TL-PA4010 Kit management software - confusing UI

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TL-PA4010 Kit management software - confusing UI
TL-PA4010 Kit management software - confusing UI
2015-10-13 09:29:34
Model : TL-PA4010KIT

Hardware Version : Not Clear

Firmware Version :

ISP :

I purchased 2 TL-PA4010 Kit. I connected one unit to the router, and 3 other units to wall socket.


When I ran its management software from a computer directly connected to the router, it displays the unit connected to the router as the local device, and displays 3 other units in the Network tab.


But when I ran its management software from a computer connected to one of the other 3 units, it displays this unit as the local device, and displays 3 other units ( including the one connected to the router ) in the Network tab.


This is very confusing!


Why cannot the management software always consistently display the master unit ( the one connected to the router/modem ) as local device, and all other ( slave ) units in the Network tab, no matter which computer it is running from?


Also why cannot the management software update the firmware for ALL the units ( local device + all the devices displayed in the Network tab ) at once? Right now I have to update the firmware one by one. Very cumbersome.


Also can someone tell me what the "Reset" button really means in the management software? What information does it reset?
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Re:TL-PA4010 Kit management software - confusing UI
2015-10-13 14:51:25
The utility won't display remote devices in Network tab.
You can install the new utility here and all powerline deivces in the network can be displayed.
http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/TL-PA8010P_V1.html#Utility
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Re:TL-PA4010 Kit management software - confusing UI
2015-10-13 20:17:14
The URL above points to a utility for TL-PA8010P. Will it also work for my TL-PA4010 Kit?
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Re:TL-PA4010 Kit management software - confusing UI
2015-10-14 15:58:07
It will. No worries.
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