4.2
Securing your Powerline Network
The TPL-310AP 200Mbps Powerline AV Wireless N Access Point has a default powerline network
name/security key assignment of “HomePlugAV”. When connecting TRENDnet HomePlug® AV
powerline adapters, the adapters will be assigned the default network/security key which allows
adapters to establish connectivity through your home or small office’s electrical system without the
need for additional software or configuration. For added security, the default network name/security
key can be modified using the TPL-310AP Sync button covered in the section 3.3 or through the use of
the Powerline Configuration Utility in Chapter 5.
Note: The default network name/security key assigned to the TPL-310AP is “HomePlugAV”. All
powerline adapters in the same powerline network must have the same network name/security key in
order to establish connectivity. 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”.
4.3
Changing the Network Name/Security Key using the Sync Button
The procedure describes how to create a change the network name/security key between the
TPL-310AP and an additional TRENDnet HomePlug® AV powerline adapter (models TPL-303E, TPL-304E,
TPL-305E, TPL-401E). 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. The example below demonstrates how to accomplish using the TPL-310AP and the
TPL-303E, however, this procedure also applies to other TRENDnet HomePlug® AV powerline adapters.
Assuming the TRENDnet powerline adapters are already plugged into wall power outlets and either
currently connected or disconnected to each other.
