TRENDnet TPL-305E User manual

Quick Installation Guide
TPL-305E
1.01

Table of Contents
Version 01.01.2011
English 1
1. Before You Start
2. How to Install 2
3. LEDs and Buttons 5
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Troubleshooting 7

1. Before You Start
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ŸA Desktop or Laptop PC with Network Adapter Installed
ŸExisting 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-305E is used as a bridge device
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ŸAdditional HomePlug AV powerline adapter(s) (e.g. TRENDnet TPL-303E/E2K,
TPL-304E/E2K, TPL-310AP, or another TPL-305E)
CD-ROM Drive
Note: The configuration utility will allow you to add security to your powerline
network by providing you with the ability to change the default network name and
create your own personal network name for your powerline network. The utility can
also help you to troubleshoot connectivity between powerline adapters by verifying
the network name. Please refer to the User's Guide on the TPL-305E CD-ROM for
instructions on installing and using the utility.
Package Contents
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ŸCD-ROM (Utility and User’s Guide)
ŸMulti-Language Quick Installation Guide
ŸCat.5 Ethernet Network Cable (1.5m/5ft)
TPL-305E
System Requirements
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Supported Operating Systems CPU Memory
Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
Windows XP (32/64-bit)
1GHz or above
800MHz or above
300MHz or above
1GB RAM or above
512MB RAM or above
256MB RAM or above

2. How to Install
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The example diagram shows a typical powerline network configuration in a home
environment with 3 powerline adapters installed in different rooms. The orange line
represents the powerline connectivity established through your home's electrical system
and the blue lines represent Cat. 5, 5e, 6 Ethernet connectivity to your network enabled
appliances such as a computer, router, or IP set top box connected to your television.
Note:
1. DO NOT install the TPL-305E until instructed to do so
2. DO NOT plug the TPL-305E into a surge protector or power strip.
3. Avoid connecting the TPL-305E into an outlet that has appliances
(e.g. refrigerators, washer and dryer) plugged in.
4. In order for the TPL-305E to link to each other, each unit must be on the same
electrical system.
5. A maximum of 16 TPL-305E can be networked.
6. Assuming that the TPL-305E are configured with the default settings, to create
a powerline network, simply connect all TPL-305E adapters to wall outlets that
are on the same electrical system. No additional configuration in the utility is
necessary.
7. The network name must be the same on all powerline adapters in order to
establish connectivity. If the network name is not the same on all powerline
adapters, the adapters will NOT establish connectivity. The default network
name for the TPL-305E is “HomePlugAV”.
3-Port 200Mbps Powerline AV Adapter
(TPL-305E)
10/100Mbps Powerline
Internet
Game Console
Media
Server
Wireless
Router
Storage
X
Y
B
A
X
Y
B
A

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Below is an example showing how to create a Powerline network using TPL-305E and
existing router to share Internet
2. Connect a network cable from the TPL-305E to
an available LAN network port on your router
(e.g. TEW-673GRU).
3. Plug a second TPL-305E into an available
power outlet where your remote computer or
network appliances (e.g. Game Console, IP Set
box, network enabled TV, etc.) are located.
Outlet
Outlet
1. Plug a TPL-305E into an available power outlet.
This TPL-305E should be located within the
reach of the router's network cable.

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5. Verify that the PWR (Power), PL (Powerline),
and the active ports 1-3 (Ethernet) LEDs are
on for both TPL-305E adapters.
Your installation is now complete
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refer to the Troubleshooting section, User's Guide on the Utility CD-ROM, or TRENDnet's
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Outlet
4. Connect a network cable from one of the
second TPL-305E network ports (1-3) into the
network port on your remote computer or
network appliance (e.g. Game Console, Blu-ray
player, IP Set box, network enabled TV, etc.).
You can connect up to three network
appliances/computers to the TPL-305E.

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3. LEDs and Buttons
1-3 (Ethernet)
PWR (Power)
Reset Button
Sync
PL (Powerline)

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The Ethernet/Network Ports are located at the bottom of the device.
Note:
The following factors may affect the powerline network's connection quality
ŸNoise – Generated by appliances that are connected to your electrical system through
power outlets that have high power consumption requirements. (e.g. Microwaves, ovens,
blow dryer, iron, dishwasher, etc.) The quality of your household electrical wiring may
also cause additional noise on your electrical system.
ŸDistance – Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system between connected
powerline adapters.

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1. Make sure you are not connecting the device into a surge protector or power strip.
I have verified that my Powerline device is connected to my workstation, but I cannot detect
other Powerline devices. What should I do?
Verify that you are using Cat. 5, Cat 5e or Cat. 6 Ethernet network cables from each TPL-305E
adapter.
2. Verify that the power outlet of the TPL-305E is plugged into is on the same electrical power
distribution and/or circuit breaker box.
3. If you are still not able to establish connectivity after performing the above steps, please reset
both of the TPL-305E adapters to factory default. The default network name/key is
“HomePlugAV”. The Reset button is located on the front LED panel of the TPL-305E.
a: With a pin or paperclip, press and hold the reset button for 1 second and release it. The
LEDs will turn off and turn back on.
b: To verify connectivity, the PL LED will become solid when the powerline adapters establish
connectivity. The TPL-305E powerline adapters must have the same network name/key in
order to connect to each other.
Note: If you have problems resetting the device, unplug the powerline adapter(s) from the
power outlet, wait 15 seconds and plug the adapter(s) back into the outlet, then repeat the
reset procedure.
I can detect my Powerline devices on my Powerline network, but I cannot connect to the
Internet. What should I do ?
Assuming that the Powerline network is connected to a router:
2. Make sure that your Router is connected to the Internet and one of the Router's LAN port is
connected to one of the TPL-305E's network ports (1-3). Check both TPL-305E and the router's
network port LED for positive connection status.
3. Make sure your computer's TCP/IP settings are set to Obtain an IP address automatically (see
the steps below).
Troubleshooting
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Windows 7
1. Go into the Control Panel, click Network and
Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click
Change Adapter Settings and then right-click the
Local Area Connection icon and then click
Properties.
2. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)
and then click Properties. Then click on
Obtain an IP address automatically.

1. Go into the Control Panel, click Network and
Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click
Manage Network Connections and then right-click
the Local Area Connection icon and then click
Properties.
Windows Vista
2. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)
and then click Properties. Then click on Obtain
an IP address automatically.
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3. I have a HomePlug 1.0 or HomePlug Turbo network. Can I use this with my network?
The TPL-305E is not backwards compatible with HomePlug 1.0 or HomePlug Turbo.
4. Do I need to reconfigure my TPL-305E after I hit the reset button?
No, the TPL-305E should automatically connect with each other once both units are reset to
default settings.
If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TPL-305E, please refer to the User's
Guide included on the Utility CD-ROM or contact TRENDnet's Technical Support Department.
1. Go into the Control Panel, double-click the Network
Connections icon and then right-click the Local
Area Connection icon and then click Properties.
Windows XP/2000
2. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click
Properties. Then click on Obtain an IP address
automatically.

Description of Modes
Erp (EuP) Operation: Standby Mode
The EUT has no external mechanical switch and uses an internal program to control
active and standby modes.
Disconnect the Ethernet cables from the device Ethernet ports, and after 3 minutes, the
device will enter standby mode. The Power (PWR) LED will flash every 15 seconds to
indicate that the device is currently in standby mode. To return to active mode, reconnect
the Ethernet cables to the device Ethernet ports, and the device will re-enter active mode.

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