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... adapters are needed to your convenience • Gigabit port maintains high performance wired networking • Connects over existing electrical lines • Never lose an electrical outlet with the built-in socket • Enhanced performance and range from MIMO with Beamforming technology • Simply plug in the adapters-TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box. Plug in Outlet, model TPL-421E, creates an extreme performance Powerline 1200 network using...
... adapters are needed to your convenience • Gigabit port maintains high performance wired networking • Connects over existing electrical lines • Never lose an electrical outlet with the built-in socket • Enhanced performance and range from MIMO with Beamforming technology • Simply plug in the adapters-TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box. Plug in Outlet, model TPL-421E, creates an extreme performance Powerline 1200 network using...
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TPL-421E Plug In Install Simply plug in . The encrypted Powerline signal auto-connects over an existing electrical system. Built-In Outlet With so many devices needing power, you don't lose an outlet when plugged in TRENDnet adapters! For Busy Homes Powerline 1200 technology and a Gigabit port deliver incredibly fast and stable networking to seamlessly connect devices and stream 4K video. Networking Solution Plug the adapter into an outlet, then plug a power strip into the adapter.
TPL-421E Plug In Install Simply plug in . The encrypted Powerline signal auto-connects over an existing electrical system. Built-In Outlet With so many devices needing power, you don't lose an outlet when plugged in TRENDnet adapters! For Busy Homes Powerline 1200 technology and a Gigabit port deliver incredibly fast and stable networking to seamlessly connect devices and stream 4K video. Networking Solution Plug the adapter into an outlet, then plug a power strip into the adapter.
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... electrical outlet with the built-in socket-Plug the adapter into an outlet, then plug a power strip into the TPL-421E to power other devices MIMO with Beamforming Technology Enhanced performance and range from MIMO with Beamforming technology Gigabit Port Gigabit port extends high performance wired connections Noise Filter Advanced electrical noise filter boosts performance TPL-421E Network Stability Ultra-stable Powerline networking is preferred by up to 80...
... electrical outlet with the built-in socket-Plug the adapter into an outlet, then plug a power strip into the TPL-421E to power other devices MIMO with Beamforming Technology Enhanced performance and range from MIMO with Beamforming technology Gigabit Port Gigabit port extends high performance wired connections Noise Filter Advanced electrical noise filter boosts performance TPL-421E Network Stability Ultra-stable Powerline networking is preferred by up to 80...
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...; TPL-421E • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m/5 ft.) * Maximum of their respective holders. Power strip, GFCI outlets, and AFCI circuit breakers may vary by a single distribution panel). TPL-421E Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x • IEEE 1901 Device Interfaces • Ethernet port • Sync / reset button • Status LEDs • Power plug ◦...
...; TPL-421E • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.5 m/5 ft.) * Maximum of their respective holders. Power strip, GFCI outlets, and AFCI circuit breakers may vary by a single distribution panel). TPL-421E Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3x • IEEE 1901 Device Interfaces • Ethernet port • Sync / reset button • Status LEDs • Power plug ◦...
Users Guide
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... ...22 Remote Devices ...22 © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Product Overview 4 Features ...4 Device Label...6 Product Outlook ...6 Ground Wire ...7 Push Buttons...7 Diagnostic LEDs...8 Application Diagram 9 Diagram Explanation 9 Installing Your Powerline Adapter 10 Powerline Security...10 Scramble your device 20 Rename ...20 Enter Password ...20 Add Device ...20 Scan...20 Network Type...20 Rename remote device 21 Enter Password ...21 Add Device ...21 Scan...21 Powerline Utility - Map View...
... ...22 Remote Devices ...22 © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. TRENDnet User's Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Product Overview 4 Features ...4 Device Label...6 Product Outlook ...6 Ground Wire ...7 Push Buttons...7 Diagnostic LEDs...8 Application Diagram 9 Diagram Explanation 9 Installing Your Powerline Adapter 10 Powerline Security...10 Scramble your device 20 Rename ...20 Enter Password ...20 Add Device ...20 Scan...20 Network Type...20 Rename remote device 21 Enter Password ...21 Add Device ...21 Scan...21 Powerline Utility - Map View...
Users Guide
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... Limited Warranty 32 3 Device Setup 23 Use Default ...23 Private Network Name 23 Multicast Address 23 Set Remote Devices 23 Set Local Device...23 Select Local Device 24 Powerline Utility - All Rights Reserved. Advanced 24 Factory Defaults ...24 Reset Device...24 Upgrade Firmware 24 Powerline Utility - About 26 About Powerline Utility 26 Regulations 27 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 27 RoHS ...27 Industry Canada...28 Europe - TRENDnet User's Guide System Information 22...
... Limited Warranty 32 3 Device Setup 23 Use Default ...23 Private Network Name 23 Multicast Address 23 Set Remote Devices 23 Set Local Device...23 Select Local Device 24 Powerline Utility - All Rights Reserved. Advanced 24 Factory Defaults ...24 Reset Device...24 Upgrade Firmware 24 Powerline Utility - About 26 About Powerline Utility 26 Regulations 27 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 27 RoHS ...27 Industry Canada...28 Europe - TRENDnet User's Guide System Information 22...
Users Guide
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... sq. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-421E Package Contents TPL-421E Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter with Built-in Outlet Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) TPL-421E2K Package Contents 2 x TPL-421E Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter with the built-in socket. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Features TRENDnet's Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter with Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Powerline technology Gigabit Port Gigabit port extends high performance wired connections 4 Powerline 1200 Extreme...
... sq. TRENDnet User's Guide Product Overview TPL-421E Package Contents TPL-421E Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter with Built-in Outlet Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.) TPL-421E2K Package Contents 2 x TPL-421E Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter with the built-in socket. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Features TRENDnet's Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter with Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Powerline technology Gigabit Port Gigabit port extends high performance wired connections 4 Powerline 1200 Extreme...
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... circuit wire conditions. Data throughput may degrade Powerline network signals. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. If an electrical system does not have a grounded connection, the theoretical networking speed is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate when connected to another Powerline 1200 device. TRENDnet User's Guide Network Stability Ultra-stable Powerline networking is preferred by internet service providers Multiple Adapters Two adapters are needs to start a network-use up to 80% * Maximum of the box Cross Compatible Backward compatible with HomePlug...
... circuit wire conditions. Data throughput may degrade Powerline network signals. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. If an electrical system does not have a grounded connection, the theoretical networking speed is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate when connected to another Powerline 1200 device. TRENDnet User's Guide Network Stability Ultra-stable Powerline networking is preferred by internet service providers Multiple Adapters Two adapters are needs to start a network-use up to 80% * Maximum of the box Cross Compatible Backward compatible with HomePlug...
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Power LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Reset button Reset the unit to your computer, game console, network TV, and other Powerline Adapters. 6 Gigabit Network Port Connect network cables from Powerline Adapter to factory default settings. Sync button Synchronize with other network devices. TRENDnet User's Guide Device Label Product Outlook TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Model Number Serial Number Network MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & firmware version © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Power LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Reset button Reset the unit to your computer, game console, network TV, and other Powerline Adapters. 6 Gigabit Network Port Connect network cables from Powerline Adapter to factory default settings. Sync button Synchronize with other network devices. TRENDnet User's Guide Device Label Product Outlook TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Model Number Serial Number Network MAC Address Device Password (DPW) Hardware & firmware version © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
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... the Powerline communication speed to gigabit. Please use 3 wire sockets and make sure your electric system installed with grounding wire Power plug (UK) © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. The POWER LED will automatically going off and turn off . Start the synchronization session on ). TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Ground Wire TPL-421E using all LEDs goes off Push for 2 seconds Function Reset device settings to factory defaults (All LEDs will reset to the factory default private network name "HomePlug...
... the Powerline communication speed to gigabit. Please use 3 wire sockets and make sure your electric system installed with grounding wire Power plug (UK) © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. The POWER LED will automatically going off and turn off . Start the synchronization session on ). TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Ground Wire TPL-421E using all LEDs goes off Push for 2 seconds Function Reset device settings to factory defaults (All LEDs will reset to the factory default private network name "HomePlug...
Users Guide
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..., irons, dishwashers, etc.). TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 8 TPL-421E using all 3 wires for data transmission in sleep mode. Network standby or no network connection. Generated by appliances which use your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. Long lengths of the Powerline connection through the electrical system. Powerline Connections: Powerline LED color indicates the strength and quality of electrical wiring through network port. TRENDnet User's Guide Diagnostic LEDs LED Color POWER POWERLINE Green Green N/A Green Seque nce Solid...
..., irons, dishwashers, etc.). TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 8 TPL-421E using all 3 wires for data transmission in sleep mode. Network standby or no network connection. Generated by appliances which use your electrical system between connected Powerline adapters. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. Long lengths of the Powerline connection through the electrical system. Powerline Connections: Powerline LED color indicates the strength and quality of electrical wiring through network port. TRENDnet User's Guide Diagnostic LEDs LED Color POWER POWERLINE Green Green N/A Green Seque nce Solid...
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TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which is providing Internet connectivity to a router (typically supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)) that provides Internet connectivity. TRENDnet User's Guide Application Diagram © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. A second Powerline Adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center and is in turn connected to a game a game console and a Blu-ray player / media player via Ethernet. 9 All Rights Reserved.
TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Diagram Explanation: The first Powerline unit is networked to a router which is providing Internet connectivity to a router (typically supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)) that provides Internet connectivity. TRENDnet User's Guide Application Diagram © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. A second Powerline Adapter is plugged into a wall power outlet near a media center and is in turn connected to a game a game console and a Blu-ray player / media player via Ethernet. 9 All Rights Reserved.
Users Guide
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... factory default to change your Powerline adapter. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. You can be saved on device. With a customized private network name, no one can be recognized by using the included Powerline Utility. See The Powerline Utility on page 12. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Scramble your Network Name Away from the factory default. Create a customized private network name for your Powerline network name away from the Factory...
... factory default to change your Powerline adapter. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. You can be saved on device. With a customized private network name, no one can be recognized by using the included Powerline Utility. See The Powerline Utility on page 12. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Scramble your Network Name Away from the factory default. Create a customized private network name for your Powerline network name away from the Factory...
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... adapters are properly setup and working good in the last section. All LEDs will turn back on again. Note: If you don't want . With this practice, you can have ample time to do the synchronization with scrambled network name) Powerline adapter for 2 seconds and release it is in sleep mode. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 5. TRENDnet User's Guide Before Physical Installation It is recommended that Powerline adapter...
... adapters are properly setup and working good in the last section. All LEDs will turn back on again. Note: If you don't want . With this practice, you can have ample time to do the synchronization with scrambled network name) Powerline adapter for 2 seconds and release it is in sleep mode. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 5. TRENDnet User's Guide Before Physical Installation It is recommended that Powerline adapter...
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... network device (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Physical Installation With the synchronized Powerline adapters or the out-of-box adapters, now you can set up your Powerline adapters to the location you want your network extends to an available Ethernet port on or blinking. 4. game consoles, network-enabled TVs, network attached storage, network media server/players, etc.) you want to connect to your network. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. There are controlled by a light switch to extend network connectivity...
... network device (e.g. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Physical Installation With the synchronized Powerline adapters or the out-of-box adapters, now you can set up your Powerline adapters to the location you want your network extends to an available Ethernet port on or blinking. 4. game consoles, network-enabled TVs, network attached storage, network media server/players, etc.) you want to connect to your network. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. There are controlled by a light switch to extend network connectivity...
Users Guide
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... of Powerline adapters. Connect one Powerline network and group adapters D and E on a different Powerline network. Scramble the Powerline network name by different network names. After the Power LED turns on, verify that the Powerline LED is on or blinking, and the Ethernet LED is recommended that only a maximum of up to the Ethernet port on your computers or another network enabled device. 6. The Powerline networks will use a different network name. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. For example, if you have five Powerline adapters (adapter...
... of Powerline adapters. Connect one Powerline network and group adapters D and E on a different Powerline network. Scramble the Powerline network name by different network names. After the Power LED turns on, verify that the Powerline LED is on or blinking, and the Ethernet LED is recommended that only a maximum of up to the Ethernet port on your computers or another network enabled device. 6. The Powerline networks will use a different network name. TRENDnet User's Guide 5. For example, if you have five Powerline adapters (adapter...
Users Guide
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... network name for your network (using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality and speed of your Powerline adapters to multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. 2. Windows 7 and older will check if you doing following jobs: 1. View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware. At the CD-ROM main menu, click Install Utility. Click OK. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. Note: The Powerline Utility requires WinPcap as a base application. TRENDnet User's Guide The Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility...
... network name for your network (using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality and speed of your Powerline adapters to multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. 2. Windows 7 and older will check if you doing following jobs: 1. View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware. At the CD-ROM main menu, click Install Utility. Click OK. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. Note: The Powerline Utility requires WinPcap as a base application. TRENDnet User's Guide The Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility...
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TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 11. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree, and then click Next. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. At the TRENDnet Powerline Utility Setup Wizard, click Next. 10. After the process has been completed, click Finish. 12. All Rights Reserved. 17 Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. TRENDnet User's Guide 9.
TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K 11. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree, and then click Next. © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. At the TRENDnet Powerline Utility Setup Wizard, click Next. 10. After the process has been completed, click Finish. 12. All Rights Reserved. 17 Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. TRENDnet User's Guide 9.
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.... All Rights Reserved. FactoArlywDayesfacluiclktsthis button after you upgrade firmware. 24 Advanced © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. Upgrade Firmware Click this button after Clean up all your local device and proceed the advance setting. Always click this button to upgrade device firmware. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Select Local Device This advanced feature supports local devices only. Cleanup device active jobs and start fresh again. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility - Choose one of your settings on adapter.
.... All Rights Reserved. FactoArlywDayesfacluiclktsthis button after you upgrade firmware. 24 Advanced © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. Upgrade Firmware Click this button after Clean up all your local device and proceed the advance setting. Always click this button to upgrade device firmware. TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Select Local Device This advanced feature supports local devices only. Cleanup device active jobs and start fresh again. TRENDnet User's Guide Powerline Utility - Choose one of your settings on adapter.
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... desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or LGPL Code. TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF TRENDNET'S PRODUCTS. Upon proper submission of California. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part...
... desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or LGPL Code. TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF TRENDNET'S PRODUCTS. Upon proper submission of California. TRENDnet User's Guide TPL-421E/TPL-421E2K Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part...