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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview ................3 1.1 Powerline Network Solution ................ 3 1.2 Package Contents ..................3 1.3 System Requirements ................. 4 1.4 Device Label ....................4 1.5 LEDs ......................5 1.6 Ethernet Port ....................6 Chapter 2: Product Installation ................7 2.1 Initial Installation .................. -
Page 3: Chapter 1: Product Overview
Chapter 1: Product Overview The TPL-401E / TPL-401E2K is an excellent solution that can be used to extend your network using your home or small office electrical wiring. In a home or small office building, use 500Mbps Powerline AV adapters to link multiple locations without the need to run long Ethernet cables. -
Page 4: System Requirements
Additional HomePlug AV or IEEE 1901 compliant powerline adapter ® Note: Requirement for TPL-401E only, (e.g. TRENDnet TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-310AP, TPL-305E, or another TPL-401E) The TPL-401E2K already includes two TPL-401E adapters. Powerline Configuration Utility System Requirements Supported Operating Systems... -
Page 5: Leds
1.5 LEDs The LED panel located on the front of the device consists of the status LEDs: Power (PWR), Powerline (PL), and Ethernet Link/Act (ETH). Power (PWR) Powerline (PL) Ethernet Link/Act Color Sequence Definition Green Solid Device powered On PWR (Power) Device powered Off PL (Powerline) Solid... -
Page 6: Ethernet Port
1.6 Ethernet Port There is one RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX Gigabit Ethernet port, Reset Button, and Sync Button located at the bottom of the device. Ethernet Port Reset Button Sync Button 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 Push/Hold for 2... -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Product Installation
Chapter 2: Product Installation At factory default settings, a pair of TPL-401E 500Mbps Powerline AV adapters (or TPL- 401E2K) can be installed into any room in your home or small office with a wall power outlet, without the need for additional software or configuration. To create a simple powerline network using a pair TPL-401E powerline adapters, simply plug one of your TPL-401E adapters into a wall power outlet in one room and plug the other TPL-401E adapter into an available wall power outlet in another room to establish connectivity between the two rooms. -
Page 8: Initial Installation
2.1 Initial Installation The procedure describes how to create a basic powerline network between a pair of TPL- 401E powerline adapters and share Internet connection through a router to a computer or network appliance in another room. Assuming your router is already installed and configured for Internet connectivity and the TPL- 401E powerline adapters are at factory default settings. -
Page 9: Securing Your Powerline Network
If the network name/security keys are not the same for all powerline adapters on the same powerline network, the adapter will NOT establish connectivity. TRENDnet Powerline AV models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL- 310AP, and TPL-401E all have the same default network name/security key assignment of “HomePlugAV”. -
Page 10: Changing The Network Name/Security Key Using The Sync Button
2.3 Changing the Network Name/Security Key using the Sync Button The procedure describes how to create a change the network name/security key between a pair of TPL-401E powerline adapters. This procedure can also be used to establish connectivity between two powerline adapters that are currently disconnected and change the default network name/security key simultaneously. -
Page 11: Adding The Powerline Adapter To An Existing Powerline Network
2.4 Adding the Powerline Adapter to an Existing Powerline Network The procedure describes how to add the TPL-401E 500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter to an existing powerline network. Assuming the two TPL-401E powerline adapters are currently connected to each other and the third TPL-401E (Additional) powerline adapter is currently disconnected. -
Page 12: Chapter 3: Overlapping Powerline Networks
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. -
Page 13: Chapter 4: Powerline Configuration Utility
B, D, and E by assigning Adapter B’s network name/security key to match the network name/security key of Adapters D and E. 4. To verify connectivity between the powerline adapters, make sure that the PL LED on each powerline adapter is on solid (Green, Amber, Red). Please refer to the LED section 1.5 for details on the LED indicator. - Page 14 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 15 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.
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Page 16: Using The Utility
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. 4.2 Using the Utility Double-click the desktop icon to open the Powerline Configuration Utility application. - Page 17 Privacy Tab Change the Network Name/Security Key Local Device The closest powerline adapter(s) that connects your computer to the electrical system. Remote Devices Powerline adapters that are connected to Closes the the selected utility Local Device application. across the Rename Enter the Scans for Add a...
- Page 18 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.
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Page 19: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 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 20: Chapter 6: Specifications
Chapter 6: Specifications Hardware Standards IEEE 1901, HomePlug® AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab Interface 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 Port, Power Prong Frequency Band 2 ~ 50 MHz Modulation OFDM Symbol Modulation on link synchronization, 1024/256/64/8 - QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO Carrier Protocols TDMA and CSMA/CA... - Page 21 Authorization (RMA) number will be issued. An RMA number is required in order to initiate warranty service sup- port 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 appropriately for safe shipment.
- Page 22 Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California. Some TRENDnet products include software code written by third party developers. These codes are subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL").
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