TRENDnet TPL407E2K User Manual

TRENDnet User’s Guide

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TRENDnet User’s Guide

Contents

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

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

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

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

Application Diagram ...................................................................................................... 4

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

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

Connect a Powerline adapter to your router ................................................................ 5

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

Table of Contents

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

Using the Sync button .................................................................................................... 7

Change your default encryption key using the Sync button ..................................... 7

Add adapters using the Sync button ......................................................................... 9

Using the Powerline Utility ............................................................ 11

Powerline Utility System Requirements ...................................................................... 11

Using the Utility ........................................................................................................... 14

Powerline Utility Overview ..................................................................................... 15

Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key ..................... 19

Upgrade Firmware .................................................................................................. 21

Technical Specifications................................................................. 23

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 24

Appendix ...................................................................................... 25

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Product Overview

TPL-407E TPL-407E2K

Package Contents

TPL-407E package includes:

• 1 x TPL-407E: Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter with Built-In Outlet

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide)

• Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)

TPL-407E2K package includes:

• 2 x TPL-407E: Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapters with Built-In Outlet

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide)

• 2 x Network cables (1.5 m / 5 ft.)

Features

The Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter with Built-In Outlet, model TPL-407E, uses existing electrical lines to create a secure high speed network. Two adapters are needed to start a network. Connect one adapter to your router and plug another adapter into an outlet on your electrical system for instant high speed network access. The compact form factor saves space and offers an additional electrical outlet, built into the front of the housing to power computers and other devices. A noise filter maintains optimum connection speeds when devices such as computers, televisions, and gaming consoles create electrical background noise.

This adapter automatically connects to other TRENDnet Powerline AV adapters with no installation required —TRENDnet recommends pressing the ‘Sync’ button to automatically change default encryption keys. Use up to 8 adapters to network devices in different rooms without running new cabling. Power Save mode reduces power consumption by up to 80%. Quality of Service technology prioritizes video, audio, and online gaming. LED displays convey device status for easy troubleshooting. Advanced 128-bit AES encryption secures your network. This adapter is ideal for use in buildings that interfere with wireless networking signals.

• Compliant with IEEE1901 and HomePlug AV standards

• High speed networking over an existing electrical system

• 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet port

• 1 x built-in electrical power socket

• Adapters automatically connect using an encrypted Powerline signal

• One-touch Sync button changes encryption keys

• Three LED indicators:

• Power (on/off)

• Powerline Connection: green (best), amber (better), red (good), off(no

connection)

• Ethernet Connection: solid (connection), blinking (activity), off (no connection)

• Advanced electrical noise filter boosts performance

• Connect one 500Mbps** Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet and then plug

in up to 7* additional 500Mbps** Powerline AV adapters for instant connectivity

• Share data intensive files, play games, download music and more at faster data

transfer rates

• Advanced 128-bit AES encryption to ensure total network security

• Support for IPv6

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Product Model

Powerline (PL) LED

Power Prong

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• Supports up to 16** IGMP based IPTV streams

• Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by up to 80%

• Neighbor network support for up to 4 overlapping networks

• Network signal transmits up to 300 meters (984ft.)

• Auto QoS support through traffic classification and multiple priority queuing

• Optional management utility compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista

(32/64-bit), and XP (32/64-bit) operating systems

* Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 500Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Actual throughput will vary

depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets that are on the same

electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals.

Power (PWR) LED

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Built-In Power Outlet

Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED

Product Hardware Features

Device Label

Device Serial Number

Device MAC Address

Device Password (DPW)

Hardware (H/W) &

Ethernet Port

Sync/Reset Button

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• Ethernet Port - Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from

your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to your computer or network device.

• Sync/Reset Button – Changes the default encryption key or resets the unit to

factory defaults. See table below for function.

Button Action Function

Sync

Sync / Reset

(see the section Using the Sync Button for instructions)

• Power Prong – Plugs into an available power outlet.

• Diagnostic LEDs – Indicates the device status and connectivity.

• Built-In Power Outlet – Allows powered devices to be plugged and also filters

Push/hold for 3 seconds,

then release

Reset

Push/Hold for 20 seconds,

then release

Note: Powerline (PL) LED color indicates the strength and quality of the Powerline connection through the electrical system.

out noise sources of powered to device to prevent interference or performance degradation to Powerline signal connectivity and performance.

Note: The built-in power outlet has a maximum current load rating of 16A.

Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random network name/key (PWR LED will start blinking).

Note: The secondary or additional Powerline adapter’s Sync button must also be pushed within 2 minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button on the first adapter in order to establish connectivity.

Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will turn off and turn back on).

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

LED Color Sequence Definition

PWR

(Power)

(Powerline)

ETH

(Ethernet Connection)

Note: The following factors may affect the Powerline network’s connection quality:

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

Microwaves, ovens, blow dryer, iron, dishwasher, 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.

Green Solid Device powered on

N/A Off Device powered off

Solid

Green

Blinking

Solid

Amber

Blinking

Solid

Red

Blinking

N/A Off Powerline is not synced or connected

Solid

Green

Blinking

N/A

Off Port disconnected/no Ethernet link

Powerline connected (Connection quality is Best)

Syncing or Powerline data transmitting/receiving (Connection quality is Best)

Powerline connected (Connection quality is Better)

Powerline data transmitting/receiving (Connection quality is Better)

Powerline connected (Connection quality is Good)

Powerline data transmitting/receiving (Connection quality is Good)

10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps (Half/Full Duplex) connected

10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps (Half/Full Duplex) data transmitting/receiving

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Power Saving: The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected

device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes.

The device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is

powered on and the link is active.

Application Diagram

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Diagram Explanation:

The first Powerline unit (on right) is networked to a router which is in turn connected to a modem (typically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)) which provides Internet connectivity. A second Powerline unit (on left) is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center and is connected to a network game console and another network enabled media device such as a network enabled media player to provide Internet connectivity. The extra built-in outlet on each Powerline unit allows for powered devices (such as router, TV, or network enabled media device) to be plugged in or through an additional power strip leaving the other power outlet available for use. Using the extra built-in outlet also provides noise filtering capabilities to help boost your powerline connectivity and performance.

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Installing your Powerline Adapters

Before you Install

1. Before you proceed with the installation, verify the following:

• You already have a router already installed.

• You already have Internet access through your existing network.

• An Ethernet port (also called LAN port) is available on your router.

• Verify that you have at least two Powerline adapters. You will need at least

two Powerline adapters to create a Powerline network.

Note: The TPL-407E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. Please ensure that your other Powerline adapter is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901 compliant (e.g. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL307E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E,TPL-406E or another TPL-407E.)

2. Plan the location of where you will install your Powerline adapters.

• Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge

protectors as this may prevent the adapter from functioning correctly or degrade performance.

• Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are controlled by a

light switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from being turned off accidentally.

• Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are located near

appliances that consume a lot of power (e.g. refrigerators, washers, dryers) as this may degrade performance.

• Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where the router

is installed and also near the router.

• Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where you want

to extend network connectivity.

Connect a Powerline adapter to your router

1. Plug the Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet near your router.

Note: This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet and other devices connected to your network.

2. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to an available Ethernet port (also called LAN port) on your router.

3. Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router, verify that the Power (PWR) LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on or blinking.

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Add 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.

Note: This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet and other devices connected to your network. See “Connect a Powerline adapter to your router” on page 5

2. Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. game consoles, network-enabled TVs, network attached storage, network media server/players, etc.) that you would like to connect to your network.

3. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your Powerline adapter to the to the Ethernet port of your computers or network devices.

4. After the additional Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device, wait for the Powerline (PL) LED to turn on. After the Powerline (PL) LED turns on, verify that the Power (PWR) LED is on, the Powerline (PL) LED is on or blinking, and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on or blinking.

Note: To verify that your Powerline adapters are connected successfully to your network, you can check if the computer(s) or network device(s) can access the Internet through your Powerline network.

To install additional Powerline adapters in other rooms, repeat the steps above for each adapter.

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Securing your Powerline Network

Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the same encryption key. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV).

In order for your Powerline devices to connect to the same Powerline network, the same encryption key must be assigned to all Powerline devices in that network. Powerline devices that are not assigned the same encryption key will not be able to connect to the Powerline network.

For additional security, TRENDnet recommends changing adapter default encryption key to prevent a neighbor with a Powerline adapter and the same default encryption key from gaining access to your network.

Note: After the default encryption key has been changed and the Powerline adapters have been connected using a new encryption key, the Powerline adapters will retain their security settings when they are unplugged and moved to a new location. No additional reconfiguration of the Powerline adapters is needed after the default encryption has been changed.

There are two methods to change the default encryption key:

• Use the physical Sync button on your Powerline adapter to generate a random

encryption key. See “Using the Sync Button” on page 7 ****Recommended method****

• Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network using the

included Powerline Utility. See “Using the Utility” on page 11 *****If users first use the Sync button method, the adapters will need to be

reset to factory defaults in order to change setting using the Powerline Utility****

Using the Sync button

Change your default encryption key using the Sync button

The physical Sync button on the Powerline adapter provides an easy method of changing the default encryption key. The Sync button generates a random encryption key for your Powerline network. To create a customized encryption key, see “Using the Utility” on page 11

Note: The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is HomePlugAV. Before changing the default encryption, please ensure that your

Powerline adapters are already installed and connected using the default encryption key.

See “Installing your Powerline Adapters” on page 5

Important Note: When using the Sync Button to change the default encryption key, it is highly recommended to plug the adapters into nearby outlets first and follow the Sync button procedure before installing the adapters in the desired locations.

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The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models: TPL-303E / TPL-304E / TPL-308E / TPL-309E / TPL-406E / TPL-407E

Note: The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Product Overview

Package Contents

Features

Product Hardware Features

Application Diagram

Installing your Powerline Adapters

Before you Install

Connect a Powerline adapter to your router

Add adapters to your network

Securing your Powerline Network

Using the Sync button

Change your default encryption key using the Sync button