TRENDnet TPL-407E Quick Installation 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/Reset Button – Changes the default encryption key or resets the unit to
factory defaults. See table below for function.
Button Action Function
Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random
Sync
network name/key (PWR LED will start blinking).
Sync / Push/hold for 3
Note: The secondary or additional Powerline
Reset seconds,
adapter's Sync button must also be pushed within 2
minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button on the
(see the then release
section first adapter in order to establish connectivity.
Using the
Sync Button Reset
Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will turn off
for
Push/Hold for 20 and turn back on).
instructions)
seconds,
Note: Will reset to the factory default private
then release network name "HomePlug AV".
• 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.
•
Built-In Power Outlet – Allows powered devices to be plugged and also filters
out noise sources of powered to device to prevent interference or performance
degradation to Powerline signal connectivity and performance.
Note: The built-in power outlet has a maximum current load rating of 16A.
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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 which use your electrical system (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-407E / TPL-407E2K
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 , 100/200Mbps
(Half/Full Duplex) connected
10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps
(Half/Full Duplex) data transmitting/receiving
Port disconnected/no Ethernet link
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