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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Contents Product Overview ...........................................................................1 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1 Product Hardware Features...................................................................................
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview TPL-407E Features The Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter with Built-In Outlet, model TPL-407E, uses existing electrical lines to create a secure 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.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide • • • • • • Supports up to 16** IGMP based IPTV streams Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by up to 80% Neighbor network support for up to 4 overlapping networks Network signal transmits up to 300 meters (984ft.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide • Ethernet Port - Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to your computer or network device. • Sync/Reset Button – Changes the default encryption key or resets the unit to factory defaults. See table below for function. Button Action Function Sync Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random network name/key (PWR LED will start blinking).
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Power Saving: The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected Application Diagram device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes. The device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is powered on and the link is active.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K 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. 1. Before you proceed with the installation, verify the following: • You already have a router already installed. • You already have Internet access through your existing network. • An Ethernet port (also called LAN port) is available on your router.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K Add adapters to your 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. To extend your network using an additional Powerline adapter: 1. First, make sure the first Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Securing your Powerline Network Using the Sync button Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the same encryption key. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV).
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models: TPL-303E / TPL-304E / TPL-308E / TPL-309E / TPL-406E / TPL-407E Note: The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K Add adapters using the Sync 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 Sync button to connect any additional adapters to use the same encryption key of your existing Powerline network.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K If adding TRENDnet adapter models (Adapter C) not listed in the previous page, please follow the Alternative Sync button procedure below. 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 to connect additional adapters. Repeat the procedure (Adapter C) below for each additional adapter you add to your network.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Using the Powerline 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. • View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware. 1.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. At the Install Location installation window, click Install. 7. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. If you are prompted to install the WinPcap application, continue through the following steps to complete the installation. Otherwise, if you are not prompted to install WinPcap, reboot your computer to complete the installation. 6.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide 9. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. 11. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. 10. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 12. After the process is completed, click Finish. 13. Reboot your computer to complete the installation. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: • Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each Powerline adapter as this will be required to change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. See “Product Hardware Features” on page 2.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window Connect If your Powerline adapter (Local Device) is not detected automatically and does not appear in the list, click Connect to detect and rescan and connect to the Powerline adapter (Local Device) again. Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your router.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window Use Default (Public Network) Encryption Key Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Encryption key for your Powerline network. Note: The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. If you have used the Sync button to change and generate a random encryption key, Unknown Networkname will be displayed.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility Overview Diagnostics 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-407E / TPL-407E2K 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 information. AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to your Powerline network. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K 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. 2.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K 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 All Devices. 6. If successful, you will receive a message indicating that the password is correct.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide To rename the Powerline adapters Upgrade Firmware Note: Renaming the Powerline adapters (Remote devices) to describe the location of the device will help you to easily identify which Powerline adapter you are monitoring in the utility. 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).
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon. 6. Click Browse next to the PIB field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files. Select the PIB file. (Ex. TPL-401E-PIB-v50100.pib) 5. The device should appear in the Main window of the utility under Local Device. Click Upgrade Firmware. 7. Click Browse next to the NVM field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files. Select the NVM file. (Ex. TPL-401E-NVM-v5.0.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Powerline (PL) Connection • • • • Hardware Standards IEEE 1901, HomePlug® AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u Interface • • • • 1 x 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 port 1 x built-in electrical power socket with noise filtering o A: North America Type B (NEMA 5–15) (15A max. @ 120VAC) o EU: European Type F (CEE 7/7) (16A max. @ 250VAC) o FEU/FR: French Type E (CEE 7/7) (16A max.
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K 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-407E / TPL-407E2K 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-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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-407E / TPL-407E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide noteikumiem. Česky [Czech] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL-407E je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 2004/108/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TPL407E overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 2004/108/EF.
Limited Warranty 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-407E / TPL-407E2K – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
