TRENDnet TPL-202E - Powerline Fast EN Bridge User manual

FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations 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 when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
it’s not installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................1
ABOUT THE85MBPS HOMEPLUG 1.0 TURBO TO ETHERNET ADAPTER....1
PRODUCT FEATURES............................................................................................1
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................2
CONNECTING TO NETWORK ................................................................................3
CONFIGURATION UTILITY................................................................................4
INSTALL CONFIGURATION UTILITY......................................................................4
USING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY................................................................5
Main...................................................................................................................5
Privacy..............................................................................................................8
Diagnostics......................................................................................................9
About...............................................................................................................11
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................12
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INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing of the 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter. This
Adapter will allow your Ethernet device to connect to other Ethernet devices
through AC power line .
About the 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
The 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows user to connect with other
Ethernet enabled devices through AC power line at home or office.
The 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter is designed to provide the
Plug-and-Play installation, user just connected the Ethernet cable on the
Adapter and Ethernetenableddevice and pluged the Adapter to AC outlet.
Product Features
uCompliant with HomePlug 1.0 Turbo
uCompliant with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u
100BASE-TX specification
uANSI/IEEE 802.3 Auto-negotiation and Auto MDI and MDIX
uHomePlug speed up to 85Mbpsbps
u3 LED indicatorsfor Power, HomePlug Activity and Ethernet port
Link/Activity

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INSTALLATION
The 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter is designed to be simple and easy
install.
Ethernet Port
Connect to Ethernet enabled device.
AC Power Plug
Pluging into the AC power outlet.
LED Indicators
Power: This LED lights green when the switch is receiving power.
HomePlug:This LED will blink when there is HomePlug activity.
Ethernet:This LED light green when the port is connected to an Ethernet
enabled device, if the LED is blinking, the data will be
transmitting or received on the Ethernet port.
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Connecting to network
You can connect the 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter directly to PC’s
network adapter, switch, or any other Ethernet enabled device.
Note: The Ethernet port on the Adapter is supported Auto-MDI/MDIX
function, you can use a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable when
connecting to another Ethernet enabled device.)

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Configuration Utility
The HomePlug Configuration Utility for Windows OS enables the users to
identify HomePlug devices on the power line network, measures data rate
performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting user
defined secure power line networks.
Install Configuration Utility
Insert the Configuration Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and the
Auto-run program will appear. Alternatively this can also be done manually
by double clicking the autorun.exe file on the CD.
Click the “Install Utility”on the menu to install the Configuration Utility, the
install wizard will begin the software installation. Follow the install wizard
instructions completedthe Configuration Utility install.
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Using the Configuration Utility
To start the Configuration Utility, double click the icon on the desktop, the
Configuration Utility will be executed.
The Configuration Utility was divided into four tabs, Main, Privacy,
Diagnostics and About, for details instruction, follow the below section.
Figure 1. Screen shot of the Configuration Utility
Main
The Main screen provides a list of all HomePlug devices logically connected
to the computer when the utility is running.
The top panel shows all local HomePlug connected to the computer’s NIC
(Network Interface Card). In most cases, only one device will be seen. In
situations where there are more than one local device being connected, such
as a USB or an Ethernet adapter, the user can select the local device by
clicking on it and then click the Connect button to its right. The status area
above the button indicates that your PC is connected to that same device.
Once connected to the local device, the utility will automatically scan the
Homeplug periodically for any other HomePlug devices. If no local
HomePlug devices are discovered, the status area above the connect button
will indicate with a message ‘NOHomePlug ADAPTERS DETECTED’.

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The lower panel displays all the HomePlug remote devices, discovered on the
current logical network. The total number of remote devices connected on the
same network can be found on top of the remote device panel. The Network
type (Public or Private) is also displayed based on the networkstatus of the
local device. The scan status option is displayed on the top right corner above
the Remote devices panel showing whether the auto scan functionality is
turned ON or OFF. The following information is displayed for all devices that
appear in the lower panel.
DeviceName
Column shows the default device name,
which may be user re-defined. A user can
change the name by either using the rename
button or by clicking on the name and
editing in-place. (Figure 2)
MACAddress
Column shows the Remote device’s MAC
address.
Password
Column by default is blank and ‘Enter Password’ button can be used to enter
it.
To set the Password of the device (required when
creating a private network). First select the device
by clicking on its name in the lower panel and
then click on the Enter Password button. A dialog
box will appear as shown in Figure 3to type the
password. The selected device name is shown
above the password field and the password can be
verified by hitting the OK button. The Password
field accepts the Device password in any case formats, with or without
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A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly (Figure
4). If a device was not found, the user will be notified along with the
suggestions to resolve common problems. This process might take a few
seconds to get completed.
The Add button is used to add a remote
device to the existing network by entering the
device password of the device. A dialog box will appear as shown below in
Figure 5. The dialog box allows the user to enter both a device name and the
password.
A confirmation box will appear if the
password was entered correctly (Figure 4)and
if the device was found in the HomePlug
network. If a device was not found, the user
will be notified and suggestions to resolve
common problems will be presented.
The Scan button is used to perform an immediate search of the HomePlug
devices connected to the HomePlug network. By default, the utility
automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display screen.
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Confirmatio
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5
. Add remote device

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Privacy
The Privacy screen provides the user with an option to maintain security for
their logical network and also to select the devices that has to be included in
the network. The appearance is shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Privacy screen
All HomePlug devices are shipped using a default logical network (network
name), which is normally “HomePlug”. The Privacy dialog screen allows
user to change to a private network by changing the network name (network
password) of devices.
User Default Button
The user can always reset to the HomePlug network (Public) by entering
“HomePlug” as the network name or by clicking on the UserDefault button.
Set Local Device Only button
The Set Local Device Only button can be used to change the network name
(network password) of the local device. If a new network password is entered,
all the devices seen on the Main panel prior to this will be no longer present
in the new network, effectively making the local devices not to communicate
to the devices that were in the old logical network. Devices previously set up
with the same logical network (same network name) will appear in the device
list afterwardselecting this option. 9
Set All Device button
The Set All Devices button is used to change the logical network of all
devices that appear on the Main panel whose Device’s Password had been
entered for the same logical network. A dialog window will appear to report
the success of this operation. For devices whose device passwords were not
entered, this operation will fail and will report a failure message.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics screen shows System information and a history of all remote
devices seen over a period of time. The appearance is shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Diagnostics screen

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The Upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware
present on the host computer which were used to communicate over
HomePlug on the Power line network.It shall include the following:
uOperating System Platform/Version
uHost Network Name
uUser Name
uMAC Address of all NICs (Network interface card) connected to the
host
uIdentify versions of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used (NDIS) and
optionally
uHomePlug chipset manufacturer name (Turbo Only devices)
uMAC Firmware Version (Turbo Only devices)
uMAC addresses of all devices connected locally to the host
uVersion of the Configuration Utility
The Lower panel contains a history of all remote devices seen on the
computer over a certain period of time. All devices that were on the power
line network are listed here along with a few other parameters. Devices that
are active on thecurrent logicalnetwork will show a transfer rate in the Rate
column; devices on other networks, or devices that may no longer exist are
shown with a “?” in the Rate column. The following remote device
information is available from the diagnostics screen:
uOperating System Platform/Version
uHost Network Name
uUser Name
uMAC Address of all NICs (Network interface card) connected to the
host
uIdentify versions of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used (NDIS) and
optionally
uHomePlug chipset manufacturer name (Turbo Only devices)
uMAC Firmware Version (Turbo Only devices)
uMAC addresses of all devices connected locally to the host
uVersion of the Configuration Utility
uVendor name
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About
The About screen shows the software version and Preferences setting.
Preferences
AutoScan function enable or disable.
Figure 8. About dialog screen

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SPECIFICATIONS
Standards: HomePlug 1.0 Turbo
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet / IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
Data Speed: Ethernet: 10/100Mbps (Link speed)
HomePlug: Up to 85Mbpsbps
Frequency band 4.5MHz ~ 21MHz
Modulation
Technology OFDM
Modulation Schemes
QAM 16/64/256, DBPSK, ROBO
Media Access
Protocol CSMA/CA (HomePlug), CSMA/CD (Ethernet)
Secutiry:56-bit Data Encryption with Key Management
Range Coverage:Up 300 meters (depends on environment)
LED indicators: Power, HomePlug, Ethernet
Ethernet port:
1 x 10/100Mbps Ethernet with Auto negotiation and
Auto-MDI/MDIX
Certification FCC, CE
Dimensions: 74 x 100 x35mm
(2.9 x 4x 1.3 inches)
Storage
Temperature: Storage: -10°C ~ 70°C
Operation: 0°C ~ 40°C
Humidity:
(non-condensing) Storage: 10% ~ 90%
Operation: 10% ~70%
Power 100 ~ 240VAC, Universal
Power Consumption:
2.5 Watts (maximum)
Configuration Utility:
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
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Limited Warranty
TRENDnet warrantsits products against defects in material and
workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths
of time from the date of purchase.
Powerline
Three years
If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable
warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and expense, repair the
defective product or deliver to customer an equivalent product to
replace the defective item. All products that are replaced will become
the property of TRENDnet. Replacement products may be new or
reconditioned.
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.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Do not
remove or attempt to service the product through any unauthorized
service center. This warranty is voided if (i) the product has been
modified or repaired by any unauthorized service center, (ii) the product
was subject to accident, abuse, or improper use (iii) the product was
subject to conditions more severe than those specified in the manual.
Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDnet office

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within the applicable warranty period for a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number, accompanied by a copy of the dated proof of the
purchase. Products returned to TRENDnet must be pre-authorized by
TRENDnet with RMA number marked on the outside of the package,
and sent prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe
shipment.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES
NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE
REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET’S OPTION, REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
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DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED
BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT,
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED
ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR MODIFY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE
BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT,
FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
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of the state of California.
Note: AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, Cables and Power Supply
carry1-Year Warranty

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