TRENDnet #8482 User's Guide

TRENDnet #8482 Manual

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    TRENDnet User's Guide Cover Page
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Contents Product Overview 1 Package Contents ...1 Features ...1 Product Hardware Features 2 TPL-410AP...2 TPL-406E ...4 Application Diagram ...5 Expanding a Home Network 6 Basic Installation ...7 Connect additional wired devices to your network 8 Configure your Wireless
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-410AP TPL-410APK Package Contents TPL-410AP package includes: • 1 x TPL-410AP Powerline 500 AV Wireless Access Point • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) TPL-410APK package includes: • 1 x TPL-410AP
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    breakers may degrade Powerline signals. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Product Hardware Features TPL-410AP Device Label Product Model Serial Number MAC Address Hardware Version Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) Wi-Fi Security Key Device Management URL Default User Name Default Password Powerline Device Password
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    -410AP / TPL-410APK LED Color Sequence Definition Green Solid Device powered on PWR (Power) Green Blinking WPS is activated N/A Off Device powered off WIFI (Wireless) Green N/A Blinking Off Wireless enabled, data transmitting/receiving Wireless disabled Green Solid Blinking Powerline
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    TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-406E Important Note: Please note that the TPL-406E powerline adapter will only be included when purchasing the Powerline 500 Wireless Kit, model TPL-410APK. Device Label Product Model Serial Number MAC Address Powerline Device Password Hardware & Firmware Version Side View
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    . • Distance - Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Power Saving (TPL-406E): The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected device via
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    (Internet Service Provider 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) © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK
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    steps below demonstrate using TRENDnet powerline model TPL-406E (included with the Powerline 500 Wireless Kit only) but the same procedure applies to TRENDnet powerline models TPL-303E/304E/308E/4052E 407E/408E/420E. Connecting the adapters using Powerline TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 5. Once you have
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    TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Connect additional wired devices to your network Connect one of devices. Note: If you encounter issues connecting to your network, there may be a problem with your computer or device network settings. Please ensure that your computer or device network
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Configure your Wireless Access Point Access your access point management page Note: Your access point management page default IP a network cable from your wireless access point network port into your computer's network port. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 3. Assign a static IP address
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Setup Wizard 1. Log into your access point management page (see "Access your access point management page" on page 9). TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK click Wizard. For security purposes, you are required to change the admin password during the initial setup. 3. For added security,
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    clients disconnect to the network and a wireless client with WPA2 encryption connects your wireless network will then change to WPA2 encryption. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Note: WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds and WPA encryption will limit
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Secure your wireless network Wireless > Security After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see "How to choose the security type for your wireless network" on page 11), you can set up wireless security. Note: By default, your access point is
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Selecting WPA/WPA2/Auto-Personal Shared Key (WPA2 AES recommended): Note: Please note that WPS will only work when using WPA2 encryption. If using WPA encryption, you must disable WPS feature first under Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Selecting WPA /
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    to the User's Manual/Guide of your wireless client device to determine how to search and connect to this access point's wireless network. See the "Appendix" on page 55 for general information on connecting to a wireless network. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK
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    TRENDnet User's Guide PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup In addition to the hardware push button located physically on your access point, the access point management page also has push button which is a software or virtual push button you can click to activate WPS on
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Basic This section outlines available management options under basic wireless sub tab. 1. Log into your access point management page (see "Access your access point management page" on page 9). 2. Click on Wireless and click on Basic. 3. Review
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    TRENDnet User's Guide connectivity in busy wireless environments where there are several neighboring wireless networks in the area. • HT20/40MHz (Auto) -When 20/40MHz (Auto) is active, this mode is capable of providing higher performance only if the wireless devices support the channel bandwidth
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    can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use the wireless adapter's site survey tool to determine the best antenna orientation for your wireless devices. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 4. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio
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    sent in a single wireless transmission. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK • WMM: Wi-Fi Multimedia is a Quality of Service (QoS) feature which prioritizes audio and video data packets. This feature requires the wireless device to also support WMM. Click Enabled
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    on Wireless and click on MAC Filters. 3. Review the basic wireless settings and click Save when finished. When prompted to Save or Continue, you can click Save to apply the changes or click Continue to additional changes in the access point management page before saving. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Add
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Change your access point login username and password Administration > Password 1. Log into your access point management page (see "Access your access point management page" on page 9). 2. Click on Administration, and click on Password. 3. In the User Name field, enter the new
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Change your access point IP address Main > Network Settings address. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 4. To save changes, click Save. When prompted to Save or Continue, you can click Save to apply the changes or click Continue to additional changes in the access point management page
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Set up the DHCP server on your TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 4. To save changes, click Save. When prompted to Save or Continue, you can click Save to apply the changes or click Continue to additional changes in the access point management page before saving. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet
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    access point to factory defaults. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Access Point Default Settings Administrator User Name Administrator Password Access Point IP Address Access Point Subnet Mask Wireless Interface Wireless Network Name/Encryption (WPA2-PSK AES) Powerline Encryption Key admin admin 192.168
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    TRENDnet User's Guide management page (see "Access your access point management TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Reboot your access point Administration >Restart You may want to restart your access point if you are encountering difficulties with your access point and have attempted all other troubleshooting
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    , also review the release notes to check if there were any new features you may want or if any problems were fixed that you may have been experiencing. Note: When upgrading through the access point management page of the TPL-410AP, both wireless access point and powerline firmware functionality can
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Check the access point system information Status > Information You may want to check the system information of your access point such as IP address settings, access point mode, wireless and wired network settings, access point wireless MAC addresses, and firmware version. 1.
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    rate your wireless client has established. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK View your access point log Status > System Log Your access point log can be used to obtain activity information on the functionality of your access point or for troubleshooting purposes. 1. Log into your access point management page
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    The TPL-410APK package includes TPL-406E and TPL-410AP to create your Powerline network. Please ensure that your other Powerline adapter is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901 compliant (e.g. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL-307E, TPL-308E, TPL-310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E,TPL
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    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. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 30
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    Utility" on page 35. *****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**** © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Using the Sync button Change your default
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    TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models: TPL-303E/304E/308E/4052E/406E/407E/410AP/408E/420E Note: The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model. When pushing the Sync
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    TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Add adapters using the Sync button If you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your adapters, additional adapters will not automatically connect to your Powerline network after they are plugged into a wall power outlet. For any additional
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    TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK If adding a TRENDnet adapter models (Adapter C) not listed in the previous page, please follow the Alternative Sync button procedure below. The Alternative Sync button procedure applies to the following TRENDnet Models: TPL-305E/306E/307E/310AP/401E/
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline settings in access point management page Powerline You can also initiate the Sync process or assign a customized encryption key (instead of using Powerline Utility) using the access point management page. (Applies to TPL-410AP Access Point only) To initiate the Sync
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you to do the following: • Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network and apply it to multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. • View the Powerline adapters connected to your network (using the MAC
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    TRENDnet User's Guide 5. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 7. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the window, click I Agree. 7. After the process is completed, click Finish. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 37
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    TRENDnet User's Guide 8. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 10. At the Confirm installation window, click Next. 9. At the License Agreement window, select I Agree to accept the terms and click Next. 11. At the
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    TRENDnet User's Guide 12. In the Completion window, click Close. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 39
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    TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: • Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each Powerline adapter as this will be required to
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    appear in the list. If not, you will need to add them manually. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Powerline Utility Overview Map View Window TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK MAC Address (Local Device) Firmware Version (Local Device) Device Name Device Connection Password Quality (DPW) Speed
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Detailed View Section Powerline Utility Overview Detailed View Window TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK System Information Displays the device and other related information such as firmware version, MAC address, and encryption key (also called network password). You can vertically
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    to change and generate a random encryption key, Unknown Networkname will be displayed. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Powerline Utility Overview Device Setup Window TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Advanced Section Powerline Utility Overview Advanced Window TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Upgrade Firmware Allows you to upgrade the local device powerline firmware. Reset Device Reboots the local device. Factory Defaults Resets the local device powerline configuration to factory
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Options Section Powerline Utility Overview Options Window TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Auto Scan Check this option to automatically detect/scan for powerline devices. Scan Interval Click the up and down arrows to set amount of time in seconds between each auto scan for powerline
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 46
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key If you have not written down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each of your Powerline adapters, please do so as it is required to applying the customized encryption key for all of your Powerline
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    TRENDnet User's Guide 4. Click Enter Password. 5. Enter the Device Password (DPW) and click OK. Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to the corresponding MAC address. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK To create a customized encryption key 1. In the Powerline Utility Device Setup window, under Private Network
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    adapter you are monitoring in the utility. 1. In the Powerline Utility Map View window, select one of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 2. Click Rename. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Upgrade Powerline Firmware Note: The firmware can only be upgraded when your computer is directly
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    TRENDnet User's Guide 4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon. 5. Click on the Advanced section in the left hand panel and in the Upgrade Firmware section, click Upgrade. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 6. Navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files and select the NVM file. (
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Access Point Management Page Structure Main • Wizard • Network Settings • DHCP Server (Optional) Wireless • Basic o Enable/Disable Wireless o Wireless Network Name (SSID) o Channel o Mode o Channel Width o Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast • Advanced • Security • Wi-Fi Protected
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Technical Specifications TPL-410AP Standards • IEEE 802.3 • TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Special Features • Auto-connects to other TRENDnet Powerline adapters • Additional Ethernet port for wired connectivity Antenna Gain • 2.4 GHz: 2 x 3 dBi Wireless
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    TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-406E Standards • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x • IEEE 1901 / HomePlug® AV Device Interfaces • 1 x 10/100 Mbps port • Sync/reset button • LED indicators • Power Plug (A: North America Type B (NEMA 5-15); EU: European Type C (CEE 7/16); UK : United Kingdom Type G (
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Troubleshooting Q: I typed http://TPL-410AP in my Internet Browser Address Bar, but an error message says "The page cannot be displayed." How can I access the access point management page? Answer: Assign your computer a static IP address in the subnet of 192.168.10.x (ex. 192.
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    may degrade or block Powerline signals. In addition to this User's Guide, you can find help below: • http://www.trendnet.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, how to contact technical support) • Autorun CD (Quick Installation Guide) © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 55
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    TRENDnet User's Guide wireless IP address settings. Note: en0 is typically the wired Ethernet and en1 is typically the wireless Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Note: Panel, click Network and Internet. b. Click Manage Network Connections, right-click the Local Area
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    TRENDnet User's Guide into the Control Panel, click Network and Internet. b. Click Manage Network Connections, right-click the Local Area Connection icon and IP) and click Properties. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK d. Then click Use the following IP address
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    TRENDnet User's Guide How to connect to a wireless network using the built-in Windows utility? Note security key corresponding to the wireless network, and click Connect. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Overlapping Powerline networks It is possible to create multiple Powerline networks on the same electrical
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    TRENDnet User's Guide accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK Europe for wireless telecommunication access to telecommunications and/or network services. This device may not be used
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Česky [Czech] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL-410AP je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES, 2004/108/ES, 2006/95/ES, a 2009/125/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TEWTPL-
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Česky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] Eesti [Estonian] English Español [Spanish] Greek] Français [French] Italiano [Italian] Latviski [Latvian] Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Nederlands [Dutch] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL-406E je ve shodě se základními požadavky
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    TRENDnet User's Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK - 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply
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