TRENDnet TPL-306E User Manual page 5

TRENDnet User's Guide

Ethernet Port - Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from
your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to your computer or network device.

Sync Button – Changes the default encryption key.

Reset Button – Resets the unit to factory defaults.
Button Action Function
Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random
network name/key on first adapter (PWR LED will
start blinking)
Match network name/key on secondary or additional
adapter and connect to first adapter. (PWR LED will
Push/Hold for 2 sec
start blinking)
Sync
Note: The secondary or additional Powerline
adapter's Sync button must also be pushed within 2
minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button of the
first adapter in order to establish connectivity.
Erases the network name/key
Push/Hold for 10
sec
(All LEDs will turn off and turn back on)
Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will turn off
and turn back on)
Reset Push/Hold for 1 sec
Note: Will reset to the factory default private
network name "HomePlugAV"

Power Prong – Plugs into an available power outlet.

Diagnostic LEDs – Indicates the device status and connectivity.
Note: Powerline (PL) LED color indicates the strength and quality of the Powerline
connection through the electrical system.
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LED Color Sequence
Green Solid
PWR
(Power)
N/A Off
Solid
Green
Blinking
PL
Solid
(Powerline)
Amber
Blinking
Solid
Red
Blinking
N/A Off
Solid
ETH
Green
(Ethernet
Blinking
Connection)
N/A Off
Note: The following factors may affect the Powerline network's connection quality:

Noise – Generated by appliances that are connected to your electrical system
through power outlets that have high power consumption requirements. (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.

Distance – Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system
between connected Powerline adapters.
TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K
Definition
Device powered On
Device powered Off
Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Best)
Syncing or Powerline Data
Transmitting/Receiving (Connection Quality
is Best)
Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Better)
Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving
(Connection Quality is Better)
Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Good)
Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving
(Connection Quality is Good)
Powerline is not synced or connected
10/20 Mbps or 100/200Mbps (Half/Full
Duplex) Connected
10/20Mbps or 100/200Mbps (Half/Full
Duplex) Data Transmitting/Receiving
Port Disconnected/No Ethernet Link
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