Data Sheet
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... 'Sync' button to 80%. Use up to automatically change default encryption keys. Advanced 128-bit AES encryption secures your electrical system for instant high speed network access. The compact form factor saves space around crowded electrical outlets. LED displays convey device status for use in different rooms without running new cabling. 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL-406E (V1.0R) The 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-406E, uses any outlet...
... 'Sync' button to 80%. Use up to automatically change default encryption keys. Advanced 128-bit AES encryption secures your electrical system for instant high speed network access. The compact form factor saves space around crowded electrical outlets. LED displays convey device status for use in different rooms without running new cabling. 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter TPL-406E (V1.0R) The 500 Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-406E, uses any outlet...
Data Sheet
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...;cation and multiple priority queuing • Optional management utility compatible with IEEE1901 and HomePlug AV standards • High speed networking over an existing electrical system • 1 x 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet port • Adapters automatically connect using an encrypted Powerline signal • One-touch Sync button networks changes encryption keys • Three LED indicators: • Power (on the same electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals.
...;cation and multiple priority queuing • Optional management utility compatible with IEEE1901 and HomePlug AV standards • High speed networking over an existing electrical system • 1 x 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet port • Adapters automatically connect using an encrypted Powerline signal • One-touch Sync button networks changes encryption keys • Three LED indicators: • Power (on the same electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals.
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 ...12 Powerline Utility Overview 13 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 17 Upgrade Firmware 19 Technical Specifications 21 Troubleshooting 22 Appendix 23 © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Table...
... 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 ...12 Powerline Utility Overview 13 Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key 17 Upgrade Firmware 19 Technical Specifications 21 Troubleshooting 22 Appendix 23 © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Table...
User's Guide
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... start a network. Quality of Service technology prioritizes video, audio, and online gaming. This adapter is ideal for easy troubleshooting. Connect one 500Mbps** Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet and then plug in different rooms without running new cabling. The compact form factor saves space around crowded electrical outlets. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-406E TPL-406E2K Package Contents TPL-406E package includes: • 1 x TPL-406E: 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide...
... start a network. Quality of Service technology prioritizes video, audio, and online gaming. This adapter is ideal for easy troubleshooting. Connect one 500Mbps** Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet and then plug in different rooms without running new cabling. The compact form factor saves space around crowded electrical outlets. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-406E TPL-406E2K Package Contents TPL-406E package includes: • 1 x TPL-406E: 500Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide...
User's Guide
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... the same electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals. All Rights Reserved. 2 TRENDnet User's Guide * Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 500Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Product Hardware Features Device Label Product Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright...
... the same electrical system. **** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals. All Rights Reserved. 2 TRENDnet User's Guide * Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network. ** 500Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Product Hardware Features Device Label Product Model Device Serial Number Device MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & Firmware Version TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Power (PWR) LED Powerline (PL) LED Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED Ethernet Port Sync/Reset Button Power Prong © Copyright...
User's Guide
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...TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) ETH Color Green N/A Green Amber Red N/A Green N/A Sequence Solid Off Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Solid Blinking Off Definition Device powered on Device powered off and turn back on your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. 3 The quality of electrical wiring through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - Button Action Sync / Reset (see Using the Sync Button Section for use your computer or network device. • Sync Button...
...TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K LED PWR (Power) PL (Powerline) ETH Color Green N/A Green Amber Red N/A Green N/A Sequence Solid Off Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Solid Blinking Off Solid Blinking Off Definition Device powered on Device powered off and turn back on your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. 3 The quality of electrical wiring through the electrical system. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide • Ethernet Port - Button Action Sync / Reset (see Using the Sync Button Section for use your computer or network device. • Sync Button...
User's Guide
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...an available Ethernet port (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to extend network connectivity. You will need at least two Powerline adapters. Plan the location of power (e.g. Note: This will install your Powerline adapters. • Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as this may degrade performance. • Make sure there is installed and connected to create a Powerline network. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Connect a Powerline adapter to your network. 2. TRENDnet User's Guide Installing your Powerline Adapters Before...
...an available Ethernet port (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to extend network connectivity. You will need at least two Powerline adapters. Plan the location of power (e.g. Note: This will install your Powerline adapters. • Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as this may degrade performance. • Make sure there is installed and connected to create a Powerline network. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Connect a Powerline adapter to your network. 2. TRENDnet User's Guide Installing your Powerline Adapters Before...
User's Guide
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... verify that the Power (PWR) LED is on, the Powerline (PL) LED is on or blinking, and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on page 5. 2. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 6 After the Powerline (PL) LED turns on . First, make sure the first Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your Powerline network 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...
... verify that the Power (PWR) LED is on, the Powerline (PL) LED is on or blinking, and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on page 5. 2. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 6 After the Powerline (PL) LED turns on . First, make sure the first Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your Powerline network 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...
User's Guide
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... User's Guide Securing your network. No additional reconfiguration of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the Sync button The physical Sync button on your Powerline Adapters" on page 9. See "Using the Powerline Utility" on page 9. *****If users first use the Sync button method, the adapters will not be able to connect to generate a random encryption key. Powerline devices that your Powerline network. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to change setting using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Sync button Change your default...
... User's Guide Securing your network. No additional reconfiguration of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the Sync button The physical Sync button on your Powerline Adapters" on page 9. See "Using the Powerline Utility" on page 9. *****If users first use the Sync button method, the adapters will not be able to connect to generate a random encryption key. Powerline devices that your Powerline network. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to change setting using the Powerline Utility**** TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Using the Sync button Change your default...
User's Guide
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... Powerline adapters are already installed and connected using the Sync button If you are plugged into a wall power outlet. For any additional adapters, you will initiate the Sync process and generate a random encryption key on page 5. 2. This will need to use the encryption key of the Powerline adapters for 3 seconds and release it . TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Add adapters using the default encryption key, see "Installing your Powerline network after they are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E...
... Powerline adapters are already installed and connected using the Sync button If you are plugged into a wall power outlet. For any additional adapters, you will initiate the Sync process and generate a random encryption key on page 5. 2. This will need to use the encryption key of the Powerline adapters for 3 seconds and release it . TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K Add adapters using the default encryption key, see "Installing your Powerline network after they are connecting TRENDnet Powerline models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E...
User's Guide
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..., TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E. Push and hold the Sync button on page 2. • Please ensure that all Powerline devices to factory defaults using the physical Reset button on and the Powerline (PL) LED will be required to change the encryption key for each Powerline adapter. • View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware. Before installing and using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality and speed of each adapter. All Rights Reserved. 9 Powerline Utility System Requirements • Windows...
..., TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E. Push and hold the Sync button on page 2. • Please ensure that all Powerline devices to factory defaults using the physical Reset button on and the Powerline (PL) LED will be required to change the encryption key for each Powerline adapter. • View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware. Before installing and using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality and speed of each adapter. All Rights Reserved. 9 Powerline Utility System Requirements • Windows...
User's Guide
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... utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility 12 Reboot your encryption key using the Sync button and you are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on page 2. • Make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility is connected to complete the installation. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide 11. All Rights Reserved. See "Product Hardware Features" on each Powerline adapter...
... utility from the Start Menu programs. Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility 12 Reboot your encryption key using the Sync button and you are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on page 2. • Make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility is connected to complete the installation. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide 11. All Rights Reserved. See "Product Hardware Features" on each Powerline adapter...
User's Guide
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... electrical system. Upgrade Firmware Allows you will need to upgrade the Powerline adapter (Local Device) firmware See page. If not, you to add them manually. Connect If your Powerline adapter (Local Device) is directly connected to. All Rights Reserved. 13 Remote Devices Powerline adapters in remote locations that is not listed (Remote Device). Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or (DPW) Quality Link Rate MAC Address Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter (Remote Device). TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-406E / TPL...
... electrical system. Upgrade Firmware Allows you will need to upgrade the Powerline adapter (Local Device) firmware See page. If not, you to add them manually. Connect If your Powerline adapter (Local Device) is directly connected to. All Rights Reserved. 13 Remote Devices Powerline adapters in remote locations that is not listed (Remote Device). Device Name Device Password Connection Speed or (DPW) Quality Link Rate MAC Address Rename Renames the listed Powerline adapter (Remote Device). TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility Overview Main Window TPL-406E / TPL...
User's Guide
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... Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each adapter is required when using the utility. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 2. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 17 Launch the Powerline Utility. This information is required to the Powerline Utility 1. In the Powerline Utility Main window, wait for the utility to a device powered on the inside face of each adapter. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address...
... Powerline adapters are already installed and connected and the Ethernet port on each adapter is required when using the utility. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K 2. Click Enter Password. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 17 Launch the Powerline Utility. This information is required to the Powerline Utility 1. In the Powerline Utility Main window, wait for the utility to a device powered on the inside face of each adapter. Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address...
User's Guide
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... file to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). To check if firmware updates are monitoring in the utility. 1. Make sure you connect your computer with the utility installed is directly connected to your computer is directly connected to edit. 4. The device name field will help you to a different adapter and restart the process listed above. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights...
... file to the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). To check if firmware updates are monitoring in the utility. 1. Make sure you connect your computer with the utility installed is directly connected to your computer is directly connected to edit. 4. The device name field will help you to a different adapter and restart the process listed above. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights...
User's Guide
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... be plugged into power outlets that are on link synchronization, 1024/256/64/8 - Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to 300m (984ft.) Security 128-Bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) LED Power (PWR) Powerline (PL) with Connection Quality Indication • Best (Green) • Better (Amber) • Good (Red) • No connection (Off) Ethernet Connection • Solid © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Technical Specifications...
... be plugged into power outlets that are on link synchronization, 1024/256/64/8 - Actual throughput will vary depending on environment. *** Networked Powerline devices need to 300m (984ft.) Security 128-Bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) LED Power (PWR) Powerline (PL) with Connection Quality Indication • Best (Green) • Better (Amber) • Good (Red) • No connection (Off) Ethernet Connection • Solid © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User's Guide Technical Specifications...
User's Guide
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... 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 this User's Guide, you continue to experience difficulty with installing and using your Powerline adapters. • Do not use the Sync button for more than one circuit breaker box, the Powerline adapter may not be used in areas with AFCI circuit breakers. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K In addition to defaults using the Powerline adapters on GFI protected outlets and electrical systems with...
... 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 this User's Guide, you continue to experience difficulty with installing and using your Powerline adapters. • Do not use the Sync button for more than one circuit breaker box, the Powerline adapter may not be used in areas with AFCI circuit breakers. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K In addition to defaults using the Powerline adapters on GFI protected outlets and electrical systems with...
User's Guide
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... turn on . This will reference how to connect a TPL-306E to ensure the latest fixes To check if firmware updates are connected. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: If the Powerline adapters were connected prior using the default encryption key, once you are using the Sync button. This will start blinking. This will negotiate a connection between two Powerline adapters: Note: Assuming one of the models in the table and the TPL-406E can be replaced...
... turn on . This will reference how to connect a TPL-306E to ensure the latest fixes To check if firmware updates are connected. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. Note: If the Powerline adapters were connected prior using the default encryption key, once you are using the Sync button. This will start blinking. This will negotiate a connection between two Powerline adapters: Note: Assuming one of the models in the table and the TPL-406E can be replaced...
User's Guide
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... create multiple Powerline networks on the same electrical system separated and grouped by using the procedure on a different Powerline network. TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use a different encryption key. Then follow the procedure below will need to connect one powerline network and group Adapters D and E on the previous page "To change the default encryption key between different groups of the TPL-306E Powerline adapters to the additional TPL-406E Powerline adapter using the Sync button. Within...
... create multiple Powerline networks on the same electrical system separated and grouped by using the procedure on a different Powerline network. TRENDnet User's Guide To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use a different encryption key. Then follow the procedure below will need to connect one powerline network and group Adapters D and E on the previous page "To change the default encryption key between different groups of the TPL-306E Powerline adapters to the additional TPL-406E Powerline adapter using the Sync button. Within...
User's Guide
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... that are no user serviceable parts inside the product. TRENDnet does not provide technical support for the desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or LGPL Code. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K - 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty. Replacement products may be responsible for all TRENDnet products. TRENDnet User's Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an...
... that are no user serviceable parts inside the product. TRENDnet does not provide technical support for the desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or LGPL Code. TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K - 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty. Replacement products may be responsible for all TRENDnet products. TRENDnet User's Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an...
