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TRENDnet User’s Guide

 

TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K 

5

 

Installing your Powerline Adapters 

 

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. 

Note:

 The TPL-407E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. Please 

ensure that your other Powerline adapter is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901 

compliant (e.g. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL-

307E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E,TPL-406E 

or another TPL-407E.)  

 
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 is an available wall power outlet in the room where the router 

is installed and also near the router. 

 

Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where you want 

to extend network connectivity. 

Connect a Powerline adapter to your router 

 
1. Plug the Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet near your router. 

Note: 

This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet 

and other devices connected to your network. 

 
2. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the Ethernet 

port (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to an available Ethernet port 

(also called LAN port) on your router. 
 
3. Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router, verify that the 

Power (PWR) LED

 is on or blinking and the 

Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED

 is on or 

blinking. 

 

Summary of Contents for TPL-407E

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

Page 2: ...pter to your router 5 Add adapters to your network 6 Securing your Powerline Network 7 Using the Sync button 7 Change your default encryption key using the Sync button 7 Add adapters using the Sync button 9 Using the Powerline Utility 11 Powerline Utility System Requirements 11 Using the Utility 14 Powerline Utility Overview 15 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 19 ...

Page 3: ...ers with no installation required TRENDnet recommends pressing the Sync button to automatically change default encryption keys Use up to 8 adapters to network devices in different rooms without running new cabling Power Save mode reduces power consumption by up to 80 Quality of Service technology prioritizes video audio and online gaming LED displays convey device status for easy troubleshooting A...

Page 4: ... 64 bit and XP 32 64 bit operating systems Maximum of 8 adapters nodes recommended for streaming video across your network 500Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate Actual throughput will vary depending on environment Networked Powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets that are on the same electrical system GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline net...

Page 5: ...r electrical system between connected Powerline adapters Button Action Function Sync Reset see the section Using the Sync Button for instructions Sync Push hold for 3 seconds then release Initiate Sync Connection and generate random network name key PWR LED will start blinking Note The secondary or additional Powerline adapter s Sync button must also be pushed within 2 minutes 120 sec of pushing t...

Page 6: ...modem typically from your Internet Service Provider ISP which provides Internet connectivity A second Powerline unit on left is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center and is connected to a network game console and another network enabled media device such as a network enabled media player to provide Internet connectivity The extra built in outlet on each Powerline unit allows for pow...

Page 7: ...ly 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 is an available wall p...

Page 8: ...r a computer or network device e g game consoles network enabled TVs network attached storage network media server players etc that you would like to connect to your network 3 Connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your Powerline adapter to the to the Ethernet port of your computers or network devices 4 After the additional Powerline adapter is connected and installed to you...

Page 9: ...ult encryption has been changed There are two methods to change the default encryption key Use the physical Sync button on your Powerline adapter to generate a random encryption key See Using the Sync Button on page 7 Recommended method OR Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network using the included Powerline Utility See Using the Utility on page 11 If users first use the Sync ...

Page 10: ...er s Guide TPL 407E TPL 407E2K The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models TPL 303E TPL 304E TPL 308E TPL 309E TPL 406E TPL 407E Note The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model ...

Page 11: ...tional adapters you will need to use the Sync button to connect any additional adapters to use the same encryption key of your existing Powerline network Use the procedure Adapter C below to connect additional adapters Repeat the procedure Adapter C below for each additional adapter you add to your network The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models TPL 303E TPL 304E T...

Page 12: ...ocedure below The Alternative Sync button procedure applies to the following TRENDnet Models TPL 305E TPL 306E TPL 307E TPL 310AP TPL 401E TPL 402E TPL 405E Use the procedure Adapter C below to connect additional adapters Repeat the procedure Adapter C below for each additional adapter you add to your network Note The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Pow...

Page 13: ... page 2 Make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility is connected to your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network If you have changed your encryption key using the Sync button and you are creating a customized encryption key it is required to reset all Powerline devices to factory defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapter f...

Page 14: ... At the WinPcap installer window click Next Note The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application If you are prompted to install the WinPcap application continue through the following steps to complete the installation Otherwise if you are not prompted to install WinPcap reboot your computer to complete the installation 8 In the Setup Wizard window click Next ...

Page 15: ... Agreement window click I Agree 10 In the Install Options window leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install 11 Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete 12 After the process is completed click Finish 13 Reboot your computer to complete the installation ...

Page 16: ...ave changed your encryption key using the Sync button and you are creating a customized encryption key it is required to reset all Powerline devices to defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapter first before using the utility See Product Hardware Features on page 2 Please ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each a...

Page 17: ...rline adapters in remote locations that are connected to the selected Powerline adapter Local Device across the electrical system Note If all of your Powerline adapters are already connected to your Powerline network they will automatically detected and appear in the list If not you will need to add them manually Device Password DPW Device Name Connection Quality Speed or Link Rate MAC Address Ren...

Page 18: ...cal Device Only or Set All Devices Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for the Powerline adapter listed as the Local Device on the adapter on the Main window Note If you change the encryption key for the Powerline adapter Local Device this will disconnect the Local Device Powerline adapter from the Powerline network Set All Devices Changes the encryption key for all or multiple Powerl...

Page 19: ...f the system information Remote Device History Log Displays Powerline adapters or other Powerline devices Remote Device that have been previously connected to or discovered on your Powerline Network Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the Remote Device History Log Remote Device Save Report Saves the information contained in the System Information window to a text file on your co...

Page 20: ...ht information You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the copyright information Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices Remote Device connected to your Powerline network Note It is recommended to keep this option checked Enabled ...

Page 21: ...at your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each adapter is connected to a device powered on First add all of the Powerline adapters to the utility and enter the Device Password DPW for each Powerline adapter to ensure you can change the encryption key for multiple adapters This is required when using the Powerline utility to change the encryption key fo...

Page 22: ...ntil you have added all of your remaining Powerline adapters before continuing to the next step To create a customized encryption key To create a customized encryption key 1 In the Powerline Utility Privacy window under Private Network Name enter the new encryption key for your Powerline network 2 After you have entered your new Powerline encryption key click Set All Devices 3 Click OK If successf...

Page 23: ...nected to your computer move your computer to a different adapter and restart the process listed above Upgrade Firmware Note The firmware can only be upgraded when your computer is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port also called network port using an Ethernet cable also called network cable The Device Password DPW is not required when upgrading the firmware 1 To check if firm...

Page 24: ...rowse next to the PIB field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files Select the PIB file Ex TPL 401E PIB v50100 pib 7 Click Browse next to the NVM field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files Select the NVM file Ex TPL 401E NVM v5 0 1 0 0 X FINAL nvm 8 Click OK Wait until the firmware upload completed and the device reboot Important Do not turn off the devic...

Page 25: ... 4 per electrical system Coverage Up to 300 m 984 ft Security 128 Bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard LED Power PWR Powerline PL Connection Green Best Amber Better Red Good Off No connection Ethernet ETH Connection Solid connection Blinking activity Off no connection Buttons Sync 3 sec Reset 20 sec Dimension L x W X H A 78 x 55 x 59 mm 3 07 x 2 17 x 2 32 in per unit EU 78 x 55 x 77 mm 3 07 x 2 17...

Page 26: ...sues connecting the Powerline adapters after changing the encryption key using the Sync button or Powerline utility reset the Powerline adapters to defaults using the physical Reset button Using a pin or paperclip press and hold the Reset button for 1 second on each Powerline adapter All LEDs will turn off then turn back on This will reset the Powerline adapters to their default settings The defau...

Page 27: ...ovide security between different groups of Powerline adapters For example if you have five powerline adapters Adapter A Adapter B Adapter C Adapter D Adapter E you can group Adapters A B and C together on one powerline network and group Adapters D and E on a different Powerline network Each group will use a different encryption key Note It is recommended that only a maximum of up to 4 Powerline ne...

Page 28: ... 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operati...

Page 29: ...e altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 2004 108 CE Latviski Latvian Ar šo TRENDnet deklarē ka TPL 407E atbilst Direktīvas 2004 108 EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem Lietuvių Lithuanian Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja kad šis TPL 407E atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2004 108 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het...

Page 30: ... 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 MERCHANTABILITY AND F...

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