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Table of Contents i TRENDnet User's Guide Contents Product Overview 1 Package Contents ...1 Features ...1 Product Hardware Features 2 Application Diagram ...4 Installing your Powerline Adapters 5 Before you Install...5 Connect a Powerline adapter to your router 5 Add adapters to your network 6 Securing your Powerline Network 7 Using the Sync button...7 Change your default encryption key using the Sync button 7 Add adapters using the...
Table of Contents i TRENDnet User's Guide Contents Product Overview 1 Package Contents ...1 Features ...1 Product Hardware Features 2 Application Diagram ...4 Installing your Powerline Adapters 5 Before you Install...5 Connect a Powerline adapter to your router 5 Add adapters to your network 6 Securing your Powerline Network 7 Using the Sync button...7 Change your default encryption key using the Sync button 7 Add adapters using the...
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... factor saves space around crowded electrical outlets. 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.) TPL-308E2K package includes: • 2 x TPL-308E: Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapters • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM...
... factor saves space around crowded electrical outlets. 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.) TPL-308E2K package includes: • 2 x TPL-308E: Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapters • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM...
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... * Maximum of 4 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Product Hardware Features Device Label Product 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.
... * Maximum of 4 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Product Hardware Features Device Label Product 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.
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...8226; Noise - Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from 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 ...Off Solid Blinking Off Definition Device powered on the first adapter in order to your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to establish connectivity. Long lengths of the Powerline connection through your electrical system (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - Indicates the device...
...8226; Noise - Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from 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 ...Off Solid Blinking Off Definition Device powered on the first adapter in order to your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to establish connectivity. Long lengths of the Powerline connection through your electrical system (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - Indicates the device...
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...your Internet Service Provider (ISP)) which is active. Application Diagram TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which provides Internet connectivity. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center ...and is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to ...
...your Internet Service Provider (ISP)) which is active. Application Diagram TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which provides Internet connectivity. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center ...and is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to ...
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... Reserved. 5 Note: The TPL-308E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Connect a Powerline adapter to your Powerline Adapters Before you want to prevent the Powerline adapter from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of power (e.g. 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. refrigerators, washers, dryers...
... Reserved. 5 Note: The TPL-308E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Connect a Powerline adapter to your Powerline Adapters Before you want to prevent the Powerline adapter from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of power (e.g. 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. refrigerators, washers, dryers...
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... installed to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you have installed and connected the first Powerline adapter to your router, you can access the Internet through your... attached storage, network media server/players, etc.) that your Powerline adapters are connected successfully to your network. 3. To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6 To extend your Powerline network. Connect the included Ethernet ...
... installed to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you have installed and connected the first Powerline adapter to your router, you can access the Internet through your... attached storage, network media server/players, etc.) that your Powerline adapters are connected successfully to your network. 3. To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6 To extend your Powerline network. Connect the included Ethernet ...
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.... © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. 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 Powerline Adapters" on page 7. ****Recommended method**** OR • Create a customized encryption key for your default encryption key using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the...
.... © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. 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 Powerline Adapters" on page 7. ****Recommended method**** OR • Create a customized encryption key for your default encryption key using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the...
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.... © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your adapters, additional adapters will need to use the Sync button to connect any additional adapters, you will not automatically connect to the following TRENDnet models: TPL-303E / TPL-304E / TPL-308E / TPL-309E / TPL-406E / TPL-407E Note: The...
.... © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your adapters, additional adapters will need to use the Sync button to connect any additional adapters, you will not automatically connect to the following TRENDnet models: TPL-303E / TPL-304E / TPL-308E / TPL-309E / TPL-406E / TPL-407E Note: 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 to your network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 10 Repeat the procedure (Adapter C) below for each additional adapter you add to connect additional adapters. 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 .
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 to your network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 10 Repeat the procedure (Adapter C) below for each additional adapter you add to connect additional adapters. 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 .
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... Utility installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: Link speed displayed in which you are installing the utility is connected to your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network. • If you...adapters to another through your electrical system is connected to your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Powerline Utility System Requirements • Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), or Windows XP (32/64-bit) • Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) Software Installation TPL-308E / TPL...
... Utility installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: Link speed displayed in which you are installing the utility is connected to your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network. • If you...adapters to another through your electrical system is connected to your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Powerline Utility System Requirements • Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), or Windows XP (32/64-bit) • Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) Software Installation TPL-308E / TPL...
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... to reset all Powerline devices to defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter as this will exit the application. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: • Write down...
... to reset all Powerline devices to defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter as this will exit the application. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: • Write down...
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Connect If your router. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline adapter (Local Device) is not detected automatically and does not appear in the list. Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or...
Connect If your router. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline adapter (Local Device) is not detected automatically and does not appear in the list. Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or...
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TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for the Powerline adapter listed as the Local Device on the adapter on the Main window. If you have added and entered the DPW for any Powerline adapters without the DPW entered. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 16 Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-308E / TPL...-308E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for your Powerline adapters by clicking Set...
TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for the Powerline adapter listed as the Local Device on the adapter on the Main window. If you have added and entered the DPW for any Powerline adapters without the DPW entered. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 16 Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-308E / TPL...-308E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for your Powerline adapters by clicking Set...
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...; Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Save Report Saves the information contained in the System Information window to a text file on your computer. Remote Device History (Log) Displays Powerline adapters or other related... information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). 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 discovered on your Powerline Network. TPL-308E / TPL...
...; Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Save Report Saves the information contained in the System Information window to a text file on your computer. Remote Device History (Log) Displays Powerline adapters or other related... information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). 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 discovered on your Powerline Network. TPL-308E / TPL...
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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. 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-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 18 Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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. 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-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 18 Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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...key for all of each Powerline adapter to ensure you have already been installed and connected using the utility. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 2. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each Powerline adapter first before proceeding. Example: Location...a-f,A-F,0-9) of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 4. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters 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. Launch the Powerline ...
...key for all of each Powerline adapter to ensure you have already been installed and connected using the utility. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 2. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each Powerline adapter first before proceeding. Example: Location...a-f,A-F,0-9) of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 4. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters 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. Launch the Powerline ...
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TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. After you have entered your Powerline network. 2. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for your new Powerline encryption key, click Set All Devices. 6. Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to your remaining Powerline adapters... key". © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Click OK. 3. If successful, you will receive a message indicating that all Powerline adapters were added to the corresponding MAC address. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. Click OK....
TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. After you have entered your Powerline network. 2. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for your new Powerline encryption key, click Set All Devices. 6. Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to your remaining Powerline adapters... key". © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Click OK. 3. If successful, you will receive a message indicating that all Powerline adapters were added to the corresponding MAC address. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. Click OK....
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... cable (also called network cable). TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The firmware can only be available to edit. 4. In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the device will be upgraded when your computer to a different adapter and restart the process listed above. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The device name field will...
... cable (also called network cable). TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The firmware can only be available to edit. 4. In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the device will be upgraded when your computer to a different adapter and restart the process listed above. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The device name field will...
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... Powerline (PL) Connection • Best (Green) • Better (Amber) • Good (Red) © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Technical Specifications Hardware Standards Interface Frequency Band IEEE 1901, HomePlug® AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802...;F) Humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing) Certifications CE, FCC * Maximum of 4 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K • No connection (Off) Buttons Ethernet (ETH) Connection • Solid ...
... Powerline (PL) Connection • Best (Green) • Better (Amber) • Good (Red) © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Technical Specifications Hardware Standards Interface Frequency Band IEEE 1901, HomePlug® AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802...;F) Humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing) Certifications CE, FCC * Maximum of 4 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K • No connection (Off) Buttons Ethernet (ETH) Connection • Solid ...