Chapter 3: Overlapping Powerline Networks; Move Powerline Adapters Between Different Powerline Networks - TRENDnet TPL-401E2K 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-401E 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 connect 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 on Adapter B 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 and disconnect from Adapters A and C.
2. Push and hold the Sync button on Adapter D for 2 seconds and release it. The PWR LED will
start blinking.
3. Within 2 minutes (120 sec), push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B for 2 seconds and
release it. The PWR LED will start blinking. This will establish connectivity between Adapters
.