How to extend your home Wi-Fi using a TP-Link AV600 (AV500 or AV1200) Powerline Wi-Fi Kit 

So I connected to the extender - all good but now when I try to open the browser to the url explained I running onto issues, did the link he described work for you or is there an app we can use for the AV500, thanks

Eoghan C That's exactly what I was going to say.. 👌🏼

You are correct and thanks for the support :)

can i ask this device will generate new SSID or clone and using back the original SSID? Sorry a bit confuse

@@alfredchen12 You can do either, I've set it as a separate network for the cctv

do you have one box in your living room connected to the router and the other in your room or both in your room.

Hi Tech, In theory, I think the answer is yes. I have this vague recollection of people complaining about other people being able to intercept data travelling over Powerline outside of a home. This was fixed by adding encryption on both the adapter and the extender. Also, if I remember correctly a Scottish power company ran a trial scheme running data over their power cables. However, the trial was abandoned because the data could be heard traveling through the cables. While Im no expert on electricity I am also wondering if the electrical technology between the two buildings and the road would stop the PowerLine signal from reaching its destination. An alternative option to Powerline might be a Wireless Mesh network but it will be more expensive. If you do try using Powerline technology to link the two buildings could you please let us know how you got on. Its a really interesting problem.

Glad you liked it!

Update: I found that the password is displayed in a label printed on the big box (2:09), so I hope this helps if you had the same problem

I think that using a splitter will cause issues with your Powerline network. So a better option for you might be to get a kit that has passthrough built in. Perhaps something like the TL-WPA8630p kit? As to your other query. It is possible to connect multiple adapters to your electric mains. These articles might help to give you some additional information. - www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/434/ - www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/406/

Dont answer that,for anyone behind with the above issue,Im told they must be connected to the same circuit.

As long as they're on the same consumer unit /sub panel it should be fine

@@bobandbobandbob6285 Quite cooect, same consumer unit (I asked tplink same question after my purchase!)

Hi JustifyJustin The process shown in the video, disables DHCP on the TP-Link PowerLine extender so that users receive an IP address from the routers DHCP. A network cable (UTP) is permanently connected to the router so that anyone connecting to the PowerLine Extenders wireless access point or its network ports, will not only be able to access the internet, but also access the LAN created by the router. Because of the way a WiFi repeater works, it will typically cut the speeds of a wireless network in half. This is because a WiFi repeater will have to create a backhaul to the wireless access point it is looking to extend. This backhaul is created by dividing half of the repeaters wireless signal, which creates slower data transfer speeds. The nodes in a wireless Mesh network, get around the problems experienced by wireless repeaters by using three wireless signals. Typically, a mesh node uses a 2.4Ghz, and a 5Ghz wireless signal to allow devices to connect wirelessly. Then it uses a second 5Ghz signal to create a backhaul to the Mesh networks primary node. The primary node is the device connected via a network cable to our broadband connection and is providing DHCP to our whole network. On a Powerline extender, as it is using the mains cables in a house to transfer data. The buildings electrical system is acting a the backhaul. This means that we get faster data transfer speeds than if we were to use a WiFi repeater. Hope this helps to answer your query.

Hi MrMojoboy, Yes it should be the same principle. Which NetGear adapter are you using?

Hi Adam, good question and one I don't think anyone has asked this before. I usually start by testing which channels are the most used in my area. Then set both the router and tp link adapters to one of the primary channels that is being least used. For example 1, 6 or 11 Then after the initial setup, I will spend a couple of days monitoring and testing the connections. Adjusting devices if I think I need to. Hope that answers you question.

Yes, once you have paired the plugs you can unplug the extender and plug it into another plug socket in your house.

Hi Haatib G The smaller one with a single ethernet port, is only used to get your broadband from your router to the electric circuit of your house. It is only the larger unit which acts as a wireless access point.

Yes, that should work fine. You just need to buy the right model of extender which I think is a TL-PA210. These notes from TP-Links may help you to add that new extender to your existing setup. - www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/319/

Yes, you can use a second wireless access point with any PowerLine extender that only has Network ports. However, the instructions would be a little different, as most of the configuration would be done on your second wireless access point. If I were in your situation. I probably would configure my second wireless access point to bridge mode and just replicate the SSID and password to my main wireless access point. Hope that helps

Hi Charles Thats a lot of question. First I need to mention that, WPS is not secure. So on my network, all device that offer WPS as a feature have had WPS disabled. While this potentially can add complexity when configuring devices, from a security point of view, disabling WPS gives me some additional piece of mind. Also, by not using WPS I am forcing myself to understand better how the components of my home network actually interconnect and work together. As I ignore WPS as a method for setting up devices, the advice I'll offer here may be of limited use to you. This is because Im presuming that WPS is only offering a simplified method for issuing passwords, and is not auto configuring your PowerLine Adapter to your routers SSID. SSID is the broadcast name that your wireless router uses. If I were in your situation the way I would have connected your TP-Link PowerLine WiFi extender to your new wireless router. Is to change the SSID and password on your new router so that it matches the SSID and password you were using on your old router. Not only will this mean that you don't have to reconfigure the TP Link PowerLine adapter, you won't have to visit each wireless device in your home network and reset the SSID and password. As you mention in your query, it might be a good idea to reconnect your old router. See if your PowerLine extenders still works with the old router. Then, if they do. Reconnect the new router, and match the SSID and password to that of your old router. There should be no need to re-pair your Adapter and Extender. However, if you do rather than having both the Extender and the adapter so far way from each other. Try placing both devices in close proximity to each other. If possible like in my video. Now press the pair button and establish a connection between the PowerLine Extender and the adapter. Once you have a connection between the Extender and the Adapter, return the extender to the garage and see if you can re-establish a link. Remember, do not plug in either the PowerLine adapter or extender into an extension brick. If I remember correctly, by pressing the Pair button you are not factory resetting the PowerLine extender or adapter so it should retain its previous wireless settings. The indicator lights on the front of the Extender for the power light and the PowerLine connection lights should both be solid, while the WiFi light will be flashing. Hope this helps.

@@mydoodads Thanks very much for your really helpful advice and time. I picked up on your point re the adapter location which had always been plugged into an extension brick. I plugged it into a wall socket, pressed the pair button, went to the garage, pressed the pair button on the extender not expecting any change, fired up the MacBook Air and the WiFi symbol on the Mac Book Air lit up straight away. I have internet now in there so that's great. It is confusing though as it it gives the name of the old router not the new one which is still operational (???). The new one isn't even listed as a Network to join on the MacBook when I am in the garage. Anyway I'm not bothered as long as I have reliable signal! Thanks again.

TP-Links advice is - Q: Can TP-LINK powerline adapters work in different phases of three-phase circuit? A: Yes, but its rate will be affected when crossing the phases. Ref - www.tp-link.com/uk/faq-406.html

Yes your house wiring will simply behave like a network cable that links to your WiFi extender.

@@mydoodads ok thanks

What was the issue? I'm having the same issue

Alex Cobb instead is using that link, type in the IP address of the extender and it will load up. It took me forever to find this out😂

As the adapter needs to be plugged into the router via a network cable. The router can be as far away from the adapter as the length of your network cable.

The number of additional Powerline extenders that you can connect to the same network will depend on the model of extender you use www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/434/ You can then connect existing power line adapters using the network pair button - www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/319/ Hope this helps to answer your query.

Yes your PowerLine adapters will need to be on the same power circuit. According to TP-Link - www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/406/ Q3.5: Can Powerline adapters work if they are separated by different electric circuits? A: No. If they can pair in the same room, but the powerline LED turns off when you move one powerline device to another area, this usually means they are plugged into separate electrical circuits, preventing them from communicating. Please try different locations.