TRENDnet TPL-305E, Powerline Network Solution manual Overlapping Powerline Networks

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Chapter 3: Overlapping 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.

3.1 Move Powerline Adapters between different Powerline Networks

Use the procedures in Chapter 2: Product Installation, to connect one group of adapters, then you can carry out the procedures on another group of adapters to create multiple overlapping powerline networks. This procedure describes how to disconnect a powerline adapter from one powerline network and connect the adapter to a different powerline network.

Assuming all powerline adapters are TPL-305E adapters and for reference in the diagram and this procedure, the adapters will be labeled Adapter A, B, C, D, and E. Adapters A, B, and C are currently connected together to form one powerline network and Adapters D and E form another powerline network. Adapter B will be disconnected from Adapters A and C and connected to Adapters D and E.

1.Push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B 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 Adapter B and disconnect from Adapters A and C.

2.Push and hold the Sync button on Adapter D 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 Adapter B for 2 seconds then release it. The PWR LED will start blinking. This will establish connectivity between

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Contents Page Table of Contents Powerline Network Solution Package ContentsProduct Overview System Requirements Device LabelLEDs Ethernet Ports LEDProduct Installation Initial Installation Securing your Powerline Network Changing the Network Name/Security Key using the Sync Button Page Overlapping Powerline Networks Move Powerline Adapters between different Powerline NetworksPowerline Configuration Utility Software InstallationPage Page Using the Utility Click Enter Password Page Troubleshooting Erp EuP Operation Standby ModeSpecifications HardwareLimited Warranty PWP05202009v2