User manual TRENDNET TPL-305E

[. . . ] Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 2. 4 Powerline Network Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This will establish connectivity between the three powerline adapters by assigning the additional TPL-305E powerline adapter's network name/security key to match the network name/security key of the TPL305E powerline adapters that are currently connected. 4. To verify connectivity between the three powerline adapters, make sure that the PL LED on each powerline adapter is on solid (Green, Amber, Red). Please refer to the LED section 1. 5 for details on the LED indicator. Chapter 3: Overlapping Powerline Networks It is possible to create multiple powerline networks on the same electrical system separated and grouped by different network names/security keys. The powerline networks will work and communicate independently of each other which can provide security between different groups of powerline adapters. For example, if you have five powerline adapters (Adapter A, Adapter B, Adapter C, Adapter D, Adapter E), you can group Adapters A, B, and C together on one powerline network and group Adapters D and E on a different powerline network. Each group will use a different network name/security key. Note: It is recommended that only a maximum of up to 4 powerline networks can be created per electrical system. Any additional powerline networks above the recommended result in significant degradation in powerline performance. 3. 1 Move Powerline Adapters between different Powerline Networks Use the procedures in Chapter 2: Product Installation, to connect one group of adapters, then you can carry out the procedures on another group of adapters to create multiple overlapping powerline networks. This procedure describes how to disconnect a powerline adapter from one powerline network and connect the adapter to a different powerline network. Assuming all powerline adapters are TPL-305E adapters and for reference in the diagram and this procedure, the adapters will be labeled Adapter A, B, C, D, and E. Adapters A, B, and C are currently connected together to form one powerline network and Adapters D and E form another powerline network. Adapter B will be disconnected from Adapters A and C and connected to Adapters D and E. Push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B for 10 seconds and release it. This will erase the current network name/security key assigned to Adapter B and disconnect from Adapters A and C. Within 2 minutes (120 sec), push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B for 2 seconds on Adapter D for 2 seconds and release it. This will establish connectivity between Adapters B, D, and E by assigning Adapter B's network name/security key to match the network name/security key of Adapters D and E. To verify connectivity between the powerline adapters, make sure that the PL LED on each powerline adapter is on solid (Green, Amber, Red). Please refer to the LED section 1. 5 for details on the LED indicator. Chapter 4: Powerline Configuration Utility The Powerline Configuration Utility is an additional tool that allows you to centrally manage the powerline adapters that are connected to your network. Instead of using a randomly generated key with the Sync button, the utility allows you to manually configure the network name/security key for a single powerline adapter or multiple adapters simultaneously. This tool allows for easy management for multiple powerline adapters in your network. Note: 1. Before installing and using the utility, write down the 16-digit Device Password (DPW) and MAC Address of each TPL-305E powerline adapter as this will be required to apply changes to remote devices discovered in the utility. Before installing and using the utility, make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility is connected to your network and your TPL-305E adapters are also connected to your network. Make sure all of the TPL-305E powerline adapters are already connected to each other using the procedures in Chapter 2: Product Installation. For details, please refer to Section 1. 3. 4. 1 Software Installation 1. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next. Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. [. . . ] TPL-305E ­ 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty. If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer. The repair/replacement unit's warranty continues from the original date of purchase. TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty. [. . . ]