TRENDnet TK-RP08 Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide

TK-RP08

H/W: v1.0R

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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1. Before You Start

2. How to Install .....................................................................................

3. Operation .........................................................

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................

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and Configuration ...

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Version 04.10.2008

1. Before You Start

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TK-RP08

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Quick Installation Guide

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Utility CD-ROM

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RS-232 Cable·

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RJ-45 Ethernet Cables

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Rack Mount Brackets

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Power Cord

System Requirements

RJ-45 Ethernet Cables

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AC-powered Device

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Windows 98SE/2000/XP/Vista PC required

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TK-IP101 (Optional)

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Broadband/DSL Router (e.g. TW100-S4W1CA)(Optional)

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Application

Package Contents

Remote Power Controller

1-Port KVM Switch over IP

(TK-IP101)

Day/Night Internet Camera Server

with 2-Way Audio

(TV-IP312)

(TK-RP08)

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Servers

2-Bay SATA I/II Network Storage

Enclosure (3.5” drive)

(TS-S402)

2. How to Install

Standalone

1. Connect the included Power Cord
to the TK-RP08 and then to a
power outlet.

To TK-RP08

2. Connect the RS-232 cable from a
serial port on your computer to the
serial port on the TK-RP08.

To PC

3. Connect your AC powered device

to one of the eight power outlets on
TK-RP08.

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Daisy Chain

Note: You can daisy chain up to 16 TK-RP08 together, with a maximum of 128
AC powered devices.

1. Connect one end of the provided
RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Daisy
Chain Output port on the first
TK-RP08 (master).

2. Connect the opposite end of the
RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Daisy
Chain Input port on the second
TK-RP08 (slave).

3. If you have a third TK-RP08,
connect one end of the provided
RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Daisy
Chain Output port on the second
KVM switch. Then connect the
opposite end of the RJ-45 Ethernet
cable to the Daisy Chain Input
port on the third (slave) TK-RP08.
Repeat for each additional
TK-RP08.

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Rack Mount

The KVM Switch can be mounted in an EIA standard-size, 19-inch rack,
which can be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment.

Note: If you would like to mount the KVM switch to a EIA 19” equipment rack,
install the included mounting brackets to the sides of the KVM switch, secure
them with the screws provided, and then mount the KVM switch to the equipment
rack with the hardware provided by the equipment rack manufacturer.

1. Attach the mounting brackets to
both sides of the KVM switch and
secure them with the provided
screws.

2. Carefully position the KVM switch
onto the rack. Align the bracket to
the screw holes on the rack, then
use the screws provided with the
equipment rack to mount the KVM
switch.

Your installation is now complete.

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3. Operation and Configuration

LEDs and Push Buttons

Current

Indicates the amount of
current being used. The
maximum allowable
current is 15 amps.
When exceeded, this
LED will flash.

ALARM

When this LED is solid red, the
power outlet is not working properly.
When this LED is off, the power
outlet is working fine. When this
LED is flashing red, timer scheduled
is enabled for that port or firmware is
being upgraded.

Push Buttons

Press the push
buttons to power
on and off the
power outlet.
Press on it for 2
seconds.

ON

When this LED is green,
the power outlet is
powered on. When this
LED is off, the power
outlet is powered off.

Bank Number

Indicates the
sequence of the
KVM switch
when daisy­chained.

Local Access and Management (Windows Users)

1. Insert the Utility CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. Then click Install
Utility.

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2. Follow the InstallShield Wizard
instructions and then click Finish.

3. Double click the TRENDnet IP
Power Manager icon on your

desktop.

4. Click on Setting, and then click
Connect.

5. Click OK.

6. Click the power button.

7. Click OK.

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Troubleshooting

My AC-powered device does not power on after I press on the power button for the

Q1:

power outlet on the TK-RP08. What should I do?

Q2:

What should I do?

Q3:

Q4:

Q5:

First, make sure the provided power cord is plugged into the TK-RP08 and into the

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power outlet. Second, make sure the AC powered device is properly plugged into one of the
power outlets on the TK-RP08. Third, make sure to press the power button for at least two
seconds before releasing. Fourth, press the reset button on the TK-RP08.

I double click on the IP Power Manager icon, but I am unable to make a connection.

First, make sure the computer is connected to the serial port on the TS-RP08. Second,

A2:

connect the RS-232 cable to a different serial port on the computer. Third, connect to a
different computer.

The Alarm LED is red. What should I do?

First, turn off and disconnect the device attached to the corresponding power outlet.

A3:

Press the power button to the corresponding power outlet several times. Second, press on
the reset button on the back.

The Current LED is flashing. What should I do?

The maximum allowable current load – 15 amps – has been exceeded. Try shutting

A4:

down some devices to keep the current below 15 amps.

Can I use HyperTerminal to configure the TK-RP08?

Yes you can. The port settings must be configured as shown below:

A5:

Bits Per Second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow Control: Hardware
Please refer to the User Guide on the Utility CD-ROM for list of commands. Make sure
to exit out of the IP Power Management Utility first.

If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TK-RP08, please contact
Trendnet's Technical Support Department.

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Certifications

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Waste electrical and electronic products must not
be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with you Local
Authority or Retailer for recycling advice.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

ADVERTENCIA
En todos nuestros equipos se mencionan claramente las caracteristicas del adaptador de alimentacón
necesario para su funcionamiento. El uso de un adaptador distinto al mencionado puede producir
daños fisicos y/o daños al equipo conectado. El adaptador de alimentación debe operar con voltaje y
frecuencia de la energia electrica domiciliaria existente en el pais o zona de instalación.

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