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TPL-4052E User’s Guide

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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview ��1 Powerline Utility - Map View �� 14 Package Contents �� 1 Powerline Utility - Detailed View �� 16 Features ��
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Product Overview Product Overview Features TPL-4052E Package Contents TPL-4052E package includes: • TPL-4052E: 4-Port Powerline 500 AV Adapter • Multi-language Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All rights reserved. TRENDnet’s 4-Port Powerline 500 AV Adapter, model TPL-4052E, uses an electrical outlet to create a 500 Mbps powerline network. Two adapters are needed to start a network.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide • Product Overview Optional management utility compatible with Windows 8 (32/64bit), Windows * 8 active adapter can stream data at the same time. Up to 16 adapters can be configured in the same network. Additional adapters may decrease network performance. 500Mbps is the maximum theoretical powerline data rate. Actual throughput will vary depending on the environment. Networked Powerline devices must be plugged into power outlets that are on the same electrical system.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Product Overview Push Buttons Button Action Diagnostic LEDs Indicates the device and connection status Function Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random private network name on first adapter (PWR LED will start blinking). Sync (see Using the Sync Button Section for instructions) Reset Push and hold for 2 seconds LED PWR (Power) Match the network name on secondary or additional adapter and connect to first adapter.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Product Overview Application Diagram Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which is in turn connected to a modem (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 2013 TRENDnet.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Installing Your Powerline Adapter Before you install 1. Before you proceed with the installation, verify the following: • Verify that you already have Internet access through your existing network. • Verify that you have an available Ethernet port (also known as a LAN port) on you router. • Verify that you have at least two Powerline Adapters. Two or more Powerline Adapters are required to create a powerline network.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Installing Your Powerline Adapter Adding 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.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Secure Your Powerline Network Powerline Adapters join powerline network by using network name. The default network name is “HomePlugAV”. All out-of-the-box TRENDnet HomePlugAV Powerline Adapters have the same default network name and can be connected to each other without further configuration. To add network security to your network, you can change your Powerline network name away from the factory default name.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Changing the network name and associating two Powerline Adapters: Securing Your Powerline Network the new network name. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on and the Powerline (PL) LED will turn on the when adapters are connected. Note: Use the Sync button procedure below if you are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E , TPL-406E , TPL-407E or TPL-4052E. 1.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Configuring an additional Powerline Adapter to connect and use the network name of your existing powerline network: Note: Use the Sync button procedure below if you are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E , TPL-406E , TPL-407E or TPL-4052E. 1. Verify that all existing Powerline Adapters are already installed and connected. Prepare your adapter: 2. Push and hold the Sync button on the additional Powerline Adapter for 15 seconds and then release it.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Powerline Utility System Requirements • • Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), or Windows XP (32/64-bit) Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 installed Powerline Utility The installer will check if you have a previous WinPcap utility. 4. Click OK. Software Installation 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe .
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide 6. Click Yes to allow installation. Powerline Utility 8. In the Installation Options window, leave the Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 7. Review the license agreement and click I Agree. 9. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All rights reserved.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide 10. After the process has been completed, click Finish. 11. At the TRENDnet Powerline Utility Setup Wizard, click Next. Powerline Utility 12. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree, and then click Next. 13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 14. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All rights reserved.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Powerline Utility Using the Utility 15. Wait for the Powerline Utility installation to complete. At the Installation Complete window, click Close. Before using the utility, please ensure the following: 1. 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 network name for multiple Powerline Adapters.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Powerline Utility Powerline Utility - Map View Auto Scan 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. Local Device All Powerline Adapters connected to the same network as your computer will be listed here.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Rename remote device (Click and select a remote device and then click Rename button in Map View) Powerline Utility Add Device (Click Add Device button in Map View) Enter a meaningful name for easy management 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 devices manually.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Powerline Utility 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.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Powerline Utility 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.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Powerline Utility 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 active jobs and start fresh again. Factory Defaults Clean up all your settings on adapter. Always click this button after you upgrade firmware.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Powerline Utility 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 tup to 60 seconds or stop auto scan. You can then scan devices manually by clicking Scan button in Map View. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All rights reserved.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Powerline Utility Powerline Utility - About About Powerline Utility This Powerline Utility manages TPL4052E and most legacy HomePlug certified Powerline Adapters. For more information, please visit our website www.trendnet.com © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All rights reserved.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Hardware Standards Interface IEEE 1901, HomePlug® AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please reference the items below if you continue to experience difficulty with installing and using your Powerline Adapters. • Power-cycle the Powerline Adapters by disconnecting them from their power outlets for 15 seconds and then reconnect them. • If the Powerline (PL) LED is red, try plugging the Powerline Adapter into another available power outlet. The quality of the connection may be better in a different power outlet.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Appendix Appendix Overlapping powerline networks It is possible to create multiple powerline networks on the same electrical system separated and grouped by different network network names. The powerline networks will work and communicate independently of each other which can provide security between different groups of Powerline Adapters.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide Appendix 3. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B for 2 seconds and release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. This will establish connectivity between Adapter B, Adapter D, and Adapter E by reconfiguring the network name of Adapter B to match the network name of Adapter D and Adapter E. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on and the Powerline (PL) LED will turn on the when adapters are connected. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All rights reserved.
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TPL-4052E 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.
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TPL-4052E User’s Guide cs Česky [Czech] da Dansk [Danish] de Deutsch [German] Eesti [Estonian] et en English Español [Spanish] es Ελληνική [Greek] el Français [French] fr it Italiano [Italian] lv Latviski [Latvian] Lietuvių [Lithuanian] lt TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL-4052E je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 2004/108/ES.
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TPL-4052E 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-4052E – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.