TRENDnet TPL-101U Faq
Powerline adapter
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TPL-101U/TPL-102E F.A.Q.
Q: I completed all the steps in the quick installation guide, but my powerline
adapter isn't connecting to any of my powerline devices. What should I do?
A:
Please check your hardware installation. Make sure that the TPL-101U/TPL-102E is connected to
your workstation and make sure that the USB cable is working properly.
Q: I have verified that my powerline device is properly connected to my
workstation/router but I cannot detect other powerline devices. What should I
do?
A:
Please wait between 5-10 minutes to detect other powerline devices. In the PLC Configuration
Utility, click the "Network" tab and click the "Scan Powerline Network" button. Continue to press
this button until you detect your Powerline devices.
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Summary of Contents for TRENDnet TPL-101U
- Page 1 Q: I completed all the steps in the quick installation guide, but my powerline adapter isn’t connecting to any of my powerline devices. What should I do? Please check your hardware installation. Make sure that the TPL-101U/TPL-102E is connected to your workstation and make sure that the USB cable is working properly.
- Page 2 Router or DHCP server is assigning IP Addresses to every workstation on your network. Q: Can I connect my TPL-101U or TPL-102E to a surge protector or UPS? No, powerline devices will not work through a surge protector or UPS.
- Page 3 Q: Can my neighbors access my network if they also have powerline devices? Yes, they can if they are within 300 meters of the nearest powerline device. TRENDnet powerline devices use 56bit DES encryption to secure the network to prevent unwanted access to your network.
- Page 4 TPL-101U/TPL-102E F.A.Q. Q: What are the benefits of using Powerline networking products? All homes and offices have power outlets in almost every room. Since power outlets are connected through electrical wiring, you can immediately network devices through AC wires without purchasing extra cables, switches, or other networking hardware. Because of the growing popularity of high-speed broadband technology, powerline devices present a cost-effective solution to easily share an Internet connection or other network resources.
- Page 5 TPL-101U/TPL-102E F.A.Q. Q: Are Powerline devices thoroughly tested? The HomePlug alliance has tested powerline technology in 500 homes throughout North America. Based on this extensive field trial, HomePlug specification 1.0 was announced in June 2001. Q: If I have older wiring in my home, will I experience a difference in performance? Field tests have shown consistent performance regardless of a home’s age or size.