TRENDnet TPL407E2K manual Troubleshooting

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TRENDnet User’s Guide

Troubleshooting

Please reference the items below if you continue to experience difficulty with installing and using your Powerline adapters.

Do not plug the Powerline adapters into a power strip. Make sure to plug the adapters directly into a power outlet and not through power strip. Using adapters through a power strip may negatively affect Powerline connectivity and performance.

Make sure to use the built-in power outlet for powered devices to filter out noise sources that may affect Powerline connectivity and performance.

Do not use the Sync button for more than 2 Powerline adapters to connect simultaneously. Wait for each Powerline adapter to connect to your Powerline network one at a time before connecting the next adapter. Using more than one adapter to Sync simultaneously may cause some of your adapters not to Sync and establish connection to your Powerline network.

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Power-cycle the Powerline adapters by disconnecting them from their power outlets for 15 seconds and then reconnect them.

If the Powerline (PL) LED is red, try plugging the Powerline adapter into another available power outlet. The quality of the connection may be better in a different power outlet.

If you are having issues connecting the Powerline adapters after changing the encryption key using the Sync button or Powerline utility, reset the Powerline adapters to defaults using the physical Reset button.

Using a pin or paperclip; press and hold the Reset button for 1 second on each Powerline adapter. All LEDs will turn off then turn back on. This will reset the Powerline adapters to their default settings. The default encryption key is HomePlugAV.

The Powerline adapters can provide better connectivity and performance when plugged directly into a power outlet. Connecting the Powerline adapters to a power strip or surge protector may degrade or block Powerline signals.

Avoid using the Powerline adapters on GFI protected outlets and electrical systems with AFCI circuit breakers. They may degrade or block Powerline signals.

The Powerline adapters should not be used in areas with excessive heat.

Florescent and incandescent lighting can generate significant Powerline interference.

If your building has more than one circuit breaker box, the Powerline adapter may not be able to establish connectivity between them. In this case, connect a Powerline adapter into a power outlet located on each of the circuit breaker boxes. Then connect an Ethernet cable between the Powerline adapters to bridge the two circuits together.

In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below:

http://www.trendnet.com/support

(documentation, downloads, FAQs, how to contact technical support)

Autorun CD (Quick Installation Guide)

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Contents Page Contents Product Overview TPL-407ETPL-407E2K Package ContentsFeatures Device Label Product Hardware FeaturesEthernet Port Power Prong Sync/Reset Button Button Action Function ResetColor Sequence Definition SyncApplication Diagram Connect a Powerline adapter to your router Installing your Powerline AdaptersBefore you Install To extend your network using an additional Powerline adapter Add adapters to your networkChange your default encryption key using the Sync button Securing your Powerline NetworkUsing the Sync button TRENDnet User’s Guide Add adapters using the Sync button TPL-401E /TPL-402E /TPL-405E adapter you add to your network Using the Powerline Utility Powerline Utility System RequirementsTRENDnet User’s Guide TRENDnet User’s Guide Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the followingQuality Link Rate Rename Enter Password Powerline Utility OverviewDevice Name Device Password Connection Speed or Upgrade FirmwareSet Local Device Only Set All Devices Use Default Public NetworkEncryption Key Report System InformationRemote Device History Log AutoScan Click Enter Password UXMA-UOUP-IQXJ-UTYNTPL-407E / TPL-407E2K To rename the Powerline adapters TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Overlapping Powerline networks AppendixRoHS Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Europe EU Declaration of ConformityΜΕ ΤΗΝ Παρουσα TRENDnet Δηλωνει ΟΤΙ TPL-407E Limited Warranty