TRENDnet TPL306E2K Installing your Powerline Adapters, Before you Install, TRENDnet User’s Guide

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Installing your Powerline Adapters

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Installing your Powerline Adapters

Before you Install

1.Before you proceed with the installation, verify the following:

You already have an existing Ethernet network along with a router already installed.

You already have Internet access through your existing network.

An Ethernet port (also called LAN port) is available on your router.

Verify that you have at least two Powerline adapters. You will need at least two Powerline adapters to create a Powerline network.

Note: The TPL-306E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. Please ensure that your other Powerline adapter is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901 compliant (e.g. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-307E, TPL- 310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E, or another TPL-306E.) The TPL-306E2K package already includes two Powerline adapters.

2.Plan the location of where you will install your Powerline adapters.

Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as this may prevent the adapter from functioning correctly such as degrading performance.

Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are controlled by a switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from being turned off accidentally.

Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are located near appliances that consume a lot of power (e.g. refrigerators, washers, dryers) as this may degrade performance.

Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where the router is installed and also near the router.

Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where you want to extend your network connectivity.

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Connect a Powerline adapter to your router

1. Plug the Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet near your router.

Note: This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet and other devices connected to your network.

2.Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to an available Ethernet port (also called LAN port) on your router.

3.Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router, verify that the Power (PWR) LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on or blinking.

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Contents Cover Page TRENDnet User’s GuideTechnical Specifications Table of ContentsInstalling your Powerline Adapters Using the Powerline UtilityTPL-306E / TPL-306E2K TPL-306ETPL-306E2K Package ContentsFeatures Product OverviewPowerline PL LED Product Hardware FeaturesPower PWR LED Reset ButtonDefinition ResetColor SequenceErp EuP Operation Standby Mode Application DiagramBefore 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 Add adapters using the Sync button To change the default encryption key between two Powerline adaptersSupported Operating Systems Using the Powerline UtilityPowerline Utility System Requirements Before installing and using the utility, please ensure the followingSoftware 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 14. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next 13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click NextTPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the UtilityBefore using the utility, please ensure the following Start Programs or All Programs TRENDnet TRENDnet Powerline UtilityUpgrade Firmware Powerline Utility OverviewDevice Name Device Password Enter PasswordSet Local Device Only Use Default Public NetworkEncryption Key Unknown Networkname will be displayedSave Report System InformationRemote Device History Log DeleteAutoScan Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key Location of Powerline AdapterDevice Password DPW 4. Click Enter PasswordTo create a customized encryption key To rename the Powerline adapters 4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon Weight Technical SpecificationsOverlapping Powerline Dimension L x W X HTroubleshooting Appendix Overlapping Powerline networksEurope - EU Declaration of Conformity Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementIMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement RoHSČesky Czech Dansk Danish Limited Warranty Limited Warranty