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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TPL-406E / TPL-406E2K
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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.
• 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.
Note: The following factors may affect the Powerline network’s connection quality:
• Noise – Generated by appliances which use your electrical system (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.
Button Action Function
Sync /
Reset
(see Using
the Sync
Button
Section for
use
instructions)
Sync
Push/hold for 3
seconds,
then release
Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random
network name/key (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 on the
first adapter in order to establish connectivity.
Reset
Push/Hold for 20
seconds,
then release
Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will turn off
and turn back on).
Note: Will reset to the factory default private
network name “HomePlug AV”.
LED Color Sequence Definition
PWR
(Power)
Green Solid Device powered on
N/A Off Device powered off
PL
(Powerline)
Green
Solid
Powerline connected (Connection quality is
Best)
Blinking
Syncing or Powerline data
transmitting/receiving (Connection quality is
Best)
Amber
Solid
Powerline connected (Connection quality is
Better)
Blinking
Powerline data transmitting/receiving
(Connection quality is Better)
Red
Solid
Powerline connected (Connection quality is
Good)
Blinking
Powerline data transmitting/receiving
(Connection quality is Good)
N/A Off Powerline is not synced or connected
ETH
Green
Solid
10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps
(Half/Full Duplex) connected
Blinking
10/20 Mbps , 100/200Mbps
(Half/Full Duplex) data transmitting/receiving
N/A
Off Port disconnected/no Ethernet link