TRENDnet TPL306E2K To rename the Powerline adapters, TRENDnet User’s Guide, TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K

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To rename the Powerline adapters

TRENDnet User’s Guide

To rename the Powerline adapters

Note: Renaming the Powerline adapters (Remote devices) to describe the location of the device will help you to easily identify which Powerline adapter you are monitoring in the utility.

1.In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device.

2.Click Rename.

3.The device name field will be available to edit.

4.Enter the new device name and press Enter on your keyboard.

TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K

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 required when upgrading the firmware.

1.To check if firmware updates are available for your Powerline adapter, check your Powerline model. http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/

2.Save the zipped firmware file (.zip) and extract the file to your computer.

3.Make sure you connect your computer with the utility installed is directly connected to the Powerline adapter using an Ethernet cable (also called network) cable when upgrading the device firmware.

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Contents TRENDnet User’s Guide Cover PageUsing the Powerline Utility Table of ContentsInstalling your Powerline Adapters Technical SpecificationsProduct Overview TPL-306ETPL-306E2K Package ContentsFeatures TPL-306E / TPL-306E2KReset Button Product Hardware FeaturesPower PWR LED Powerline PL LEDSequence ResetColor DefinitionApplication Diagram Erp EuP Operation Standby ModeBefore you Install Installing your Powerline AdaptersConnect a Powerline adapter to your router Add adapters to your network To extend your network using an additional Powerline adapterTPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Securing your Powerline NetworkChange your default encryption key using the Sync button To change the default encryption key between two Powerline adapters Add adapters using the Sync buttonBefore installing and using the utility, please ensure the following Using the Powerline UtilityPowerline Utility System Requirements Supported Operating SystemsSoftware Installation 7. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree 9. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete10. After the process is completed, click Finish 13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next 14. In the Confirm Installation window, click NextStart Programs or All Programs TRENDnet TRENDnet Powerline Utility Using the UtilityBefore using the utility, please ensure the following TPL-306E / TPL-306E2KEnter Password Powerline Utility OverviewDevice Name Device Password Upgrade FirmwareUnknown Networkname will be displayed Use Default Public NetworkEncryption Key Set Local Device OnlyDelete System InformationRemote Device History Log Save ReportAutoScan 4. Click Enter Password Location of Powerline AdapterDevice Password DPW Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption keyTo create a customized encryption key To rename the Powerline adapters 4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon Dimension L x W X H Technical SpecificationsOverlapping Powerline WeightTroubleshooting Overlapping Powerline networks AppendixRoHS Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementIMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Europe - EU Declaration of ConformityČesky Czech Dansk Danish Limited Warranty Limited Warranty