TRENDnet TPL-302E2K - Powerline AV Fast EN Adapter User manual

TPL-302E
TPL-302E2K
H/W: V1
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Version 02.18.2009
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................
1. Before You Start
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How to Install
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?TPL-302E
?Utility CD-ROM
?Quick Installation Guide
Package Contents
1. Before You Start
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System Requirements
Utility Requirements
Application
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?A Desktop or Laptop PC with Network Adapter Installed
?CPU: 300MHz or above / 800MHz or above (Windows Vista)
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?Existing HomePlug AV network
?Existing 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-302E is used as a bridge
device
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Memory: 256MB or above / 512MB or above (Windows Vista)
D-ROM drive
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?Microsoft Net Framework 1.1
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Internet
Internet

2. How to Install
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Important! DO NOT install the TPL-302E until instructed to do so
Note: If Microsoft Net Framework 1.1 is installed on your computer skip to step
7. If Microsoft Net Framework 1.1 is not installed continue to step 5.
1. Insert the Utility CD-ROM into
your computer's CD-ROM Drive
and then click Install Utility.
3. Select No, I will restart my
computer later (Windows 2000
only).
For Windows Users
2. Follow the InstallShield Wizard
instructions.
4. Click Finish.

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7. Restart your computer.
Note:
1. DO NOT plug the TPL-302E into a power strip or surge protector.
2. In order for the TPL-302E to see each other, each unit must be on the same
circuit breaker box.
3. A maximum of 16 TPL-302E can be networked.
6. Follow the setup instructions and
then click OK.
8. On the back of the each TPL-302E,
copy down the 12 digit device
password with the dashes in
between. The device password is
case sensitive.
5. Select I agree, then click Intall.

Outlet
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9. Plug the TPL-302E into an
available power outlet.
10. Connect a CAT-5 cable from the
TPL-302E to an available LAN
port on your router (e.g. TEW-
633GR). Then connect a CAT-5
cable from an available LAN port
on your router to your computer.
12. Double-click the Powerline AV
Utility on your desktop.
11. Plug a second TPL-302E into an
outlet where your remote PC or
network appliance is located.
13. Select Remote from the Device
Selection dropdown box.
Note: Remote refers to the TPL-302E that is connected to your remote PC or
network appliance.
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14. Click Network ID.
15. If you would like to change the
Network ID, enter the desired ID.
Then enter the 12 digit DAK
(device) Password for the
Remote TPL-302E (see step 8).
Note: The DAK (device)
Password is case sensitive. You
must enter the DAK (device)
password with the dashes. For
example: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-
XXXX. Then click Save Changes.
Wait 30 seconds while changes
are being saved.
16. If Device Selection does not
automatically switch to Local,
select Local from the dropdown
list.
Note: The default network name is TRENDnet. If the network ID of your
existing Powerline network is NOT TRENDnet, you must change this in the
utility.
Note: Local refers to the TPL-302E that is connected to an Ethernet
connection on your network or an available LAN port on your router.
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Outlet
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Your installation is now complete.
For detailed information regarding the TPL-302E configuration and advanced
settings, please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility CD-ROM or
TRENDnet's website at www.trendnet.com
17. Enter the same Network ID that
you entered in Step 15. Then
click Save Changes.
18. Connect a CAT 5 cable from the
TPL-302E into your remote PC or
network appliance.
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I inserted the TPL-302E CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM Drive and the
installation menu does not appear automatically. What should I do?
If the installation menu does not appear automatically, click Start, click Run,
and type D:\Autorun.exe where "D" in "D:\Autorun.exe" is the letter assigned to
your computer's CD-ROM Drive. And then click OK to start the installation.
I have verified that my Powerline device is connected to my workstation, but I
cannot detect other Powerline devices. What should I do?
First, verify that you are using Cat 5 Ethernet cables. Second, open up the
Powerline AVUtility and click scan. Third, plug the remote device near the local
device. Press on the quick setup button on the front of the local device and
remote device for 10 seconds to reset the device. Then press on the quick setup
button on the local device for 3 seconds. Then press on the quick setup button on
the remote device for 3 seconds. Fourth, verify that the power outlet the TPL-302E
is plugged into is on the same electrical power distribution and/or circuit breaker
box.
I can detect my Powerline devices on my Powerline network, but I cannot
connect to the Internet. What should I do?
First, make sure you are not connecting the device into a power strip or surge
protector. Second, make sure that your Router is connected to the internet. Third,
verify that the TCP/IP settings are set to Obtain an IP address automatically.
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Troubleshooting
1. Go into the Control Panel and double-click the
Network Connections icon, and then right-click the
Local Area Connection icon and then click
Properties.
2. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click
Properties. Click on Obtain an IP automatically and
then click OK.

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When I try to configure a remote device, an error message appears. What
should I do?
First, make sure you copy down the 12 digit device password. Second, enter
the 12 digit device password in the utility. You need to enter dashes. For
example: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.
I have a HomePlug 1.0 or HomePlug turbo network. Can I use this with my
network?
The TPL-302E is not backwards compatible with HomePlug 1.0 or HomePlug
turbo.
If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TPL-302E, please
refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility CD-ROM or contact TRENDnet's
Technical Support Department.
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