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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TPL-407E / TPL-407E2K
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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/Reset Button – Changes the default encryption key or resets the unit to
factory defaults. See table below for function.
• 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.
• Built-In Power Outlet – Allows powered devices to be plugged and also filters
out noise sources of powered to device to prevent interference or performance
degradation to Powerline signal connectivity and performance.
Note: The built-in power outlet has a maximum current load rating of 16A.
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 the
section
Using the
Sync Button
for
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
(Ethernet
Connection)
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