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... 2 Application Diagram ...4 Installing your Powerline Adapters 5 Before 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 9 Using the Powerline Utility 11 Powerline Utility System Requirements 11 Using the Utility ...14 Powerline Utility Overview 15 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 19 Upgrade Firmware 21 Technical Specifications 23 Troubleshooting 24...
... 2 Application Diagram ...4 Installing your Powerline Adapters 5 Before 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 9 Using the Powerline Utility 11 Powerline Utility System Requirements 11 Using the Utility ...14 Powerline Utility Overview 15 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 19 Upgrade Firmware 21 Technical Specifications 23 Troubleshooting 24...
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... your router and plug another adapter into an outlet on /off) o Powerline Connection: green (best), amber (better), red (good), off (no connection) o Ethernet Connection: solid (connection), blinking (transfer activity), off (no installation required -TRENDnet recommends pressing the 'Sync' button to network devices in different rooms without running new cabling. All Rights Reserved. Connect one adapter to 70%. Use up to your network. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Features The Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapter, model TPL-308E, uses an electrical outlet to start a network. The compact...
... your router and plug another adapter into an outlet on /off) o Powerline Connection: green (best), amber (better), red (good), off (no connection) o Ethernet Connection: solid (connection), blinking (transfer activity), off (no installation required -TRENDnet recommends pressing the 'Sync' button to network devices in different rooms without running new cabling. All Rights Reserved. Connect one adapter to 70%. Use up to your network. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Features The Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapter, model TPL-308E, uses an electrical outlet to start a network. The compact...
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...Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide • Network signal transmits up to be plugged into power outlets that are on the same electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals. Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to 300 meters (984 ft.) • Auto QoS supports...
...Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide • Network signal transmits up to be plugged into power outlets that are on the same electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals. Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to 300 meters (984 ft.) • Auto QoS supports...
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... Good) Powerline is not synced or connected 10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps (Half/Full Duplex) connected 10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps (Half/Full Duplex) data transmitting/receiving Port disconnected/no Ethernet link Note: The following factors may also cause additional noise on the first adapter in order to factory defaults (All LEDs will start blinking). Generated by appliances which use your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. 3 TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - All...
... Good) Powerline is not synced or connected 10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps (Half/Full Duplex) connected 10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps (Half/Full Duplex) data transmitting/receiving Port disconnected/no Ethernet link Note: The following factors may also cause additional noise on the first adapter in order to factory defaults (All LEDs will start blinking). Generated by appliances which use your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. 3 TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - All...
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... Ethernet is powered on and the link is connected to a network game console and another network enabled media device such as a network enabled media player to provide Internet connectivity. 4 Application Diagram TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center and is active. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to a modem (typically from your Internet Service...
... Ethernet is powered on and the link is connected to a network game console and another network enabled media device such as a network enabled media player to provide Internet connectivity. 4 Application Diagram TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center and is active. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to a modem (typically from your Internet Service...
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... router. • Verify that your other devices connected to extend network connectivity. Note: This will need at least two Powerline adapters. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL307E, TPL-309E, TPL-310AP, TPL-311P, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E,TPL-406E, TPL-407E or another TPL-308E.) 2. Plug the Powerline adapter into wall power outlets that are controlled by a light switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of power (e.g. refrigerators, washers, dryers) as this may...
... router. • Verify that your other devices connected to extend network connectivity. Note: This will need at least two Powerline adapters. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-306E, TPL307E, TPL-309E, TPL-310AP, TPL-311P, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E,TPL-406E, TPL-407E or another TPL-308E.) 2. Plug the Powerline adapter into wall power outlets that are controlled by a light switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from the Ethernet port (also called network port) of power (e.g. refrigerators, washers, dryers) as this may...
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.... TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6 To extend your network. Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on or blinking. Note: To verify that you would like to connect to your network. 3. See "Connect a Powerline adapter to your router" on . To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once...
.... TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6 To extend your network. Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on or blinking. Note: To verify that you would like to connect to your network. 3. See "Connect a Powerline adapter to your router" on . To install additional Powerline adapters in another room near a computer or network device (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once...
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... changed . Note: The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is highly recommended to plug the adapters into nearby outlets first and follow the Sync button procedure before installing the adapters in the desired locations. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Before changing the default encryption, please ensure that your default encryption key using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Sync button Change your Powerline adapters are unplugged and moved to a new location. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to change the default...
... changed . Note: The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is highly recommended to plug the adapters into nearby outlets first and follow the Sync button procedure before installing the adapters in the desired locations. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Before changing the default encryption, please ensure that your default encryption key using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Sync button Change your Powerline adapters are unplugged and moved to a new location. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to change the default...
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... in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your Powerline network after they are plugged into a wall power outlet. Use the procedure (Adapter C) below for each additional adapter you will not automatically connect to your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your adapters, additional adapters will need to use the Sync button to connect any additional adapters to use the same...
... in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your Powerline network after they are plugged into a wall power outlet. Use the procedure (Adapter C) below for each additional adapter you will not automatically connect to your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your adapters, additional adapters will need to use the Sync button to connect any additional adapters to use the same...
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TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K If adding a TRENDnet adapter models (Adapter C) not listed in the previous page, please follow the Alternative Sync button procedure below for each additional adapter you add to connect additional adapters. The Alternative Sync button procedure applies to the following TRENDnet Models: TPL-305E / TPL-306E / TPL-307E / TPL-310AP / TPL-401E / TPL-402E / TPL-405E Use the procedure (Adapter C) below to your network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Repeat the procedure (Adapter C) below . All Rights Reserved. 10
TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K If adding a TRENDnet adapter models (Adapter C) not listed in the previous page, please follow the Alternative Sync button procedure below for each additional adapter you add to connect additional adapters. The Alternative Sync button procedure applies to the following TRENDnet Models: TPL-305E / TPL-306E / TPL-307E / TPL-310AP / TPL-401E / TPL-402E / TPL-405E Use the procedure (Adapter C) below to your network. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Repeat the procedure (Adapter C) below . All Rights Reserved. 10
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...) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each adapter is connected to another through your electrical system is connected to your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network. • If you have changed your encryption key using the Sync button and you are installing the utility is estimated. Note: Link speed displayed in which you are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter. • View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware...
...) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each adapter is connected to another through your electrical system is connected to your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network. • If you have changed your encryption key using the Sync button and you are installing the utility is estimated. Note: Link speed displayed in which you are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each Powerline adapter. • View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware...
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TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: • Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each adapter is connected to a device powered on. All Rights Reserved. 14 Upon completing the software installation, a desktop shortcut is already running. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or...
TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Utility Before using the utility, please ensure the following: • Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each adapter is connected to a device powered on. All Rights Reserved. 14 Upon completing the software installation, a desktop shortcut is already running. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or...
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...listed (Remote Device). Connect If your Powerline network, they will automatically detected and appear in the list, click Connect to detect and rescan and connect to add them manually. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline network (Remote Device). Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or (DPW) Quality Link Rate MAC Address Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter (Remote Device). Upgrade Firmware Allows you will be the Powerline adapter your Powerline network...
...listed (Remote Device). Connect If your Powerline network, they will automatically detected and appear in the list, click Connect to detect and rescan and connect to add them manually. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Local Device The Powerline adapter connected to your Powerline network (Remote Device). Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or (DPW) Quality Link Rate MAC Address Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter (Remote Device). Upgrade Firmware Allows you will be the Powerline adapter your Powerline network...
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... encryption key will still need to apply the settings to your Powerline network before applying this will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: You will not change for all Powerline adapters in your Powerline network. Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for your Powerline adapters by clicking Set Local Device Only or Set All Devices. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key...
... encryption key will still need to apply the settings to your Powerline network before applying this will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: You will not change for all Powerline adapters in your Powerline network. Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for your Powerline adapters by clicking Set Local Device Only or Set All Devices. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key...
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...adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on the inside face of each Powerline adapter first before proceeding. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. To add automatically detected Powerline adapters to a device powered on. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 2. Example: Location of each adapter. In the Powerline Utility Main window, wait for the utility to automatically scan for Powerline adapters already connected to change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters...
...adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on the inside face of each Powerline adapter first before proceeding. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the Remote Device list. 3. To add automatically detected Powerline adapters to a device powered on. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 2. Example: Location of each adapter. In the Powerline Utility Main window, wait for the utility to automatically scan for Powerline adapters already connected to change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters...
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The Device Password (DPW) is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/ 2. All Rights Reserved. 21 In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the device will be upgraded when your computer to a different adapter and restart the process listed above. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The device name field will help you to easily...
The Device Password (DPW) is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/ 2. All Rights Reserved. 21 In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the device will be upgraded when your computer to a different adapter and restart the process listed above. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The device name field will help you to easily...
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...;F) Storage: -10° ~ 55°C (14° ~ 131°F) Humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing) Certifications CE, FCC * Maximum of 4 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K • No connection (Off) Buttons Ethernet (ETH) Connection • Solid • Blinking • Off Sync (3 sec.) / Reset (20 sec.) Dimension (L x W x H) A: 70 x 50 x 43 mm (2.76 x 1.97 x 1.69...
...;F) Storage: -10° ~ 55°C (14° ~ 131°F) Humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing) Certifications CE, FCC * Maximum of 4 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K • No connection (Off) Buttons Ethernet (ETH) Connection • Solid • Blinking • Off Sync (3 sec.) / Reset (20 sec.) Dimension (L x W x H) A: 70 x 50 x 43 mm (2.76 x 1.97 x 1.69...
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... the Reset button for 1 second on each of the circuit breaker boxes. TRENDnet User's Guide Troubleshooting Please reference the items below : • http://www.trendnet.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, how to their power outlets for 15 seconds and then reconnect them . Using more than 2 Powerline adapters to connect simultaneously. All LEDs will reset the Powerline adapters to contact technical support) • Autorun CD (Quick Installation Guide) © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 24 TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K...
... the Reset button for 1 second on each of the circuit breaker boxes. TRENDnet User's Guide Troubleshooting Please reference the items below : • http://www.trendnet.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, how to their power outlets for 15 seconds and then reconnect them . Using more than 2 Powerline adapters to connect simultaneously. All LEDs will reset the Powerline adapters to contact technical support) • Autorun CD (Quick Installation Guide) © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 24 TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K...
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... for help. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15...
... for help. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15...
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... IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDNET'S OPTION. Some TRENDnet products include software code written by the laws of the state of -purchase for these codes. All products that are responsible for all TRENDnet products. TRENDnet User's Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet...
... IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDNET'S OPTION. Some TRENDnet products include software code written by the laws of the state of -purchase for these codes. All products that are responsible for all TRENDnet products. TRENDnet User's Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet...
