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  • Page 2 Safety Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3 CE Mark Warning This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 Class A for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approxi- mation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC to meet the regulation of the radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview ................... 6 1.1 Technical Features ....................8 1.1 Package Contents ....................9 1.2 System Requirements .................... 9 1.3 Device Label ......................10 1.4 LEDs & Buttons ....................10 1.5 Top Panel ......................12 1.6 Defaults Settings ....................
  • Page 5 4.4 Adding the Powerline Adapter to an Existing Powerline Network ......43 4.5 Overlapping Powerline Networks ................. 44 4.6 Moving Powerline Adapters between different Powerline Networks ....45 Chapter 5: Powerline Configuration Utility ..............46 5.1 Software Installation ....................46 5.2 Using the Utility ......................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    In a home or small office building, use TPL-310AP adapters to link multiple locations without the need to run long Ethernet cables. Combined with a single broadband DSL/Cable Internet connection, every room with electrical power outlets can provide easy access to your high-speed Internet connection.
  • Page 7 TRENDnet Powerline AV adapter to your existing router. Then plug in TRENDnet’s TPL-310AP in an area with poor or no wireless coverage. Finally, connect the TPL-310AP to the first Powerline adapter using the one-touch Sync button.

  • Page 8: Technical Features

    Technical Features Powerline  1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet port  Connect one 200Mbps** Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet and then plug in up to 15* addi- tional Powerline AV adapters for instant building connectivity  One-touch Sync button networks adapters quickly ...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

     CD-ROM drive  A Desktop or Laptop PC with wired or wireless Network Adapter Installed  Existing 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-310AP is used as a bridge device  Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher)  Additional HomePlug® AV powerline adapter (e.g.

  • Page 10: Device Label

    Device Label The device label can be located on the back of the device where the power prong is found. Product Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Product Hardware Version Default IP Address Powerline Firmware Version Default Subnet Mask LEDs &...
  • Page 11 Sequen Color Definition Green Solid Device powered On PWR (Power) Device powered Off Solid Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is Best) PL (Powerline) Green Syncing or Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving (Connection Quality is Blinking Best) Solid Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is Better) Note: LED color Amber indicates the strength...

  • Page 12: Top Panel

    1.5 Top Panel There On/Off Power switch is located on the top panel of the device which is used to power the device on or off. On/Off Power Switch 1.6 Defaults Settings Wireless AP Setting IP Address / Subnet Mask 192.168.10.100 / 255.255.255.0 SSID TRENDnet310...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Wireless Access Point Initial Setup

    Since the default IP address of the TPL-310AP is 192.168.10.100, please make sure to assign an IP address to the TPL-310AP that is NOT assigned to any other devices on your net- work. If your network IP address range is NOT 192.168.10.x, then the TPL-310AP IP address should be assigned with your network’s IP address range (i.e.
  • Page 14 6. Enter the User Name and Password and then click OK. 7. In the menu in the left-hand panel, click on Setup Wizard. 8. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next...
  • Page 15 9. Configure the LAN Interface Settings of the TPL-310AP. Click Next. IP Address: The assigned IP address should match the network IP address range of your network. This IP address should not be used by any other devices on your network.
  • Page 16 10. Configure the Wireless LAN Settings. Then click Next. Band: In most cases, the default setting (2.4GHz (B+G+N)) should be fine. Mode: In most cases, the default setting AP (Access Point) should be fine. Network Type: This setting does not apply to (AP) mode, only in (AP Client) mode. Continue to the next setting.
  • Page 17 WPA2, since it is the highest security protocol supported currently. Once wireless security is enabled on the TPL-310AP, each wireless computer or device must be configured to use the same protocol (WEP, WPA, WPA2) and configured with the same security key. Make sure your wireless devices support the security protocol configured on the TPL-310AP.
  • Page 18 TPL-310AP has rebooted, disconnect the network cable from the TPL-310AP Ethernet network port, and unplug the TPL-310AP from the power outlet and skip over to the Powerline section (Chapter 4) for creating a powerline network. If you would like to configure any addi- tional wireless parameters, continue to Chapter 3 for any additional wireless settings.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Wireless Access Point Web Management Interface

    Chapter 3: Wireless Access Point Web Management Interface Default Configuration Settings Wireless AP Setting IP Address / Subnet Mask 192.168.10.100 / 255.255.255.0 SSID TRENDnet310 SSID Broadcast Enabled Mode Access Point (AP) Channel Auto Channel Width 20MHz 802.11 Mode 802.11b/g/n Mixed Security Disabled Username / Password...

  • Page 20: Status

    3.3 Status Items Information Uptime The period that you turn the device on. Firmware version The current firmware version of the device. Build Time The build time of the device originally. Mode Displays the current Access Point mode. Band The band that the wireless AP operating. SSID The name of this wireless network.

  • Page 21: Wireless

    3.4 Wireless 3.4.1 Apply/Reset Changes Clicking the button will take you to the confirmation screen that will prompt you to “Reboot Now” or “Reboot Later” Clicking “Reboot Now” will apply the changes and reboot the device. Clicking “Reboot Later” will store but not apply the current configuration changes and allow you to make more configuration changes before applying all the changes and reboot the device.
  • Page 22 To select a band for this device to match 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11b/g, 802.11g/n or 802.11b/g/n. optional Band parameters: 2.4GHz(B),2.4GHz(G),2.4GHz(N),2.4GHz(B+G),2.4GHz(G+N), 2.4GHz(B+G+N) Configure this device as AP, Client, WDS or AP+WDS ， AP+MESH,MESH. If you set this device as AP or AP+WDS mode, the button is available for you to set up four SSID for this wireless network.

  • Page 23: Multiple Ssid

    MAC address in LAN setting. Mark this checkbox to enable Universal Repeater Mode which Enable Universal allows the TPL-310AP to repeat the signal of another wireless Repeater Mode access point. Available in AP, Client, or AP+WDS modes only.

  • Page 24: Active Wireless Client Table

    3.4.4 Active Wireless Client Table This is the window that pops up after clicking the button. This will display information on wireless currently connected to each SSID including the primary. 3.4.5 Advanced Settings You can set advanced wireless LAN parameters of this AP. Note: The settings on this page are intended for more advanced users who have sufficient knowledge of wireless LAN technology.

  • Page 25: Security

    wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. Default (100ms) is recommended. The length of CRC blocks in the frames during the wireless Preamble Type communication. To enables multiple AP to communicate and pass information IAPP regarding the location of associated Stations. Some 802.11g wireless adapters support 802.11g protections, which allows the adapter search for 802.11b/g singles only.

  • Page 26: Wep Security

    wireless network for recognizing. There are 5 modes for you to select: Disable, WEP, WPA, WPA2, and Encryption WPA-Mixed. Please refer to the following description. Users that do not use this function or connecting to an open-wireless 802.1x Authentication network please skip this part. Please configure the settings in accordance with the Certificated Server.

  • Page 27: Wpa/Wpa2 Security

    Authentication There provide three options for selecting: Open System, Shared Key, Auto Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit as the key encryption length. Key Format Select ASCII or Hex (0-9, A-F) to setup the key value. Encryption Key Enter the key according to the key format you select. * Please click on the Apply Changes button or the Reset button to save/reset the configuration.

  • Page 28: Wpa Mixed

    Enter the Pre-shared Key according to the pre-shared key format you select. This is the shared secret between Pre-Shared Key AP and STA. This field must be filled with character. longer than 8 and less than 64 lengths.(The default value is 1234567890ab) * Please click on the Apply Changes button or the Reset button to save/reset the configuration.

  • Page 29: Access Control

    the drop list. Pre-Shared Key Enter the Pre-shared Key according to the pre- shared key format you select. This field must be filled with character longer than 8 and less than 64 lengths. (The default value is 1234567890ab) * Please click on the Apply Changes button or the Reset button to save/reset the configuration. 3.4.7 Access Control To restrict the clients of Access authentication of wireless clients by MAC address, set up the access list in this page.

  • Page 30: Wds Settings

    stations on the list, click “Delete All” to remove all of them. * Please click on the Apply Changes button or the Reset button to save/reset the configuration. 3.4.8 WDS Settings Wireless Distribution System (WDS) mode uses wireless media to connect to other wireless access points.

  • Page 31: Mesh Settings

    2. Click on Wireless and the click WDS Settings. Check the Enable WDS checkbox. In the MAC Address field, enter the MAC Address of the remote wireless access point to bridge with the TPL-310AP. 3. To enable wireless security for WDS, click Set Security and apply the appropriate wireless security.

  • Page 32: Site Survey

    4. Click Apply Changes. Click Reboot Now to apply the changes to the device. 3.4.10 Site Survey This page displays basic information about available wireless networks. When the TPL-310AP is configured in Client mode located under Wireless > Basic Settings, this page will allow you to scan and establish wireless connectivity to available wireless networks (access points or wireless routers).

  • Page 33: Wps

    3.4.11 WPS This page allows you to configure the settings for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Using this feature al- lows you to connect WPS enabled wireless LAN clients to the wireless access point quickly and easily with one of the following methods: Virtual Push Button (PBC), Hardware Push Button (Located on phys- ical device), or PIN number.

  • Page 34: Schedule

    3.4.12 Schedule This page allows you to setup a schedule when the wireless functionality is enabled. The wireless functionality will be disabled for any other days and time not configured within the schedule on this page. Please remember to configure the device System Time first (Section 3.11), before creating the wireless schedule.

  • Page 35: Tcp/Ip Settings

    APs working the same time, for example, ordinary home. Applies to Client mode only. Enter the MAC address you would like to clone to the TPL-310AP. This will be the MAC address that will appear on the access point or wireless router you are connected to when Clone MAC Address in Client mode.

  • Page 36: Log

    (Syslog). Items Information Checking this option enables the in logging function of the TPL-310AP. If enable, the logging information will display in the blank white box in the page. Types of Logging Enable Log system all – Logs all system and debug information.

  • Page 37: Statistics

    TRENDnet website (http://www.trendnet.com) Please do not power off the device until the firmware upload procedure is completed as this may crash the system or damage the device.

  • Page 38: Password

    3.10 Password This page allows you to configure the administrative user account for managing the wireless access point and access to the web graphical user interface. Leaving the User Name and Password fields blank or empty will disable the user account protection. To change the administrator user name and pass- word, enter the User Name , New Password , and confirm the password.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Powerline

    The installation diagram shows a typical setup of the TPL-310AP extending your wireless network connectivity to another room when bridged with two additional powerline adapters, in this case, the TRENDnet TPL-303E. One TPL-303E is installed in the room with the rou- ter and modem which will allow for Internet connectivity when connected through powerline.

  • Page 40: Create A Powerline Network And Extend You Wireless Network

    TPL-310AP, please refer to section 4.5.  The TPL-310AP has already been initially configured in (AP) Access Point mode to allow wireless computers or devices to wirelessly connect covered in Chapter 2.
  • Page 41 6. (OPTIONAL – Wired Connectivity) Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port located at the bottom of the TPL-310AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your computer or network appliance (e.g. Game Console, Blu-ray player, IP Set Top Box,...

  • Page 42: Securing Your Powerline Network

    For added security, the default network name/security key can be modified using the TPL-310AP Sync button covered in the section 3.3 or through the use of the Powerline Configuration Utility in Chapter 5.

  • Page 43: Adding The Powerline Adapter To An Existing Powerline Network

    1. Push and hold the Sync button on one of the TRENDnet powerline adapters (i.e. TPL-310AP) for 10 seconds and release it. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current network name/security key assigned to this powerline adapter.

  • Page 44: Overlapping Powerline Networks

    310AP is currently disconnected. 1. Push and hold the Sync button on the TPL-310AP for 10 seconds and release it. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current network name/security key assigned to the additional TPL-310AP.

  • Page 45: Moving Powerline Adapters Between Different Powerline Networks

    C and connected to Adapters D and E. 1. Push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B (i.e. TPL-310AP) for 10 seconds and release it. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current network name/security key assigned to Adapter B (i.e.

  • Page 46: Chapter 5: Powerline Configuration Utility

    This is located on the Device Label, please refer to Section 1.3. 2. Before installing and using the utility, make sure the computer in which you are installing the utility is ® connected to your network and your TRENDnet HomePlug AV adapters are also connected to your network.
  • Page 47 5. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 6. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. 7. In the Install Options window, click Install.
  • Page 48 8. At the Setup Wizard Completion window, click Finish. 9. The TRENDnet Powerline Configuration Utility installation window will appear automatically. At the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 10. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and then click Next.
  • Page 49 11. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. 13. At the Installation Complete window, click Close.

  • Page 50: Using The Utility

    If you have not already done so, please write down the 16-digit Device Password (DPW) and ® corresponding MAC Address of each TRENDnet HomePlug AV powerline adapter as this will be used to input into the utility. This is located on the Device Label, please refer to Section 1.3.
  • Page 51 4. If successful, the Remote Device will have the Device Password listed next to the device under Password. Note: If the incorrect Device Password is entered, you will receive an error message. Click Enter Password and try entering the password again. 5.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Powerline Please reference the items below if you continue to experience difficulty with installing and using your TPL-401E 500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter.  Try power cycling the unit by unplugging it from the wall power outlet for 15 seconds and plugging it back in.

  • Page 53: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. 1. Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose.

  • Page 54: Chapter 7: Specifications

    Chapter 7: Specifications Hardware Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11s, IEEE 802.1d, HomePlug® AV Interface 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 Port, Power prong Powerline Frequency 2 ~ 28 MHz Modulation OFDM Symbol Modulation on link synchronization, 1024/256/64/8 - QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO Carrier Protocols TDMA and ,CSMA/CA...
  • Page 55 Wireless Modulation OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM Access Point Modes Access Point (AP) Access Point (AP) Client (wireless adapter) Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with Access Point (AP) Mesh Mesh with Access Point (AP) Repeater (using AP mode only) Frequency Band 2.412GHz ~ 2.472GHz 802.11b: 1,2,5.5, and 11Mbps...
  • Page 56 Authorization (RMA) number will be issued. An RMA number is required in order to initiate warranty service support for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent to TRENDnet for RMA service must have the RMA number marked on the outside of return packages and sent to TRENDnet prepaid, insured and packaged appro- priately for safe shipment.
  • Page 57 Go to http://www.trendnet.com/gpl or http://www.trendnet.com Download section 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 the developers. TRENDnet does not provide technical support for these codes.

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