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  • Page 1 Cover Page TRENDnet User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect a Powerline adapter to your router ..............6 Troubleshooting ................21 Add adapters to your network ..................6 Appendix ..................22 Securing your Powerline Network ........... 7 Scramble your Network Name and Encryption ............. 7 The Powerline Utility ............... 8 © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Powerline 1300 network using your home’s existing electrical system. Two adapters are needed to start a network. TRENDnet adapters are protected with 128-bit AES Encryption. Plug in the first adapter and network it to your existing router. Plug in other adapters on the same electrical system and they auto-connect to the first adapter for instant internet access.
  • Page 4: Product Hardware Features

    Expandable Use up to 8 adapters on a single Powerline network LED Indicators Easy Installation TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box Network Port 128-bit AES Encryption Powerline communication is protected with 128-bit AES encryption Sync Button...
  • Page 5: Expanding A Powerline Network

    Web page) system. • Distance – Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6: Basic Installation

    Note: It is recommended to plug the adapters into nearby outlets before installing the devices to the desired locations. Note: If you are connecting the adapters to a third-party powerline device other than TRENDnet and encounter issues, please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for the appropriate sync button procedure.
  • Page 7: Installing Your Powerline Adapters

    Powerline Security • You already have a router already installed. All out-of-the-box TRENDnet HomePlugAV Powerline adapters can be connected to each • You already have Internet access through your existing network. other without further configuration. To add additional network security to your •...
  • Page 8: Connect A Powerline Adapter To Your Router

    Note: To verify that your Powerline adapters are connected successfully to your network, you can check if the computer(s) or network device(s) can access the Internet through your Powerline network. To install additional Powerline adapters in other rooms, repeat the steps above for each adapter. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9: Securing Your Powerline Network

    Scramble your Network Name and Encryption Securing your Powerline Network TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box over a pre-encrypted Powerline signal. Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using The following optional steps are recommended to secure your powerline network.
  • Page 10: The Powerline Utility

    WinPcap 4.1.3. Windows 7 and older will work with previous versions of WinPcap. If you contents and double-click Autorun.exe. have installed a previous version of WinPcap, please uninstall it manually. And then, start the installation from the beginning. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 7. Review the license agreement and click I Agree. 8. In the Installation Options window, leave the Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 6. Click Yes to allow installation. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 TRENDnet User’s Guide 9. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. 11. At the TRENDnet Powerline Utility Setup Wizard, click Next. 10. After the process has been completed, click Finish. 12. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree, and then click Next.
  • Page 13 13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 15. Wait for the Powerline Utility installation to complete. At the Installation Complete window, click Close. 14. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14: Using The Utility

    See Product Outlook on page 2. 4. 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. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15: Powerline Utility - Map View

    ** TPL-422E has a Power Save Mod. The device setting can only be changed when the device is active. To keep remote Powerline adapter in an active state, you can power cycle the device or connect it to a network device, such as a router or a computer. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 Click Scan button in Map View to scan other Powerline adapters manually. The device password (DPW) can be found on the device label. You have to enter the DPW in order to manage the Powerline adapter remotely. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17: Powerline Utility - Detailed View

    Remove device history log. click buttons below to manage. report (Un-select auto scan in information for later use. About section to prevent deleting). * DPW (Device Password) is shown on the device label © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18: Powerline Utility - Device Setup

    Utility cannot read it in plain multicast address on all text again. When you visit this adapters on same powerline Private Settings again and the network. Private Network Name shows UnknownNetworkName, it means the network name is private. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 19: Powerline Utility - Advanced

    Clean up all your settings on adapter. Always click this button after you upgrade firmware. QoS Settings This section allows users to select between VLAN Tags or TOS Bits for Quality of Service (QoS) traffic prioritization. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20: Powerline Utility - Options

    2 seconds. You can change the scanning frequency from 2 seconds up to 60 seconds or stop auto scan. You can then scan devices manually by clicking Scan button in Map View. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21: Powerline Utility - About

    TPL-422E / TPL-422E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility – About About Powerline Utility This Powerline Utility manages TPL-422E and most legacy HomePlug certified Powerline adapters. For more information, please visit our website www.trendnet.com © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Powerline: Up to 300m (980ft.) linear distance over electrical power lines*** Encryption • 128-Bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) Powerline Nodes • Up to 8 (max.) Overlapping Powerline Networks • Up to 4 (per electrical system) © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Avoid using the Powerline adapters on GFI protected outlets and electrical systems with AFCI circuit breakers. They may degrade or block Powerline signals. • The Powerline adapters should not be used in areas with excessive heat. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24: Appendix

    FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 Download section limited to, duty, tax, and other fees. and look for the desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or LGPL Code. These codes are distributed WITHOUT WARRANTY and are subject to the copyrights of WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS the developers.

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