The version of tpPLC is installed from the latest download: PowerLineUtility_Win_180816. In addition, I changed the subnetworks names. The version of tpPLC is installed from the latest download: PowerLineUtility_Win_180816.zipĭon't know the firmware version for the adapters, don't I need the utiltiy working to find out?Īll the utility shows is the message in the attached screenshot: I installed a powerline home network consisting of three Netgear XAV1601v2 devices and two TP-Link TL-PA4010 devices connecting one of Netgear's to port LAN1 and TL-PA4010 to port LAN2 of my router. But I have not paired them for encryption.Īlso the power line link is stable and working great the whole time. Note I have NOT done any pairing operation, the PA9020Ps are using default encryption or none, not sure which. Tried the android app on a tablet, but it looks like PA9020P is not supported. Hard reset both PA9020Ps by holding down button for 15 seconds. Tried the above on two computers, one Window7 and one Windows 10, both are hard wired (not WIFI) to one adapater, the other adapter is connected via powerline. Untinstall tpPLC and WinPcap and resinstall with firewall and anti-virus disabled. Uninstall tpPLC and reinstall with firewall and anti-virus disabled. Rebooted with firewall and anti-virus permanently disabled. The tpPLC Utility is a computer software used to view and manage TP-LINK powerline devices, including powerline adapters and powerline extenders. The link is fine and stable, but I cannot get the tpPLC utility to see either adapter. Connect your computer to the adapter using an Ethernet cable. Wait until the Powerline LED on any adapter turns on. Troubleshooting when the Powerline LED is on b.

I have two PA9020Ps that are working find to provide internet/network to an out building on my property. Plug the other adapter into the wall outlets on the same electrical circuit. How to troubleshoot a TP-Link Powerline product will help you identify and solve common problems that may prevent your powerline adapters from working as expected.

Tp-link powerline adapter utility