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TRENDnet User’s Guide

 

TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 

 

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Česky 

[Czech] 

TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL-306E je ve shodě se 
základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními 
směrnice 2004/108/ES. 

Dansk 

[Danish] 

Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TPL-
306E overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i 
direktiv 2004/108/EF. 

Deutsch 

[German] 

Hiermit erklärt TRENDnet, dass sich das Gerät TPL-306E in 
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und 
den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 
2004/108/EG befindet. 

Eesti 

[Estonian] 

Käesolevaga kinnitab TRENDnet seadme TPL-306E vastavust 
direktiivi 2004/108/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist 
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. 

English 

Hereby, TRENDnet, declares that this TPL-306E is in compliance 
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of 
Directive 2004/108/EC. 

Español 

[Spanish] 

Por medio de la presente TRENDnet declara que el TPL-306E 
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras 
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 2004/108/CE. 

Ελληνική 

[Greek] 

ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α

 

TRENDnet ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΣΙ

 

TPL-306E

 

΢ΤΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ 
ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ ΢ΧΕΣΙΚΕ΢ ΔΙΑΣΑΞΕΙ΢ ΣΗ΢ ΟΔΗΓΙΑ΢ 2004/108/ΕΚ. 

Français 

[French] 

Par la présente TRENDnet déclare que l'appareil TPL-306E est 
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions 
pertinentes de la directive 2004/108/CE. 

Italiano 

[Italian] 

Con la presente TRENDnet dichiara che questo TPL-306E è 
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti 
stabilite dalla direttiva 2004/108/CE. 

Latviski 

[Latvian] 

Ar šo TRENDnet deklarē, ka TPL-306E atbilst Direktīvas 
2004/108/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem 

noteikumiem. 

Lietuvių 

[Lithuanian]  

Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja, kad šis TPL-306E atitinka esminius 
reikalavimus ir kitas 2004/108/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. 

Nederlands 

[Dutch] 

Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toestel TPL-306E in 
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere 
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 2004/108/EG. 

Malti 

[Maltese] 

Hawnhekk, TRENDnet, jiddikjara li dan TPL-306E jikkonforma mal-
ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm 
fid-Dirrettiva 2004/108/EC. 

Magyar 

[Hungarian] 

Alulírott, TRENDnet nyilatkozom, hogy a TPL-306E

 

megfelel a 

vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 2004/108/EC 
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. 

Polski 

[Polish] 

Niniejszym TRENDnet oświadcza, że TPL-306E jest zgodny z 
zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi 
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 2004/108/EC. 

Português 

[Portuguese] 

TRENDnet declara que este TPL-306E está conforme com os 
requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 
2004/108/CE. 

Slovensko 

[Slovenian] 

TRENDnet izjavlja, da je ta TPL-306E v skladu z bistvenimi 
zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 2004/108/ES. 

Slovensky 

[Slovak] 

TRENDnet týmto vyhlasuje, že TPL-306E spĺňa základné 
požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 2004/108/ES. 

Suomi 

[Finnish] 

TRENDnet vakuuttaa täten että TPL-306E tyyppinen laite on 
direktiivin 2004/108/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien 
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. 

Svenska 

[Swedish] 

Härmed intygar TRENDnet att denna TPL-306E står I 
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga 
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 2004/108/EG. 

Summary of Contents for TPL-306E

Page 1: ...TRENDnet User s Guide Cover Page ...

Page 2: ... router 5 Add adapters to your network 6 Securing your Powerline Network 7 Using the Sync button 7 Change your default encryption key using the Sync button 7 Add adapters using the Sync button 8 Using the Powerline Utility 9 Powerline Utility System Requirements 9 Software Installation 10 Using the Utility 13 Powerline Utility Overview 14 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encrypt...

Page 3: ...work devices in different rooms without the need for new cabling Power Save mode reduces power consumption by up to 80 LED displays convey device status for easy power management and troubleshooting Quality of Service technology prioritizes video audio and online gaming Advanced AES encryption secures your network This adapter is ideal for use in buildings that interfere with wireless networking s...

Page 4: ...k 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate Actual throughput will vary depending on environment Networked Powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets that are on the same electrical system Product Hardware Features Device Label Firmware Version Hardware Version Device Password DPW Device MAC Address Device Serial Number Product Model Power PWR LED Powerline PL LED Etherne...

Page 5: ...apter PWR LED will start blinking Match network name key on secondary or additional adapter and connect to first adapter PWR LED will start blinking Note The secondary or additional Powerline adapter s Sync button must also be pushed within 2 minutes 120 sec of pushing the Sync button of the first adapter in order to establish connectivity Push Hold for 10 sec Erases the network name key All LEDs ...

Page 6: ...t ports and the device will re enter active mode Application Diagram A router is already installed in the room where the xDSL Cable modem typically supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider is located in order to physically connect an Ethernet cable also called network cable from the router WAN port to the modem network port which connects to the Internet A second Powerline adapter is plugged...

Page 7: ...dapter from functioning correctly such as degrading performance Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are controlled by a switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from being turned off accidentally Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are located near appliances that consume a lot of power e g refrigerators washers dryers as this may degrade performance Make s...

Page 8: ...attached storage network media server players etc that you would like to connect to your network 3 Connect the included Ethernet cable also called network cable from the Ethernet port also called network port on your Powerline adapter to the to the Ethernet port of your computer or network device 4 After the additional Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device...

Page 9: ...ncryption key has been changed and the Powerline adapters have been connected using a new encryption key the Powerline adapters will retain their security settings when they are unplugged and moved to a new location No additional reconfiguration of the Powerline adapters is needed after the default encryption has been changed There are two methods you can change the default encryption key Use the ...

Page 10: ...nt encryption key assigned to the second Powerline adapter 4 Within 2 minutes push and hold the Sync button on the first Powerline adapter for 2 seconds and release it The Power PWR LED will start blinking This will generate a random encryption key on the first Powerline adapter 5 Push and hold the Sync button on the second Powerline adapter for 2 seconds and release it The Power PWR LED will star...

Page 11: ...tiple Powerline adapters at the same time Allows you to view the Powerline adapters connected to your network using the MAC address and the approximate connection quality and speed of each Powerline adapter View and upgrade your Powerline adapter firmware version Note Link speed displayed in the utility of your Powerline adapters to another through your electrical system is estimated Actual link s...

Page 12: ... Autorun prompt does not appear automatically open the CD contents and double click Autorun exe 3 At the CD ROM main menu click Install Utility 4 Click OK Note The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application If this prompt does not appear you may already have the WinPcap application installed If so please skip over to Step 11 5 At the WinPcap installer window click ...

Page 13: ...TPL 306E2K 7 In the License Agreement window click I Agree 8 In the Install Options window leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install 9 Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete 10 After the process is completed click Finish ...

Page 14: ... 306E TPL 306E2K 11 At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window click Next 12 In the License Agreement window check the radio button I Agree and click Next 13 In the Select Installation Folder window click Next 14 In the Confirm Installation window click Next ...

Page 15: ...ur network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network If you have changed your encryption key using the Sync button and you are creating a customized encryption key it is required to reset all Powerline devices to defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapter first before using the utility See Product Hardware Features on page 2 Please ensure that your Powe...

Page 16: ...ware See page Remote Devices Powerline adapters in remote locations that are connected to the selected Powerline adapter Local Device across the electrical system Note If all of your Powerline adapters are already connected to your Powerline network they will automatically detected and appear in the list If not you will need to add them manually Device Password DPW Device Name Connection Quality S...

Page 17: ...cal Device Only or Set All Devices Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for the Powerline adapter listed as the Local Device on the adapter on the Main window Note If you change the encryption key for the Powerline adapter Local Device this will disconnect the Local Device Powerline adapter from the Powerline network Set All Devices Changes the encryption key for all or multiple Powerl...

Page 18: ...f the system information Remote Device History Log Displays Powerline adapters or other Powerline devices Remote Device that have been previously connected to or discovered on your Powerline Network Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the Remote Device History Log Remote Device Save Report Saves the information contained in the System Information window to a text file on your co...

Page 19: ...ht information You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the copyright information Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices Remote Device connected to your Powerline network Note It is recommended to keep this option checked Enabled ...

Page 20: ...47 1F 1A 85 Note It is recommended to ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each adapter is connected to a device powered on First add all of the Powerline adapters to the utility and enter the Device Password DPW for each Powerline adapter to ensure you can change the encryption key for multiple adapters This is required when using the Po...

Page 21: ...ntil you have added all of your remaining Powerline adapters before continuing to the next step To create a customized encryption key To create a customized encryption key 1 In the Powerline Utility Privacy window under Private Network Name enter the new encryption key for your Powerline network 2 After you have entered your new Powerline encryption key click Set All Devices 3 Click OK If successf...

Page 22: ...ress Enter on your keyboard Upgrade Firmware Note The firmware can only be upgraded when your computer is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port also called network port using an Ethernet cable also called network cable The Device Password DPW is not required when upgrading the firmware 1 To check if firmware updates are available for your Powerline adapter check your Powerline ...

Page 23: ...rowse next to the PIB field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files Select the PIB file Ex TPL 401E PIB v50100 pib 7 Click Browse next to the NVM field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files Select the NVM file Ex TPL 401E NVM v5 0 1 0 0 X FINAL nvm 8 Click OK Wait until the firmware upload completed and the device reboot Important Do not turn off the devic...

Page 24: ...ction Best Green Better Amber Good Red No connection Off Ethernet ETH Connection Solid Blinking Off Buttons Sync Reset Dimension L x W X H A 55 x 87 x 51 mm 2 2 x 3 4 x 2 in per unit EU 55 x 87 x 65 mm 2 2 x 3 4 x 2 6 in per unit UK 55 x 87 x 58 mm 2 2 x 3 4 x 2 3 in per unit Weight A Total Weight 148 g 5 2 oz Per Unit Weight 74 g 2 6 oz EU Total Weight 158 8 g 5 6 oz Per Unit Weight 79 4 g 2 8 oz...

Page 25: ...r connectivity and performance when plugged directly into a wall power outlet instead of a power strip or surge protector Connecting the Powerline adapters to a power strip or surge protector may degrade Powerline performance Using the Powerline adapters on GFI protected outlets and electrical systems with AFCI circuit breakers as these items may degrade Powerline performance The Powerline adapter...

Page 26: ...lapping Powerline networks Note Assuming all powerline adapters are TRENDnet Powerline 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...

Page 27: ...n Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause u...

Page 28: ...e disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 2004 108 CE Latviski Latvian Ar šo TRENDnet deklarē ka TPL 306E atbilst Direktīvas 2004 108 EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem Lietuvių Lithuanian Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja kad šis TPL 306E atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2004 108 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toest...

Page 29: ... duty tax and other fees WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE THE CUSTOMER S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE AT TRENDNET S OPTION REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND F...

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