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Product Overview............................................................................. |
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Package Contents .......................................................................................................... |
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Features......................................................................................................................... |
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Product Hardware Features........................................................................................... |
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TPL 430AP............................................................................................................ |
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TPL 421E.............................................................................................................. |
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Expanding a Powerline Network....................................................... |
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Basic Installation............................................................................................................ |
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Configure your Powerline Access Point............................................. |
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Access your access point management page................................................................ |
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Setting up your TPL 430AP............................................................................................ |
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Connect wireless devices to your powerline access point ............................................ |
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Connect wireless devices using WiFi Clone / WPS......................................................... |
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Setup.............................................................................................................................. |
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Advanced Wireless ........................................................................................................ |
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Table of Contents |
Advanced............................................................................................................. |
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Security................................................................................................................ |
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Network............................................................................................................... |
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System........................................................................................................................... |
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Device Management............................................................................................ |
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Restore .............................................................................................................. |
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Firmware Update............................................................................................... |
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Status........................................................................................................................... |
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Clients................................................................................................................ |
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Installing your Powerline Adapters................................................ |
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Before you Install......................................................................................................... |
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Connect a Powerline adapter to your router.............................................................. |
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Add adapters to your network.................................................................................... |
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Securing your Powerline Network.................................................. |
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Troubleshooting............................................................................. |
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Appendix ....................................................................................... |
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Product Overview
TPL 430AP TPL 430APK
Package Contents
TPL 430AP package includes:
TPL 430AP
Quick Installation Guide
Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)
TPL 430APK package includes:
TPL 430AP
TPL 421E
Quick Installation 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.
TPL 430AP / TPL 430APK
Features
WiFi Everywhere™ Powerline 1200 AV2 Access Point (TPL 430AP)
TRENDnet’s WiFi Everywhere™ Powerline 1200 AV2 Access Point, model TPL 430AP, uses an electrical outlet to create or expand a wireless network. Two Powerline adapters are needed to start a network. Connect one Powerline adapter to the router, and plug the TPL 430AP into a power outlet in another room where WiFi connectivity is needed. The WiFi Clone feature conveniently copies your existing wireless network settings to the TPL 430AP for faster network integration.
WiFi Everywhere™ Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit (TPL 430APK)
TRENDnet’s WiFi Everywhere™ Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit, model TPL 430APK, uses an electrical outlet to create or expand a wireless network. Easily install the included TRENDnet Powerline adapters to create a high speed powerline network. Connect the TPL 421E to the router and plug the TPL 430AP into a power outlet in another room where WiFi connectivity is needed. The WiFi Clone button conveniently copies your existing wireless network settings to the TPL 430AP for faster network integration.
Powerline
Sync Button
Press the Sync button to change existing Powerline encryption keys
Powerline 1200
Powerline 1200 networking over existing electrical lines using all three electrical wires: the live, neutral, and ground wires to achieve faster throughput speeds
Gigabit Ports
Convenient gigabit ports to hardwire computers, smart TVs, or other network enabled devices
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Compatibility
Backward compatible with Powerline 600, 500, and 200 adapters
MIMO with Beamforming Technology
Enhanced performance and range
Multiple Adapters
Use up to 8 adapters on a single Powerline network
Easy Installation
TRENDnet adapters auto connect out of the box
Wireless
Concurrent Dual Band
AC1200: concurrent 867Mbps WiFi AC + 300Mbps WiFi N bands
Wireless Coverage
Expand your wireless coverage with MIMO antenna technology
Pre Encrypted
For your convenience, the wireless is pre encrypted with a unique password
WiFi Clone
TPL 430AP / TPL 430APK
Use your router’s WPS button and the TPL 430AP’s WiFi Clone button to conveniently copy your existing wireless network name and password for quick network integration.
* Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions
**1200 Mbps is the maximum physical Powerline data rate. Data throughput may vary by circuit wire condition overheads. Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network.
***Powerline networking is limited to the same electrical system. Power strips, GFCI outlets, and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline signals.
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TPL 430AP / TPL 430APK |
Product Hardware Features |
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TPL 430AP |
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Power Prongs |
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Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random network |
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name/key (PL LED will start blinking). |
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Sync |
Sync |
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Push then release |
Sync button must also be pushed within 2 minutes (120 |
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order to establish connectivity. |
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Reset |
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Reset |
Push/Hold for 10 |
Reset device to factory defaults (WLAN LED will go red). |
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name “HomePlug AV”. |
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WPS |
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WiFi Clone |
Push/Hold for 5 |
Activates WiFi Clone. The 2.4 & 5 GHz LED will blink to |
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indicate WiFI Clone has been successfully activated. |
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TPL 430AP / TPL 430APK |
LED |
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Power |
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Device powered on |
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Wireless enabled, data transmitting/receiving |
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Blinking |
WiFi Clone is enabled |
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N/A |
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Wireless disabled |
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Wireless enabled, data transmitting/receiving |
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Blinking |
WiFi Clone is enabled |
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N/A |
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Wireless disabled |
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Powerline connected (Connection quality is Best) |
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Green |
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Blinking |
Syncing or Powerline data transmitting/receiving |
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(Connection quality is Best) |
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Powerline connected (Connection quality is Better) |
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Blinking |
Powerline data transmitting/receiving (Connection |
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Solid |
Powerline connected (Connection quality is Good) |
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Red |
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Blinking |
Powerline data transmitting/receiving (Connection |
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quality is Good) |
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N/A |
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Powerline is not synced or connected |
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Solid |
10/20 Mbps, 100/200Mbps, Gigabit |
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Blinking |
10/20 Mbps, 100/200Mbps, Gigabit |
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N/A |
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Port disconnected/no Ethernet link |
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TPL 421E
Important Note: Please note that the TPL 421E powerline adapter will only be included when purchasing the WiFi Everywhere™ Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit, model TPL 430APK.
Front View
LED Indicators
Network Port 
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Sync Button |
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Link/Reset Button |
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Initiate Link/Connection and generate random |
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Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will turn |
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network name “HomePlug AV”. |
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Power Prong – Plugs into an available power outlet.
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Diagnostic LEDs – Indicates the device status and connectivity.
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.
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.
Note:This device offersEUcompliant Standby mode functionality. To turn offthedevice,
flip the switch to the off position or unplug it from the power outlet.
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POWER |
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Device powered on |
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On |
10/20 Mbps, 100/200Mbps, Gigabit |
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N/A |
Off |
Port disconnected/no Ethernet link |
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DATA |
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Powerline connected |
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Syncing or Powerline data |
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Blinking |
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transmitting/receiving (Connection quality is |
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Best) |
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N/A |
Off |
Powerline is not synced or connected |
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TPL 430AP / TPL 430APK
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)
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TPL 430AP / TPL 430APK |
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 referto the manufacturer’s documentation for the appropriate sync button procedure.
Note: The sync button procedure steps below demonstrate using TRENDnet powerline model TPL 421E (included with the WiFi Everywhere™ Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit only) but the same procedure applies to TRENDnet powerline models TPL 406E / TPL 407E / TPL 420E / TPL 421E.
Connecting the adapters using Powerline
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5.Once you have successfully connected the powerline adapters through the electrical system, you can move the TPL 430AP to the desired location to create or extend wireless connectivity to your existing network.
6.For added security the TPL 430AP has been pre configured with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and wireless key which can be found on the Preset Wireless Settings sticker or device label. Use these settings to connect your wireless laptops, mobile devices, and other wireless network devices to your network.
Move TPL 430AP to the desired location and connect your wireless network devices
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Configure your Powerline Access Point
Access your access point management page
Note: Your access point management page default IP address http://192.168.10.1 (when the computer is connected directly to TPL 430AP’s LAN port) is accessed through the use of your Internet web browser(e.g. Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, Chrome™, Safari®, Opera™) and will be referenced frequently in this User’s Guide.
1.Plug the device into an available wall power outlet within reach of your computer’s network cable.
2.Connect a network cable from your wireless access point network port into your computer’s network port.
TPL 430AP / TPL 430APK
3.Assign a static IP address to your computer’s network adapter in the subnet of 192.168.10.x (ex. 192.168.10.25) and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. (Please refer to the Appendix on page 55 on how to assign static IP address to your computer)
4.Open your web browser and go to IP address http://192.168.10.1 or (when the computer is connected directly to TPL 430AP’s LAN port). Your access point will prompt you for a user name and password.
5.By default, the user name is admin and password is located on the Preset Wireless Setting Sticker. You can also find the Password on a sticker on the side of the access point and on the device label on the back of the access point. Enter your Username and Password, select your preferred language, then click Login.
Note: If you have changed the password already such as in the Setup Wizard, you will need to login using the new password.
Default User Name: admin
Default Password:
Note: User Name and Password are case sensitive.
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