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TRENDnet User’s Guide Contents Product Overview ...........................................................................1 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1 Product Hardware Features...........................................................................................
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Features Product Overview Powerline 1300 AV2 Adapter with Built-in Outlet (TPL-423E) TRENDnet’s Powerline 1300 AV2 Adapter with Built-in Outlet, model TPL-423E, creates a high-speed Powerline 1300 network using your home’s existing electrical system. Two adapters are needed to start a network. TRENDnet adapters are protected with 128-bit AES encryption. Plug in the first adapter and network it to your existing router.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide MIMO with Beamforming Technology Product Hardware Features Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Powerline with Beamforming technology uses live, neutral, and ground wires to increase performance between adapters.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide LED Power Powerline Color Sequence Definition Expanding a Powerline Network Green Solid Device is powered on What is a network? Green Blinking Powerline synchronization in progress N/A Off Device is powered off or in sleep mode A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet access, which requires a router.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K Basic Installation Note: It is recommended to plug the adapters into nearby outlets before installing the devices to the desired locations. Note: If you are connecting the adapters to a third-party powerline device other than TRENDnet and encounter issues, please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for the appropriate sync button procedure.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Installing your Powerline Adapters Powerline Security All out-of-the-box TRENDnet HomePlugAV Powerline adapters can be connected to each other without further configuration. To add additional network security to your network, you can change your Powerline network name away from the factory default. With a customized private network name, no one can connect to your Powerline network with an out-of-the-box HomePlugAV adapter. Before you Install 1.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect a Powerline adapter to your router Add adapters to your network 1. Plug the Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet near your router. Once you have installed and connected the first Powerline adapter to your router, you can easily extend your network to other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters. Note: This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet and other devices connected to your network.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Securing your Powerline Network Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the same encryption key. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV). In order for your Powerline devices to connect to the same Powerline network, the same encryption key must be assigned to all Powerline devices in that network.
TRENDnet User’s Guide The Powerline Utility TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K 3. At the CD-ROM main menu, click Install Utility. The Powerline Utility allows you doing following jobs: 1. Create a customized network name for your powerline network and apply it to multiple Powerline adapters at the same time. 2. View Powerline adapters connected to your network (using the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality and speed of each Powerline adapter. 3. View and upgrade Powerline adapter firmware.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. 7. Review the license agreement and click I Agree. 8. In the Installation Options window, leave the Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. 6. Click Yes to allow installation. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 9. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete. TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K 11. At the TRENDnet Powerline Utility Setup Wizard, click Next. 10. After the process has been completed, click Finish. 12. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree, and then click Next. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next. TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K 15. Wait for the Powerline Utility installation to complete. At the Installation Complete window, click Close. 14. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Using the Utility Before using the utility, please do the following: 1. 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 Powerline adapter as this will be required to change the network name for multiple Powerline adapters. Both the DPW and MAC Address can be found on the device label on the back of each powerline device. 2.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility – Map View Local Device Auto Scan All Powerline adapters connected to the same network as your computer will be listed here. The default device name is main chip number, followed by the MAC address and firmware version number. You can mouse over the header and adjust column width by clicking and dragging this cursor . Auto Scan is selected by default.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Rename remote device (Click and select a remote device and then click Rename button in Map View) Add Device (Click the Add Device button in Map View) Enter Password (Click and select a remote device and then click the Enter Password button in Map View) Enter the device name and DPW to add an adapter manually Scan Click Scan button in Map View to scan other Powerline adapters manually. The device password (DPW) can be found on the device label.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility – Detailed View System Information System Information section shows this utility version, your computer information, and network adapters installed on your computer. Remote Devices Powerline adapters in remote locations connect to your network are shown here. Manage your report Highlight the device by clicking the row and click buttons below to manage.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K Powerline Utility – Device Setup Private Network Name This is the network name of your powerline network. The default network name is “HomePlugAV”. When a network name is set to “HomePlugAV”, it is considered a public network because most out of box Powerline adapters can join this network. Powerline adapters can only connect to each other when the network name is the same.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Powerline Utility – Advanced Select Local Device This advanced feature supports local devices only. Choose one of your local device and proceed the advance setting. Upgrade Firmware Click this button to upgrade device firmware. Reset Device Reset the selected device and start fresh again. Factory Defaults Clean up all your settings on adapter. Always click this button after you upgrade firmware.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K Powerline Utility – Options Scan Options By default, the Powerline Utility scans adapters attached to the network every 2 seconds. You can change the scanning frequency from 2 seconds up to 60 seconds or stop auto scan. You can then scan devices manually by clicking Scan button in Map View. © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K Powerline Utility – About About Powerline Utility This Powerline Utility manages TPL-423E and most legacy HomePlug certified Powerline adapters. For more information, please visit our website www.trendnet.com © Copyright 2018 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 1901 IEEE 1905.1 Device Interface 1 x Gigabit LAN port Sync button Reset button LED indicators Built-in electrical power socket with noise filter o North America Type B (NEMA 5–15) (10A max. @ 120V AC) Power Plug North America Type B (NEMA 5–15) Frequency Band 2 – 67.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Troubleshooting • Please reference the items below if you continue to experience difficulty with installing • and using your Powerline adapters. • • • • • • • • • Do not plug the Powerline adapters into a power strip. Make sure to plug the adapters directly into a power outlet and not through power strip. Using adapters through a power strip may negatively affect Powerline connectivity and performance.
TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Appendix RoHS This product is RoHS compliant. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TPL-423E / TPL-423E2K WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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.
