TRENDnet TPL-406E2K User's Guide
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- TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 1
TRENDnet User's Guide Cover Page - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 2
Requirements 9 Software Installation...10 Using the Utility ...12 Powerline Utility Overview 13 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 17 Upgrade Firmware 19 Technical Specifications 21 Troubleshooting 22 Appendix 23 © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 3
includes: • 2 x TPL-406E: 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapters • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • 2 x Network cables (1.5 m / 5 ft.) © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Features The 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-406E - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 4
Label Product Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 2 - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 5
TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to your computer or network device. • Sync Button - Changes the default encryption key. • Reset Button - Resets the unit to factory defaults. Button Action - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 6
via Ethernet is powered on and the link is active. Application Diagram TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which is in turn connected to a modem (typically from your Internet Service Provider - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 7
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-311P, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL405E,TPL-407E or another TPL-406E.) 2. Plan the location of where you will install your Powerline adapters - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 8
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 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 6 - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 9
network using the included Powerline Utility. See "Using the Powerline Utility" on page 9. *****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**** TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Sync button - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 10
User's Guide To change the default encryption key between two Powerline adapters: Note: Use the Sync button procedure below if you are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E. If you are connecting to other TRENDnet Powerline - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 11
TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of your existing Powerline network: Note: Use the Sync button procedure below if you are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL- - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 12
TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. Install Utility. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 5. At the Install Location installation window, click Install. 4. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. 6. In the Completion window, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 13
the installation. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 9. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. 8. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 10. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 14
© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 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 - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 15
TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your router. Note: If your computer is connected directly to your Powerline adapter, the Local Device listed will be the Powerline adapter your computer is directly - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 16
Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Note: You will still need to apply the settings to your Powerline adapters by clicking - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 17
TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Diagnostics Window 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 scroll the window to view all of the system - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 18
the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to your Powerline network. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Close Closes and exits the - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 19
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 - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 20
TRENDnet User's Guide 5. Enter the Device Password (DPW) and click OK. Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to the corresponding MAC address. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 21
Device. 2. Click Rename. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The firmware can only be upgraded when your computer is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). The Device Password (DPW) is not - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 22
TRENDnet User's Guide 4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 6. Click Browse next to the PIB field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files. Select the PIB file. (Ex. TPL-401E-PIB-v50100.pib) 5. The device should appear in the Main - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 23
Standard) LED Power (PWR) Powerline (PL) with Connection Quality Indication • Best (Green) • Better (Amber) • Good (Red) • No connection (Off) Ethernet Connection • Solid © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Buttons Dimension (L x W X H) Weight Power - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 24
Ethernet cable between the Powerline adapters to bridge the two circuits together. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 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 - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 25
on the next page to connect to TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E. Model TPL-405E TPL-401E TPL-402E TPL-305E TPL-310AP TPL-306E TPL-307E If you are using an older firmware version on your Powerline adapter, it is recommended for you upgrade to - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 26
TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of your existing Powerline network: Note: Assuming two Powerline adapters are models listed in the table with are already connected and the additional Powerline adapter being the TPL-303E, TPL- - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 27
undesired operation. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. RoHS This product - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 28
TRENDnet User's Guide Česky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] Eesti [Estonian] English Español [Spanish] Greek] Français [French] Italiano [Italian] Latviski [Latvian] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL-406E je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními smě - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 29
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-406E / TPL-406E2K - 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply - TRENDnet TPL-406E2K | User's Guide - Page 30
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