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... to change the default network key. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Features The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any electrical outlet to create a secure high speed building-wide network. Use up to 80%. All Rights Reserved. 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...
... to change the default network key. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Features The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any electrical outlet to create a secure high speed building-wide network. Use up to 80%. All Rights Reserved. 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...
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...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. Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to be... plugged into power outlets that are on the same electrical system. All Rights Reserved. 2 TRENDnet User's Guide Optional management utility...
...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. Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to be... plugged into power outlets that are on the same electrical system. All Rights Reserved. 2 TRENDnet User's Guide Optional management utility...
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...key on ) Note: Will reset to factory defaults. Changes the default encryption key. Reset Button - 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 Solid Device powered On Off Device ...sec) of pushing the Sync button of electrical wiring through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Plugs into an available power outlet. Diagnostic LEDs - Note: Powerline (PL) LED color indicates the strength and quality of your electrical system. Distance -...
...key on ) Note: Will reset to factory defaults. Changes the default encryption key. Reset Button - 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 Solid Device powered On Off Device ...sec) of pushing the Sync button of electrical wiring through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Plugs into an available power outlet. Diagnostic LEDs - Note: Powerline (PL) LED color indicates the strength and quality of your electrical system. Distance -...
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Application Diagram TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet in another ...Ethernet are powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 3 minutes. The Ethernet port of the second Powerline adapter is then connected to a network enabled TV or other network enabled media device in order to ...in the room where the xDSL/Cable modem (typically supplied by your network and to the Internet. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will enter standby mode. The Power (PWR) LED will re-enter active ...
Application Diagram TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet in another ...Ethernet are powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 3 minutes. The Ethernet port of the second Powerline adapter is then connected to a network enabled TV or other network enabled media device in order to ...in the room where the xDSL/Cable modem (typically supplied by your network and to the Internet. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will enter standby mode. The Power (PWR) LED will re-enter active ...
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...also called LAN port) on or blinking. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: This will need at least two Powerline adapters. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Connect a Powerline adapter to extend your router. 3. TRENDnet User's Guide Installing your existing network. An Ethernet ...outlet in the room where you Install 1. 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. Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router,...
...also called LAN port) on or blinking. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: This will need at least two Powerline adapters. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Connect a Powerline adapter to extend your router. 3. TRENDnet User's Guide Installing your existing network. An Ethernet ...outlet in the room where you Install 1. 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. Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router,...
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... to your network. 3. To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6 See "Connect a Powerline adapter to your router" on your Powerline adapter to the to the Ethernet port of your computer or network device. 4. After the Powerline (PL) LED turns on or blinking. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your...
... to your network. 3. To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6 See "Connect a Powerline adapter to your router" on your Powerline adapter to the to the Ethernet port of your computer or network device. 4. After the Powerline (PL) LED turns on or blinking. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your...
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... using the default encryption key. Note: The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is needed after the default encryption has been changed and the Powerline adapters have been connected using the same encryption key. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the default encryption key HomePlugAV and create...
... using the default encryption key. Note: The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is needed after the default encryption has been changed and the Powerline adapters have been connected using the same encryption key. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the default encryption key HomePlugAV and create...
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... Reserved. 8 TRENDnet User's Guide To change the default encryption key between both Powerline adapters using the default encryption key, see "Installing your Powerline Adapters" on page 5. 2. Note: Once you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your Powerline network after they are already installed and connected using the new encryption key. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Add adapters...
... Reserved. 8 TRENDnet User's Guide To change the default encryption key between both Powerline adapters using the default encryption key, see "Installing your Powerline Adapters" on page 5. 2. Note: Once you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your Powerline network after they are already installed and connected using the new encryption key. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Add adapters...
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This will start blinking. 4. The Power (PWR) LED will erase the current encryption key assigned to the additional Powerline adapter. 3. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you to do the following : Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters...key, it is required to reset all existing Powerline adapters are already installed and connected. 2. TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of your Powerline adapters to another through your electrical system is ...
This will start blinking. 4. The Power (PWR) LED will erase the current encryption key assigned to the additional Powerline adapter. 3. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you to do the following : Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters...key, it is required to reset all existing Powerline adapters are already installed and connected. 2. TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of your Powerline adapters to another through your electrical system is ...
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...included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. 6. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. If this prompt does not appear, you may already have the WinPcap ... Utility. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 4. TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe Note: If the Autorun prompt does not appear automatically, open the CD contents and double-click Autorun.exe. 3. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 5. All Rights Reserved. 10
...included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. 6. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. If this prompt does not appear, you may already have the WinPcap ... Utility. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 4. TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe Note: If the Autorun prompt does not appear automatically, open the CD contents and double-click Autorun.exe. 3. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 5. All Rights Reserved. 10
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In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12. All Rights Reserved. 12 At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 13. TRENDnet User's Guide 11. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next. 14. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12. All Rights Reserved. 12 At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 13. TRENDnet User's Guide 11. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next. 14. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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... to your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to defaults using the utility. Wait for multiple Powerline adapters. At the Installation Complete window, click Close. 17. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Utility Before using the... utility, please ensure the following: Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each adapter is automatically created. TRENDnet...
... to your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to defaults using the utility. Wait for multiple Powerline adapters. At the Installation Complete window, click Close. 17. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Utility Before using the... utility, please ensure the following: Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each adapter is automatically created. TRENDnet...
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... you to add a Powerline adapter to your Powerline network that are already connected to your Powerline network (Remote Device) Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to the selected Powerline adapter (Local Device) ... Note: If your computer is not listed (Remote Device) Connect If 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...
... you to add a Powerline adapter to your Powerline network that are already connected to your Powerline network (Remote Device) Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to the selected Powerline adapter (Local Device) ... Note: If your computer is not listed (Remote Device) Connect If 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...
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..., Unknown Networkname will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. 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. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for your Powerline network. If you do not, the encryption key will...
..., Unknown Networkname will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. 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. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for your Powerline network. If you do not, the encryption key will...
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...2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Diagnostics Window System Information Displays the device and other Powerline devices (Remote Device) that have been previously connected to view all of the system information. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline ...Utility application 16 All Rights Reserved. Remote Device History (Log) Displays Powerline adapters or other related information such as firmware version, ...
...2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Diagnostics Window System Information Displays the device and other Powerline devices (Remote Device) that have been previously connected to view all of the system information. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline ...Utility application 16 All Rights Reserved. Remote Device History (Log) Displays Powerline adapters or other related information such as firmware version, ...
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TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 17 AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to view all of the copyright information. You can vertically scroll the window to your Powerline network. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 17 AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to view all of the copyright information. You can vertically scroll the window to your Powerline network. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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..., please do so as it is required to applying the customized encryption key for all of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 4. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 2. All Rights Reserved. 18 Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each... adapter 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. TRENDnet...
..., please do so as it is required to applying the customized encryption key for all of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 4. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 2. All Rights Reserved. 18 Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each... adapter 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. TRENDnet...
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... have added all Powerline adapters. Click OK. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. After you will receive a message indicating that the encryption key was changed for all of your Powerline network. 2. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for each additional Powerline adapter listed in...
... have added all Powerline adapters. Click OK. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. After you will receive a message indicating that the encryption key was changed for all of your Powerline network. 2. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for each additional Powerline adapter listed in...
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... are available for your Powerline adapter, check your keyboard. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the device will be upgraded when your computer is directly connected to the Powerline adapter using an Ethernet cable (also called network) cable when upgrading the device firmware. 3. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The...
... are available for your Powerline adapter, check your keyboard. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the device will be upgraded when your computer is directly connected to the Powerline adapter using an Ethernet cable (also called network) cable when upgrading the device firmware. 3. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The...
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... completed and the device reboot Important! Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon. Click Browse 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) 5. Click Upgrade Firmware.... NVM file. (Ex. Click OK. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Do not turn off the device or press the reset button while this procedure is in the Main window of the utility under Local Device. TRENDnet User's Guide 4. TPL-401E-NVM-v5.0.1-0-0-X-FINAL.nvm) 8. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6.
... completed and the device reboot Important! Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon. Click Browse 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) 5. Click Upgrade Firmware.... NVM file. (Ex. Click OK. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Do not turn off the device or press the reset button while this procedure is in the Main window of the utility under Local Device. TRENDnet User's Guide 4. TPL-401E-NVM-v5.0.1-0-0-X-FINAL.nvm) 8. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6.