TRENDnet TPL-407E, User Manual

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

Page 2: ...werline adapter to your router 4 Add adapters to your network 5 Securing your Powerline Network 5 Using the Sync button 6 Change your default encryption key using the Sync button 6 Add adapters using the Sync button 8 Using the Powerline Utility 10 Installing the utility 10 Powerline Utility Overview 11 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 15 Upgrade Firmware 17 Resta...

Page 3: ... networking over existing electrical lines Built In Outlet Never lose an electrical outlet with the built in socket Plug the adapter into an outlet then plug in other devices Noise Filter Advanced electrical noise filter boosts performance Multiple Adapters Two adapters are needs to start a network use up to 8 adapters Easy Installation Simply plug in the adapters Cross Compatible TRENDnet Powerli...

Page 4: ...rnet cable also called network cable from your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to your computer or network device Sync Button Changes the default encryption key or resets the unit to factory defaults See table below for function Hardware Firmware Version Device Password DPW Device MAC Address Device Serial Number Product Model POWER LED ETHERNET LED DATA LED Power Prong ...

Page 5: ... EU compliant Standby mode functionality To turn off the device unplug it from the power outlet 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 DATA LED will go off then return to solid after connection is made Note The secondary or additional Powerline a...

Page 6: ...gging 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 r...

Page 7: ...To install additional Powerline adapters in other rooms repeat the steps above for each adapter Securing your Powerline Network Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the same encryption key TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key Default encryption key HomePlugAV ...

Page 8: ...cryption key for your Powerline network Note The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is HomePlugAV Before changing the default encryption please ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected using the default encryption key Important Note When using the Sync Button to change the default encryption key it is highly recommended to plug the adapter...

Page 9: ...ved 7 TRENDnet User s Guide TPL 407E TPL 407E2K The Link button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models TPL 407E TPL 407E2K Note The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model ...

Page 10: ...tlet For any additional 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 Link button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models TP...

Page 11: ...listed in the previous page please follow the Alternative Link button procedure below 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 Powerline model ...

Page 12: ...aracters a f A F 0 9 of each Powerline adapter as this will be required to change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters 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 Link button and you are creating a customized encryption key ...

Page 13: ...erline 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 Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter Remote Enter Password Allows you to enter the DPW for the listed Powerline adapter Remote Device THIS MUST BE ENTE...

Page 14: ...ine adapters by clicking Set Local 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...

Page 15: ...roll the window to view all of 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 Save Report Saves the information contained in the System Information window to ...

Page 16: ...et All Rights Reserved 14 TRENDnet User s Guide TPL 407E TPL 407E2K Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the copyright ...

Page 17: ...ZRD 00 04 44 44 44 45 Note It is recommended to ensure that 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 us...

Page 18: ...il 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 Remote Devices 3 Click OK If success...

Page 19: ...firmware 1 To check if firmware updates are available for your Powerline adapter check your Powerline model http www trendnet com downloads 2 Save the zipped firmware file zip and extract the file to your computer 3 Make sure you connect your computer with the utility installed is directly connected to the Powerline adapter using an Ethernet cable also called network cable when upgrading the devic...

Page 20: ... Rights Reserved TRENDnet User s Guide TPL 407E TPL 407E2K 18 Restart or Reset To restart or reset the device go to Advanced section and select Reset Device to restart it or Factory Defaults to reset the device settings to default ...

Page 21: ...rs 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 default encryption key is HomePlugAV The Powerline adapters can provide better connectivity and performance when plugged directly into a power outl...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and ...

Page 24: ...ki Latvian AršoTRENDnetdeklarē ka TPL 407E atbilst Direktīvas 2006 95 EK 2004 108 EK 2009 125 EK 2011 65 EU un REACH EK 1907 2006 būtiskajāmprasībām un citiemar to saistītajiemnoteikumiem Lietuvių Lithuanian Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja kad šis TPL 407E atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2006 95 EB 2004 108 EB 2009 125 EB 2011 65 EU ir REACH EB 1907 2006 Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hier...

Page 25: ...mited 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 MERCHANTABILI...

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