How To Install - TRENDnet TPL-401E Quick Installation Manual

2. How to Install

Powerline Networking Solution
500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter Kit
Gigabit Powerline
The example diagram shows a typical powerline network configuration in a home
environment with 3 powerline adapters installed in different rooms. The orange line
represents the powerline connectivity established through your home's electrical
system and the blue lines represent Cat. 5, 5e, 6 Ethernet connectivity to your
network enabled appliances such as a computer, router, or IP set top box connected
to your television.
Note:
1. DO NOT install the TPL-401E until instructed to do so.
2. DO NOT plug the TPL-401E into a surge protector or power strip.
3. Avoid connecting the TPL-401E into an outlet that has appliances (e.g.
refrigerators, washer and dryer) plugged in.
4. In order for the TPL-401E adapters to link to each other, each unit must be on the
same electrical system.
5. A maximum of 16 TPL-401E adapters can be networked.
6. Assuming that the TPL-401E adapters are configured with the default settings, to
create a powerline network, simply connect all TPL-401E adapters to wall outlets
that are on the same electrical system. No additional configuration in the utility is
necessary.
7. The network name must be the same on all powerline adapters in order to
establish connectivity. If the network name is not the same on all powerline
adapters, the adapters will NOT establish connectivity. The default network name
for the TPL-401E is "HomePlugAV ".
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