TRENDnet TPL-423E, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ment page 3 Setting up your TPL 430AP 4 Connect wireless devices to your powerline access point 5 Connect wireless devices using WiFi Clone WPS 6 Setup 7 Advanced Wireless 9 Advanced 9 Network 10 Security 10 System 11 Device Management 11 Restore 11 Firmware Update 12 Status 13 Clients 13 Installing your Powerline Adapters 14 Before you Install 14 Connect a Powerline adapter to your router 14 Add ...

Page 3: ...ctivity is needed The WiFi Clone feature conveniently copies your existing wireless network settings to the TPL 430AP for faster network integration WiFi Everywhere Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit TPL 430APK TRENDnet s WiFi Everywhere Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit model TPL 430APK uses an electrical outlet to create or expand a wireless network Easily install the included TRENDnet Powerline adap...

Page 4: ...is pre encrypted with a unique password WiFi Clone Use your router s WPS button and the TPL 430AP s WiFi Clone button to conveniently copy your existing wireless network name and password for quick network integration Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802 11 theoretical specifications Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference network traffic build...

Page 5: ... or additional Powerline adapter s Sync button must also be pushed within 2 minutes 120 sec of pushing the Sync button on the first adapter in order to establish connectivity Reset Reset Push Hold for 10 seconds then release Reset device to factory defaults WLAN LED will go red Note Will reset to the factory default private network name HomePlug AV WiFi Clone WPS Push Hold for 5 seconds then relea...

Page 6: ...rline data transmitting receiving Connection quality is Better Red Solid Powerline connected Connection quality is Good Blinking Powerline data transmitting receiving Connection quality is Good N A Off Powerline is not synced or connected LAN Ports Ethernet Connection Green Solid 10 20 Mbps 100 200Mbps Gigabit Half Full Duplex connected Blinking 10 20 Mbps 100 200Mbps Gigabit Half Full Duplex data...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...rd 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 423E included with the WiFi Everywhere Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit only but the same procedure applies to TRENDnet powerline models TPL 406E TPL 407...

Page 9: ...r extend wireless connectivity to your existing network 6 For added security the TPL 430AP has been pre configured with a unique wireless network name SSID and wireless key which can be found on the Preset Wireless Settings sticker or device label Use these settings to connect your wireless laptops mobile devices and other wireless network devices to your network Move TPL 430AP to the desired loca...

Page 10: ...omputer s network adapter in the subnet of 192 168 10 x ex 192 168 10 25 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 Please refer to the Appendix on page 55 on how to assign static IP address to your computer 4 Open your web browser and go to IP address http 192 168 10 1 or when the computer is connected directly to TPL 430AP s LAN port Your access point will prompt you for a user name and password 5 By de...

Page 11: ...or change it to your own settings Click Save to save your settings Note Checking the Use the same SSID and security settings for both 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands box will change the SSID Wireless security mode and wireless password on the 5 GHz band to match the exact same settings inputted on the 2 4 GHz band 4 Go to System and click on Change password 5 Configure your own unique login password in th...

Page 12: ...reless network such as Gaming Consoles Internet enabled TVs Network media players Smart Phones Wireless Laptop computers Wireless IP cameras Each device may have its own software utility for searching and connecting to available wireless networks therefore you must refer to the User s Manual Guide of your wireless client device to determine how to search and connect to this access point s wireless...

Page 13: ...hysically on your access point and on your client device WPS Software Virtual Push Button located in access point management page Recommended WiFi Clone Method Note It is recommended that a wireless key passphrase or password is created before connecting the TPL 430AP using the WiFi Clone method By default your access point is preconfigured with a wireless encryption key If no wireless key is defi...

Page 14: ...n upgraded with firmware driver upgrades to support this encryption standard Total wireless speeds under this encryption type however are limited to 54Mbps WPA2 This is the most secure wireless encryption available today similar to WPA encryption but more robust This encryption standard also supports the highest connection speeds TRENDnet recommends setting your access point to this encryption sta...

Page 15: ...cess point s performance so if your wireless signal is weak place the access point in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position 2 Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal In an indoor environment try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall Dense materials like metal solid ...

Page 16: ...ferent transmission mode choose the appropriate mode 2 4 GHz Wireless B G N mixed Select this mode for the best compatibility This mode allows older 802 11b and 802 11g wireless devices to connect to the access point in addition to newer 802 11n devices B G mixed This mode only allows devices to connect to the access point using older and slow 802 11b or 802 11g technology and it thereby reduces t...

Page 17: ...z and 5 GHz wireless devices Default 100 Max Clients Select the maximum number of clients that can connect to your AP By default the max number of clients is set to 16 devices Network Advanced Network Your TPL 430AP will automatically get its IP address when it is connected to your modem or router This page will show you the current IP address of your unit 1 Log into your powerline access point ma...

Page 18: ...ccess point management page using the User Name admin and the new password Restore System Restore You may want to restart or restore your powerline access point if you are encountering difficulties with your access point and have attempted all other troubleshooting 1 Log in to TPL 430AP 2 Go to System and select the Restore menu 3 Click Restore to reset the device back to factory default settings ...

Page 19: ... problems were fixed that you may have been experiencing If a firmware upgrade is available download the firmware to your computer Unzip the file to a folder on your computer Please note the following Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process Do not turn off the device or press the Reset button during the upgrade If you are upgrade the firmware using a laptop computer ensure that the laptop is...

Page 20: ...gs access point mode wireless and wired network settings access point wireless MAC addresses and firmware version Clients System Clients You may want to check to see what devices are currently connected to your TPL 430AP This page will show the number of clients that are connected their IP address and the clients MAC address 1 Log into your TPL 430AP s management page 2 Click on System and click o...

Page 21: ...t 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 ...

Page 22: ...mputer 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 your comp...

Page 23: ...igned the same encryption key will not be able to connect to the Powerline network For additional security TRENDnet recommends changing adapter default encryption key to prevent a neighbor with a Powerline adapter and the same default 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 ...

Page 24: ...age Network Connections right click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties c Click Internet Protocol Version TCP IPv4 and then click Properties d Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Windows XP 2000 a Go into the Control Panel double click the Network Connections icon b Right click the Local Area Connection icon and the click Properties c Click Internet Protocol ...

Page 25: ...he 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 default encryption key is HomePlugAV The Powerline adapters can provide better connec...

Page 26: ...lectrical power lines Encryption Wireless WPA2 PSK Powerline 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 Additional Ethernet ports for wired connectivity Automatically clones the SSID and password of your WiFi network IPv6 support QoS Management ...

Page 27: ...V AC Frequency Band 2 67 5MHz Data PHY Rate Up to 1200Mbps Networking Distance Powerline Up to 300m 984 ft linear distance over electrical power lines Encryption Powerline 128 bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard Powerline Nodes Up to 8 max Overlapping Powerline Networks Up to 4 per electrical system Special Features Built in power socket Auto connects to other TRENDnet Powerline adapters IPv6 sup...

Page 28: ... Copyright 2017 TRENDnet All Rights Reserved TRENDnet User s Guide TPL 430AP TPL 430APK 21 Warranty 3 year Package contents TPL 430AP TPL 423E Quick Installation Guide 2 x Network cable 1 5m 5 ft ...

Page 29: ...ayed Note If you are experiencing difficulties please contact your computer or operating system manufacturer for assistance How to configure your network settings to obtain an IP address automatically or use DHCP Note Please note that although the following procedures provided to follow for your operating system on configuring your network settings can be used as general guidelines however it is s...

Page 30: ...rk adapter a static IP address Click OK Windows Vista a Go into the Control Panel click Network and Internet b Click Manage Network Connections right click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties c Click Internet Protocol Version TCP IPv4 and then click Properties d Then click Use the following IP address and assign your network adapter a static IP address Click OK Windows XP 2000 a Go...

Page 31: ...Connect 4 You may be prompted to enter a security key in order to connect to the network 5 Enter in the security key corresponding to the wireless network and click OK Windows XP 1 Right click the network icon in the notification area then click View Available Wireless Networks 2 In Connect to a Network under Available Networks click the wireless network you would like to connect to 3 You may be p...

Page 32: ...tter product procedures IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body RoHS This product is RoHS compliant Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requireme...

Page 33: ...e altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 2004 108 CE Latviski Latvian Ar šo TRENDnet deklarē ka TPL 406E atbilst Direktīvas 2004 108 EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem Lietuvių Lithuanian Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja kad šis TPL 406E atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2004 108 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het...

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Page 35: ...o 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 ...

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