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  1. Before You Start

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A Desktop or Laptop PC with Network Adapter Installed

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Existing 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-305E is used as a bridge device

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Additional HomePlug  AV powerline adapter(s) (e.g. TRENDnet TPL-303E/E2K, 
TPL-304E/E2K, TPL-310AP, or another TPL-305E)

CD-ROM Drive

Note: The configuration utility will allow you to add security to your powerline 
network by providing you with the ability to change the default network name and 
create your own personal network name for your powerline network. The utility can 
also help you to troubleshoot connectivity between powerline adapters by verifying 
the network name.  Please refer to the User's Guide on the TPL-305E CD-ROM for 
instructions on installing and using the utility.

Package Contents

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CD-ROM (Utility and User’s Guide)

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Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

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Cat.5 Ethernet Network Cable (1.5m/5ft)

TPL-305E

System Requirements

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Supported Operating Systems

CPU

Memory

Windows 7 (32/64-bit)

Windows Vista (32/64-bit)

Windows XP (32/64-bit)

1GHz or above 

800MHz or above

300MHz or above

1GB RAM or above 

512MB RAM or above 

256MB RAM or above 

Summary of Contents for TPL-305E

Page 1: ...Quick Installation Guide TPL 305E 1 01 ...

Page 2: ...Table of Contents Version 01 01 2011 English 1 1 Before You Start 2 How to Install 2 3 LEDs and Buttons 5 1 Troubleshooting 7 ...

Page 3: ...our own personal network name for your powerline network The utility can also help you to troubleshoot connectivity between powerline adapters by verifying the network name Please refer to the User s Guide on the TPL 305E CD ROM for instructions on installing and using the utility Package Contents Ÿ Ÿ CD ROM Utility and User s Guide Ÿ Multi Language Quick Installation Guide Ÿ Cat 5 Ethernet Networ...

Page 4: ...g refrigerators washer and dryer plugged in 4 In order for the TPL 305E to link to each other each unit must be on the same electrical system 5 A maximum of 16 TPL 305E can be networked 6 Assuming that the TPL 305E are configured with the default settings to create a powerline network simply connect all TPL 305E adapters to wall outlets that are on the same electrical system No additional configur...

Page 5: ... available LAN network port on your router e g TEW 673GRU 3 Plug a second TPL 305E into an available power outlet where your remote computer or network appliances e g Game Console IP Set box network enabled TV etc are located Outlet Outlet 1 Plug a TPL 305E into an available power outlet This TPL 305E should be located within the reach of the router s network cable ...

Page 6: ...ou for choosing TRENDnet For detailed information regarding the TPL 305E configuration and advanced settings please refer to the Troubleshooting section User s Guide on the Utility CD ROM or TRENDnet s website at http www trendnet com Outlet 4 Connect a network cable from one of the second TPL 305E network ports 1 3 into the network port on your remote computer or network appliance e g Game Consol...

Page 7: ...5 3 LEDs and Buttons 1 3 Ethernet PWR Power Reset Button Sync PL Powerline ...

Page 8: ...that are connected to your electrical system through power outlets that have high power consumption requirements 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 Ÿ Distance Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system between connected powerline adapters ...

Page 9: ...e TPL 305E powerline adapters must have the same network name key in order to connect to each other Note If you have problems resetting the device unplug the powerline adapter s from the power outlet wait 15 seconds and plug the adapter s back into the outlet then repeat the reset procedure I can detect my Powerline devices on my Powerline network but I cannot connect to the Internet What should I...

Page 10: ...ePlug 1 0 or HomePlug Turbo 4 Do I need to reconfigure my TPL 305E after I hit the reset button No the TPL 305E should automatically connect with each other once both units are reset to default settings If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TPL 305E please refer to the User s Guide included on the Utility CD ROM or contact TRENDnet s Technical Support Department 1 Go ...

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Page 12: ...y modes Disconnect the Ethernet cables from the device Ethernet ports and after 3 minutes the device will enter standby mode The Power PWR LED will flash every 15 seconds to indicate that the device is currently in standby mode To return to active mode reconnect the Ethernet cables to the device Ethernet ports and the device will re enter active mode ...

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