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Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
2025-02-18 17:32:41 - last edited 2025-03-21 02:53:43
Tags: #Installation #Network Connectivity #Wi-Fi Clone

Trying to setup an Tp-link TL-WPA7617 kit as I am using a TalkTalk router the pair button setting to auto pass name and password does not work. Plugging both units into a double 13amp socket and pressing the pair buttons the led lights eventually settle but no WiFi 2.5 or 5 are found on my iPad. I have tried pressing the reset buttons on both units but still no WiFi signal is present.
I was hoping to set these units up having the same network name and password so it would work as a seamless WiFi network anywhere in my house. 

I have been round the internet for hours but nothing works. Any ideas would be welcomed before I return the units as faulty. 

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender-Solution
2025-02-22 13:41:56 - last edited 2025-03-21 02:53:43

  @Alir 

 

Wi-Fi Clone should also be possible with a TalkTalk router.

 

But even if it doesn't, then just change the network names and passwords of the TL-WPA7617 manually to match those of the TalkTalk router. Make sure you do it for both frequencies, 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

 

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
2025-02-19 08:26:19

Hi  @Alir,

For your issue, please hard reset powerline devices as below:

For the models which start with TL-PAxxxx, press and hold the Pair button for 15s until all LEDs turn off and then come back on.

For models beginning with TL-WPAxxxx, press and hold the Reset button for 10s. Release the button and all LEDs turn off. When the LEDs turn back on, the reset process is complete.

 

Then refer to the FAQ to do WiFi clone again.

 

 

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
2025-02-19 13:37:14

  @Joseph-TP 

Hi, thanks for the information in your reply. I have now tried the resets you suggested a few times but there is still no WiFi network visible. 
I have 3 solid led's on the Adapter. The extender has 3 solid led's as well. 
With all the resets I have tried there is no WiFi network visible on my iPad only the main router and my printer. 
Sorry but I suspect there is a fault with the units. 

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
2025-02-19 18:59:05

  @Alir 

 

Hi,

 

Of the 3 solid led's on the extender, can you confirm that one of them is the Wi-Fi LED   ?

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
2025-02-19 20:57:55

  @woozle 

Hi, yes it is the WiFi led that is on. I don't have an Ethernet cable plugged in to it. My Ethernet cable is on the adapter. 
 

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
2025-02-21 22:02:10

  @Alir I chatted with an online agent tonight. After a few times resetting to factory settings I am now able to connect to both channels. 
I still have to work out how to make the system apear as one network and not have to join the new channels instead of the main router. 
maybe this is not possible with a talktalk router. 

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender-Solution
2025-02-22 13:41:56 - last edited 2025-03-21 02:53:43

  @Alir 

 

Wi-Fi Clone should also be possible with a TalkTalk router.

 

But even if it doesn't, then just change the network names and passwords of the TL-WPA7617 manually to match those of the TalkTalk router. Make sure you do it for both frequencies, 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

 

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
2025-02-25 08:45:20

  @woozle Many thanks for your information.
Please don't think I don't appreciate your help by not replying sooner. 
I will try your instructions when I am at home later this week and report back. 
Alir

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Re:Cannot see WiFi from Powerline extender
2025-03-01 11:58:13

  @Alir Thanks again for all your help in resolving the issues I had trying to set up my new TP link units. I used the information you advised and everything is now working and I have WiFi round the house without having to log onto a different network. 
Just a note that the auto copy of the network and password doesn't work with my TalkTalk router as others have found. 
 

Many thanks. 

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