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Chapter

 1

Get to Know Your Powerline 

Extender

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

“Product Overview”

• 

“Product Appearance”

Summary of Contents for PGW2440

Page 1: ...2022 TP Link 1910013270 REV1 0 0 User Guide G hn2400 Powerline AX1800 Wi Fi 6 Kit PGW2440 PGW2445...

Page 2: ...etwork Name 12 3 2 2 Soft Pair 13 3 2 3 Compatibility Mode 14 3 3 Wi Fi Move 15 3 4 Wi Fi Clone 15 3 5 Wireless Network 16 3 5 1 Customize Wireless Settings 16 3 5 2 Wireless Clients 18 3 6 Schedule Y...

Page 3: ...6 Change Login Password 30 3 11 7 System Log 30 Chapter 4 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming 32 4 1 What s a OneMeshTM Network 33 4 1 1 Unified OneMeshTM Network 33 4 2 How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network...

Page 4: ...o on The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page For example Wireless MAC Filter means the MAC Filter function page is under the Wireless menu Note Ignoring this type of note m...

Page 5: ...t https www tp link com support download The Quick Installation Guide QIG can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the powerline extender Specifications can be found on the prod...

Page 6: ...et to Know Your Powerline Extender This chapter introduces what the powerline extender can do and describes its main features and appearance It contains the following sections Product Overview Product...

Page 7: ...powerline extender may differ in appearance slightly from that depicted because of the region and product version Note The European version is used for demonstration in this User Guide Name Status In...

Page 8: ...se the button to reset the adapter extender to default settings Ethernet Port Connect the Ethernet ports to your wired devices such as a computer a router or a game console via Ethernet cables Integra...

Page 9: ...Chapter 2 Initial Use This chapter guides you on how to use the powerline extender when you first open the package...

Page 10: ...ompatible with HomePlug AV and AV2 Standard Powerline adapters Method 1 Plug and Play 1 Connect the powerline adapter to an available LAN port of the router 2 Plug the powerline adapter into a wall so...

Page 11: ...apter 4 Pair the powerline devices a Press the Pair button of the powerline adapter for 1 second The Powerline LED should start blinking green Note If the Powerline LED does not blink press the Pair b...

Page 12: ...nk_XXXX SSID TP Link_XXXX_5G Wireless Password XXXXXXXX S S ID T P L IN K _X X X X S S ID T P L IN K _X X X X _5 G W ir e le ss P as sw o rd X X X X X X X X Done Now enjoy the internet with the SSIDs...

Page 13: ...as a web browser such as Internet Explorer Chrome or Firefox This chapter is going to give detailed information on what functions the powerline extender has and how to configure them It contains the f...

Page 14: ...uter to the powerline extender via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly 2 Obtain and install the tpPLC Utility from the product s Support page at https www tp link com 3 Open the utility move your mouse ov...

Page 15: ...3 2 Manage Powerline Network A powerline network is formed of powerline devices including adapters and extenders Powerline devices in the same powerline network share the same powerline network name...

Page 16: ...e automatically disabled 4 Click Save to make the settings effective 3 2 2 Soft Pair You can use the Soft Pair feature to pair this device with other powerline devices to form a powerline network or l...

Page 17: ...xtender 2 Go to Powerline Soft Pair 3 Click the Leave Powerline Network button The device will then generate a new powerline network name to leave the current network 3 2 3 Compatibility Mode You can...

Page 18: ...xtender wirelessly Visit http tplinkplc net and log in with the password you set for the extender 2 Go to Wi Fi Wi Fi Move 3 Toggle On to enable the feature Note When Wi Fi Move is enabled the followi...

Page 19: ...nformation 5 Plug your extender near your router 6 Press the WPS button on your router WPS WAN LAN Wireless Router WPS 7 Within two minutes press the Wi Fi button on the side panel of the extender Whe...

Page 20: ...the wireless function Select the box to enable the wireless Radio of 2 4GHz or 5GHz Deselect the box to disable wireless function If disabled all wireless settings will be ineffective To change the wi...

Page 21: ...ty level is the highest We don t recommend you to change the default settings unless necessary Channel Select the channel you want to use from the drop down list This field determines which operating...

Page 22: ...times when you do not need the wireless connection 1 Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly Visit http tplinkplc net and log in with the password you set 2 Go to Wi Fi Wi Fi Schedule 3 Toggle On...

Page 23: ...trol when your children s wireless devices can access the internet 1 Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly Visit http tplinkplc net and log in with the password you set for the extender 2 Go to...

Page 24: ...ities for guests to ensure network security and privacy 1 Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly Visit http tplinkplc net and log in with the password you set for the extender 2 Go to Wi Fi Gues...

Page 25: ...ase sensitive 3 9 MAC Filter 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 every network device...

Page 26: ...or the extender 2 Go to Network LAN Settings Select to have your extender automatically obtain IP Address from the main router or select to manually configure the LAN parameters IP Address The IP addr...

Page 27: ...s extender will be turned off if there is already a DHCP server in the network 3 10 3 QoS You can choose to prioritize the online activity that s most important to everyone on the network Follow the s...

Page 28: ...e Toggle On LED Status 3 Enable Night Mode Specify the LED off time and the LED will be off during this period every day 3 11 2 Set Up System Time System time is the time displayed while the extender...

Page 29: ...d NTP Server Optional 3 In the NTP Server II field enter the IP address or domain name of the second NTP Server Optional 4 Click Get GMT and click Save To manually set the date and time 1 In the Time...

Page 30: ...settings from the backup file when needed Moreover if needed you can erase the current settings and reset the extender to the default factory settings To back up configuration settings 1 Connect to t...

Page 31: ...it a few minutes for the resetting and rebooting Note 1 During the resetting process do not turn off the extender 2 We strongly recommend you back up the current configuration settings before resettin...

Page 32: ...d rebooting Note 1 Before upgrading the firmware it s better to back up your current settings 2 During the upgrading process do not turn off or reset the extender 3 11 5 Reboot Device You can manually...

Page 33: ...rd 1 Connect to the powerline extender wirelessly Visit http tplinkplc net and log in with the password you set for the extender 2 Go to System Change Login Password 3 Enter the old password and set t...

Page 34: ...xtender wirelessly Visit http tplinkplc net and log in with the password you set for the extender 2 Go to System System Log 3 Choose the type and level of the system log according to your need 4 Click...

Page 35: ...Chapter 4 OneMeshTM with Seamless Roaming This chapter introduces the TP Link OneMeshTM feature It contains the following sections What s a OneMeshTM Network How to Set Up a OneMeshTM Network...

Page 36: ...extenders share the same wireless settings including network name password and more Seamless Roaming Devices automatically switch between your router and extenders as you move through your home for t...

Page 37: ...the extender to your computer wirelessly Visit http tplinkplc net and log in with the password you set for the extender 2 Go to OneMesh and toggle on Join OneMesh When the extender s 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz...

Page 38: ...hich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...

Page 39: ...ill not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en...

Page 40: ...n conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter We TP Link USA Corporation has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards FCC par...

Page 41: ...ed indoors in all EU member states EFTA countries and Northern Ireland AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK UK NI Frequency band 5150 5250 MHz I...

Page 42: ...cence exempt RSS s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesi...

Page 43: ...th for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est c...

Page 44: ...PBDE PCB 1 0 1 wt 0 01 wt Note 1 Exceeding 0 1 wt and exceeding 0 01 wt indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition 2...

Page 45: ...pacemakers or other implanted medical devices If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device turn off your product and consult your physician for...

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