TRENDnet TPL310AP manual Overlapping Powerline Networks

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Assuming the two TPL-303E powerline adapters are currently connected to each other and the TPL- 310AP is currently disconnected.

1.Push and hold the Sync button on the TPL-310AP for 10 seconds and release it. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current network name/security key assigned to the additional TPL-310AP.

2.Push and hold the Sync button on one of the two TPL-303E powerline adapters that are currently connected to each other for 2 seconds and release it. The PWR LED will start blinking.

3.Within 2 minutes (120 sec), push and hold the Sync button on the TPL-310AP for 2 seconds and release it. The PWR LED will start blinking. This will establish connectivity between the three powerline adapters by assigning the TPL-310AP network name/security key to match the network name/security key of the TPL-303E powerline adapters that are currently connected.

4.To verify connectivity between the three powerline adapters, make sure that the PL LED (P-Link on TPL-303E/304E) on each powerline adapter is on solid (Green, Amber, Red, Green only – TPL- 303E/304E). Please refer to the LED section 1.4 for details on the LED indicator.

4.5Overlapping Powerline Networks

It is possible to create multiple powerline networks on the same electrical system separated and grouped by different network names/security keys. The powerline networks will work and communicate independently of each other which can provide security between different groups of powerline adapters. For example, if you have five powerline adapters (Adapter A, Adapter B, Adapter C, Adapter D, Adapter E), you can group Adapters A,B, and C together on one powerline network and group Adapters D and E on a different powerline network. Each group will use a different network name/security key.

Note: It is recommended that only a maximum of up to 4 powerline networks can be created per electrical system. Any additional powerline networks above the recommended result in significant degradation in powerline performance.

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Contents Page Safety RoHS Table of Contents Overlapping Powerline Networks Product Overview Expanding a Wired Network Expanding an Existing Powerline NetworkExpanding a Wireless Network Wireless Technical FeaturesPowerline Memory Package ContentsSystem Requirements Device Label LEDs & ButtonsLED Defaults Settings Wireless AP Setting IP Address / Subnet Mask 192.168.10.100Top Panel TRENDnet310Wireless Access Point Initial Setup Page Page Page Page Page Wireless Access Point Web Management Interface Default Configuration SettingsWireless AP Setting Menu ItemsStatus Wireless Apply/Reset Changes Basic SettingsAP+WDS Access Point + Wireless Distribution System Allows Description of ModesNetwork Type Control SidebandMultiple Ssid Active Wireless Client Table Advanced SettingsSecurity 802.1x Authentication WEP SecurityWPA/WPA2 Security Pre-Shared Key Format WPA MixedWPA / WPA2 Cipher Suite Access Control Wireless Access ControlCurrent Access Control CommentCurrent WDS AP List WDS SettingsItems Information MAC Address Mesh Settings Items Information Mesh IDSite Survey 11 WPS Items Information Enable Wireless Schedule ScheduleDays Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Check TimeTCP/IP Settings Items Information IP Address802.1d Spanning Tree Clone MAC AddressEnable Log Enable Remote LogLog Types of LoggingStatistics Upgrade FirmwareSave/Reload Settings Logout PasswordSystem Time Powerline Create a powerline network and extend you wireless network Page Securing your Powerline Network Changing the Network Name/Security Key using the Sync ButtonPage Overlapping Powerline Networks Page Powerline Configuration Utility Software InstallationPage Page Confirm Installation window, click Next Using the Utility Upgrade FirmwarePage Troubleshooting PowerlineWireless Installation Considerations Specifications Access Point Modes Output PowerFrequency Band AntennaLimited Warranty PWP05202009v2
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