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... speed network. LED displays convey device status for easy troubleshooting. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-308E TPL-308E2K Package Contents TPL-308E package includes: • 1 x TPL-308E: Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) TPL-308E2K package includes: • 2 x TPL-308E: Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapters • Quick Installation Guide • CD...
... speed network. LED displays convey device status for easy troubleshooting. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-308E TPL-308E2K Package Contents TPL-308E package includes: • 1 x TPL-308E: Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) TPL-308E2K package includes: • 2 x TPL-308E: Powerline 200 AV Nano Adapters • Quick Installation Guide • CD...
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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. All Rights Reserved. 2 Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to 300 meters (984 ft.) • Auto QoS...
... 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. All Rights Reserved. 2 Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to 300 meters (984 ft.) • Auto QoS...
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... Ethernet port and to your electrical system (e.g. Reset device to establish connectivity. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K LED PWR (Power) Color Green N/A Green PL (Powerline) Amber Red N/A ETH (Ethernet Green Connection) N/A Sequence Solid Off Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Solid... system. • Distance - All Rights Reserved. Indicates the device status and connectivity. Note: Will reset to factory defaults. TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - The quality of pushing the Sync button on your household electrical wiring may affect the...
... Ethernet port and to your electrical system (e.g. Reset device to establish connectivity. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K LED PWR (Power) Color Green N/A Green PL (Powerline) Amber Red N/A ETH (Ethernet Green Connection) N/A Sequence Solid Off Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Solid... system. • Distance - All Rights Reserved. Indicates the device status and connectivity. Note: Will reset to factory defaults. TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - The quality of pushing the Sync button on your household electrical wiring may affect the...
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All Rights Reserved. Application Diagram TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected device via Ethernet is powered on and the link is active. Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which is ...media player to provide Internet connectivity. 4 TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power ...
All Rights Reserved. Application Diagram TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected device via Ethernet is powered on and the link is active. Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which is ...media player to provide Internet connectivity. 4 TRENDnet User's Guide Power Saving: The device will return to active mode when the connected device via Ethernet is powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 5 minutes. A second Powerline adapter is plugged into a wall power ...
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... into an available wall power outlet near appliances that you Install 1. 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. Before you will need at least two Powerline adapters. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from being turned off accidentally. •...
... into an available wall power outlet near appliances that you Install 1. 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. Before you will need at least two Powerline adapters. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from being turned off accidentally. •...
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... near a computer or network device (e.g. All Rights Reserved. See "Connect a Powerline adapter to your network using an additional Powerline adapter: 1. After the additional Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6 TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you have installed...
... near a computer or network device (e.g. All Rights Reserved. See "Connect a Powerline adapter to your network using an additional Powerline adapter: 1. After the additional Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or network device, wait for each adapter. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6 TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters to your network Once you have installed...
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... to factory defaults in order to change setting using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the Sync Button to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV). TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to change the default encryption key...
... to factory defaults in order to change setting using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Using the Sync button Change your default encryption key using the Sync Button to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV). TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to change the default encryption key...
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All Rights Reserved. 8 TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models: TPL-303E / TPL-304E / TPL-308E / TPL-309E / TPL-406E / TPL-407E Note: The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
All Rights Reserved. 8 TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K The Sync button procedure below applies to the following TRENDnet models: TPL-303E / TPL-304E / TPL-308E / TPL-309E / TPL-406E / TPL-407E Note: The product images in the diagram below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet.
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... adapters. For any additional adapters to use the same encryption key of your existing Powerline network. Use the procedure (Adapter C) below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 9 TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you have changed the default encryption key assigned...
... adapters. For any additional adapters to use the same encryption key of your existing Powerline network. Use the procedure (Adapter C) below may not accurately illustrate your exact Powerline model. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 9 TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Add adapters using the Sync button If you have changed the default encryption key assigned...
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... Utility installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Powerline Utility System Requirements • Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), or Windows XP (32/64-bit) • Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) Software Installation TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 1. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe . Before...
... Utility installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Powerline Utility System Requirements • Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), or Windows XP (32/64-bit) • Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) Software Installation TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 1. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe . Before...
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... complete the installation. At the Install Location installation window, click Install. All Rights Reserved. 12 In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. In the Completion window, click Finish. 8. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 7. TRENDnet User's Guide 5.
... complete the installation. At the Install Location installation window, click Install. All Rights Reserved. 12 In the Setup Wizard window, click Next. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. In the Completion window, click Finish. 8. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 7. TRENDnet User's Guide 5.
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...page 2. • Make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility 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... created. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. 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) ...
...page 2. • Make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility 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... created. You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. 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) ...
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... THE ENCRYPTION CODE*** Add Allows you 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 that is not listed (Remote Device). Remote Devices Powerline adapters in remote locations that are already connected to your Powerline network (Remote Device). Close Closes and exits the...
... THE ENCRYPTION CODE*** Add Allows you 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 that is not listed (Remote Device). Remote Devices Powerline adapters in remote locations that are already connected to your Powerline network (Remote Device). Close Closes and exits the...
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... without the DPW entered. Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for your Powerline network. If you do not, the encryption key will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Note: You will disconnect...
... without the DPW entered. Set Local Device Only Changes the encryption key for your Powerline network. If you do not, the encryption key will be displayed. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Powerline Utility Overview Privacy Window TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Use Default (Public Network) Replaces the current encryption key value with the default HomePlugAV. Note: You will disconnect...
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... address, and encryption key (also called network password). All Rights Reserved. Save Report Saves the information contained in the System Information window. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 17 Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the Remote Device History (Log) (Remote Device...
... address, and encryption key (also called network password). All Rights Reserved. Save Report Saves the information contained in the System Information window. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 17 Delete Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the Remote Device History (Log) (Remote Device...
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You can vertically scroll the window to your Powerline network. AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to view all of the copyright information. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 18 TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information.
You can vertically scroll the window to your Powerline network. AutoScan Enables or disables the autoscan feature for automatically discovering Powerline adapter or devices (Remote Device) connected to view all of the copyright information. Note: It is recommended to keep this option checked (Enabled). © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Close Closes and exits the Powerline Utility application. 18 TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview About Window System Information Displays copyright information.
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...the utility and enter the Device Password (DPW) for each adapter. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key If you can change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address... key for all of each adapter is required when using the utility. First, add all of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 4. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 2. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. In the Powerline Utility Main window, wait for the utility to the...
...the utility and enter the Device Password (DPW) for each adapter. TRENDnet User's Guide Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key If you can change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address... key for all of each adapter is required when using the utility. First, add all of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device. 4. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 2. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. In the Powerline Utility Main window, wait for the utility to the...
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TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. Click OK. 3. All Rights Reserved. 20 TRENDnet User's Guide 5. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for your new Powerline encryption key, click Set All Devices. 6. After you will receive a message indicating that the encryption key was changed for each additional...
TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K To create a customized encryption key 1. Click OK. 3. All Rights Reserved. 20 TRENDnet User's Guide 5. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new encryption key for your new Powerline encryption key, click Set All Devices. 6. After you will receive a message indicating that the encryption key was changed for each additional...
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http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/ 2. The device name field will help you to easily identify which Powerline adapter you connect your Powerline model. To rename the adapter that is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). Click Rename. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The...
http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/ 2. The device name field will help you to easily identify which Powerline adapter you connect your Powerline model. To rename the adapter that is directly connected to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). Click Rename. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K Upgrade Firmware Note: The...
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... under Local Device. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6. Click Upgrade Firmware. 7. All Rights Reserved. Click Browse next to the NVM field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files. Wait until the firmware upload completed and the device reboot Important! Select the PIB file. (Ex. TRENDnet User's Guide 4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking...
... under Local Device. TPL-308E / TPL-308E2K 6. Click Upgrade Firmware. 7. All Rights Reserved. Click Browse next to the NVM field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files. Wait until the firmware upload completed and the device reboot Important! Select the PIB file. (Ex. TRENDnet User's Guide 4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking...