Trendnet TPL-331EP2K, TPL-331EP User's Guide

TRENDnet User’s Guide

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TRENDnet User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Contents

Product Overview ........................................................................... 1

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1

Features ......................................................................................................................... 1

Product Hardware Features........................................................................................... 2

Expanding a Powerline Network ...................................................... 3

Basic Installation ............................................................................................................ 4

Installing your Powerline Adapters .................................................. 5

Powerline Security ......................................................................................................... 5

Before you Install ........................................................................................................... 5

Connect a Powerline adapter to your router ................................................................ 6

Add adapters to your network ...................................................................................... 6

Connect a PoE+ Device .................................................................................................. 7

Securing your Powerline Network ................................................... 7

Scramble your Network Name and Encryption ............................................................. 7

Technical Specifications................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 9

Appendix ...................................................................................... 10

TRENDnet User’s Guide

TPL-331EP / TPL-331EP2K

Product Overview

TPL-331EP TPL-331EP2K

Package Contents

TPL-331EP package includes:

 TPL-331EP  Quick Installation Guide  Network cable (1.2m / 4 ft.)

TPL-331EP2K package includes:

 2 x TPL-331EP  Quick Installation Guide  2 x network cables (1.2m / 4 ft.)

If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online retailer, or reseller/distributor from which the product was purchased.

Features

Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter (TPL-331EP)

TRENDnet’s Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter, model TPL-331EP, creates a high-speed Powerline 200 network using your home’s existing electrical system. It features a PoE+ output port to connect PoE devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points and VoIP handsets over a Powerline network. Two adapters are needed to start a network. No CD installation required—encrypted TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box. Plug in the first adapter and network it to your existing router. Plug in other adapters on the same electrical system and they auto-connect to the first adapter for instant internet access.

Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter Kit (TPL-331EP2K) TRENDnet’s Powerline 200 AV PoE+ Adapter Kit, model TPL-331EP2K, comes with two

PoE+ Powerline adapters that add PoE+ capabilities to your existing Powerline network. Each adapter features a single PoE+ output port to connect PoE+ devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points and VoIP handsets over a Powerline network. Two adapters are needed to start a network. Encrypted TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box.

Sync Button

Press the Sync button to change existing Powerline encryption keys

Powerline 200

Powerline 200 technology delivers fast and stable networking to seamlessly connect devices.

PoE+ Port

Features a PoE+ output port for connecting PoE devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points and VoIP handsets over a Powerline network.

Cross Compatibility

Cross compatible with Powerline 1200, 600, 500, and 200 adapters

TRENDnet User’s Guide

TPL-331EP / TPL-331EP2K

Button

Action

Function

Sync

Press for 3 seconds

Begins synchronization session. The POWER LED will begin to blink for 2 minutes. Press the Sync button on additional adapters within the time frame to synchronize to the powerline network.

Reset

Press for 10 seconds

Resets device to factory defaults settings (All LEDs will turn off and on again).

Note: Will reset to the factory default private network name “HomePlug AV”.

PoE+ Network Port

LED Indicators

Reset Button

Sync Button

Expandable

Use up to 8 adapters on a single Powerline network

Product Hardware Features

Easy Installation

TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box

128-bit AES Encryption

Powerline communication is protected with 128-bit AES encryption

Note:

* Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network.

** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate when connected to another Powerline 200 device. Data throughput may vary by circuit wire conditions.

*** 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.

Power Save Mode: The Powerline adapter will automatically going into standby mode to reduce power usage when there is no network traffic for more than 10~20 minutes. All LEDs are going off. It can be wake up automatically when the network traffic is coming again. It will take a couple of seconds to wake up and resume back to full speed of service.

TRENDnet User’s Guide

TPL-331EP / TPL-331EP2K

LED

Color

Sequence

Definition

Power

Green

Solid

Device is powered on

N/A

Off

Device is powered off or in sleep mode

Powerline

Green

Solid

Powerline connected

Green

Blinking

Data transmitting over powerline

N/A

Off

Powerline is not connected

Ethernet

Green

Solid

Ethernet port connected

Green

Blinking

Data transmitting over Ethernet port

N/A

Off

Ethernet is not connected

PoE

Green

Solid

PoE/PoE+ device connected

N/A

Off

No PoE/PoE+ device connected

Expanding a Powerline Network

What is a network?

A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet access, which requires a router.

A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game consoles, and Internet cameras.

 Modem – Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet Service

Provider).

 Router – Connects multiple devices to the Internet.

Powerline Connections: Powerline LED color indicates the strength and quality of the

Powerline connection through the electrical system. The following factors may affect the Powerline network’s connection quality:

 Ground Wire - Adapters should use all 3 wire sockets to boost up the Powerline

communication speed to gigabit.

 Noise – Generated by appliances which use your electrical system (e.g.

Microwaves, ovens, hair dryer, irons, dishwashers, etc.). The quality of your household electrical wiring may also cause additional noise on your electrical system.

 Distance – Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system

between connected Powerline adapters.

 Switch –Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your

router has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to add more wired connections.

How to expand a home network

Wireless Access Points add or extend wireless connectivity to an existing network. Integrated Powerline technology allows you to further extend your network using your

existing electrical system in your home using multiple powerline adapters.

Where to find more help

In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below:

 http://www.trendnet.com/support (documents, downloads, and FAQs are

available from this Web page)

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