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... systems • Optional management utility compatible with no connection)) • Network signal transmits up to 4 overlapping networks • Three LED indicators: Power (on the same electrical system **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals TPL-306E rev: 11.11.2011 FEATURES 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any outlet on your electrical system for instant high speed network access throughout your network. Adapters connect automatically with Windows...
... systems • Optional management utility compatible with no connection)) • Network signal transmits up to 4 overlapping networks • Three LED indicators: Power (on the same electrical system **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals TPL-306E rev: 11.11.2011 FEATURES 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any outlet on your electrical system for instant high speed network access throughout your network. Adapters connect automatically with Windows...
User's Guide
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... you Install...5 Connect a Powerline adapter to your router 5 Add adapters to your network 6 Securing your Powerline Network 7 Using the Sync button...7 Change your default encryption key using the Sync button 7 Add adapters using the Sync button 8 Using the Powerline Utility 9 Powerline Utility System Requirements 9 Software Installation...10 Using the Utility ...13 Powerline Utility Overview 14 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 18 Upgrade Firmware 20 Technical Specifications 22 Troubleshooting 23 Appendix 24 © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All...
... you Install...5 Connect a Powerline adapter to your router 5 Add adapters to your network 6 Securing your Powerline Network 7 Using the Sync button...7 Change your default encryption key using the Sync button 7 Add adapters using the Sync button 8 Using the Powerline Utility 9 Powerline Utility System Requirements 9 Software Installation...10 Using the Utility ...13 Powerline Utility Overview 14 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 18 Upgrade Firmware 20 Technical Specifications 22 Troubleshooting 23 Appendix 24 © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All...
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... power management and troubleshooting. Adapters connect automatically with all operating systems 1 Power Save mode reduces power consumption by 80% Neighbor network support for up to 5* additional Powerline AV adapters for instant building connectivity Share data intensive files, play games, download music, and more space around electrical outlets for new cabling. LED displays convey device status for instant high speed network access throughout your network. Advanced AES encryption secures your home. TPL-306E / TPL...
... power management and troubleshooting. Adapters connect automatically with all operating systems 1 Power Save mode reduces power consumption by 80% Neighbor network support for up to 5* additional Powerline AV adapters for instant building connectivity Share data intensive files, play games, download music, and more space around electrical outlets for new cabling. LED displays convey device status for instant high speed network access throughout your network. Advanced AES encryption secures your home. TPL-306E / TPL...
User's Guide
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TRENDnet User's Guide Optional management utility compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32/64-bit), and XP (32/64-bit) operating systems * Maximum of 6 adapters (nodes) for streaming video across your network. ** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Product Hardware Features Device Label Product Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware Version Firmware Version TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Reset Button Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Sync Button Ethernet Port Power Prong © Copyright 2012 ...
TRENDnet User's Guide Optional management utility compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32/64-bit), and XP (32/64-bit) operating systems * Maximum of 6 adapters (nodes) for streaming video across your network. ** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Product Hardware Features Device Label Product Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware Version Firmware Version TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Reset Button Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Sync Button Ethernet Port Power Prong © Copyright 2012 ...
User's Guide
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... connect to first adapter. (PWR LED will turn off and turn back on) Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will start blinking) Note: The secondary or additional Powerline adapter's Sync button must also be pushed within 2 minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button of your computer or network device. Sync Button - Indicates the device status and connectivity. Long lengths of the Powerline connection through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Ethernet Port - Resets...
... connect to first adapter. (PWR LED will turn off and turn back on) Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will start blinking) Note: The secondary or additional Powerline adapter's Sync button must also be pushed within 2 minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button of your computer or network device. Sync Button - Indicates the device status and connectivity. Long lengths of the Powerline connection through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Ethernet Port - Resets...
User's Guide
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.... Application Diagram TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. A router is plugged into a wall power outlet in another room in the room where the xDSL/Cable modem (typically supplied by your network and to the device Ethernet ports, and the device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected devices via Ethernet are powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 3 minutes. The Power (PWR) LED will flash every...
.... Application Diagram TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. A router is plugged into a wall power outlet in another room in the room where the xDSL/Cable modem (typically supplied by your network and to the device Ethernet ports, and the device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected devices via Ethernet are powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 3 minutes. The Power (PWR) LED will flash every...
User's Guide
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... ensure that the Power (PWR) LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on or blinking. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Plug the Powerline adapter into wall power outlets that are controlled by a switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to your router 1. Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to create a Powerline network. You will install your Powerline adapters. Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as degrading...
... ensure that the Power (PWR) LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on or blinking. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Plug the Powerline adapter into wall power outlets that are controlled by a switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to your router 1. Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to create a Powerline network. You will install your Powerline adapters. Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as degrading...
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... your Powerline adapters, or using an additional Powerline adapter: 1. All Rights Reserved. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6 First, make sure the first Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in other rooms, repeat the steps above for the Powerline (PL) LED to turn on. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable...
... your Powerline adapters, or using an additional Powerline adapter: 1. All Rights Reserved. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6 First, make sure the first Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in other rooms, repeat the steps above for the Powerline (PL) LED to turn on. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable...
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... anyone nearby with a Powerline network from gaining access to each other using the default encryption key. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Change your Powerline Adapters" on page 7. See "Installing your default encryption key using the included Powerline Utility. At default settings, all TRENDnet Powerline adapters are not assigned the same encryption key will connect to your Powerline network automatically. You would simply need to plug the TRENDnet Powerline adapters into available wall power outlets and the adapters will not be assigned...
... anyone nearby with a Powerline network from gaining access to each other using the default encryption key. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Change your Powerline Adapters" on page 7. See "Installing your default encryption key using the included Powerline Utility. At default settings, all TRENDnet Powerline adapters are not assigned the same encryption key will connect to your Powerline network automatically. You would simply need to plug the TRENDnet Powerline adapters into available wall power outlets and the adapters will not be assigned...
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... existing Powerline network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button for 2 seconds and release it . Verify that you will start blinking. This will generate a random encryption key on page 5. 2. The Power (PWR) LED will need to reconfigure any additional adapters, you add to the first Powerline adapter. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you complete this Powerline adapter. 3. TRENDnet User's Guide To change the default encryption key between both Powerline adapters using the new encryption...
... existing Powerline network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button for 2 seconds and release it . Verify that you will start blinking. This will generate a random encryption key on page 5. 2. The Power (PWR) LED will need to reconfigure any additional adapters, you add to the first Powerline adapter. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you complete this Powerline adapter. 3. TRENDnet User's Guide To change the default encryption key between both Powerline adapters using the new encryption...
User's Guide
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... multiple Powerline adapters. TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of your existing Powerline network. Push and hold the Sync button on your Powerline network and apply it to multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. Allows you are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter View and upgrade your Powerline network for your Powerline adapter first before using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality...
... multiple Powerline adapters. TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of your existing Powerline network. Push and hold the Sync button on your Powerline network and apply it to multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. Allows you are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter View and upgrade your Powerline network for your Powerline adapter first before using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality...
User's Guide
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In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 12 At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next. 14. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 13. TRENDnet User's Guide 11.
In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 12 At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next. 14. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 13. TRENDnet User's Guide 11.
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... Reserved. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility 13 Closing the utility will be required to change the encryption key for the Powerline Utility installation to defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapter first before using the Sync button and you are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter as this will exit the application. See...
... Reserved. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility 13 Closing the utility will be required to change the encryption key for the Powerline Utility installation to defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapter first before using the Sync button and you are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter as this will exit the application. See...
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... Powerline Utility application © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. If not, you to add a Powerline adapter to your Powerline adapter, the Local Device listed will need to add them manually. Note: If your computer is connected directly to your Powerline network that are connected to the selected Powerline adapter (Local Device) across the electrical system. Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or (DPW) Quality Link Rate MAC Address Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter (Remote Device) Enter Password...
... Powerline Utility application © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. If not, you to add a Powerline adapter to your Powerline adapter, the Local Device listed will need to add them manually. Note: If your computer is connected directly to your Powerline network that are connected to the selected Powerline adapter (Local Device) across the electrical system. Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or (DPW) Quality Link Rate MAC Address Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter (Remote Device) Enter Password...
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... TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. First, add all of your Powerline adapters using the Powerline utility to change the encryption key for Powerline adapters already connected to ensure that your Powerline adapters have not written down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f,A-F,0-9) of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 4. Launch the Powerline Utility. If your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on . To add...
... TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. First, add all of your Powerline adapters using the Powerline utility to change the encryption key for Powerline adapters already connected to ensure that your Powerline adapters have not written down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f,A-F,0-9) of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 4. Launch the Powerline Utility. If your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on . To add...
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... directly connected to edit. 4. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The firmware can only be available to the Powerline adapter using an Ethernet cable (also called network) cable when upgrading the device firmware. 3. The device name field will help you to easily identify which Powerline adapter you connect your Powerline model. Click Rename. In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the device will be upgraded when your keyboard. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
... directly connected to edit. 4. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The firmware can only be available to the Powerline adapter using an Ethernet cable (also called network) cable when upgrading the device firmware. 3. The device name field will help you to easily identify which Powerline adapter you connect your Powerline model. Click Rename. In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the device will be upgraded when your keyboard. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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... Symbol modulation on the same electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals. 22 Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets that are on link synchronization, 1024/256/64/8 - TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Buttons Dimension (L x W X H) Weight Power Source Consumption Temperature Humidity Certifications Ethernet (ETH) Connection Solid Blinking Off Sync, Reset A: 55 x 87 x 51 mm (2.2 x 3.4 x 2 in.) per...
... Symbol modulation on the same electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals. 22 Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets that are on link synchronization, 1024/256/64/8 - TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Buttons Dimension (L x W X H) Weight Power Source Consumption Temperature Humidity Certifications Ethernet (ETH) Connection Solid Blinking Off Sync, Reset A: 55 x 87 x 51 mm (2.2 x 3.4 x 2 in.) per...
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...or incandescent lights 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 your building has more than one circuit breaker box, the Powerline adapter may not be used in . If the Powerline (PL) LED is red indicating good quality only, try plugging the Powerline adapter into a wall power outlet located on each of a power strip or surge protector. Connecting the Powerline adapters to a power strip or surge protector may degrade Powerline performance...
...or incandescent lights 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 your building has more than one circuit breaker box, the Powerline adapter may not be used in . If the Powerline (PL) LED is red indicating good quality only, try plugging the Powerline adapter into a wall power outlet located on each of a power strip or surge protector. Connecting the Powerline adapters to a power strip or surge protector may degrade Powerline performance...
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... turn off and turn on Adapter B for reference in Powerline performance. TRENDnet User's Guide Appendix Overlapping Powerline networks It is recommended that only a maximum of up to 4 Powerline networks can provide security between different groups of Powerline adapters. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Move Powerline adapters between Adapter B, Adapter D, and Adapter E by different network encryption keys. Push and hold the Sync button on the when adapters are TRENDnet Powerline adapters and for 10 seconds and release it . The Power (PWR) LED will turn back on Adapter...
... turn off and turn on Adapter B for reference in Powerline performance. TRENDnet User's Guide Appendix Overlapping Powerline networks It is recommended that only a maximum of up to 4 Powerline networks can provide security between different groups of Powerline adapters. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Move Powerline adapters between Adapter B, Adapter D, and Adapter E by different network encryption keys. Push and hold the Sync button on the when adapters are TRENDnet Powerline adapters and for 10 seconds and release it . The Power (PWR) LED will turn back on Adapter...
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... each license. WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET'S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE. These codes are responsible for safe shipment. TRENDnet User's Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer. TRENDnet does not issue refunds or credit...
... each license. WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET'S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE. These codes are responsible for safe shipment. TRENDnet User's Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer. TRENDnet does not issue refunds or credit...