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  1. Before You Start

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A Desktop or Laptop PC with Network Adapter Installed

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Existing 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-401E is used as a bridge device

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Additional 200Mbps HomePlug  AV or IEEE 1901 compliant powerline adapter 
(e.g. TRENDnet TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-310AP, or another 
TPL-401E) (Note: This requirement is for the TPL-401E only. The TPL-401E2K 
already includes two TPL-401E adapters)

CD-ROM drive

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The configuration utility will allow you to add security to your powerline network by 
providing you with the ability to change the default network name and create your 
own personal network name for your powerline network. The utility can also help 
you troubleshoot connectivity between powerline adapters by verifying the network 
name.  Please refer to the User's Guide on the TPL-401E/TPL-401E2K CD-ROM 
for instructions on installing and using the utility.

Package Contents

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CD-ROM (Utility and User's Guide)

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Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

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Cat.5 Ethernet Network Cable (1.5m/5ft)

TPL-401E/TPL-401E2K

System Requirements

Software Utility Requirements

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Supported Operating Systems

CPU

Memory

Windows 7 (32/64-bit)

Windows Vista (32/64-bit)

Windows XP

 

 (32/64-bit)

1GHz or above 

800MHz or above

300MHz or above

1GB RAM or above 

512MB RAM or above 

256MB RAM or above 

Summary of Contents for TPL-401E

Page 1: ...Quick Installation Guide TPL 401E TPL 401E2K 1 01 ...

Page 2: ...English 1 1 Before You Start 2 How to Install 2 3 LEDs and Buttons 5 1 Troubleshooting 6 Table of Contents Version 10 19 2010 ...

Page 3: ...nge the default network name and create your own personal network name for your powerline network The utility can also help you troubleshoot connectivity between powerline adapters by verifying the network name Please refer to the User s Guide on the TPL 401E TPL 401E2K CD ROM for instructions on installing and using the utility Package Contents CD ROM Utility and User s Guide Multi Language Quick...

Page 4: ...ances e g refrigerators washer and dryer plugged in 4 In order for the TPL 401E adapters to link to each other each unit must be on the same electrical system 5 A maximum of 16 TPL 401E adapters can be networked 6 Assuming that the TPL 401E adapters are configured with the default settings to create a powerline network simply connect all TPL 401E adapters to wall outlets that are on the same elect...

Page 5: ...tlet This TPL 401E should be located within the reach of the router s network cable 2 Connect a network cable from the TPL 401E to an available LAN network port on your router e g TEW 673GRU 3 Plug a second TPL 401E into an available power outlet where your remote computer or network appliances e g Game Console IP Set box network enabled TV etc are located Outlet Outlet ...

Page 6: ...or both TPL 401E adapters Your installation is now complete For detailed information regarding the the TPL 401E TPL 401E2K configuration and advanced settings please refer to the Troubleshooting section User s Guide on the Utility CD ROM or TRENDnet s website at http www trendnet com Register Your Product To ensure the highest level of customer service and support please take a moment to register ...

Page 7: ...tton are located at the bottom of the device Note Please refer to the User s Guide on the TPL 401E TPL 401E2K s User s Guide CD for detailed explanations of each LED and button PL Powerline PWR Power ETH Ethernet Link ACT Reset Button Sync Gigabit Ethernet Network Port ...

Page 8: ... to each other Note If you have problems resetting the device unplug the powerline adapter s from the power outlet wait 15 seconds and plug the adapter s back into the outlet then repeat the reset procedure 2 I can detect my Powerline devices on my Powerline network but I cannot connect to the Internet What should I do Assuming that the Powerline network is connected to a router Make sure you are ...

Page 9: ...lick Properties Windows XP 2000 2 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties Then click on Obtain an IP address automatically 4 I have a HomePlug 1 0 or HomePlug Turbo network Can I use this with my network The TPL 401E is not backwards compatible with HomePlug 1 0 or HomePlug Turbo 5 Do I need to reconfigure my TPL 401E after I hit the reset button No the TPL 401E adapter should aut...

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Page 11: ...y modes Disconnect the Ethernet cables from the device Ethernet ports and after 3 minutes the device will enter standby mode The Power PWR LED will flash every 15 seconds to indicate that the device is currently in standby mode To return to active mode reconnect the Ethernet cables to the device Ethernet ports and the device will re enter active mode ...

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