Data Sheet
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...• Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by up to create a secure high speed building-wide network. For added security, TRENDnet recommends using the one-touch connect button to be plugged into power outlets that interfere with wireless networking signals. • 200Mbps ...**** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals TPL-306E rev: 11.11.2011 FEATURES 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any outlet on your electrical system for instant high speed network...
...• Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by up to create a secure high speed building-wide network. For added security, TRENDnet recommends using the one-touch connect button to be plugged into power outlets that interfere with wireless networking signals. • 200Mbps ...**** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals TPL-306E rev: 11.11.2011 FEATURES 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any outlet on your electrical system for instant high speed network...
Data Sheet
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...trademarks of their respective holders. Information provided in this document pertain to change at any time, without notice. 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) HARDWARE Consumption Temperature Humidity Certifications • Active mode: 3.1 Watts (max.) • Standby mode: 0.5 Watts...: 1-310-961-5511 Web: www.trendnet.com Email: sales@trendnet.com 1-888-326-6061 TRENDnet is subject to TRENDnet products and is a registered trademark. For the most recent product information please visit http://www.trendnet.com Copyright ©TRENDnet.All Rights Reserved.
...trademarks of their respective holders. Information provided in this document pertain to change at any time, without notice. 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) HARDWARE Consumption Temperature Humidity Certifications • Active mode: 3.1 Watts (max.) • Standby mode: 0.5 Watts...: 1-310-961-5511 Web: www.trendnet.com Email: sales@trendnet.com 1-888-326-6061 TRENDnet is subject to TRENDnet products and is a registered trademark. For the most recent product information please visit http://www.trendnet.com Copyright ©TRENDnet.All Rights Reserved.
User's Guide
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... space One-touch Sync button to change the default network key. LED displays convey device status for new cabling. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-306E TPL-306E2K Package Contents The TPL-306E package includes: 1 x TPL-306E 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter Muti-Language Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) Network...
... space One-touch Sync button to change the default network key. LED displays convey device status for new cabling. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-306E TPL-306E2K Package Contents The TPL-306E package includes: 1 x TPL-306E 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter Muti-Language Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) Network...
User's Guide
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... Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware Version Firmware Version TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Reset Button Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Sync Button Ethernet Port Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 2 TRENDnet User's Guide Optional management utility compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit...
... Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware Version Firmware Version TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Reset Button Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Sync Button Ethernet Port Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 2 TRENDnet User's Guide Optional management utility compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit...
User's Guide
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...: Noise - Plugs into an available power outlet. Diagnostic LEDs - Indicates the device status and connectivity. TRENDnet User's Guide Ethernet Port - TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) ETH (Ethernet Connection) Color Green N/A Green Amber Red N/A Green N/A Sequence Definition...2 minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button of the Powerline connection through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: Powerline (PL) LED color indicates the strength and quality of the first adapter in order to first adapter. (PWR...
...: Noise - Plugs into an available power outlet. Diagnostic LEDs - Indicates the device status and connectivity. TRENDnet User's Guide Ethernet Port - TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) ETH (Ethernet Connection) Color Green N/A Green Amber Red N/A Green N/A Sequence Definition...2 minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button of the Powerline connection through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: Powerline (PL) LED color indicates the strength and quality of the first adapter in order to first adapter. (PWR...
User's Guide
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...power usage when the connected devices via Ethernet are powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 3 minutes. Application Diagram TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet in another room in order to ...mode. A router is currently in the room where the xDSL/Cable modem (typically supplied by your network and to indicate that room. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will enter standby mode. Erp (EuP) Operation: Standby Mode Disconnect the Ethernet cables ...
...power usage when the connected devices via Ethernet are powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 3 minutes. Application Diagram TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet in another room in order to ...mode. A router is currently in the room where the xDSL/Cable modem (typically supplied by your network and to indicate that room. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will enter standby mode. Erp (EuP) Operation: Standby Mode Disconnect the Ethernet cables ...
User's Guide
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...PWR) LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on your network. 2. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-307E, TPL310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E, or another TPL-306E.) The TPL-306E2K package already includes two Powerline adapters. 2. refrigerators, washers, dryers) as degrading performance. ...61623; Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where you Install 1. Note: The TPL-306E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. Please ensure that your Powerline Adapters Before you want to extend your router. 3.
...PWR) LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on your network. 2. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-307E, TPL310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E, or another TPL-306E.) The TPL-306E2K package already includes two Powerline adapters. 2. refrigerators, washers, dryers) as degrading performance. ...61623; Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where you Install 1. Note: The TPL-306E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. Please ensure that your Powerline Adapters Before you want to extend your router. 3.
User's Guide
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... the Powerline (PL) LED to turn on page 5. 2. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6 Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you...
... the Powerline (PL) LED to turn on page 5. 2. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6 Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you...
User's Guide
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... on page 7. There are not assigned the same encryption key will not be assigned to all TRENDnet Powerline adapters are unplugged and moved to the Powerline network. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the default encryption key. Note: ...the adapters will retain their security settings when they are assigned the same encryption key and there is recommended that network. TRENDnet User's Guide Securing your Powerline Network Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the included Powerline ...
... on page 7. There are not assigned the same encryption key will not be assigned to all TRENDnet Powerline adapters are unplugged and moved to the Powerline network. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the default encryption key. Note: ...the adapters will retain their security settings when they are assigned the same encryption key and there is recommended that network. TRENDnet User's Guide Securing your Powerline Network Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the included Powerline ...
User's Guide
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... and turn back on the when adapters are connected. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you add to the second Powerline adapter. 4. All LEDs will generate a random encryption key on . TRENDnet User's Guide To change the default encryption key between ...both Powerline adapters using the new encryption key. This will not automatically connect to your existing Powerline network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
... and turn back on the when adapters are connected. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you add to the second Powerline adapter. 4. All LEDs will generate a random encryption key on . TRENDnet User's Guide To change the default encryption key between ...both Powerline adapters using the new encryption key. This will not automatically connect to your existing Powerline network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
User's Guide
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...each adapter is connected to your network. If you have changed your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected. 2. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you to your network (using the utility. This will be required to change ... connected to connect and use the encryption key of your existing Powerline network, repeat the steps above © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Push and hold the Sync button on the additional Powerline adapter for multiple Powerline adapters. See "Product Hardware Features" on...
...each adapter is connected to your network. If you have changed your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected. 2. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you to your network (using the utility. This will be required to change ... connected to connect and use the encryption key of your existing Powerline network, repeat the steps above © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Push and hold the Sync button on the additional Powerline adapter for multiple Powerline adapters. See "Product Hardware Features" on...
User's Guide
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... menu, click Install Utility. If this prompt does not appear, you may already have the WinPcap application installed. TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 5. Click OK. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. At the... prompt does not appear automatically, open the CD contents and double-click Autorun.exe. 3. If so, please skip over to Step 11. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
... menu, click Install Utility. If this prompt does not appear, you may already have the WinPcap application installed. TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 5. Click OK. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. At the... prompt does not appear automatically, open the CD contents and double-click Autorun.exe. 3. If so, please skip over to Step 11. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. After the process is completed, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide 7. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 9. All Rights Reserved. 11 In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 10. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. 8.
In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. After the process is completed, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide 7. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 9. All Rights Reserved. 11 In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 10. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. 8.
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In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next. 14. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. TRENDnet User's Guide 11. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 12 TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12.
In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next. 14. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. TRENDnet User's Guide 11. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 12 TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12.
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...the physical Reset button on . You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility 13 Wait for multiple Powerline adapters. See "Product Hardware Features" on page 2. Make sure your computer in which you... and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter as this will exit the application. Double-click the icon to defaults using the utility. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit...
...the physical Reset button on . You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility 13 Wait for multiple Powerline adapters. See "Product Hardware Features" on page 2. Make sure your computer in which you... and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter as this will exit the application. Double-click the icon to defaults using the utility. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit...
User's Guide
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... detected automatically and does not appear in the list. Note: If all of your router. Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or (DPW) Quality Link Rate MAC Address Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter (Remote...See page Scan Rescans the Powerline adapters that are already connected to the selected Powerline adapter (Local Device) across the electrical system. TRENDnet User's Guide Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to the Powerline adapter (Local Device) again. All Rights Reserved. 14 Note:...
... detected automatically and does not appear in the list. Note: If all of your router. Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or (DPW) Quality Link Rate MAC Address Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter (Remote...See page Scan Rescans the Powerline adapters that are already connected to the selected Powerline adapter (Local Device) across the electrical system. TRENDnet User's Guide Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to the Powerline adapter (Local Device) again. All Rights Reserved. 14 Note:...
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...setting. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 15 Note: The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Note: You will still need to... encryption key will not change for the Powerline adapter listed as the Local Device on the adapter on the Main window. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for your Powerline network before applying this will disconnect the Local Device Powerline adapter from ...
...setting. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 15 Note: The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Note: You will still need to... encryption key will not change for the Powerline adapter listed as the Local Device on the adapter on the Main window. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for your Powerline network before applying this will disconnect the Local Device Powerline adapter from ...
User's Guide
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... Powerline adapters or other related information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 16 Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the Remote... information contained in the System Information window. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Print Report Prints the information contained in the System Information window to a text file on your computer. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Diagnostics Window System Information Displays the ...
... Powerline adapters or other related information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 16 Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the Remote... information contained in the System Information window. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Print Report Prints the information contained in the System Information window to a text file on your computer. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Diagnostics Window System Information Displays the ...
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AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to view all of the copyright information. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 17 All Rights Reserved. You can vertically scroll the window to your Powerline network. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information.
AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to view all of the copyright information. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 17 All Rights Reserved. You can vertically scroll the window to your Powerline network. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information.
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TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 2. Select one of your Powerline adapters, please do so as it is required when using the same encryption key, they should appear in the ...utility and create a customized encryption key If you can change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. This...
TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 2. Select one of your Powerline adapters, please do so as it is required when using the same encryption key, they should appear in the ...utility and create a customized encryption key If you can change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. This...