on your TP-LINK TL-PA511 does not light up, check the following:

1. Make sure that the Ethernet cable (RJ-45) is properly connected to the Powerline Adapter’s Ethernet port.

2. Make sure that the other end of the Ethernet cable (RJ-45) is properly connected to the computer LAN card or to your Cable/xDSL Ethernet port.

3. Make sure your computer LAN card is properly installed and configured.

4. Make sure your Cable/xDSL broadband access is working and configured correctly.

5. Contact your local dealer for technical support if the Ethernet LED still fails to light up after the above procedures.

If the Powerline LED on your TP-LINK TL-PA511 does not light up, check the following:

1. Double click to enable the Management Utility and click the “Rescan” tab under the Network configuration homepage. The Management Utility will automatically detect all other Powerline Adapters on your power line network.

2. Try to plug a second Powerline Adapter into a nearby power outlet and check whether the Powerline LED lights up or not.

3. Contact your local dealer for technical support if the Powerline LED still fails to light up after the above procedures.