TRENDnet TPL-110AP User Manual

Introduction

The TRENDNET TPL-110AP Home Plug + Wireless 11g Access Point is like 2 devices in one
box! The Home-Plug Wireless AP functions lets you to securely expand the range of your local
area network, while Home-Plug utilizes the electric cord as the transfer media, the 11G utilizes
the electric wave.

The TRENDNET TPL-110AP Home Plug + Wireless 11g Access Point offers a convenient way
to create a simple network through the existing power line of a home or office with the additional
ability to provide you with access to your network without wires. Offering several levels of
security, the TPL-110AP is built with 128-bit WEP encryption and 802.11i (WPA / TKIP, AES,
PSK) for the wireless pass-through and 56-bit DES encryption for the Power line pass-through
There are also some Enhanced Security Management Functions: Wireless/Wired 802.1x, and
Embedded RADIUS Server so your data will always be secured—guaranteed.
The TRENDNET TPL-110AP Home Plug + Wireless 11g Access Point has the latest IEEE

802.11g spec, which provide data rate at 54Mbps. Because of the high data rate and power line
around everywhere, you can enjoy the high quality video or any service in any place.
For the latest product information, please visit us on the web at

http://www.TRENDnet.com

** FCC, CE, UL certificated **

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Important Safety Information

This product is intended for connection to the AC power. The following
precautions should be taken when using this product.

- Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.

- Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

- Do not operate this product near water.

- This product relies on a building’s electrical installation for short-circuit
(over current) protection.

- Do not allow anything to rest on the product.

- The HomePlug Wireless Access Point should be plugged directly into an
AC wall outlet.

- Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or
removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or
other risks. (Note: Opening or removing the covers will void your product
warranty).

- Unplug the HomePlug Wireless Access Point from the AC wall outlet and
refer the product to a qualified service representative for the following
conditions:

- If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

- If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions have been followed.

- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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Getting start with your Powerline Device

Before installing your Powerline networking device, please examine and familiarize yourself with
it. Below is a diagram of the TPL-110AP along with a brief description of what each LED
and slot represent.

Activity Power

Activity Power

Collisions

LED LED STATUS INDICATION

Collisions (COL) Blinking Collisions Detected

OFF No Collisions Detected

Activity (ACT) Blinking Looking for Powerline Devices
Fast Blinking Transmit/receive data

OFF No Network Traffic

Power ON Power On
Off Power Off

WLAN ON Wireless Connection

WLANCollisions

WLAN

Blinking Transmitting/Receiving wireless data traffic

What This Package Contains?

Upon you receive your wireless access point, please check that
the following contents are packaged:

- HomePlug Wireless Access Point (TPL-110AP)

- CD-Rom (User’s Guide)

- Multi-Language Quick Install Guide

Necessary Equipment?

- One or more computers with wireless device, and it's software already installed

- Microsoft TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each PC

- Web browser installed on each PC

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Equipment that can be used with the TPL-110AP?

- Broadband modem

- Powerline Router

- Additional PCs with a wireless or Powerline Device

Important: After receiving the wireless access point, please check for
any shipping damages to the carton and camera before proceeding
with any installations.

PC or Laptop Setup Guide

Note: If you have not installed your Wireless device to your laptop
So far, please do so. For instructions on how to install your
Wireless device, please contact the manufacturer of that wireless
device.
To configure the Wireless device to work with your TPL-110AP,
please follow the following steps:

1. Plug TPL-110AP into an outlet.

2. Go to the wireless card's configuration screen or window. It

should resemble figure 1 or others.

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