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TRENDnet User’s Guide

 

TPL-331EP / TPL-331EP2K 

 

5

 

Installing your Powerline Adapters 

Powerline Security 

All out-of-the-box TRENDnet HomePlugAV Powerline adapters can be connected to each 
other without further configuration. To add additional network security to your 
network, you can change your Powerline network name away from the factory default. 
With a customized private network name, no one can connect to your Powerline 
network with an out-of-the-box HomePlugAV adapter. 

 

TRENDnet HomePlugAV certified Powerline adapters have the same default network 
name “HomePlugAV”. TRENDnet recommends that you change the Powerline network 
name away from the factory default to increase network security. Once configured, the 
Powerline network name will be saved on device. You can freely unplug the adapter and 
moved to the other location within its operating range. If a mistake is made in the 
settings, the adapter can be reset to the factory default settings by pressing the Reset 
button for 1 second.  

 

If you want to use the default network name for easy connection, skip the 
synchronization steps and go directly to Connect a Powerline adapter to 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 LAN port) is available on your router. 

 

Verify that you have at least two Powerline adapters.  You will need at least 
two Powerline adapters to create a Powerline network. 

 

 

2. Plan the location of where you will install your Powerline adapters. 

 

Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge 
protectors as this may prevent the adapter from functioning correctly or 
degrade performance. 

 

Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are controlled by a 
light 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 sure there are available wall power outlets in the room where the router 
is installed and the room where you want to extend network connectivity.  

 

For AV2 Powerline adapters, make sure your electric network has 3 wires 
properly installed.  

 

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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