Appendix, Overlapping Powerline networks

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Appendix

Overlapping Powerline networks

It is possible to create multiple Powerline networks on the same electrical system separated and grouped by different network encryption 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 encryption 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 may result in significant degradation in Powerline performance.

TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K

Move Powerline adapters between different overlapping Powerline networks

Note: Assuming all powerline adapters are TRENDnet Powerline 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 connect 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 encryption key assigned to Adapter B and disconnect from Adapter A and Adapter C.

2.Push and hold the Sync button on Adapter D for 2 seconds and release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking.

3.Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B for 2 seconds and release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. This will establish connectivity between Adapter B, Adapter D, and Adapter E by reconfiguring the encryption key of Adapter B to match the encryption key of Adapter D and Adapter E. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on and the Powerline (PL) LED will turn on the when adapters are connected.