How to back up and restore the configuration file of TP-Link Powerline Adapter

Introduction

This article introduces step-by-step instructions for creating and restoring from a backup file on TP-Link Powerline Adapter.

Requirements

• Computer
• TP-Link Powerline Adapter

Configuration

Scenario 1. To back up configuration settings

Step 1. Log in to TP-Link Powerline Adapter’s web management page via tplinkplc.net.

Step 2. Go to System Tool > Backup & Restore > Backup, click Backup.

Step 3. You will obtain a downloaded config file.

Scenario 2. To restore configuration file

Step 1. Log in to TP-Link Powerline Adapter’s web management page via tplinkplc.net.

Step 2. Go to System Tool > Backup & Restore > Restore, click Browse.

Step 3: Locate the backup file and click Open.

Step 4. You can see the chosen file name in the Browse option, and click on Restore.

Step 5. In the pop-up window, click Yes.

Step 6. Wait for the file to restore, then log back into the router.

QA

Q1: What is the login password after restoring the configuration file?

A1: The admin password will be what was set when you created the backup. If you forget the password, you can reset the Powerline Adapter to reconfigure it.

Q2: Why does it prompt "Recovery failed"?

A2: The restoration must be of the same hardware version and the same model.

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