Trendnet TPL-401E2K, TPL-401E User Manual

Quick Installation Guide

TPL-401E2K

TPL-401E

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Table of Contents

English 1

1. Before You Start

2. How to Install 2

3. LEDs and Buttons 5

Troubleshooting 6

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Version 10.19.2010

1. Before You Start

Supported Operating Systems CPU

Memory

Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
Windows XP (32/64-bit)

1GHz or above
800MHz or above
300MHz or above

1GB RAM or above
512MB RAM or above
256MB RAM or above

Package Contents

TPL-401E/TPL-401E2K

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?CD-ROM (Utility and User's Guide)
?Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
?Cat.5 Ethernet Network Cable (1.5m/5ft)

System Requirements

CD-ROM drive

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?A Desktop or Laptop PC with Network Adapter Installed
?Existing 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-401E is used as a bridge device
?Additional 200Mbps HomePlug AV or IEEE 1901 compliant powerline adapter

(e.g. TRENDnet TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-310AP, or another
TPL-401E) (Note: This requirement is for the TPL-401E only. The TPL-401E2K
already includes two TPL-401E adapters)

Software Utility Requirements

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Note:
The configuration utility will allow you to add security to your powerline network by

providing you with the ability to change the default network name and create your
own personal network name for your powerline network. The utility can also help
you troubleshoot connectivity between powerline adapters by verifying the network
name. Please refer to the User's Guide on the TPL-401E/TPL-401E2K CD-ROM
for instructions on installing and using the utility.

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2. How to Install

Powerline Networking Solution

500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter Kit

Gigabit

Powerline

(TPL-401E)

Internet

The example diagram shows a typical powerline network configuration in a home
environment with 3 powerline adapters installed in different rooms. The orange line
represents the powerline connectivity established through your home's electrical
system and the blue lines represent Cat. 5, 5e, 6 Ethernet connectivity to your
network enabled appliances such as a computer, router, or IP set top box connected
to your television.

Note:

1. DO NOT install the TPL-401E until instructed to do so.

2. DO NOT plug the TPL-401E into a surge protector or power strip.

3. Avoid connecting the TPL-401E into an outlet that has appliances (e.g.
refrigerators, washer and dryer) plugged in.

4. In order for the TPL-401E adapters to link to each other, each unit must be on the
same electrical system.

5. A maximum of 16 TPL-401E adapters can be networked.

6. Assuming that the TPL-401E adapters are configured with the default settings, to
create a powerline network, simply connect all TPL-401E adapters to wall outlets
that are on the same electrical system. No additional configuration in the utility is
necessary.

7. The network name must be the same on all powerline adapters in order to
establish connectivity. If the network name is not the same on all powerline
adapters, the adapters will NOT establish connectivity. The default network name
for the TPL-401E is “HomePlugAV ”.

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