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TL-WPA281/TL-WPA271 Wireless N Powerline Extender

Chapter 5 Pair Buttons

5.1 Pair (Secure with 128 bits-AES)

The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to safely transmit data

between powerline dvices. For the powerline devices to communicate with each other, they all need to

use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Otherwise, they cannot unscramble the encrypted data

sent in the powerline network.

The Pair button allows you to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV compliant

powerline devices which also support the Pair feature. Here takes TP-LINK powerline devices for

example (PA211 for device A and C, WPA281 for device B).

5.2 Setting Up a Powerline Network with the Pair Button

You can connect a number of devices on a powerline network, but you can use the Pair button on only

two devices at a time.

Create a Powerline network using the Pair button：

Step 1. Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline device A TL-PA211 for 3 to 8 seconds, the Power

LED will start flashing.

Step 2. Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline device B TL-WPA281 for 1 second, the Power LED

will start flashing.

(This must be done within 120 seconds after pressing the Pair button of Powerline device A.)

Step 3. Wait for about 60 seconds while your Powerline device A and B are connecting. The Power

LED on both devices will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made.