Tp-Link TL-PA201 [22/31] Rename

TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter

To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions:

1. Download PIB file and firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website

(www.tp-link.com).

2. Enter the path name or click Browse… to select the downloaded files on the computer into the

corresponding blanks.

3. Click the OK button.

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Note:

Do not turn off the device or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. The

device will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished.

¾ “x” Powerline Devices detected: This display all the Powerline Ethernet Adapter found on the

current logical network. “x” shows the number of remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter discovered by

this Management Utility.

¾ Network Type: Displayed the type of logical network: “Public” or “Private”.

¾ Autoscan: Shows the scanning status (Default is “ON”).

y Device Name: Shows the default device name. One may redefine or change the name by

clicking on the name and editing in place or by clicking the “Rename” button.

y Password: Shows the current password of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter.

y Quality: Shows the quality of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter connection.

y Rate (Mbps): Shows the current transmission rate of the selected Powerline Ethernet Adapter.

y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Ethernet Adapter’s MAC address.

¾ Rename: Click to change the name of the selected Powerline Ethernet Adapter.

¾ Enter Password: Shows the supplied Powerline Ethernet Adapter’s password (Initially left blank).

To set the Powerline Ethernet Adapter password (Which is required when creating a private

network), click and select the device shown in the lower panel and click on the “Enter Password”

button. Follow the pop-up dialog box to complete your password setting.

¾ Add: Click this button to add a remote Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your network that is not on the

lower panel displayed list. You will advice to locate the passwords for all Powerline Ethernet Adapter

you wish to manage and add them to the local logical network by clicking the “Add” button. Follow

the pop-up dialog box to complete your setting.

¾ Scan: Click the “Scan” button to perform an immediate search of the Powerline Ethernet Adapter

connected to the computer. The Management Utility will automatically perform the scanning process

and update the display every few seconds by default.

4.1.1 Rename

This Management Utility allows you to change the name of the listed Powerline Ethernet Adapter. Click

and select the Powerline Ethernet Adapter you wish to change from the list, then click on the “Rename”

tab and editing-in-place to change the name.