TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features The Powerline 500 AV Adapter with Built‐In Outlet, model TPL‐407E, uses existing electrical lines to create a high speed network. Two adapters are needed to start a ...
TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Hardware Features Device Label POWER LED Product Model Device Serial Number ETHERNET LED DATA LED Hardware & Firmware Sync/Reset Button Version Power Prong Device MAC Address ...
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TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide LED Color Sequence Definition Button Action Function Green On Device powered on Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random POWER N/A Off Device powered off network name/key (DATA LED will go off then Sync return to solid after connection is made). 10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps Sync / Push/hold for 3 Green On Note: The secondary or additional Powerline Reset seconds, ...
TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Installing your Powerline Adapters Connect a Powerline adapter to your router 1. Plug the Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet near your router. Before you Install Note: This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet and other devices connected to your network. 1. Before you proceed with the installation, verify the following: You already have a router already installed. 2. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the Ethernet port You already have Internet access through your existing network. (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to an available Ethernet port (also called LAN port) on your router. An Ethernet port (also called LAN port) is available on your router. Verify that you have at least two Powerline adapters. You will need at least two Powerline adapters to create a Powerline network. 3. Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router, verify that the Power LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet LED is on or blinking. Note: The TPL‐407E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. Please ...
TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Add adapters to your network Securing your Powerline Network Once you have installed and connected the first Powerline adapter to your router, you Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using can easily extend your network to other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. the same encryption key. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV). To extend your network using an additional Powerline adapter: In order for your Powerline devices to connect to the same Powerline network, the same ...
TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Using the Powerline Utility Installing the utility The Powerline Utility allows you to do the following: 1. Download the Powerline Utility from www.trendnet.com , go to product page / Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network and apply it to download section multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. View the Powerline adapters connected to your network (using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality and speed of each Powerline 2. Unzip the file and run the Powerline Utility adapter. View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware. Note: Link speed displayed in the utility of your Powerline adapters to another through your electrical system is estimated. Actual link speed may vary. Before installing and using the utility, please ensure the following: Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16‐digit characters A‐Z only) and ...
TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your router. Note: If your computer is connected directly to your Powerline adapter, the Local Device listed will be the Powerline ...
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TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Device Setup Window Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Encryption Key Note: You will still need to Encryption key for your apply the settings to your Powerline network. Powerline adapters by clicking Note: ...
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TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Status Window System Information Displays the device and other related information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the system information. Remote Device History (Log) Displays Powerline adapters or other Powerline devices ...
TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key If you have not written down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each of your Powerline adapters, please do so as it is required to applying the customized encryption key for all of your Powerline adapters using the utility. This information is on the sticker on the inside face of each adapter. Note: 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 first before proceeding. Example: Location of Powerline Adapter Device Password (DPW) MAC Address At Router ZAYB‐VIMV‐YFAQ‐ZFPA 00:B0:52:00:04:54 John’s Room WCEE‐ZZYC‐WVJJ‐6ZRD 00:04:44:44:44:45 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. ...
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TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. Enter the Device Password (DPW) and click OK. To create a customized encryption key Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to the corresponding MAC address. 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 Remote Devices. 6. If successful, you will receive a message indicating that the password is correct. Click OK. 3. Click OK. If successful, you will receive a message indicating that all Powerline adapters were added to your network verifying that the encryption key was changed for all Powerline adapters. Click OK. Repeat steps 2‐6 for each additional Powerline adapter listed in Remote Device until you have added all of your remaining Powerline adapters before continuing to the next step “To create a customized encryption key”. ...
TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide • Avoid using the Powerline adapters on GFI protected outlets and electrical Troubleshooting systems with AFCI circuit breakers. They may degrade or block Powerline signals. • The Powerline adapters should not be used in areas with excessive heat. Please reference the items below if you continue to experience difficulty with installing • Florescent and incandescent lighting can generate significant Powerline interference. and using your Powerline adapters. • If your building has more than one circuit breaker box, the Powerline adapter • Do not plug the Powerline adapters into a power strip. Make sure to plug the may not be able to establish connectivity between them. In this case, connect a adapters directly into a power outlet and not through power strip. Using Powerline adapter into a power outlet located on each of the circuit breaker adapters through a power strip may negatively affect Powerline connectivity boxes. Then connect an Ethernet cable between the Powerline adapters to and performance. bridge the two circuits together. ...
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TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, TRENDnet hereby declare that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable and other relevant provisions under our sole responsibility. protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is Safety no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does ...
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TPL‐407E / TPL‐407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL‐407E je ve shodě se základními Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja, kad šis TPL‐407E atitinka esminius reikalavimus Česky [Czech] Lietuvių požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 2006/95/ES, ir kitas 2006/95/EB, 2004/108/EB, 2009/125/EB, 2011/65/EU, ir REACH [Lithuanian] 2004/108/ES, 2009/125/ES, 2011/65/EU, a REACH (ES) 1907/2006. (EB) 1907/2006 Direktyvos nuostatas. Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TPL‐407E Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toestel TPL‐407E in overeenstemming is Dansk [Danish] Nederlands overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn [Dutch] 2006/95/EF, 2004/108/EF, 2009/125/EF, 2011/65/EU, og REACH (EF) 2006/95/EG, 2004/108/EG, 2009/125/EG, 2011/65/EU, en REACH (EG) 1907/2006. 1907/2006. Hiermit erklärt TRENDnet, dass sich das Gerät TPL‐407E in Hawnhekk, TRENDnet, jiddikjara li dan TPL‐407E jikkonforma mal‐ħtiġijiet Deutsch Malti [Maltese] Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid‐Dirrettiva [German] ...
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Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent to TRENDnet for RMA service must have California. the RMA number marked on the outside of return packages and sent to TRENDnet Some TRENDnet products include software code written by third party developers. These prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. Customers shipping from codes are subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public outside of the USA and Canada are responsible for return shipping fees. Customers ...
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