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... using an encrypted Powerline signal • One-touch Sync button changes encryption keys • Three LED indicators: o Power (on your network. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-308E TPL-308E2K Package Contents TPL-308E package includes: • 1 x TPL-308E: Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft...
... using an encrypted Powerline signal • One-touch Sync button changes encryption keys • Three LED indicators: o Power (on your network. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-308E TPL-308E2K Package Contents TPL-308E package includes: • 1 x TPL-308E: Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft...
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... Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 2 TRENDnet User's Guide • Network signal transmits up to be plugged into power outlets...
... Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 2 TRENDnet User's Guide • Network signal transmits up to be plugged into power outlets...
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... into an available power outlet. • Diagnostic LEDs - The quality of electrical wiring through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Changes the default encryption key or resets the unit to the factory default private network name "HomePlug AV". • Power Prong ...no Ethernet link Note: The following factors may also cause additional noise on your computer or network device. • Sync/Reset Button - TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K LED PWR (Power) Color Green N/A Green PL (Powerline) Amber Red N/A ETH (Ethernet Green Connection) N/A Sequence Solid Off Solid...
... into an available power outlet. • Diagnostic LEDs - The quality of electrical wiring through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Changes the default encryption key or resets the unit to the factory default private network name "HomePlug AV". • Power Prong ...no Ethernet link Note: The following factors may also cause additional noise on your computer or network device. • Sync/Reset Button - TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K LED PWR (Power) Color Green N/A Green PL (Powerline) Amber Red N/A ETH (Ethernet Green Connection) N/A Sequence Solid Off Solid...
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... and the link is active. Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which provides Internet connectivity. Application Diagram TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or...
... and the link is active. Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which provides Internet connectivity. Application Diagram TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or...
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... into an available wall power outlet near your router 1. You will need at least two Powerline adapters. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL307E, TPL-309E, TPL-310AP, TPL-311P, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E,TPL-406E, TPL-407E or another TPL-308E.) 2. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called LAN port) is available on or blinking. © Copyright 2012...
... into an available wall power outlet near your router 1. You will need at least two Powerline adapters. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL307E, TPL-309E, TPL-310AP, TPL-311P, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E,TPL-406E, TPL-407E or another TPL-308E.) 2. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called LAN port) is available on or blinking. © Copyright 2012...
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... to the Ethernet port of your network using an additional Powerline adapter: 1. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6 To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. After the additional Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you have installed and... blinking. First, make sure the first Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
... to the Ethernet port of your network using an additional Powerline adapter: 1. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6 To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. After the additional Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you have installed and... blinking. First, make sure the first Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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...the same Powerline network, the same encryption key must be assigned to all Powerline devices in that 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 ...nearby outlets first and follow the Sync button procedure before installing the adapters in order to change setting using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the default encryption key. To create a customized encryption key, see...
...the same Powerline network, the same encryption key must be assigned to all Powerline devices in that 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 ...nearby outlets first and follow the Sync button procedure before installing the adapters in order to change setting using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the default encryption key. To create a customized encryption key, see...
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All Rights Reserved. 8 TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 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. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
All Rights Reserved. 8 TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 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. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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... Powerline network. Use the procedure (Adapter C) below may not accurately illustrate your network. 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 to your Powerline network after they are plugged into a wall power outlet. Repeat the...
... Powerline network. Use the procedure (Adapter C) below may not accurately illustrate your network. 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 to your Powerline network after they are plugged into a wall power outlet. Repeat the...
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TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K If adding a TRENDnet adapter models (Adapter C) not listed in the previous page, please follow the Alternative Sync button procedure below for each additional adapter you add to connect additional adapters. Repeat the procedure (Adapter C) below . All Rights Reserved. 10 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 your network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K If adding a TRENDnet adapter models (Adapter C) not listed in the previous page, please follow the Alternative Sync button procedure below for each additional adapter you add to connect additional adapters. Repeat the procedure (Adapter C) below . All Rights Reserved. 10 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 your network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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...Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) Software Installation TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 1. At the CD-ROM main menu, click Install Utility. 4. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun....installing and using the utility, please ensure the following : • Create a customized encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. TRENDnet User's Guide Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you are creating a customized encryption key, it to multiple ...
...Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) Software Installation TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 1. At the CD-ROM main menu, click Install Utility. 4. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun....installing and using the utility, please ensure the following : • Create a customized encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. TRENDnet User's Guide Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you are creating a customized encryption key, it to multiple ...
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..., click Finish. 8. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 7. If you are prompted to install the WinPcap application, continue through the following steps to complete the installation. 6. Otherwise, if you are not...
..., click Finish. 8. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 7. If you are prompted to install the WinPcap application, continue through the following steps to complete the installation. 6. Otherwise, if you are not...
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TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 11. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete the installation. 13 Reboot your computer to complete. 10. After the process is completed, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide 9. All Rights Reserved. 13. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 12.
TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 11. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete the installation. 13 Reboot your computer to complete. 10. After the process is completed, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide 9. All Rights Reserved. 13. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 12.
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TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 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 ... completing the software installation, a desktop shortcut is already running. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility © Copyright 2012...
TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 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 ... completing the software installation, a desktop shortcut is already running. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility © Copyright 2012...
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Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Upgrade Firmware Allows you to add a Powerline adapter to your Powerline network that is directly connected to add them manually. All Rights ...BE ENTERED FOR ALL DEVICES TO CHANGE THE ENCRYPTION CODE*** Add Allows you to the Powerline adapter (Local Device) again. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline network, they will automatically detected and appear in the list. Note...
Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Upgrade Firmware Allows you to add a Powerline adapter to your Powerline network that is directly connected to add them manually. All Rights ...BE ENTERED FOR ALL DEVICES TO CHANGE THE ENCRYPTION CODE*** Add Allows you to the Powerline adapter (Local Device) again. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline network, they will automatically detected and appear in the list. Note...
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... Local Device on the adapter on the Main window. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Note: You will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for all or multiple Powerline adapters connected...
... Local Device on the adapter on the Main window. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Note: You will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for all or multiple Powerline adapters connected...
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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 or ... Device). Remote Device History (Log) Displays Powerline adapters or other related information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 17 Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the System Information window. © Copyright...
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 or ... Device). Remote Device History (Log) Displays Powerline adapters or other related information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 17 Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the System Information window. © Copyright...
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TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information. All Rights Reserved. AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 18 Note: It is recommended to your Powerline network. You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the copyright information.
TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information. All Rights Reserved. AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 18 Note: It is recommended to your Powerline network. You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the copyright information.
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... on the inside face of each Powerline adapter first before proceeding. Launch the Powerline Utility. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 19 Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each of your Powerline adapters, please...they should appear in the utility and create a customized encryption key If you can change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 2. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. This is on the sticker on . In the Powerline Utility Main...
... on the inside face of each Powerline adapter first before proceeding. Launch the Powerline Utility. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 19 Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each of your Powerline adapters, please...they should appear in the utility and create a customized encryption key If you can change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 2. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. This is on the sticker on . In the Powerline Utility Main...
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...Match the Device Password (DPW) to the next step "To create a customized encryption key". © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. After you will receive a message indicating that all Powerline adapters. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network... in Remote Device until you will receive a message indicating that the password is correct. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. If successful, you have entered your Powerline network. 2. Click OK. All Rights Reserved. 20 TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. Enter the Device Password (DPW) and click...
...Match the Device Password (DPW) to the next step "To create a customized encryption key". © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. After you will receive a message indicating that all Powerline adapters. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network... in Remote Device until you will receive a message indicating that the password is correct. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. If successful, you have entered your Powerline network. 2. Click OK. All Rights Reserved. 20 TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. Enter the Device Password (DPW) and click...