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...for streaming video across your home. FEATURES 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any outlet on your network. For added security, TRENDnet recommends using the one 200Mbps** Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet ... • 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 LED displays convey device status for other devices. Adapters connect automatically with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista...
...for streaming video across your home. FEATURES 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any outlet on your network. For added security, TRENDnet recommends using the one 200Mbps** Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet ... • 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 LED displays convey device status for other devices. Adapters connect automatically with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista...
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... of their respective holders. For the most recent product information please visit http://www.trendnet.com Copyright ©TRENDnet.All Rights Reserved. Information provided in this document pertain to TRENDnet products and is a registered trademark. 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) HARDWARE Consumption Temperature Humidity Certifications • Active mode: 3.1 Watts...
... of their respective holders. For the most recent product information please visit http://www.trendnet.com Copyright ©TRENDnet.All Rights Reserved. Information provided in this document pertain to TRENDnet products and is a registered trademark. 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL--306E (V1.0R) HARDWARE Consumption Temperature Humidity Certifications • Active mode: 3.1 Watts...
User's Guide
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...and then plug in buildings that the item was purchased. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-306E TPL-306E2K Package Contents The TPL-306E package includes: 1 x TPL-306E 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter Muti-Language Quick Installation Guide ...any electrical outlet to create a secure high speed building-wide network. All Rights Reserved. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Features The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online retailer...
...and then plug in buildings that the item was purchased. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-306E TPL-306E2K Package Contents The TPL-306E package includes: 1 x TPL-306E 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter Muti-Language Quick Installation Guide ...any electrical outlet to create a secure high speed building-wide network. All Rights Reserved. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Features The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online retailer...
User's Guide
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... 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. TRENDnet User's Guide Optional management utility compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32...
... 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. TRENDnet User's Guide Optional management utility compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32...
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...Erases the network name/key (All LEDs will turn off and turn back on your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. 3 TRENDnet User's Guide Ethernet Port - Changes the default encryption key. Reset Button - Generated by appliances that have ...to the factory default private network name "HomePlugAV" Power Prong - Plugs into an available power outlet. Diagnostic LEDs - TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) ETH (Ethernet Connection) Color Green N/A Green Amber Red N/A Green N/A Sequence Definition Solid Device...
...Erases the network name/key (All LEDs will turn off and turn back on your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. 3 TRENDnet User's Guide Ethernet Port - Changes the default encryption key. Reset Button - Generated by appliances that have ...to the factory default private network name "HomePlugAV" Power Prong - Plugs into an available power outlet. Diagnostic LEDs - TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) ETH (Ethernet Connection) Color Green N/A Green Amber Red N/A Green N/A Sequence Definition Solid Device...
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... or other network enabled media device in standby mode. To return to active mode, reconnect the Ethernet cables to the Internet. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will flash every 15 seconds to indicate that room. Erp (EuP) Operation: Standby Mode ...modem network port which connects to the device Ethernet ports, and the device will enter standby mode. Application Diagram TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The Ethernet port of the second Powerline adapter is currently in order to extend connectivity to these devices allowing ...
... or other network enabled media device in standby mode. To return to active mode, reconnect the Ethernet cables to the Internet. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will flash every 15 seconds to indicate that room. Erp (EuP) Operation: Standby Mode ...modem network port which connects to the device Ethernet ports, and the device will enter standby mode. Application Diagram TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The Ethernet port of the second Powerline adapter is currently in order to extend connectivity to these devices allowing ...
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...or blinking. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. You will need at least two Powerline adapters. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-307E, TPL310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E, or another TPL-306E.) The TPL-306E2K package already includes two Powerline adapters. 2. TRENDnet User's Guide Installing your Powerline ... the router. Make sure there is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901 compliant (e.g. All Rights Reserved. 5 TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Connect a Powerline adapter to prevent the Powerline adapter from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of power ...
...or blinking. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. You will need at least two Powerline adapters. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-307E, TPL310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E, or another TPL-306E.) The TPL-306E2K package already includes two Powerline adapters. 2. TRENDnet User's Guide Installing your Powerline ... the router. Make sure there is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901 compliant (e.g. All Rights Reserved. 5 TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Connect a Powerline adapter to prevent the Powerline adapter from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of power ...
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... Powerline adapters are connected successfully to your network, you can easily extend your network to other devices connected to your network. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6 Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in other rooms, repeat the steps above for the... to your network. See "Connect a Powerline adapter to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. After the additional Powerline adapter is on . To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. After...
... Powerline adapters are connected successfully to your network, you can easily extend your network to other devices connected to your network. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 6 Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in other rooms, repeat the steps above for the... to your network. See "Connect a Powerline adapter to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. After the additional Powerline adapter is on . To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. After...
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... default encryption key: Use the physical Sync button on page 9. See "Using the Sync Button" on page 9. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the included Powerline Utility. The Sync button generates a random encryption ... the Powerline adapters will connect to generate a random encryption key. Before changing the default encryption, please ensure that network. TRENDnet User's Guide Securing your Powerline Network Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the default encryption key...
... default encryption key: Use the physical Sync button on page 9. See "Using the Sync Button" on page 9. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the included Powerline Utility. The Sync button generates a random encryption ... the Powerline adapters will connect to generate a random encryption key. Before changing the default encryption, please ensure that network. TRENDnet User's Guide Securing your Powerline Network Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the default encryption key...
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...default encryption key between both Powerline adapters using the default encryption key, see "Installing your existing Powerline network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. For any additional Powerline adapters that all Powerline adapters are plugged into a wall power outlet. This will erase the current encryption ...blinking. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on the second Powerline adapter for 10 seconds and release it . TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you add to your connected Powerline adapters, push and hold the Sync button on the...
...default encryption key between both Powerline adapters using the default encryption key, see "Installing your existing Powerline network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. For any additional Powerline adapters that all Powerline adapters are plugged into a wall power outlet. This will erase the current encryption ...blinking. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on the second Powerline adapter for 10 seconds and release it . TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you add to your connected Powerline adapters, push and hold the Sync button on the...
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.... 3. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on the additional Powerline adapter for multiple Powerline adapters. TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of the existing Powerline adapters ... 0-9) of each Powerline adapter View and upgrade your existing Powerline network, repeat the steps above © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you have changed your existing Powerline network. Note: Link speed displayed in which...
.... 3. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on the additional Powerline adapter for multiple Powerline adapters. TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of the existing Powerline adapters ... 0-9) of each Powerline adapter View and upgrade your existing Powerline network, repeat the steps above © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility allows you have changed your existing Powerline network. Note: Link speed displayed in which...
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.... Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. All Rights Reserved. 10 TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 5. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. 6. TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 4. If this prompt does...
.... Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. All Rights Reserved. 10 TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 5. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. 6. TRENDnet User's Guide Software Installation 1. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. 4. If this prompt does...
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TRENDnet User's Guide 7. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 9. All Rights Reserved. 11 In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. After the process is completed, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 10. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. 8.
TRENDnet User's Guide 7. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 9. All Rights Reserved. 11 In the License Agreement window, click I Agree. After the process is completed, click Finish. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 10. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. 8.
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All Rights Reserved. 12 In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next. 14. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 13. TRENDnet User's Guide 11.
All Rights Reserved. 12 In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. 12. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next. 14. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 13. TRENDnet User's Guide 11.
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TRENDnet User's Guide 15. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: ...16. 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 a... are creating a customized encryption key, it is connected to complete the installation. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Double-click the icon to start the utility or open the utility if it is required to reset...
TRENDnet User's Guide 15. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: ...16. 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 a... are creating a customized encryption key, it is connected to complete the installation. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Double-click the icon to start the utility or open the utility if it is required to reset...
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... Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline network (Remote Device) Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. 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...
... Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline network (Remote Device) Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. 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...
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...adapters in your Powerline network. Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for any Powerline adapters without the DPW entered. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for your Powerline adapters by clicking Set Local Device Only or Set All Devices. Note...Local Device), this setting. All Rights Reserved. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 15 Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. If you change for the Powerline ...
...adapters in your Powerline network. Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for any Powerline adapters without the DPW entered. TRENDnet User's Guide Encryption Key Encryption key for your Powerline adapters by clicking Set Local Device Only or Set All Devices. Note...Local Device), this setting. All Rights Reserved. Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 15 Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. If you change for the Powerline ...
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... information contained in the System Information window. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Diagnostics Window System Information Displays the device and other Powerline devices (Remote Device) that have been previously connected to or discovered on your Powerline Network. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 16...
... information contained in the System Information window. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Diagnostics Window System Information Displays the device and other Powerline devices (Remote Device) that have been previously connected to or discovered on your Powerline Network. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 16...
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AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to view all of the copyright information. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information. You can vertically scroll the window to your Powerline network. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 17
AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to view all of the copyright information. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information. You can vertically scroll the window to your Powerline network. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application 17
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... the Powerline Utility. All Rights Reserved. 18 To add automatically detected Powerline adapters to ensure that your Powerline network. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 2. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each adapter is recommended to the Powerline Utility...
... the Powerline Utility. All Rights Reserved. 18 To add automatically detected Powerline adapters to ensure that your Powerline network. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K 2. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each adapter is recommended to the Powerline Utility...