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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Contents Product Overview ............................................................................. 1 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1 Product Hardware Features................................................................................
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Features Product Overview The Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter(s), uses an electrical outlet to create a high speed network. Two adapters are needed to start a network. Connect one adapter to your router and plug another adapter into an outlet on your electrical system for instant high speed network access. The compact form factor saves space around crowded electrical outlets. Use up to 8 adapters to network devices in different rooms without running new cabling.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Hardware Features Device Label POWER LED ETHERNET LED Product Model Hardware & Firmware Version DATA LED Device Serial Number Network Port Link/Reset Button Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Power Prong © Copyright 2016 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Network Port ‐ Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to your computer or network device.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Button Action Function Link Initiate Link/Connection and generate random network name/key (DATA LED will go off then return to solid after connection is made).
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K Installing your Powerline Adapters Connect a Powerline adapter to your router Before you Install 1. Plug the Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet near your router. Note: This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet and other devices connected to your network. 1. Before you proceed with the installation, verify the following: You already have a router already installed.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Add adapters to your network Securing your Powerline Network Once you have installed and connected the first Powerline adapter to your router, you can easily extend your network to other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the same encryption key.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K Using the Link button Change your default encryption key using the Link button The physical Link button on the Powerline adapter provides an easy method of changing the default encryption key. The Link button generates a random encryption key for your Powerline network. Note: The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is HomePlugAV.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K The Link button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models: TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K Note: The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2016 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K Add adapters using the Link button If you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your adapters, additional adapters will not automatically connect to your Powerline network after they are plugged into a wall power outlet. For any additional adapters, you will need to use the Link button to connect any additional adapters to use the same encryption key of your existing Powerline network.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K If adding a TRENDnet adapter models (Adapter C) not listed in the previous page, please follow the Alternative Link button procedure below. Use the procedure (Adapter C) below to connect additional adapters. Repeat the procedure (Adapter C) below for each additional adapter you add to your network. Note: The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2016 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Using the Powerline Utility Installing the utility The Powerline Utility allows you to do the following: Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network and apply it to multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. View the Powerline adapters connected to your network (using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality and speed of each Powerline adapter. 1. Download the Powerline Utility from www.trendnet.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your router. Note: If your computer is connected directly to your Powerline adapter, the Local Device listed will be the Powerline adapter your computer is directly connected to. Remote Devices Powerline adapters in remote locations that are connected to the selected Powerline adapter (Local Device) across the electrical system.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Device Setup Window Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Encryption Key Note: You will still need to apply the settings to your Powerline adapters by clicking Set Local Device Only or Set All Devices. Encryption key for your Powerline network. Note: The default encryption key is HomePlugAV.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Status Window System Information Displays the device and other related information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the system information. Remote Device History (Log) Displays Powerline adapters or other Powerline devices (Remote Device) that have been previously connected to or discovered on your Powerline Network.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information. You can vertically scroll the window to view all of the copyright © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key If you have not written down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each of your Powerline adapters, please do so as it is required to applying the customized encryption key for all of your Powerline adapters using the utility. This information is on the sticker on the inside face of each adapter.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. Enter the Device Password (DPW) and click OK. To create a customized encryption key Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to the corresponding MAC address. 1. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for your Powerline network. 2. After you have entered your new Powerline encryption key, click Set Remote Devices. 6. If successful, you will receive a message indicating that the password is correct.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K Upgrade Firmware 4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double‐clicking the icon. Note: The firmware can only be upgraded when your computer is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). The Device Password (DPW) is not required when upgrading the firmware. 5. The device should appear in Advanced and Selected Local Device list. Click Upgrade Firmware. 1.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K Restart or Reset To restart or reset the device, go to Advanced section and select Reset Device to restart it or Factory Defaults to reset the device settings to default. © Copyright 2016 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide • Troubleshooting Please reference the items below if you continue to experience difficulty with installing and using your Powerline adapters. • • • • Do not plug the Powerline adapters into a power strip. Make sure to plug the adapters directly into a power outlet and not through power strip. Using adapters through a power strip may negatively affect Powerline connectivity and performance.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K Appendix Overlapping Powerline networks It is possible to create multiple Powerline networks on the same electrical system separated and grouped by different network encryption keys. The Powerline networks will work and communicate independently of each other which can provide security between different groups of Powerline adapters.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
TPL‐406E / TPL‐406E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Česky [Czech] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL‐406E je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 2006/95/ES, 2004/108/ES, 2009/125/ES, 2011/65/EU, a REACH (ES) 1907/2006. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja, kad šis TPL‐406E atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2006/95/EB, 2004/108/EB, 2009/125/EB, 2011/65/EU, ir REACH (EB) 1907/2006 Direktyvos nuostatas.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 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‐406E / TPL‐406E2K – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
