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  • Page 1

    Quick Installation Guide TPL-310AP 1 .0 1[...]

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    T able of Contents V ersion 01.07.2011 English 1 1. Before Y ou Start 2. Configure the TPL-310AP 3 3. Create a powerline network 7 4. LEDs and Buttons 9 1 T roubleshooting 1 1 Wireless T ips 15[...]

  • Page 3

    1. Before Y ou Start Ÿ Ÿ A Desktop or Laptop PC with or wireless Network Adapter Installed Ÿ Existing 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-310AP is used to a powerline network to an existing wired network Ÿ Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher) ® Ÿ Additional HomePlug A V powerline adapter (e.g. TRENDnet TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, or[...]

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    The installation diagram shows a typical setup of the TPL-310AP extending your wireless network connectivity to another room when bridged with an additional powerline adapter , in this case, the TRENDnet TPL-303E. Assuming you have the TPL-310AP and one additional TRENDnet Powerline A V adapter, this guide will provide the procedure to installing a[...]

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    3 Note: When installing for the first time, it is required that you configure the Access Point from a wired computer . Assign a Static IP address to your computer's network adapter in the subnet of 192.168.10.x. Since the Access Point's default IP address is 192.168.10.100, make sure no other network devices are assigned an IP address of [...]

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    4 7. The Setup Wizard will automatically appear . Click Setup Wizard if the Setup Wizard does not automatically appear . 8. Click Next . 9. For DHCP , click on the drop down arrow and Select Client for DHCP to have the TPL-310AP automatically obtain an IP address from your DHCP server (router). If Disabled is selected for DHCP , you will need to co[...]

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    5 10. Y ou will need to configure the following: Band : In most cases, the default setting (2.4GHz (B+G+N) should be fine. Mode : In most cases, the default setting (AP) should be fine. Network T ype : This setting does not apply to (AP) mode. Continue to the next setting. SSID : The SSID is the wireless network name of your wireless network (e.g. [...]

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    6 15. After the settings are applied and the device has rebooted, disconnect the TPL-310AP from the power outlet. 1 1. Select WP A2(AES) . 12. Select Passphrase or Hex (64 characters) for Pre-Shared Key Format. 13. Enter characters for your Pre-Shared key and then click Next . For WP A-PSK or WP A2-PSK, the Pre-Shared Key must be between 8 and 63 A[...]

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    7 Note: 1. DO NOT install the TPL-310AP until instructed to do so. 2. DO NOT plug the TPL-310AP into a surge protector or power strip. 3. It is NOT recommended to use this product on electrical systems that use AFCI circuit breakers or plugged into GFI protected outlets as this may cause performance degradation or loss in connectivity . 4. Assuming[...]

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    8 4. (OPTIONAL) Connect a network cable from the TPL-310AP into the network port on your remote computer or network appliances (e.g. Game Console, IP Set box, network enabled TV , etc.). 5. V erify that the WIFI (Wireless) (Blinking/Green), ETH (Ethernet) (Green), PL (Powerline) and PWR (Power) (Solid/Green) LEDs are on for the TPL-310AP . Outlet O[...]

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    9 4. LEDs and Buttons WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ETH (Network Port) WIFI(Wireless) PWR (Power) PL (Powerline)[...]

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    10 Note: The Network Port, WPS button, Reset button and Sync button are located at the bottom of the device. *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. ([...]

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    1. How do I configure TCP/IP settings on my computer's network adapter? T roubleshooting 1 1 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP/2000 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 . 1. Go i[...]

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    12 2. 1. other powerline devices to factory default. The default network name/key is “HomePlugA V”. The Reset button is located on the bottom of the TPL-310AP . With a pin or paperclip, press and hold the reset button for 1 second and release it. The PWR and PL LEDs will turn of f and turn back on. (Note: The PL LED will flash in amber .) T o v[...]

  • Page 15

    13 Windows Vista Windows XP/2000 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 . 2. Click Internet Protocol V ersion 4(TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties. Then click on Obtain an IP address[...]

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    14 7. After I successfully configured the Access Point to meet my network settings, I cannot connect to my network using wireless computers. If you have a DHCP server in your network, you need to go into TCP/IP settings again and re-select "Obtain an IP address automatically" to allow the PC to regain an IP address from your DHCP server. [...]

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    15 Wireless T ips The following are some general wireless tips to help minimize the impact of interference within an environment. Assign your network a unique SSID Do not use anything that would be identifying like “Smith Family Network”. Choose something that you would easily identify when searching for available wireless networks. Do not turn[...]

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    3. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal. 4. Antenna orientation can also have a large im[...]

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    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 th[...]

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