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TRENDnet User’s Guide

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Page 2: ...pter to your router 5 Add adapters to your network 6 Securing your Powerline Network 7 Using the Sync button 7 Change your default encryption key using the Sync button 7 Add adapters using the Sync button 9 Using the Powerline Utility 11 Powerline Utility System Requirements 11 Using the Utility 14 Powerline Utility Overview 15 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 19 ...

Page 3: ...g Power Save mode reduces power consumption by up to 70 Quality of Service technology prioritizes video audio and online gaming LED displays convey device status for easy troubleshooting Advanced 128 bit AES encryption secures your network This adapter is ideal for use in buildings that interfere with wireless networking signals 200 Mbps networking over an existing electrical system Compliant with...

Page 4: ...es recommended for streaming video across your network 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate Actual throughput will vary depending on environment Networked Powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets that are on the same electrical system GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals Product Hardware Features Device Label Hardware Firmwar...

Page 5: ...ns Sync Push hold for 3 seconds then release Initiate Sync Connection and generate random network name key PWR LED will start blinking Note The secondary or additional Powerline adapter s Sync button must also be pushed within 2 minutes 120 sec of pushing the Sync button on the first adapter in order to establish connectivity Reset Push Hold for 20 seconds then release Reset device to factory defa...

Page 6: ...device via Ethernet is powered on and the link is active Application Diagram Diagram Explanation The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which is in turn connected to a modem typically from your Internet Service Provider ISP which provides Internet connectivity A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center and is connected to a network game console an...

Page 7: ...rrectly or degrade performance Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are controlled by a light switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from being turned off accidentally Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are located near appliances that consume a lot of power e g refrigerators washers dryers as this may degrade performance Make sure there is an available w...

Page 8: ...r a computer or network device e g game consoles network enabled TVs network attached storage network media server players etc that you would like to connect to your network 3 Connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your Powerline adapter to the to the Ethernet port of your computers or network devices 4 After the additional Powerline adapter is connected and installed to you...

Page 9: ...ult encryption has been changed There are two methods to change the default encryption key Use the physical Sync button on your Powerline adapter to generate a random encryption key See Using the Sync Button on page 7 Recommended method OR Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network using the included Powerline Utility See Using the Utility on page 11 If users first use the Sync ...

Page 10: ...er s Guide TPL 308E TPL 308E2K The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models TPL 303E TPL 304E TPL 308E TPL 309E TPL 406E TPL 407E Note The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model ...

Page 11: ...tional adapters you will need to use the Sync button to connect any additional adapters to use the same encryption key of your existing Powerline network Use the procedure Adapter C below to connect additional adapters Repeat the procedure Adapter C below for each additional adapter you add to your network The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models TPL 303E TPL 304E T...

Page 12: ...us page please follow the Alternative Sync button procedure below The Alternative Sync button procedure applies to the following TRENDnet Models TPL 305E TPL 306E TPL 307E TPL 310AP TPL 401E TPL 402E TPL 405E Use the procedure Adapter C below to connect additional adapters Repeat the procedure Adapter C below for each additional adapter you add to your network ...

Page 13: ... 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 factory defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapter f...

Page 14: ... At the WinPcap installer window click Next Note The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application If you are prompted to install the WinPcap application continue through the following steps to complete the installation Otherwise if you are not prompted to install WinPcap reboot your computer to complete the installation 8 In the Setup Wizard window click Next ...

Page 15: ... Agreement window click I Agree 10 In the Install Options window leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install 11 Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete 12 After the process is completed click Finish 13 Reboot your computer to complete the installation ...

Page 16: ...ave 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 a...

Page 17: ...rline adapters in remote locations that are connected to the selected Powerline adapter Local Device across the electrical system Note If all of your Powerline adapters are already connected to your Powerline network they will automatically detected and appear in the list If not you will need to add them manually Device Password DPW Device Name Connection Quality Speed or Link Rate MAC Address Ren...

Page 18: ...cal Device Only or Set All Devices Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for the Powerline adapter listed as the Local Device on the adapter on the Main window Note If you change the encryption key for the Powerline adapter Local Device this will disconnect the Local Device Powerline adapter from the Powerline network Set All Devices Changes the encryption key for all or multiple Powerl...

Page 19: ...f the system information Remote Device History Log Displays Powerline adapters or other Powerline devices Remote Device that have been previously connected to or discovered on your Powerline Network Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the Remote Device History Log Remote Device Save Report Saves the information contained in the System Information window to a text file on your co...

Page 20: ...ht information You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the copyright information Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices Remote Device connected to your Powerline network Note It is recommended to keep this option checked Enabled ...

Page 21: ...e s Room UXMA UOUP IQXJ UTYN 00 90 47 1F 1A 85 Note It is recommended to ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each adapter is connected to a device powered on First add all of the Powerline adapters to the utility and enter the Device Password DPW for each Powerline adapter to ensure you can change the encryption key for multiple adapters...

Page 22: ...ntil you have added all of your remaining Powerline adapters before continuing to the next step To create a customized encryption key To create a customized encryption key 1 In the Powerline Utility Privacy window under Private Network Name enter the new encryption key for your Powerline network 2 After you have entered your new Powerline encryption key click Set All Devices 3 Click OK If successf...

Page 23: ...nected to your computer move your computer to a different adapter and restart the process listed above Upgrade Firmware Note The firmware can only be upgraded when your computer is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port also called network port using an Ethernet cable also called network cable The Device Password DPW is not required when upgrading the firmware 1 To check if firm...

Page 24: ...rowse next to the PIB field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files Select the PIB file Ex TPL 401E PIB v50100 pib 7 Click Browse next to the NVM field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files Select the NVM file Ex TPL 401E NVM v5 0 1 0 0 X FINAL nvm 8 Click OK Wait until the firmware upload completed and the device reboot Important Do not turn off the devic...

Page 25: ...dard LED Power PWR Powerline PL Connection Best Green Better Amber Good Red No connection Off Ethernet ETH Connection Solid Blinking Off Buttons Sync 3 sec Reset 20 sec Dimension L x W x H A 70 x 50 x 43 mm 2 76 x 1 97 x 1 69 in per unit EU 70 x 50 x 63 mm 2 76 x 1 97 x 2 48 in per unit UK 70 x 50 x 58 mm 2 76 x 1 97 x 2 28 in per unit Weight TBD A 62 4 g 2 2 oz per unit EU 68 g 2 4 oz per unit UK...

Page 26: ...using the Sync button or Powerline utility reset the Powerline adapters to defaults using the physical Reset button Using a pin or paperclip press and hold the Reset button for 1 second on each Powerline adapter All LEDs will turn off then turn back on This will reset the Powerline adapters to their default settings The default encryption key is HomePlugAV The Powerline adapters can provide better...

Page 27: ...ovide security between different groups of Powerline adapters For example if you have five powerline adapters Adapter A Adapter B Adapter C Adapter D Adapter E you can group Adapters A B and C together on one powerline network and group Adapters D and E on a different Powerline network Each group will use a different encryption key Note It is recommended that only a maximum of up to 4 Powerline ne...

Page 28: ...tions not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORT...

Page 29: ...e altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 2004 108 CE Latviski Latvian Ar šo TRENDnet deklarē ka TPL 308E atbilst Direktīvas 2004 108 EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem Lietuvių Lithuanian Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja kad šis TPL 308E atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2004 108 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het...

Page 30: ... duty tax and other fees WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE THE CUSTOMER S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE AT TRENDNET S OPTION REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND F...

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