TRENDnet TPL-421E Users Guide - Page 10

TRENDnet User's Guide Installing Your Powerline Adapter 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 Physical Installation on page 12. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 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. See Connecting the Powerline Adapters in following section. OR 2. Create a customized private network name for your Powerline network by using the included Powerline Utility. See The Powerline Utility on page 15. * If the Powerline adapter settings have been changed, the adapter must be reset to the factory default settings to be recognized by Powerline Utility. Scramble with the Sync button 1. Make sure your TPL-421E is powered on and not in sleep mode. 2. The physical Sync button on the Powerline adapter provides an easy way to change the network name. Push and hold the Sync button for 15 seconds. All LEDs will turned off and then turned on again. This will generate a new random network name for your Powerline adapter. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 10