Chapter 3: Overlapping Powerline Networks; Move Powerline Adapters Between Different Powerline Networks - TRENDnet TPL-305E User Manual

Chapter 3: Overlapping Powerline Networks

It is possible to create multiple powerline networks on the same electrical system
separated and grouped by different network names/security keys. The powerline networks will
work and communicate independently of each other which can provide 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 network name/security key.
Note: It is recommended that only a maximum of up to 4 powerline networks can be created per electrical system.
Any additional powerline networks above the recommended result in significant degradation in powerline
performance.

3.1 Move Powerline Adapters between different Powerline Networks

Use the procedures in Chapter 2: Product Installation, to connect one group of adapters, then
you can carry out the procedures on another group of adapters to create multiple overlapping
powerline networks. This procedure describes how to disconnect a powerline adapter from one
powerline network and connect the adapter to a different powerline network.
Assuming all powerline adapters are TPL-305E adapters and for reference in the diagram and
this procedure, the adapters will be labeled Adapter A, B, C, D, and E. Adapters A, B, and C are
currently connected together to form one powerline network and Adapters D and E form another
powerline network. Adapter B will be disconnected from Adapters A and C and connected to
Adapters D and E.
1. Push and hold the Sync button
turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current network name/security key assigned to
Adapter B and disconnect from Adapters A and C.
2. Push and hold the Sync button
will start blinking.
3. Within 2 minutes (120 sec), push and hold the Sync button
then release it. The PWR LED will start blinking. This will establish connectivity between
on Adapter B for 10 seconds and release it. All LEDs will
on Adapter D for 2 seconds and release it. The PWR LED
on Adapter B for 2 seconds