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... provided in this document pertain to TRENDnet products and is a registered trademark. Other Brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL-406E (v1.0R) NETWORKING SOLUTIONS PACKAGE CONTENTS TPL-406E Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) RELATED PRODUCTS TPL-401E2K 500 Mbps Powerline AV Adapter...
... provided in this document pertain to TRENDnet products and is a registered trademark. Other Brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL-406E (v1.0R) NETWORKING SOLUTIONS PACKAGE CONTENTS TPL-406E Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) RELATED PRODUCTS TPL-401E2K 500 Mbps Powerline AV Adapter...
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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 ... 13 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 17 Upgrade Firmware 19 Technical Specifications 21 Troubleshooting 22 Appendix 23 © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
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 ... 13 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 17 Upgrade Firmware 19 Technical Specifications 21 Troubleshooting 22 Appendix 23 © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
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... building-wide high speed network. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-406E TPL-406E2K Package Contents TPL-406E package includes: • 1 x TPL-406E: 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) TPL-406E2K package includes: • 2 x TPL-406E: 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapters • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • 2 x Network cables (1.5 m / 5 ft.) ©...
... building-wide high speed network. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-406E TPL-406E2K Package Contents TPL-406E package includes: • 1 x TPL-406E: 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) TPL-406E2K package includes: • 2 x TPL-406E: 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapters • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • 2 x Network cables (1.5 m / 5 ft.) ©...
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... Label Product Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide * Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 500Mbps is the...
... Label Product Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide * Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 500Mbps is the...
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... defaults (All LEDs will start blinking). All Rights Reserved. Long lengths of pushing the Sync button on your electrical system (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - Button Action Sync / Reset (see Using the Sync Button Section for use your electrical system. •...2 minutes (120 sec) of electrical wiring through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: Will reset to establish connectivity. Indicates the device status and connectivity. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) ETH Color Green N/A Green Amber Red N/A ...
... defaults (All LEDs will start blinking). All Rights Reserved. Long lengths of pushing the Sync button on your electrical system (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - Button Action Sync / Reset (see Using the Sync Button Section for use your electrical system. •...2 minutes (120 sec) of electrical wiring through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: Will reset to establish connectivity. Indicates the device status and connectivity. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) ETH Color Green N/A Green Amber Red N/A ...
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... another network enabled media device such as a network enabled media player to a modem (typically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)) which provides Internet connectivity. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes.... The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected device via Ethernet is powered on and the link is active. Application Diagram TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
... another network enabled media device such as a network enabled media player to a modem (typically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)) which provides Internet connectivity. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes.... The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected device via Ethernet is powered on and the link is active. Application Diagram TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
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...access the Internet and other Powerline adapter is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901 compliant (e.g. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL307E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-310AP, TPL-311P, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL405E,TPL-407E or another TPL-406E.) 2. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the Ethernet port (... from being turned off accidentally. • Avoid plugging the adapters into an available wall power outlet near your router. TRENDnet User's Guide Installing your Powerline Adapters Before you want to extend network connectivity.
...access the Internet and other Powerline adapter is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901 compliant (e.g. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL307E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-310AP, TPL-311P, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL405E,TPL-407E or another TPL-406E.) 2. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the Ethernet port (... from being turned off accidentally. • Avoid plugging the adapters into an available wall power outlet near your router. TRENDnet User's Guide Installing your Powerline Adapters Before you want to extend network connectivity.
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TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you have installed and connected the first Powerline adapter to your router, you...This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. After the additional Powerline adapter is installed and connected to access the Internet and other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. Connect ..., and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on your Powerline adapter to the to your computers or network devices. 4. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 6
TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you have installed and connected the first Powerline adapter to your router, you...This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. After the additional Powerline adapter is installed and connected to access the Internet and other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. Connect ..., and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on your Powerline adapter to the to your computers or network devices. 4. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 6
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...key: • Use the physical Sync button on page 9. *****If users first use the Sync button method, the adapters will retain their security settings when they are already installed and connected using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Sync button Change your Powerline Adapters" on the Powerline...be able to connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV). TRENDnet User's Guide Securing your Powerline network. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to the Powerline network.
...key: • Use the physical Sync button on page 9. *****If users first use the Sync button method, the adapters will retain their security settings when they are already installed and connected using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Sync button Change your Powerline Adapters" on the Powerline...be able to connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV). TRENDnet User's Guide Securing your Powerline network. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to the Powerline network.
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...adapters: Note: Use the Sync button procedure below if you add to other Powerline adapter for 3 seconds and release it . TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you are plugged into a wall power outlet. If you have changed the default... using the correct Sync button procedure. 1. This will start blinking. Verify that you are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E. TRENDnet User's Guide To change the default encryption key between both Powerline adapters using the new encryption key. Within 2...
...adapters: Note: Use the Sync button procedure below if you add to other Powerline adapter for 3 seconds and release it . TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you are plugged into a wall power outlet. If you have changed the default... using the correct Sync button procedure. 1. This will start blinking. Verify that you are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E. TRENDnet User's Guide To change the default encryption key between both Powerline adapters using the new encryption key. Within 2...
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... Windows XP (32/64-bit) • Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. See "Product Hardware Features" on page 2. • Make sure your computer in ...you are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E. Push and hold the Sync button on . TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you are creating a customized encryption key, it . TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an...
... Windows XP (32/64-bit) • Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. See "Product Hardware Features" on page 2. • Make sure your computer in ...you are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E. Push and hold the Sync button on . TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you are creating a customized encryption key, it . TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an...
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... contents and double-click Autorun.exe. 3. All Rights Reserved. 10 TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe . At the Install Location installation window, click Install. 4. In the Completion window, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 5. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM...
... contents and double-click Autorun.exe. 3. All Rights Reserved. 10 TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe . At the Install Location installation window, click Install. 4. In the Completion window, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 5. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM...
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...computer to complete the installation. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 9. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. If you are prompted to... install the WinPcap application, continue through the following steps to complete the installation. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. 8. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 10. TRENDnet User's Guide...
...computer to complete the installation. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 9. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. If you are prompted to... install the WinPcap application, continue through the following steps to complete the installation. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. 8. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 10. TRENDnet User's Guide...
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... all Powerline devices to complete the installation. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility 12 TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the ... installation, a desktop shortcut is connected to a device powered on your computer to defaults using the utility. TRENDnet User's Guide 11. Wait for multiple Powerline adapters. Reboot your Powerline adapter first before using the physical Reset button on .
... all Powerline devices to complete the installation. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility 12 TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the ... installation, a desktop shortcut is connected to a device powered on your computer to defaults using the utility. TRENDnet User's Guide 11. Wait for multiple Powerline adapters. Reboot your Powerline adapter first before using the physical Reset button on .
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...to add them manually. Connect If your router. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Enter Password ***Allows you to enter the DPW for the listed Powerline adapter(Remote Device)***THIS MUST BE ENTERED FOR ... (Remote Device). Upgrade Firmware Allows you to add a Powerline adapter to your Powerline network (Remote Device). TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline adapter (Local Device) is not detected automatically and...
...to add them manually. Connect If your router. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Enter Password ***Allows you to enter the DPW for the listed Powerline adapter(Remote Device)***THIS MUST BE ENTERED FOR ... (Remote Device). Upgrade Firmware Allows you to add a Powerline adapter to your Powerline network (Remote Device). TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline adapter (Local Device) is not detected automatically and...
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Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current ... Powerline network before applying this will disconnect the Local Device Powerline adapter from the Powerline network. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for any Powerline adapters without the DPW entered. Set All Devices Changes ... Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 14 Note: You will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: Please make sure you do not, the encryption key will not change and generate a random encryption ...
Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current ... Powerline network before applying this will disconnect the Local Device Powerline adapter from the Powerline network. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for any Powerline adapters without the DPW entered. Set All Devices Changes ... Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 14 Note: You will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: Please make sure you do not, the encryption key will not change and generate a random encryption ...
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... entry listed in the System Information window. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 15 Save Report Saves 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 device...
... entry listed in the System Information window. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 15 Save Report Saves 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 device...
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TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 16 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. Note: It is recommended to your Powerline network. All Rights Reserved. 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.
TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 16 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. Note: It is recommended to your Powerline network. All Rights Reserved. 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.
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... encryption key for each adapter. All Rights Reserved. 17 TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 2. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for all of each Powerline adapter to change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. If your Powerline adapters using the utility. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. This...
... encryption key for each adapter. All Rights Reserved. 17 TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 2. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for all of each Powerline adapter to change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. If your Powerline adapters using the utility. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. This...
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... OK. Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to the next step "To create a customized encryption key". © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. Click OK. All Rights Reserved. 18 TRENDnet User's Guide 5. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for your new Powerline...
... OK. Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to the next step "To create a customized encryption key". © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. Click OK. All Rights Reserved. 18 TRENDnet User's Guide 5. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for your new Powerline...