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TRENDnet User’s Guide

 

TPL-331EP / TPL-331EP2K 

 

Powerline Connections: Powerline LED color indicates the strength and quality of the 
Powerline connection through the electrical system. The following factors may affect 
the Powerline network’s connection quality:  
 

 

Ground Wire - Adapters should use all 3 wire sockets to boost up the Powerline 
communication speed to gigabit.  

 

Noise – Generated by appliances which use your electrical system (e.g. 
Microwaves, ovens, hair dryer, irons, dishwashers, 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.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expanding a Powerline Network 

What is a network? 

A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A 
home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet 
access, which requires a router. 

 

A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a 
printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch, 
additional routers, access points, and many 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 Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an 
additional switch to add more wired connections. 

 

How to expand a home network 

Wireless Access Points add or extend wireless connectivity to an existing network. 

Integrated Powerline technology allows you to further extend your network using your 
existing electrical system in your home using multiple powerline adapters. 

 

Where to find more help 

In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below: 

 

http://www.trendnet.com/support

 (documents, downloads, and FAQs are 

available from this Web page) 

 

 

LED 

Color 

Sequence 

Definition 

Power 

Green

 

Solid 

Device is powered on 

N/A 

Off 

Device is powered off or in sleep mode 

Powerline 

Green

 

Solid 

Powerline connected 

Green

 

Blinking 

Data transmitting over powerline 

N/A

 

Off 

Powerline is not connected 

Ethernet 

Green

 

Solid 

Ethernet port connected 

Green

 

Blinking 

Data transmitting over Ethernet port 

N/A 

Off 

Ethernet is not connected 

PoE 

Green 

Solid 

PoE/PoE+ device connected 

N/A 

Off 

No PoE/PoE+ device connected 

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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