Trendnet TPL-422E, TPL-422E2K 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

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

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

The Powerline Utility ....................................................................... 8

Powerline Utility System Requirements

........................................................................ 8

Software Installation

..................................................................................................... 8

Using the Utility

........................................................................................................... 12

Powerline Utility – Map View ........................................................ 13

Powerline Utility – Detailed View .................................................. 15

Powerline Utility – Device Setup ................................................... 16

Powerline Utility – Advanced ........................................................ 17

Powerline Utility – Options ........................................................... 18

Powerline Utility – About .............................................................. 19

Technical Specifications ................................................................ 20

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 21

Appendix ...................................................................................... 22

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Product Overview

TPL-422E TPL-422E2K

Package Contents

TPL-422E package includes:

• TPL-422E

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide)

• Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)

TPL-422E2K package includes:

• 2 x TPL-422E

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide)

• 2 x network cables (1.5 m / 5 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 1300 AV2 Adapter (TPL-422E)

TRENDnet’s Powerline 1300 AV2 Adapter, model TPL-422E, creates a high-speed Powerline 1300 network using your home’s existing electrical system. Two adapters are needed to start a network. TRENDnet adapters are protected with 128-bit AES Encryption. 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 1300 AV2 Adapter Kit (TPL-422E2K) TRENDnet’s Powerline 1300 AV2 Adapter Kit, model TPL-422E2K, comes with two

Powerline adapters to create a high-speed Powerline 1300 network using your home’s existing electrical system. Two adapters are needed to start a network. TRENDnet adapters are protected with 128-bit AES Encryption. 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.

Sync Button

Press the Sync button to change existing Powerline encryption keys

Powerline 1300

Powerline 1300 technology delivers fast and stable networking to seamlessly connect devices and stream 4K video.

Gigabit Port

Gigabit port for computers, smart TVs, or other network enabled devices

Cross Compatibility

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

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MIMO with Beamforming Technology

Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Powerline with Beamforming technology uses

live, neutral, and ground wires to increase performance between adapters.

Expandable

Use up to 8 adapters on a single Powerline network

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.

** 1.3Gbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate when connected to another Powerline 1300 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.

Product Hardware Features

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.

Button

Action

Function

Sync Press for 2 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.

Press for 10 seconds

Generates a new random network name and encryption key (All LEDs will turn off and on again).

Reset

Press for 1 second

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”.

Network Port

LED Indicators

Sync Button

Reset Button

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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.

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.

• 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)

LED

Color

Sequence

Definition

Power

Green

Solid

Device is powered on

Green

Blinking

Powerline synchronization in progress

N/A

Off

Device is powered off or in sleep mode

Powerline

Green

Solid

Powerline connected (Best)

Green

Blinking

Data transmitting over powerline (Best)

Amber

Solid

Powerline connected (Good)

Amber

Blinking

Data transmitting over powerline (Good)

Red

Solid

Powerline connected

Red

Blinking

Data transmitting over powerline

N/A

Off

Powerline is not connected or synchronized, or the adapter is in sleep mode

Ethernet

Green

Solid

Network connection established

Blinking

Network transmitting over Ethernet port

N/A

Off

No Ethernet connection or adapter is in sleep mode

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Basic Installation

Note: It is recommended to plug the adapters into nearby outlets before installing the devices to the desired locations. Note: If you are connecting the adapters to a third-party powerline device other than TRENDnet and encounter issues, please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for the

appropriate sync button procedure. Note: The sync button procedure steps below demonstrate using TRENDnet powerline model TPL-422E, but the same procedure applies to TRENDnet powerline models TPL-406E / TPL-

407E / TPL-420E / TPL-421E / TPL-422E / TPL-423E / TPL-331EP.

Connecting the adapters using Powerline

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Installing your Powerline Adapters

Powerline Security

All out-of-the-box TRENDnet HomePlugAV Powerline adapters can be connected to each other without further configuration. To add additional network security to your network, you can change your Powerline network name away from the factory default. With a customized private network name, no one can connect to your Powerline network with an out-of-the-box HomePlugAV adapter.

TRENDnet HomePlugAV certified Powerline adapters have the same default network

name “HomePlugAV”. TRENDnet recommends that you change the Powerline network

name away from the factory default to increase network security. Once configured, the Powerline network name will be saved on device. You can freely unplug the adapter and moved to the other location within its operating range. If a mistake is made in the settings, the adapter can be reset to the factory default settings by pressing the Reset button for 1 second.

If you want to use the default network name for easy connection, skip the synchronization steps and go directly to Connect a Powerline adapter to your router on page 6.

Scramble your Network Name Away from the Factory Default There are two ways to change the default network name:

1. (Recommended) Use the physical Sync button on your Powerline adapter to generate a random private network name.

2. Create a customized private network name for your Powerline network by using the included Powerline Utility. See The Powerline Utility on page 8.

* If the Powerline adapter settings have been changed, the adapter must be reset to the factory default settings to be recognized by Powerline Utility.

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.

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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 are available wall power outlets in the room where the router

is installed and the room where you want to extend network connectivity.

• For AV2 1300 Powerline adapters, make sure your electric network has 3 wires

properly installed.

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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 LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet LED is on or blinking.

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.

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 LED to turn on. After the POWERLINE LED turns on, verify that the Power LED is on, the POWERLINE LED is on or blinking, and the Ethernet 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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