Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview ............................................................................. 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Powerline Network Solution ........................................................................ 3 Package Contents ....................................................................................... 3 System Requirements ................................................................................. 4 Device Label ...................................
Chapter 1: Product Overview The TPL-305E 3-Port 200Mbps Powerline AV Adapter is an excellent solution that can be used to extend your network using your home or small office electrical wiring. In a home or small office building, use 3-Port 200Mbps Powerline AV adapters to link multiple locations without the need to run long Ethernet cables. Combined with a single broadband DSL/Cable Internet connection, every room with electrical power outlets can provide easy access to your high-speed Internet connection.
1.3 System Requirements CD-ROM drive A Desktop or Laptop PC with Network Adapter Installed Existing 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-305E is used as a bridge device Additional HomePlug® AV powerline adapter (e.g. TRENDnet TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-310AP, or another TPL-305E) Powerline Configuration Utility System Requirements 1.
1.5 LEDs The LED panel located on the front of the device consists of the status LEDs, Sync button, and Reset button.
LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) Note: LED color indicates the strength and quality of the powerline connection through the electrical system 1-3 (Ethernet Port) Color Sequence Definition Green Solid Device powered On N/A Off Device powered Off Solid Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is Best) Blinking Syncing or Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving (Connection Quality is Best) Solid Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is Better) Blinking Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving (Conn
Chapter 2: Product Installation At factory default settings, a pair of TPL-305E 3-Port 200Mbps Powerline AV adapters can be installed into any room in your home or small office with a wall power outlet, without the need for additional software or configuration.
2.1 Initial Installation The procedure describes how to create a basic powerline network between a pair of TPL-305E powerline adapters and share Internet connection through a router to computers or network appliances in another room. Assuming your router is already installed and configured for Internet connectivity and the TPL305E powerline adapters are at factory default settings. 1. Plug one of the TPL-305E powerline adapters into an available wall power outlet in the room where your router is located.
2.2 Securing your Powerline Network The TPL-305E 3-Port 200Mbps Powerline AV Adapter has a default network name/security key assignment of “HomePlugAV”. When connecting a pair of TPL-305E powerline adapters, both powerline adapters will be assigned the default network/security key which allows the TPL-305E powerline adapters to establish connectivity through your home or small office’s electrical system without the need for additional software or configuration.
2.3 Changing the Network Name/Security Key using the Sync Button The procedure describes how to change the network name/security key between a pair of TPL305E powerline adapters. This procedure can also be used to establish connectivity between two powerline adapters that are currently disconnected and change the default network name/security key simultaneously.
2.4 Adding the Powerline Adapter to an Existing Powerline Network The procedure describes how to add the TPL-305E 3-Port 200Mbps Powerline AV Adapter to an existing powerline network. Assuming the two TPL-305E powerline adapters are currently connected to each other and the third TPL-305E (Additional) powerline adapter is currently disconnected. 1. Push and hold the Sync button on the additional TPL-305E powerline adapter for 10 seconds and release it. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on.
Chapter 3: Overlapping Powerline Networks It is possible to create multiple powerline networks on the same electrical system separated and grouped by different network names/security keys. The powerline networks will work and communicate independently of each other which can provide security between different groups of powerline adapters.
Adapters B, D, and E by assigning Adapter B’s network name/security key to match the network name/security key of Adapters D and E. 4. To verify connectivity between the powerline adapters, make sure that the PL LED on each powerline adapter is on solid (Green, Amber, Red). Please refer to the LED section 1.5 for details on the LED indicator.
5. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 6. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. 7. In the Install Options window, click Install.
8. At the Setup Wizard Completion window, click Finish. 9. The TRENDnet Powerline Configuration Utility installation window will appear automatically. At the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 10. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and then click Next.
11. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. 13. At the Installation Complete window, click Close. 4.2 Using the Utility Double-click the desktop icon to open the Powerline Configuration Utility application.
Privacy Tab Change the Network Name/Security Key Local Device The closest powerline adapter(s) that connects your computer to the electrical system. Remote Devices Powerline adapters that are connected to the selected Local Device across the electrical system. Closes the utility application.
4. If successful, the Remote Device will have the Device Password listed next to the device under Password. Note: If the incorrect Device Password is entered, you will receive an error message. Click Enter Password and try entering the password again. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for any remaining Remote Devices. 6. Once all of the Device Passwords (DPW) are entered into the utility, changes can be applied to the Remote Devices using the utility.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Please reference the items below if you continue to experience difficulty with installing and using your TPL-305E 3-Port 200Mbps Powerline AV Adapter. Try power cycling the unit by unplugging it from the wall power outlet for 15 seconds and plugging it back in. If the PL LED is red indicating good quality only, try plugging the TPL-305E into another available wall power outlet to check if you can obtain better connection quality.
Chapter 6: Specifications Hardware Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, HomePlug® AV Interface 3 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 ports, Power prong Frequency Band 2 ~ 28 MHz Modulation OFDM Symbol Modulation on link synchronization, 1024/256/64/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO Carrier Protocol TDMA, and CSMA/CA Speed Powerline: Up to 200Mbps** Ethernet: Up to 200Mbps (Full Duplex mode) Utility OS Compatibility Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32/64-bit), XP(32/64-bit) Nodes Up to 64 max.
Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TPL-305E – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
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