Trendnet TPL406E2K User Manual
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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K
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Appendix
Using the Sync Button with other TRENDnet Powerline models
A different Sync button procedure may be required depending on the TRENDnet
Powerline model adapter(s) you are using.
If you are using one of the Powerline models listed in the table below, you will need to
If you are using one of the Powerline models listed in the table below, you will need to
use the Sync button procedure provided on the next page to connect to TRENDnet
models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-406E, or TPL-407E.
Model
TPL-405E
TPL-401E
TPL-402E
TPL-305E
TPL-310AP
TPL-306E
TPL-307E
TPL-405E
TPL-401E
TPL-402E
TPL-305E
TPL-310AP
TPL-306E
TPL-307E
If you are using an older firmware version on your Powerline adapter, it is
recommended for you upgrade to the latest firmware version to ensure the latest fixes
To check if firmware updates are available for your Powerline adapter, check your
To check if firmware updates are available for your Powerline adapter, check your
Powerline model.
To change the default encryption key between two Powerline adapters:
Note: Assuming one Powerline adapter is a model listed in the table and the other
Note: Assuming one Powerline adapter is a model listed in the table and the other
Powerline adapter being the TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-308E, TPL-309E, TPL-311P, TPL-
406E, or TPL-407E.
In this example, the procedure below will reference how to connect a TPL-306E to a TPL-
In this example, the procedure below will reference how to connect a TPL-306E to a TPL-
406E Powerline adapter using the Sync button. The TPL-306E can be replaced with any of
the models in the table and the TPL-406E can be replaced with the TPL-303E, TPL-304E,
TPL-311P, or TPL-407E when following this procedure.
1. On the TPL-306E, push and hold the Sync button for 15 seconds and release it. All
1. On the TPL-306E, push and hold the Sync button for 15 seconds and release it. All
LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current encryption key assigned
for this Powerline adapter.
Note: If the Powerline adapters were connected prior using the default encryption key,
Note: If the Powerline adapters were connected prior using the default encryption key,
once you complete this step, the TPL-406E Powerline adapter will not be able to
communicate to the TPL-306E Powerline adapter.
2. Afterwards, push and hold the Sync button on the TPL-306E for 2 seconds and
2. Afterwards, push and hold the Sync button on the TPL-306E for 2 seconds and
release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. This will initiate the Sync process and
generate a random encryption key.
3. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on the TPL-406E for 3 seconds and
3. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on the TPL-406E for 3 seconds and
release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. This will negotiate a connection
between both Powerline adapters using the new encryption key. All LEDs will turn off
and turn back on and the Powerline (PL) LED will turn on the when adapters are
connected.