Written by Daniel 29 April 2024 11:29

How do you reset TP-Link powerline adapters?

If your TP-Link Powerline adapter doesn't work, a reset is one of the first solutions. The reset button is quite small, so it might take some time before you find it. That's why we explain how to reset the latest TP-Link powerline adapters in this article.

Use the reset button
Use your browser
Log in
Install the adapter
What do the lights mean?

Reset your TP-Link adapter

For the reset, you need all your adapters, a computer, and a paperclip. There are 2 ways to reset the TP-Link adapter:

Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds.
Reset your adapter via the TP-Link website.

How do you set up TP-Link powerline adapters?

Method 1: reset the adapter with the reset button

You find the small hole next to the Ethernet ports and sometimes on the left side of the adapter when you face the TP-Link logo towards you. Press and hold this for 10 seconds with a paperclip. When you've done the reset properly, all lights on the adapter will briefly turn off and on again. On some models, you don't see a small reset hole. Press and hold the 'pair' button on the back of your adapter for 12 seconds if this is the case.

Method 2: reset your adapter via a browser

Do you still have internet somewhere else in the house? You can restore the factory settings on your adapters. After this reset, you'll have to reinstall the adapter. We'll explain how to reset the adapter in 2 steps:

Step 1: log in via the configuration page

Open your browser and search for tplinkplc.net. Log in with the username and password of your extender. These are both 'admin' if you've never changed them before. Go to 'System tools' and choose 'Backup & Restore'. Click 'Factory Restore' in the menu that appears. Go get a cup of coffee while you wait for about 5 minutes.

Step 2: reinstall the adapter

Install the adapter again after the reset. Make sure to connect the first adapter to your router wired. Plug the other powerlines into a socket near your router. Press the pair button on all adapters for a second after. The adapters are connected when the second light on the left stays green. You can put the adapters back in place again.

What do the lights on my TP-Link adapter indicate?

This is what the lights on the main adapter of the WPA8631P indicate from left to right:

Power: this light indicates the adapter is on when the light stays on, or that it's looking to connnect when it's flashing.
Powerline: this light indicates that the connection is working properly when it's green, that the connection is unstable when it's red, or that the adapter doesn't have a connection when it's off.
Ethernet: this light indicates the wired connection is working properly when it's turned on.
2.4GHz and 5GHz: the last 2 lights stand for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz connection. When this light is flashing slowly, the adapter is still looking to connect to the router. When it's flashing fast, it's looking to connect to another adapter.