Quick Installation Guide

TPL-401E

TPL-401E2K

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Table of Contents

English

1. Before You Start

2. How to Install

3. LEDs and Buttons

Troubleshooting

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Version 10.19.2010

1. Before You Start

Package Contents

System Requirements

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(e.g. TRENDnet TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-310AP, or another

TPL-401E) (Note: This requirement is for the TPL-401E only. The TPL-401E2K already includes two TPL-401E adapters)

Software Utility Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 7 (32/64-bit)

Windows Vista (32/64-bit)

Windows XP (32/64-bit)

CPU

1GHz or above

800MHz or above

300MHz or above

Memory

1GB RAM or above

512MB RAM or above

256MB RAM or above

Note

:

The configuration utility will allow you to add security to your powerline network by providing you with the ability to change the default network name and create your own personal network name for your powerline network. The utility can also help you troubleshoot connectivity between powerline adapters by verifying the network name. Please refer to the User's Guide on the TPL-401E/TPL-401E2K CD-ROM for instructions on installing and using the utility.

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2. How to Install

Powerline Networking Solution

500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter Kit

(TPL-401E)

Internet

Gigabit Powerline

The example diagram shows a typical powerline network configuration in a home environment with 3 powerline adapters installed in different rooms. The orange line represents the powerline connectivity established through your home's electrical system and the blue lines represent Cat. 5, 5e, 6 Ethernet connectivity to your network enabled appliances such as a computer, router, or IP set top box connected to your television.

Note:

1. DO NOT install the TPL-401E until instructed to do so.

2. DO NOT plug the TPL-401E into a surge protector or power strip.

3. Avoid connecting the TPL-401E into an outlet that has appliances (e.g. refrigerators, washer and dryer) plugged in.

4. In order for the TPL-401E adapters to link to each other, each unit must be on the same electrical system.

5. A maximum of 16 TPL-401E adapters can be networked.

6. Assuming that the TPL-401E adapters are configured with the default settings, to create a powerline network, simply connect all TPL-401E adapters to wall outlets that are on the same electrical system. No additional configuration in the utility is necessary.

7. The network name must be the same on all powerline adapters in order to establish connectivity. If the network name is not the same on all powerline adapters, the adapters will NOT establish connectivity. The default network name for the TPL-401E is “HomePlugAV ”.

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Below is an example showing how to create a Powerline network using the TPL-401E and your existing router to share Internet.

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Plug a TPL-401E into an available power outlet.

This TPL-401E should be located within the reach of the router's network cable.

Outlet

2.

Connect a network cable from the TPL-401E to an available LAN network port on your router

(e.g. TEW-673GRU).

3.

Plug a second TPL-401E into an available power outlet where your remote computer or network appliances (e.g. Game Console, IP Set box, network enabled TV, etc.) are located.

Outlet

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Connect a network cable from the TPL-401E network port into the network port on your remote computer or network appliance (e.g.

Game Console, Blu-ray player, IP Set box, network enabled TV, etc.).

Outlet

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Verify that the PWR (Power), PL (Powerline) and ETH (Ethernet Link/ACT) LEDs are on for both TPL-401E adapters.

Your installation is now complete

For detailed information regarding the the

TPL-401E/TPL-401E2K

, configuration and advanced settings, please refer to the Troubleshooting section, User's Guide on the Utility

CD-ROM, or TRENDnet's website at http://www.trendnet.com.

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3. LEDs and Buttons

PWR (Power)

ETH (Ethernet Link/ACT)

PL (Powerline)

The Gigabit Ethernet/Network Port and Reset buttton are located at the bottom of the device.

Gigabit + Ethernet / Network Port

Reset Button

Sync

Note

:

Please refer to the User's Guide on the TPL-401E/TPL-401E2K's User's Guide CD for detailed explanations of each LED and button.

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Troubleshooting

1. I have verified that my Powerline device is connected to my workstation, but I cannot detect other Powerline devices. What should I do?

1. Verify that you are using Cat. 5, Cat. 5e or Cat. 6 Ethernet network cables for each

TPL-401E adapter.

2. Verify that the power outlet of the TPL-401E adapter is plugged into is on the same electrical system and/or circuit breaker box.

3. If you are still not able to establish connectivity after performing the above steps, please reset both of the TPL-401E adapters to factory default. The default network name/key is

“HomePlugAV”. The Reset button is located on the bottom of the TPL-401E.

1. With a pin or paperclip, press and hold the reset button for 1 second and release it.

The LEDs will turn off and turn back on.

2. To verify connectivity, the PL LED will become solid when the powerline adapters establish connectivity. The TPL-401E powerline adapters must have the same network name/key in order to connect to each other.

Note: If you have problems resetting the device, unplug the powerline adapter(s) from the power outlet, wait 15 seconds and plug the adapter(s) back into the outlet, then repeat the reset procedure.

2. I can detect my Powerline devices on my Powerline network, but I cannot connect to the

Internet. What should I do?

Assuming that the Powerline network is connected to a router:

1. Make sure you are not connecting the device into a surge protector or power strip.

2. Make sure that your Router is connected to the Internet and one of the Router's LAN ports is connected to the TPL-401E's network port). Check both TPL-401E and the router's network port LED for positive connection status.

3. Make sure your computer's TCP/IP settings are set to Obtain an IP address automatically (see the steps below).

Windows 7

1.

Go into the

Control Panel

, click

Network and

Internet

, click

Network and Sharing Center

, click

Change Adapter Settings

and then right-click the

Local Area Connection

icon and then click

Properties

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2.

Click

Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)

and then click

Properties.

Then click on

Obtain an IP address automatically.

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Windows Vista

1.

Go into the

Control Panel

, click

Network and

Internet

, click

Network and Sharing Center

, click

Manage Network Connections

and then right-click the

Local Area Connection

icon and then click

Properties

.

2.

Click

Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)

and then click

Properties.

Then click on

Obtain an IP address automatically.

Windows XP/2000

1.

Go into the

Control Panel

, double-click the

Network

Connections

icon and then right-click the

Local

Area Connection

icon and then click

Properties

.

2.

Click

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

and then click

Properties.

Then click on

Obtain an IP address automatically.

4. I have a HomePlug 1.0 or HomePlug Turbo network. Can I use this with my network?

The TPL-401E is not backwards compatible with HomePlug 1.0 or HomePlug Turbo.

5. Do I need to reconfigure my TPL-401E after I hit the reset button?

No, the TPL-401E adapter should automatically establish connection once both units are reset to default settings.

If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the

TPL-401E

, please refer to the

User's Guide included on the Utility CD-ROM or contact TRENDnet's Technical Support

Department.

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Description of Modes

Erp (EuP) Operation: Standby Mode

The EUT has no external mechanical switch and uses an internal program to control active and standby modes.

Disconnect the Ethernet cables from the device Ethernet ports, and after 3 minutes, the device will enter standby mode. The Power (PWR) LED will flash every 15 seconds to indicate that the device is currently in standby mode. To return to active mode, reconnect the Ethernet cables to the device Ethernet ports, and the device will re-enter active mode.

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