Trendnet TPL306E2K User Manual
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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K
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Ethernet Port - Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from
your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to your computer or network device.
your Powerline adapter Ethernet port and to your computer or network device.
Sync Button – Changes the default encryption key.
Reset Button – Resets the unit to factory defaults.
Power Prong – Plugs into an available power outlet.
Diagnostic LEDs – Indicates the device status and connectivity.
Note: Powerline (PL) LED color indicates the strength and quality of the Powerline
connection through the electrical system.
connection through the electrical system.
Note: The following factors may affect the Powerline network’s connection quality:
Noise – 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.
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.
Distance – Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system
between connected Powerline adapters.
between connected Powerline adapters.
Button
Action
Function
Sync
Push/Hold for 2 sec
Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random
network name/key on first adapter (PWR LED will
start blinking)
network name/key on first adapter (PWR LED will
start blinking)
Match network name/key on secondary or additional
adapter and connect to first adapter. (PWR LED will
start blinking)
adapter and connect to first adapter. (PWR LED will
start blinking)
Note: The secondary or additional Powerline
adapter’s Sync button must also be pushed within 2
minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button of the
first adapter in order to establish connectivity.
adapter’s Sync button must also be pushed within 2
minutes (120 sec) of pushing the Sync button of the
first adapter in order to establish connectivity.
Push/Hold for 10
sec
sec
Erases the network name/key
(All LEDs will turn off and turn back on)
Reset
Push/Hold for 1 sec
Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will turn off
and turn back on)
and turn back on)
Note: Will reset to the factory default private
network name “HomePlugAV”
network name “HomePlugAV”
LED
Color
Sequence Definition
PWR
(Power)
(Power)
Green
Solid
Device powered On
N/A
Off
Device powered Off
PL
(Powerline)
(Powerline)
Green
Solid
Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Best)
Best)
Blinking
Syncing or Powerline Data
Transmitting/Receiving (Connection Quality
is Best)
Transmitting/Receiving (Connection Quality
is Best)
Amber
Solid
Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Better)
Better)
Blinking
Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving
(Connection Quality is Better)
(Connection Quality is Better)
Red
Solid
Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Good)
Good)
Blinking
Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving
(Connection Quality is Good)
(Connection Quality is Good)
N/A
Off
Powerline is not synced or connected
ETH
(Ethernet
Connection)
Connection)
Green
Solid
10/20 Mbps or 100/200Mbps (Half/Full
Duplex) Connected
Duplex) Connected
Blinking
10/20Mbps or 100/200Mbps (Half/Full
Duplex) Data Transmitting/Receiving
Duplex) Data Transmitting/Receiving
N/A
Off
Port Disconnected/No Ethernet Link