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TRENDnet User’s Guide

 

TPL-331EP / TPL-331EP2K 

Product Overview 

 

       

 

        

 

 

               TPL-331EP 

 

 

    TPL-331EP2K 

 

 

Package Contents 

TPL-331EP package includes: 

 

TPL-331EP 

 

Quick Installation Guide 

 

Network cable (1.2m / 4 ft.) 

 
TPL-331EP2K package includes: 

 

2 x TPL-331EP 

 

Quick Installation Guide 

 

2 x network cables (1.2m / 4 ft.) 
 

If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online 
retailer, or reseller/distributor from which the product was purchased. 

Features  

Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter (TPL-331EP) 

TRENDnet’s Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter, model TPL-331EP, creates a high-speed 
Powerline 200 network using your home’s existing electrical system.  It features a PoE+ 
output port to connect PoE devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points and VoIP 
handsets over a Powerline network. Two adapters are needed to start a network. No CD 
installation required—encrypted TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box. Plug 
in the first adapter and network it to your existing router. Plug in other adapters on the 
same electrical system and they auto-connect to the first adapter for instant internet 
access. 

 

Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter Kit (TPL-331EP2K) 

TRENDnet’s Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter Kit, model TPL-331EP2K, comes with two 
PoE+ Powerline adapters that add PoE+ capabilities to your existing Powerline network. 
Each adapter features a single PoE+ output port to connect PoE+ devices such as IP 
cameras, wireless access points and VoIP handsets over a Powerline network. Two 
adapters are needed to start a network. Encrypted TRENDnet adapters auto-connect 
out of the box.  

 

Sync Button 

Press the Sync button to change existing Powerline encryption keys 

 

Powerline 200 

Powerline 200 technology delivers fast and stable networking to seamlessly connect 
devices. 

 

PoE+ Port 

Features a PoE+ output port for connecting PoE devices such as IP cameras, wireless 
access points and VoIP handsets over a Powerline network. 

 

Cross Compatibility 

Cross compatible with Powerline 1200, 600, 500, and 200 adapters 

Summary of Contents for TPL-331EP

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

Page 2: ...es 2 Expanding a Powerline Network 3 Basic Installation 4 Installing your Powerline Adapters 5 Powerline Security 5 Before you Install 5 Connect a Powerline adapter to your router 6 Add adapters to your network 6 Connect a PoE Device 7 Securing your Powerline Network 7 Scramble your Network Name and Encryption 7 Technical Specifications 8 Troubleshooting 9 Appendix 10 ...

Page 3: ...net adapters auto connect out of the box Plug in the first adapter and network it to your existing router Plug in other adapters on the same electrical system and they auto connect to the first adapter for instant internet access Powerline 200 AV PoE Adapter Kit TPL 331EP2K TRENDnet s Powerline 200 AV PoE Adapter Kit model TPL 331EP2K comes with two PoE Powerline adapters that add PoE capabilities...

Page 4: ...rcuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals Product Hardware Features Power Save Mode The Powerline adapter will automatically going into standby mode to reduce power usage when there is no network traffic for more than 10 20 minutes All LEDs are going off It can be wake up automatically when the network traffic is coming again It will take a couple of seconds to wake up and resume back t...

Page 5: ...ny Internet capable media devices such as TVs game consoles and Internet cameras Modem Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP Internet Service Provider Router Connects multiple devices to the Internet Switch Connect several wired network devices to your home network Your router has a built in network switch the LAN port 1 4 If you have more wired network devices than available Ethern...

Page 6: ...onnecting the adapters to a third party powerline device other than TRENDnet and encounter issues please refer to the manufacturer s documentation for the appropriate sync button procedure Note The sync button procedure steps below demonstrate using TRENDnet powerline model TPL 331EP but the same procedure applies to TRENDnet powerline models TPL 406E TPL 407E TPL 420E TPL 421E TPL 422E TPL 423E T...

Page 7: ... your router on page 6 Scramble your Network Name Away from the Factory Default 1 Use the physical Sync button on your Powerline adapter to generate a random private network name Before you Install 1 Before you proceed with the installation verify the following You already have a router already installed You already have Internet access through your existing network An Ethernet port also called LA...

Page 8: ...n additional Powerline adapter 1 First make sure the first Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router Note This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet and other devices connected to your network 2 Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in another room near a computer or network device e g game consoles netwo...

Page 9: ...efault encryption key from gaining access to your network Note After the default encryption 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 bee...

Page 10: ...stance Powerline Up to 300m 980ft linear distance over electrical power lines Encryption 128 Bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard Powerline Nodes Up to 8 max Overlapping Powerline Networks Up to 4 per electrical system Special Features Auto connects to other TRENDnet Powerline adapters IPv6 support IGMP MLDv2 Streams Power Input 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Consumption Active mode 2 3W max Standby mode 1 7...

Page 11: ...encryption key is HomePlugAV The Powerline adapters can provide better connectivity and performance when plugged directly into a power outlet Connecting the Powerline adapters to a power strip or surge protector may degrade or block Powerline signals Avoid using the Powerline adapters on GFI protected outlets and electrical systems with AFCI circuit breakers They may degrade or block Powerline sig...

Page 12: ...and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution 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 Ope...

Page 13: ... limited to 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 MERCHANTAB...

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