TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents...................................................................................... 2 Product Overview .................................................................................... 4 Features ........................................................................................................................... 4 TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K The Powerline Utility ...........................................................................
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K System Information ............................................................................................. 22 Energy Efficiency ..................................................................................................28 Manage your report ............................................................................................. 22 Directives .......................................................................................................
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Product Overview TPL-421E Package Contents TPL-421E Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter with Built-in Outlet Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide) Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) TPL-421E2K Package Contents 2 x TPL-421E Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter with Built-in Outlet Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide) 2 x Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Network Stability Ultra-stable Powerline networking is preferred by internet service providers TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K *** Powerline communication works on a single electrical system. (Usually controlled by a single distribution panel). Power strip, GFCI outlets, and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Device Label TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Product Outlook Model Number Serial Number Power LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Network MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & firmware version Reset button Reset the unit to factory default settings. Gigabit Network Port Connect network cables from Powerline Adapter to your computer, game console, network TV, and other network devices. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Sync button Synchronize with other Powerline Adapters.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Ground Wire Power plug (US) Plug directly into an available power outlet. Not on a power strip. TPL-421E using all 3 power wires to boost up the Powerline communication speed to gigabit. Please use 3 wire sockets and make sure your electric system installed with all load, natural and ground 3 wires.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Diagnostic LEDs LED Color Seque nce Definition POWER Green Green N/A Green Solid Blinking Off Solid Blinking Amber Amber Solid Blinking Red Red Solid Blinking N/A Off Device is powered on Powerline synchronization in progress Device is powered off or in sleep Powerline connected (Best) Data transmission over Powerline (Best) Powerline connected (Better) Data transmission over Powerline (Better) Powerline connected (Good) Data transmission over Powerli
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Application Diagram Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which is in turn connected to a router (typically supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)) that provides Internet connectivity. A second Powerline Adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center and is providing Internet connectivity to a game a game console and a Blu-ray player / media player via Ethernet. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Installing Your Powerline Adapter Powerline Security All out-of-the-box TRENDnet HomePlugAV Powerline adapters can be connected to each other without further configuration. To add additional network security to your network, you can change your Powerline network name away from the factory default. With a customized private network name, no one can connect to your Powerline network with an out-of-the-box HomePlugAV adapter.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Before Physical Installation It is recommended that you create the Powerline data connection next to each other before physically install the Powerline adapter to the outlet you want. With this practice, you can have ample time to do the synchronization with the side by side Powerline adapter instead of running around to different rooms. And, you can make sure your Powerline adapters are properly setup and working good in your electric network.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Physical Installation With the synchronized Powerline adapters or the out-of-box adapters, now you can set up your Powerline adapters to the location you want your network extends to. There are several location choosing considerations of where you will install your Powerline adapters. • • • • • • Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as this may prevent the adapter from functioning correctly or degrade performance.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your Powerline adapter and then connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your computers or another network enabled device. 6. After the additional Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device, wait for the Power LED to turn on. After the Power LED turns on, verify that the Powerline LED is on or blinking, and the Ethernet LED is on or blinking.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Move Powerline adapters between different overlapping powerline networks TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K network name of adapter D and adapter E. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on and the Powerline LED will turn on the when adapters are connected. Note: Assuming all Powerline adapters are TRENDnet Powerline adapters and for reference in the diagram and this procedure, the adapters will be labeled Adapter A, B, C, D, and E.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K The Powerline Utility Software Installation The Powerline Utility allows you doing following jobs: 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe 1. Create a customized network name for your powerline network and apply it to multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. 2.
TRENDnet User’s Guide WinPcap. If you have installed a previous version of WinPcap, please uninstall it manually. And then, start the installation from the beginning. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 7. Review the license agreement and click I Agree. 5. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. 8. In the Installation Options window, leave the Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 6. Click Yes to allow installation. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 9. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. 11. At the TRENDnet Powerline Utility Setup Wizard, click Next. 10. After the process has been completed, click Finish. 12. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree, and then click Next. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 15. Wait for the Powerline Utility installation to complete. At the Installation Complete window, click Close. 14. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please do the following: 1. Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters AZ 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 network name for multiple Powerline adapters. See Device Label on page 6. 2.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Powerline Utility – Map View Local Device Auto Scan All Powerline adapters connected to the same network as your computer will be listed here. Auto Scan is selected by default. The utility will scan for remote devices in specific intervals (default: 2 sec, you can change it from 2 to 60 secs). Auto scan can be disabled by deselecting it. Remote adapters can be scanned manually by clicking the Scan button below.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Rename remote device Add Device (Click and select a remote device and then click Rename button in Map View) (Click Add Device button in Map View) Enter Password (Click and select a remote device and then click Enter Password button in Map View) Enter device name and DPW to add an adapter manually Scan Click Scan button in Map View to scan other Powerline adapters manually. The device password (DPW) can be found on device label.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Powerline Utility – Detailed View System Information System Information section shows this utility version, your computer information, network adapters installed on your computer. Remote Devices Powerline adapters in remote locations connect to your network shows here. Show Only Active Device(s) Un-check this check box, you can include all device information on network, even it is not in active state.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Powerline Utility – Device Setup Private Network Name This is the network name of your powerline network. Default is “HomePlugAV”. When network name set to “HomePlugAV”, it considered a public network because very out of box Powerline adapter can join this network. Powerline adapters connect to each other only when network name is the same. Change network name and make your network private is recommended to increase your privacy.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Powerline Utility – Advanced Select Local Device This advanced feature supports local devices only. Choose one of your local device and proceed the advance setting. Upgrade Firmware Click this button to upgrade device firmware. Reset Device Cleanup device Reset activeDevice jobs and start fresh again. Cleanup device active jobs and start fresh again. Factory Defaults Clean up all your settings on adapter.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Powerline Utility – Options Scan Options By default, the Powerline Utility scans adapters attached to the network every 2 seconds. You can change the scanning frequency from 2 seconds up to 60 seconds or stop auto scan. You can then scan devices manually by clicking Scan button in Map View. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Powerline Utility – About About Powerline Utility This Powerline Utility manages TPL-421E and most legacy HomePlug certified Powerline adapters. For more information, please visit our website www.trendnet.com © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Regulations 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.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Industry Canada This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the Directives. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) IC: ICES/NMB – 006 complies with IC: ICES - 006; en conformité avec IC: NMB – 006 Directives Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity TRENDnet hereby declare that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions under our sole responsibility.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Latviski [Latvian] Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Nederlands [Dutch] Malti [Maltese] Magyar [Hungarian] Polski [Polish] Português [Portuguese] Slovensko [Slovenian] Slovensky [Slovak] Suomi [Finnish] Svenska [Swedish] pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE e 2009/125/CE. AršoTRENDnetdeklarē, ka TPL-421E atbilstDirektīvas 2004/108/EK, 2006/95/EK un 2009/125/EK būtiskajāmprasībām un citiemar to saistītajiemnoteikumiem.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Ελληνική [Greek] Français [French] Italiano[Italian] Latviski [Latvian] Lietuvių [Lithuanian] puede apagar utilizando el botón de alimentación, o simplemente desconectar el adaptador de corriente para optimizar el ahorro de energía. Modo de espera en red: 2.76 W Modo de espera: 0.37 W Αυτή η συσκευή δικτύου είναι η χρονιά Ενέργειας Σχετικά Προϊόν (ERP ou με επιστολή) μεταβαίνει αυτόματα σε κατάσταση εξοικονόμησης μόδας Μέσα σε 10 λεπτά χωρίς μετάδοση δεδομένων εξουσία.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Slovensko [Slovenian] Slovensky [Slovak] Suomi [Finnish] Svenska [Swedish] TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Modo de espera: 0.37 watts Ta mreža naprava je leto Energy Podobni izdelek (ErP ou z dopisom), samodejno preklopi na varčevanje z energijo v stanju pripravljenosti moda roku 10 minut brez prenosa podatkov. Ko je naprava ni v uporabi, je lahko ict napaja navzdol z gumbom za vklop, ali pa preprosto odklopite napajalnik za dodatne prihranke energije. Networked pripravljenosti: 2.
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-421E – 3 Years Warranty If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer.
