Expanding A Powerline Network - TRENDnet TPL-410AP User Manual

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Power Prong – Plugs into an available power outlet.
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Diagnostic LEDs – Indicates the device status and connectivity.
Note: The following factors may affect the Powerline network's connection quality:
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Noise – Generated by appliances which use your electrical system (e.g.
Microwaves, ovens, blow dryer, iron, dishwasher, etc.). The quality of your
household electrical wiring may also cause additional noise on your electrical
system.
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Distance – Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system
between connected Powerline adapters.
Power Saving: The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected
device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes. The
device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is powered on
and the link is active.
Note: This device offers EU compliant Standby mode functionality. To turn off the device,
unplug it from the power outlet.
LED Color Sequence Definition
Green On
POWER
N/A Off
Green On
ETHERNET
N/A Off
On
DATA
Green
(Powerline)
Blinking
N/A Off
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Device powered on
Device powered off
10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps
(Half/Full Duplex) connected
Port disconnected/no Ethernet link
Powerline connected
Syncing or Powerline data
transmitting/receiving (Connection quality is
Best)
Powerline is not synced or connected
Expanding a Powerline Network
What is a network?
A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A
home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet
access, which requires a router.
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a
printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch,
additional routers, access points, and many Internet‐capable media devices such as TVs,
game consoles, and Internet cameras.
 Modem – Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
 Router – Connects multiple devices to the Internet.
 Switch –Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your
router has a built‐in network switch (the LAN port 1‐4). If you have more wired
network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an
additional switch to add more wired connections.
How to expand a home network
Wireless Access Points add or extend wireless connectivity to an existing network.
Integrated Powerline technology allows you to further extend your network using your
existing electrical system in your home using multiple powerline adapters.
Where to find more help
In addition to this User's Guide, you can find help below:
 http://www.trendnet.com/support (documents, downloads, and FAQs are
available from this Web page)
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