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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K
Using the Utility
Before using the utility, please ensure the following:
•
Write down the
Device Password (DPW)
(16-digit
characters A-Z only) and
MAC Address
(12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9)
of each Powerline adapter as this will be required to
change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. See “Product Hardware Features” on
page 2
.
•
Make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility is connected to your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network.
•
If you have changed your encryption key using the
Sync
button and you are creating a customized encryption key, it is required to reset all Powerline devices to defaults using the
physical
Reset
button on your Powerline adapter first before using the utility. See “Product Hardware Features” on
page 2
.
•
Please ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each adapter is connected to a device powered on.
Upon completing the software installation, a desktop shortcut is automatically created.
Double-click the icon to start the utility or open the utility if it is already running. Closing the utility will exit the application.
You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs.
Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet
> TRENDnet Powerline Utility
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