PG1200 KIT Setup Guide

Welcome! Let’s get your G.hn1200 Powerline Kit up and running together!

This guide is here to help everyone set up a Powerline network quickly and successfully. It covers what’s in the box, how it looks, and how to get started. Additionally, our tpPLC Utility provides helpful accessibility features, including increasing contrast, switching screen orientation, making fonts bigger, and more. Discover these accessibility resources designed to make your setup even easier! For more accessibility guidance, please refer to Accessibility Support.

Ready to begin? Let’s start exploring your Powerline adapter and get connected!

1. Package Content

The package includes powerline adapters, RJ45 Ethernet cables, and user guides.

• Powerline Adapter

The Powerline Kit includes two Powerline adapters. One is used to connect to the router’s LAN port via an Ethernet cable to access the internet. The other one is used to provide secure wired networks for desktops, smart TVs, games consoles, and more.

• Ethernet Cable

The Ethernet cable is a thick, smooth cord with a slightly stiff feel. It has a rectangular plastic connector at each end, with a small lever-like clip on top. To use it, align the connector with the Ethernet port on your device and push it in until you hear or feel a click. The clip helps secure the connection; you can press it down to remove the cable when needed.

2. Appearance

Your Powerline adapter may differ slightly in appearance because of the region and product version.

Each Powerline adapter has two LEDs on its front indicating its working status, an Ethernet port at the bottom, and a Pair button on the right panel.

• Power Plug

The Powerline adapter has a power plug on the top of the back that can be connected to any standard power socket. The provided plug may differ slightly in appearance due to different regions and power specifications. Remember to plug it directly into a wall instead of a power strip.

• Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port is located at the bottom in a square shape. Connect the Ethernet port to your wired devices, such as a router, acomputer, a smart TV, or a game console, via Ethernet cables.

• Pair Button

The Pair button is a small rectangle on the right panel of the Powerline adapter. Press and hold for 1 second to set up or join a secure powerline network. Press and hold for more than 6 seconds to reset the powerline adapter.

• Product Label

The product label is on the back of your Powerline adapter. The model name, Powerline Key and MAC address are provided on the label.

• LED Light

Each Powerline adapter has two LED lights on its front changing colors according to their status. From left to right are Powerline LED and Ethernet LED.

You can also check your network status from the tpPLC Utility.

LED	Status	Indication
Powerline	Off	The powerline adapter is off.
	Blinking Green Quickly	The powerline adapter is pairing or upgrading firmware.
	Blinking Green Slowly	Power-saving Mode is on.*
	Solid Orange	The powerline adapter is not connected to a powerline network.
	Solid Green	The powerline adapter is connected to a powerline network.
Ethernet	On	The Ethernet port is connected.
Ethernet	Off	The Ethernet port is not connected.

* If the device connected to the adapter is turned off or inactive for more than 5 minutes, the powerline adapter will automatically switch to Power-Saving Mode.

3. Connect Your Powerline Devices

1. Plug one of the Powerline adapters into a wall outlet and connect it to the router’s LAN port via an Ethernet cable.

2. Plug the other Powerline adapter into a wall outlet on the same service panel. Wait about 1 minute for it to power on.

3. Connect your wired devices, such as your computer or game console to the Powerline adapater via an Ethernet cable.

4. Setup complete. Now you can enjoy the internet.

Note:

To add additional Powerline adapters and extenders with the default settings, simply plug them into the wall sockets on the same service panel.
G.hn powerline devices are not compatible with HomePlug AV/AV2 powerline devices.

4. Manage Your Network

After setup, you can manage your network on the tpPLC utility. Follow the steps below to download and install it.

1. Visit https://www.tp-link.com/support and enter the model number in the search bar.

2. Go to its Support page and download the latest utility package in the Utility tab.

3. Extract the downloaded file and run the PowerLineUtility.exe, then follow the setup wizard to complete the installation.

4. After installation, double-click the tpPLC.exe to open the utility. Then you can configure your network settings on it.

Need Help?

For technical support, user guides, and other information, please visit https://www.tp-link.com/support.

*TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 2019/882/EU. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/ce/