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Table of Contents

Contents
Product Overview ...........................................................................1
Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................................................................... 1
Product Hardware Features........................................................................................... 2
Application Diagram ...................................................................................................... 4

Installing your Powerline Adapters ..................................................5
Before you Install ........................................................................................................... 5
Connect a Powerline adapter to your router ................................................................ 5
Add adapters to your network ...................................................................................... 6

Securing your Powerline Network ...................................................7
Using the Sync button.................................................................................................... 7
Change your default encryption key using the Sync button ..................................... 7
Add adapters using the Sync button ......................................................................... 8

Using the Powerline Utility ..............................................................9
Powerline Utility System Requirements ........................................................................ 9
Software Installation.................................................................................................... 10
Using the Utility ........................................................................................................... 13
Powerline Utility Overview ..................................................................................... 14
Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key ..................... 18
Upgrade Firmware .................................................................................................. 20

Technical Specifications................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 23
Appendix ...................................................................................... 24

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Features

Product Overview

The 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV Adapter, model TPL-306E, uses any electrical
outlet to create a secure high speed building-wide network. Connect one adapter to
your existing network and plug another adapter in to any outlet on your electrical
system for instant high speed network access throughout your home.
The compact form factor offers more space around electrical outlets for other devices.
Adapters connect automatically with no installation required. For added security,
TRENDnet recommends using the one-touch connect button to change the default
network key.

TPL-306E

TPL-306E2K

Use up to 6 adapters to network devices in different rooms without the need for new
cabling. Power Save mode reduces power consumption by up to 80%. LED displays
convey device status for easy power management and troubleshooting. Quality of
Service technology prioritizes video, audio, and online gaming. Advanced AES encryption
secures your network. This adapter is ideal for use in buildings that interfere with
wireless networking signals.
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Package Contents
The TPL-306E package includes:
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1 x TPL-306E 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapter
Muti-Language Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide)
Network cable (1.5m / 5ft)

The TPL-306E2K package includes:
 2 x TPL-306E 200Mbps Compact Powerline AV adapters
 Muti-Language Quick Installation Guide
 CD-ROM (Utility & User’s Guide)
 2 x network cables (1.5m / 5ft)
If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online
retailer, or reseller/distributor that the item was purchased.

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200Mbps building-wide networking over an existing connected electrical
system
Compliant with the HomePlug® AV and IEEE 1901 standard
1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Ethernet Port
Compact form factor saves space
One-touch Sync button to change the default encryption key
Connect one 200Mbps** Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet and then plug
in up to 5* additional Powerline AV adapters for instant building connectivity
Share data intensive files, play games, download music, and more at faster data
transfer rates
Advanced 128-bit AES encryption to ensure total network security
Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by 80%
Neighbor network support for up to 4 overlapping networks
Three LED indicators: Power (on/off), Powerline Connection (green (best),
amber (better), red (good), off(no connection)), Ethernet Connection (solid
(connection), blinking (transfer activity), off (no connection))
Network signal transmits up to 300 meters (984 ft.)
Auto QoS support through traffic classification and multiple priority queuing
Compatible with all operating systems

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Optional management utility compatible with Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista
(32/64-bit), and XP (32/64-bit) operating systems

* Maximum of 6 adapters (nodes) for streaming video across your network.
** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Actual throughput will vary
depending on environment.
*** Networked Powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets that are on the same
electrical system.

Product Hardware Features

Ethernet

Power (PWR) LED

Connection (ETH)
Device Label

LED
Powerline (PL) LED

Reset Button
Product Model
Device Serial Number

Device MAC Address
Device Password (DPW)
Hardware Version
Firmware Version

Sync Button Ethernet Port

Power Prong

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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.

LED

Color

Sequence

Definition

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PWR
(Power)

Green

Solid

Device powered On

Sync Button – Changes the default encryption key.

N/A

Off

Device powered Off

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Reset Button – Resets the unit to factory defaults.

Solid

Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Best)

Blinking

Syncing or Powerline Data
Transmitting/Receiving (Connection Quality
is Best)

Solid

Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Better)

Blinking

Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving
(Connection Quality is Better)

Solid

Powerline Connected (Connection Quality is
Good)

Blinking

Powerline Data Transmitting/Receiving
(Connection Quality is Good)

Off

Powerline is not synced or connected

Solid

10/20 Mbps or 100/200Mbps (Half/Full
Duplex) Connected

Blinking

10/20Mbps or 100/200Mbps (Half/Full
Duplex) Data Transmitting/Receiving

Green
Button

Action

Function
Initiate Sync/Connection and generate random
network name/key on first adapter (PWR LED will
start blinking)

Push/Hold for 2 sec
Sync

Push/Hold for 1 sec

Amber

Match network name/key on secondary or additional
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.

Push/Hold for 10
sec

Reset

PL
(Powerline)

Red

N/A

Erases the network name/key
(All LEDs will turn off and turn back on)
Reset device to factory defaults (All LEDs will turn off
and turn back on)
Note: Will reset to the factory default private
network name “HomePlugAV”

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Power Prong – Plugs into an available power outlet.

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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.

ETH

Green

(Ethernet
Connection)
N/A

Off

Port Disconnected/No Ethernet Link

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.
 Distance – Long lengths of electrical wiring through your electrical system
between connected Powerline adapters.

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Power Saving: The device will automatically reduce power usage when the connected

Application Diagram

devices via Ethernet are powered off, unplugged or inactive for more than 3
minutes.

Erp (EuP) Operation: Standby Mode
 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 the device is currently in standby mode.
 To return to active mode, reconnect the Ethernet cables to the device Ethernet
ports, and the device will re-enter active mode.

A router is already installed in the room where the xDSL/Cable modem (typically
supplied by your ISP “Internet Service Provider”) is located in order to physically connect
an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the router WAN port to the modem
network port which connects to the Internet. A second Powerline adapter is plugged
into a wall power outlet in another room in order to extend the network connectivity to
the network devices in that room. The Ethernet port of the second Powerline adapter is
then connected to a network enabled TV or other network enabled media device in
order to extend connectivity to these devices allowing access to your network and to
the Internet through the electrical system.

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Installing your Powerline Adapters

Connect a Powerline adapter to your router

Before you Install

1. Plug the Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet near your router.
Note: This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet
and other devices connected to your network.

1. Before you proceed with the installation, verify the following:
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You already have an existing Ethernet network along with a router already
installed.

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You already have Internet access through your existing network.

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An Ethernet port (also called LAN port) is available on your router.

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Verify that you have at least two Powerline adapters. You will need at least
two Powerline adapters to create a Powerline network.

2. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the Ethernet
port (also called network port) of your Powerline adapter to an available Ethernet port
(also called LAN port) on your router.
3. Once the Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router, verify that the
Power (PWR) LED is on or blinking and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on or
blinking.

Note: The TPL-306E package only includes a single Powerline adapter. Please
ensure that your other Powerline adapter is HomePlug® AV or IEEE 1901
compliant (e.g. TRENDnet models TPL-303E, TPL-304E, TPL-305E, TPL-307E, TPL310AP, TPL-401E, TPL-402E, TPL-405E, or another TPL-306E.) The TPL-306E2K
package already includes two Powerline adapters.
2. Plan the location of where you will install your Powerline adapters.
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Avoid plugging the adapters into power strips, extension cords, or surge
protectors as this may prevent the adapter from functioning correctly such as
degrading performance.

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Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are controlled by a
switch to prevent the Powerline adapter from being turned off accidentally.

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Avoid plugging the adapters into wall power outlets that are located near
appliances that consume a lot of power (e.g. refrigerators, washers, dryers) as
this may degrade performance.

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Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where the router
is installed and also near the router.

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Make sure there is an available wall power outlet in the room where you want
to extend your network connectivity.

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Add adapters to your network
Once you have installed and connected the first Powerline adapter to your router, you
can easily extend your network to other rooms by adding additional Powerline adapters.
To extend your network using an additional Powerline adapter:
1. First, make sure the first Powerline adapter is installed and connected to your router.
Note: This will allow devices connected to your Powerline network to access the Internet
and other devices connected to your network. See “Connect a Powerline adapter to your
router” on page 5.
2. Plug the additional Powerline adapter into an available wall power outlet in another
room near a computer or network device (e.g. game consoles, network-enabled TVs,
network attached storage, network media server/players, etc.) that you would like to
connect to your network.
3. Connect the included Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from the Ethernet
port (also called network port) on your Powerline adapter to the to the Ethernet port of
your computer or network device.
4. After the additional Powerline adapter is connected and installed to your computer or
network device, wait for the Powerline (PL) LED to turn on. After the Powerline (PL) LED
turns on, verify that the Power (PWR) LED is on, the Powerline (PL) LED is on or
blinking, and the Ethernet Connection (ETH) LED is on or blinking.
Note: To verify that your Powerline adapters are connected successfully to your network,
you can check if the computers or network devices are able to access the Internet
through your Powerline adapters, or using a computer, check if you are able to access
the network devices connected to your network.

To install additional Powerline adapters in other rooms, repeat the steps above for
each adapter.
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Securing your Powerline Network

Using the Sync button

Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using
the same encryption key. At default settings, all TRENDnet Powerline adapters are
assigned the same encryption key and there is no additional setup required for the first
installation. You would simply need to plug the TRENDnet Powerline adapters into
available wall power outlets and the adapters will connect to each other using the
default encryption key HomePlugAV and create your Powerline network automatically.

Change your default encryption key using the Sync button

In order for your Powerline devices to connect to the same Powerline network, the
same encryption key must be assigned to all Powerline devices in that network.
Powerline devices that are not assigned the same encryption key will not be able to
connect to the Powerline network.

Note: The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is
HomePlugAV. Before changing the default encryption, please ensure that your
Powerline adapters are already installed and connected using the default encryption key.

The physical Sync button on the Powerline adapter provides an easy method of
changing the default encryption key. The Sync button generates a random encryption
key for your Powerline network. To create a customized encryption key, see “Using the
Powerline Utility” on page 9.

See “Installing your Powerline Adapters” on page 5.

For additional security, it is recommended that you can change the default encryption
key to prevent anyone nearby with a Powerline network from gaining access to your
network.
Note: After the default encryption key has been changed and the Powerline adapters
have been connected using a new encryption key, the Powerline adapters will retain
their security settings when they are unplugged and moved to a new location. No
additional reconfiguration of the Powerline adapters is needed after the default
encryption has been changed.
There are two methods you can change the default encryption key:
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Use the physical Sync button on your Powerline adapter to generate a random
encryption key. See “Using the Sync Button” on page 7.
OR

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Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network using the
included Powerline Utility. See “Using the Powerline Utility” on page 9.

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To change the default encryption key between two Powerline adapters:

Add adapters using the Sync button

1. Verify that all Powerline adapters are already installed and connected using the
default encryption key, see “Installing your Powerline Adapters” on page 5.

If you have changed the default encryption key assigned to your Powerline adapters,
additional adapters will not automatically connect to your Powerline network after they
are plugged into a wall power outlet. For any additional adapters, you will need to
reconfigure any additional Powerline adapters that you add to use the encryption key of
your existing Powerline network.

2. On one of your connected Powerline adapters, push and hold the Sync button for 10
seconds and release it. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current
encryption key assigned to the first Powerline adapter.
Note: Once you complete this step, the other Powerline adapter will not be able to
communicate to this Powerline adapter.
3. Push and hold the Sync button on the other Powerline adapter for 10 seconds and
release it. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current encryption
key assigned to the second Powerline adapter.
4. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on the first Powerline adapter for 2
seconds and release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. This will generate a
random encryption key on the first Powerline adapter.
5. Push and hold the Sync button on the second Powerline adapter for 2 seconds and
release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. This will create 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.

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To reconfigure an additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key
of your existing Powerline network:

Using the Powerline Utility

1. Verify that all existing Powerline adapters are already installed and connected.

The Powerline Utility allows you to do the following:

2. Push and hold the Sync button on the additional Powerline adapter for 10 seconds
and release it. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current
encryption key assigned to the additional Powerline adapter.
3. Push and hold the Sync button on one of the existing Powerline adapters connected
to your Powerline network for 2 seconds and release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start
blinking.
4. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on the additional Powerline adapter
for 2 seconds and release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. This will
reconfigure your additional Powerline adapter to connect and use the encryption key of
your existing Powerline network. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on and the
Powerline (PL) LED will turn on the adapters are connected.
To reconfigure the encryption key and connect additional Powerline adapters to your
existing Powerline network, repeat the steps above for each adapter.

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Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network and apply it to
multiple Powerline adapters at the same time.

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Allows you to view the Powerline adapters connected to your network (using
the MAC address) and the approximate connection quality and speed of each
Powerline adapter

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View and upgrade your Powerline adapter firmware version.
Note: Link speed displayed in the utility of your Powerline adapters to another
through your electrical system is estimated. Actual link speed may vary.

Before installing and using the utility, please ensure the following:


Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC
Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each Powerline adapter as this will
be required to change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. See
“Product Hardware Features” on page 2.

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Make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility is connected to
your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network.



If you have changed your encryption key using the Sync button and you are
creating a customized encryption key, it is required to reset all Powerline
devices to defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapter
first before using the utility. See “Product Hardware Features” on page 2.



Please ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected
and the Ethernet port on each adapter is connected to a device powered on.

Powerline Utility System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems

CPU

Memory

Windows 7 (32/64-bit)

1GHz or above

1GB RAM or above

Windows Vista (32/64-bit)

800MHz or above

512MB RAM or above

Windows XP (32/64-bit)

300MHz or above

256MB RAM or above

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Software Installation

5. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next.

1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe
Note: If the Autorun prompt does not appear automatically, open the CD contents and
double-click Autorun.exe.
3. At the CD-ROM main menu, click Install Utility.

6. In the Setup Wizard window, click Next.

4. Click OK.
Note: The Powerline Configuration Utility requires the use of the WinPcap application. If
this prompt does not appear, you may already have the WinPcap application installed. If
so, please skip over to Step 11.

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7. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree.

9. Wait for the WinPcap installation to complete.

8. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap
driver at boot time checked and click Install.

10. After the process is completed, click Finish.

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11. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next.

13. In the Select Installation Folder window, click Next.

12. In the License Agreement window, check the radio button I Agree, and click Next.

14. In the Confirm Installation window, click Next.

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15. Wait for the Powerline Utility installation to complete.

Using the Utility
Before using the utility, please ensure the following:

16. At the Installation Complete window, click Close.

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Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and MAC
Address (12-digit characters a-f, A-F, 0-9) of each Powerline adapter as this will
be required to change the encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters. See
“Product Hardware Features” on page 2.



Make sure your computer in which you are installing the utility is connected to
your network and your Powerline adapters are also connected to your network.



If you have changed your encryption key using the Sync button and you are
creating a customized encryption key, it is required to reset all Powerline
devices to defaults using the physical Reset button on your Powerline adapter
first before using the utility. See “Product Hardware Features” on page 2.



Please ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected
and the Ethernet port on each adapter is connected to a device powered on.

Upon completing the software installation, a desktop shortcut is automatically created.
Double-click the icon to start the utility or open the utility if it is already running. Closing
the utility will exit the application.

You can also launch the utility from the Start Menu programs.
Start > Programs (or All Programs) > TRENDnet > TRENDnet Powerline Utility

17. Reboot your computer to complete the installation.

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Powerline Utility Overview
Main Window

Connect
If your Powerline
adapter (Local Device)
is not detected
automatically and does
not appear in the list,
click Connect to detect
and rescan and
connecte to the
Powerline adapter
(Local Device) again.

Local Device
The Powerline adapter
connected to your
router.
Note: If your computer
is connected directly to
your Powerline adapter,
the Local Device listed
will be the Powerline
adapter your computer
is directly connected.

Upgrade Firmware
Device Name

Device Password
(DPW)

Connection
Quality

Speed or
Link Rate

Allows you to upgrade
the Powerline adapter
(Local Device) firmware

MAC
Address

Remote Devices
Powerline adapters in
remote locations that are
connected to the selected
Powerline adapter (Local
Device) across the electrical
system.
Note: If all of your Powerline
adapters are already
connected to your Powerline
network, they will
automatically detected and
appear in the list. If not, you
will need to add them
manually.

See page
Scan

Rename

Enter Password

Add

Renames the
listed Powerline
adapter

Allows you to
enter the DPW
for the listed
Powerline
adapter

Allows you to
add a Powerline
adapter to your
Powerline
network that is
not listed
(Remote Device)

(Remote Device)

(Remote Device)

Rescans the Powerline
adapters that are
connected to your
Powerline network
(Remote Device)
Close
Closes and exits
the Powerline
Utility
application

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Powerline Utility Overview
Privacy Window

Use Default (Public Network)

Encryption Key

Replaces the current
encryption key value with the
default HomePlugAV.

Encryption key for your
Powerline network.
Note: The default
encryption key is
HomePlugAV. If you have
used the Sync button to
change and generate a
random encryption key,
Unknown Networkname
will be displayed.

Note: You will still need to
apply the settings to your
Powerline adapters by clicking
Set Local Device Only or Set
All Devices.
Set Local Device Only
Changes the encryption key for
the Powerline adapter listed as
the Local Device on the
adapter on the Main window.

Set All Devices
Changes the encryption key for all or
multiple Powerline adapters connected
to your Powerline network.
Note: Please make sure you have added
and entered the DPW for all Powerline
adapters in your Powerline network
before applying this setting. If you do not,
the encryption key will not change for
any Powerline adapters without the DPW
entered.

Note: If you change the
encryption key for the
Powerline adapter (Local
Device), this will disconnect the
Local Device Powerline adapter
from the Powerline network.

Close
Closes and exits
the Powerline
Utility
application

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Powerline Utility Overview
Diagnostics Window

System Information
Displays the device and
other related information
such as firmware version,
MAC address, and
encryption key (also called
network password).
You can vertically scroll
the window to view all of
the system information.

Remote Device History (Log)
Displays Powerline adapters or
other Powerline devices
(Remote Device) that have
been previously connected to
or discovered on your
Powerline Network.

Delete

Save Report

Print Report

Deletes or
removes the
selected entry
listed in the
Remote Device
History (Log)

Saves the
information
contained in the
System
Information
window to a text
file on your
computer.

Prints the
information
contained in the
System
Information
window.

(Remote Device)

Close
Closes and exits
the Powerline
Utility
application

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Powerline Utility Overview
About Window

System Information
Displays copyright
information.
You can vertically scroll
the window to view all of
the copyright information.

AutoScan
Enables or disables the autoscan
feature for automatically discovering
Powerline adapter or devices (Remote
Device) connected to your Powerline
network.
Note: It is recommended to keep this
option checked (Enabled).

Close
Closes and exits
the Powerline
Utility
application

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Add adapters in the utility and create a customized encryption key
If you have not written down the Device Password (DPW) and MAC address for each of
your Powerline adapters, please do so as it is required to applying the customized
encryption key for all of your Powerline adapters using the utility.

2. In the Powerline Utility Main window, wait for the utility to automatically scan for
Powerline adapters already connected to your Powerline network. If your Powerline
adapters have already been installed and connected using the same encryption key,
they should appear in the Remote Device list.

Note: Write down the Device Password (DPW) (16-digit characters A-Z only) and
MAC Address (12-digit characters a-f,A-F,0-9) of each Powerline adapter first
before proceeding.
Example:
Location of Powerline Adapter

Device Password (DPW)

MAC Address

To Router

ZAYB-VIMV-YFAQ-ZFPA

00:90:47:15:84:89

John’s Room

WECC-ZZYC-WJVY-GZRS

00:90:47:15:84:88

Jane ‘s Room

UXMA-UOUP-IQXJ-UTYN

00:90:47:1F:1A:85

Note: It is recommended to ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed
and connected and the Ethernet port on each adapter is connected to a device powered
on.
First, add all of the Powerline adapters to the utility and enter the Device Password
(DPW) for each Powerline adapter to ensure you can change the encryption key for
multiple adapters. This is required when using the Powerline utility to change the
encryption key for multiple Powerline adapters.

3. Select one of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device.

To add automatically detected Powerline adapters to the Powerline Utility
1. Launch the Powerline Utility.

4. Click Enter Password.

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5. Enter the Device Password (DPW) and click OK.

To create a customized encryption key

Note: Match the Device Password (DPW) to the corresponding MAC address.
1. In the Powerline Utility Privacy window, under Private Network Name, enter the new
encryption key for your Powerline network.

2. After you have entered your new Powerline encryption key, click Set All Devices.

6. If successful, you will receive a message indicating that the password is correct.
Click OK.

3. Click OK. If successful, you will receive a message indicating that all Powerline
adapters were added to your network verifying that the encryption key was changed for
all Powerline adapters. Click OK.

Repeat steps 2-6 for each additional Powerline adapter listed in Remote Device until
you have added all of your remaining Powerline adapters before continuing to the
next step “To create a customized encryption key”.

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To rename the Powerline adapters

Upgrade Firmware

Note: Renaming the Powerline adapters (Remote devices) to describe the location of the
device will help you to easily identify which Powerline adapter you are monitoring in the
utility.

Note: The firmware can only be upgraded when your computer is directly connected to
the Powerline adapter Ethernet port (also called network port) using an Ethernet cable
(also called network cable). The Device Password (DPW) is not required when upgrading
the firmware.

1. In the Powerline Utility Main window, select one of the Powerline adapters listed
under Remote Device.

1. To check if firmware updates are available for your Powerline adapter, check your
Powerline model. http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/
2. Save the zipped firmware file (.zip) and extract the file to your computer.

2. Click Rename.

3. Make sure you connect your computer with the utility installed is directly connected
to the Powerline adapter using an Ethernet cable (also called network) cable when
upgrading the device firmware.

3. The device name field will be available to edit.

4. Enter the new device name and press Enter on your keyboard.

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4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon.

6. Click Browse next to the PIB field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the
firmware files. Select the PIB file. (Ex. TPL-401E-PIB-v50100.pib)

5. The device should appear in the Main window of the utility under Local Device. Click
Upgrade Firmware.

7. Click Browse next to the NVM field and navigate to the unzipped folder with the
firmware files. Select the NVM file. (Ex. TPL-401E-NVM-v5.0.1-0-0-X-FINAL.nvm)

8. Click OK.

Wait until the firmware upload completed and the device reboot
Important! Do not turn off the device or press the reset button while this procedure is
in progress.

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Ethernet (ETH) Connection

Technical Specifications
Hardware
Standards

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, HomePlug® AV, IEEE
1901

Interface

1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 Port
Power prong:



Solid



Blinking



Off

Buttons

Sync, Reset

Dimension (L x W X H)

A: 55 x 87 x 51 mm (2.2 x 3.4 x 2 in.) per unit



A: North America Type B (NEMA 5–15)

EU: 55 x 87 x 65 mm (2.2 x 3.4 x 2.6 in.) per unit



EU: Euro Type C (CEE 7/16)

UK: 55 x 87 x 58 mm (2.2 x 3.4 x 2.3 in.) per unit



UK : United Kingdom Type G (BS 1363)

Frequency Band

2 ~ 28 MHz

Modulation

OFDM Symbol modulation on link synchronization,
1024/256/64/8 - QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO carrier

Weight

A: Total Weight: 148 g (5.2 oz) / Per Unit Weight: 74 g (2.6
oz)
EU: Total Weight: 158.8 g (5.6 oz) / Per Unit Weight: 79.4 g
(2.8 oz)
UK: Total Weight: 170g (6 oz) / Per Unit Weight: 85 (3 oz)

Protocols

TDMA and CSMA/CA

Power Source

100~240V AC, 50~60Hz

Speed

Powerline: Up to 200Mbps**

Consumption

Active mode: 3.1 Watts (max.)

Ethernet: Up to 200Mbps (Full Duplex mode)

Standby mode: 0.5 Watts (max.)

Utility OS Compatibility

Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32/64-bit), XP(32/64-bit)

Nodes

Up to 6 (max.)

Overlapping Powerline
Networks Supported

Up to 4 (per electrical system)

Coverage

Up to 300 m (984 ft.)

Security

128-Bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

* Maximum of 6 adapters (nodes) for streaming video across your network.

LED

Power (PWR)

** 200Mbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate. Actual throughput will vary
depending on environment.

Powerline (PL) Connection

Temperature

Operating: 0° ~ 40°C (32° ~ 104°F)
Storage: -20° ~ 70°C (-4° ~ 158°F)

Humidity

Max. 90% (non-condensing)

Certifications

CE, FCC, HomePlug® AV



Best (Green)

*** Networked Powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets that are on the same
electrical system.



Better (Amber)

**** GFCI outlets and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals.



Good (Red)



No connection (Off)

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Troubleshooting

 If your building has more than one circuit breaker box, the Powerline adapter may
not be able to establish connectivity between different circuit breaker boxes. In this

Please reference the items below if you continue to experience difficulty with installing

case, connect a Powerline adapter into a wall power outlet located on each of the

and using your Powerline adapters.

circuit breaker boxes, and then connect an Ethernet cable between the Powerline



Try power cycling the unit by unplugging it from the wall power outlet for 15

adapters to bridge the two circuits together. This will allow the Powerline adapters

seconds and plugging it back in.

from different circuit breaker boxes connect to each other.

 If the Powerline (PL) LED is red indicating good quality only, try plugging the
Powerline adapter into another available wall power outlet to check if you can
obtain better connection quality.
 If you are having issues connecting the Powerline adapters after changing the
encryption key using the Sync button or Powerline utility, reset the Powerline
adapters to defaults using the physical Reset button.

In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below:


http://www.trendnet.com/support
(documentation, downloads, FAQs, how to contact technical support)



Autorun CD (Quick Installation Guide)

 Use a pin or paperclip and push and hold the Reset button for 1 second on each
Powerline adapter. All LEDs will turn off and turn back on. This will reset the
Powerline adapters to their default settings, default encryption key assignment
HomePlugAV.
 The Powerline adapters can provide better connectivity and performance when
plugged directly into a wall power outlet instead of a power strip or surge protector.
 Connecting the Powerline adapters to a power strip or surge protector may degrade
Powerline performance.
 Using the Powerline adapters on GFI protected outlets and electrical systems with
AFCI circuit breakers as these items may degrade Powerline performance.
 The Powerline adapters should not be used in areas with excessive heat.
 Certain florescent or incandescent lights are noise sources on the electrical system
and can degrade Powerline performance.

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Appendix
Overlapping Powerline networks
It is possible to create multiple Powerline networks on the same electrical system
separated and grouped by different network encryption keys. The Powerline networks
will work and communicate independently of each other which can provide security
between different groups of Powerline adapters. For example, if you have five
powerline adapters (Adapter A, Adapter B, Adapter C, Adapter D, Adapter E), you can
group Adapters A,B, and C together on one powerline network and group Adapters D
and E on a different Powerline network. Each group will use a different encryption key.

TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K
Move Powerline adapters between different overlapping Powerline networks
Note: Assuming all powerline adapters are TRENDnet Powerline adapters and for
reference in the diagram and this procedure, the adapters will be labeled Adapter A, B,
C, D, and E. Adapters A, B, and C are currently connect together to form one powerline
network and Adapters D and E form another powerline network. Adapter B will be
disconnected from Adapters A and C and connected to Adapters D and E.

Note: It is recommended that only a maximum of up to 4 Powerline networks can be
created per electrical system. Any additional Powerline networks above the
recommended may result in significant degradation in Powerline performance.

1. Push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B for 10 seconds and release it. All LEDs
will turn off and turn back on. This will erase the current encryption key assigned to
Adapter B and disconnect from Adapter A and Adapter C.
2. Push and hold the Sync button on Adapter D for 2 seconds and release it. The Power
(PWR) LED will start blinking.
3. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the Sync button on Adapter B for 2 seconds and
release it. The Power (PWR) LED will start blinking. This will establish connectivity
between Adapter B, Adapter D, and Adapter E by reconfiguring the encryption key of
Adapter B to match the encryption key of Adapter D and Adapter E. All LEDs will turn
off and turn back on and the Powerline (PL) LED will turn on the when adapters are
connected.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:





Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are
country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended
destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 2004/108/EC. The
following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity
with the essential requirements of the Directive 2004/108/EC:





EN 55022 : 2006 + A1 : 2007
EN 61000-3-3 : 2008
EN 50412-2-1 : 2005
EN 60950-1 : 2006 + A11 : 2009

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

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noteikumiem.
Česky
[Czech]

TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TPL-306E je ve shodě se
základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnice 2004/108/ES.

Dansk
[Danish]

Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TPL306E overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 2004/108/EF.

Deutsch
[German]

Hiermit erklärt TRENDnet, dass sich das Gerät TPL-306E in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und
den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
2004/108/EG befindet.

Eesti
[Estonian]
English

Español
[Spanish]

Käesolevaga kinnitab TRENDnet seadme TPL-306E vastavust
direktiivi 2004/108/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hereby, TRENDnet, declares that this TPL-306E is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2004/108/EC.
Por medio de la presente TRENDnet declara que el TPL-306E
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 2004/108/CE.

Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]

Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja, kad šis TPL-306E atitinka esminius
reikalavimus ir kitas 2004/108/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands
[Dutch]

Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toestel TPL-306E in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 2004/108/EG.

Malti
[Maltese]

Hawnhekk, TRENDnet, jiddikjara li dan TPL-306E jikkonforma malħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm
fid-Dirrettiva 2004/108/EC.

Magyar
[Hungarian]

Alulírott, TRENDnet nyilatkozom, hogy a TPL-306E megfelel a
vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 2004/108/EC
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski
[Polish]

Niniejszym TRENDnet oświadcza, że TPL-306E jest zgodny z
zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 2004/108/EC.

Português
[Portuguese]

TRENDnet declara que este TPL-306E está conforme com os
requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
2004/108/CE.

Slovensko
[Slovenian]

TRENDnet izjavlja, da je ta TPL-306E v skladu z bistvenimi
zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 2004/108/ES.

Slovensky
[Slovak]

TRENDnet týmto vyhlasuje, že TPL-306E spĺňa základné
požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 2004/108/ES.

Ελληνική
[Greek]

ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α TRENDnet ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΣΙ TPL-306E
΢ΤΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢
ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ ΢ΧΕΣΙΚΕ΢ ΔΙΑΣΑΞΕΙ΢ ΣΗ΢ ΟΔΗΓΙΑ΢ 2004/108/ΕΚ.

Français
[French]

Par la présente TRENDnet déclare que l'appareil TPL-306E est
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
pertinentes de la directive 2004/108/CE.

Suomi
[Finnish]

TRENDnet vakuuttaa täten että TPL-306E tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 2004/108/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Italiano
[Italian]

Con la presente TRENDnet dichiara che questo TPL-306E è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
stabilite dalla direttiva 2004/108/CE.

Svenska
[Swedish]

Härmed intygar TRENDnet att denna TPL-306E står I
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 2004/108/EG.

Latviski
[Latvian]

Ar šo TRENDnet deklarē, ka TPL-306E atbilst Direktīvas
2004/108/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem

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Limited Warranty
TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under
normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase.

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR
IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE
OR USE OF TRENDNET’S PRODUCTS.

TPL-306E / TPL-306E2K – 3 Years Warranty
AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period,
TRENDnet shall reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective
product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer. The
repair/replacement unit’s warranty continues from the original date of purchase. All
products that are replaced become the property of TRENDnet. Replacement products
may be new or reconditioned. TRENDnet does not issue refunds or credit. Please
contact the point-of-purchase for their return policies.
TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory
data of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to
TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Do not remove or attempt to
service the product by any unauthorized service center. This warranty is voided if (i) the
product has been modified or repaired by any unauthorized service center, (ii) the
product was subject to accident, abuse, or improper use (iii) the product was subject to
conditions more severe than those specified in the manual.
Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDnet within the applicable
warranty period and providing a copy of the dated proof of the purchase. Upon proper
submission of required documentation a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
will be issued. An RMA number is required in order to initiate warranty service support
for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent to TRENDnet for RMA service must
have the RMA number marked on the outside of return packages and sent to TRENDnet
prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. Customers shipping
from outside of the USA and Canada are responsible for return shipping fees. Customers
shipping from outside of the USA are responsible for custom charges, including but not
limited to, duty, tax, and other fees.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET’S
OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING

TRENDNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND
EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST
OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT,
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR
MODIFY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY
ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDNET ALSO
EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN
CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATE, OR OTHER FINANCIAL
LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDNET’S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL
OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of
California.
Some TRENDnet products include software code written by third party developers.
These codes are subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser
General Public License ("LGPL").
Go to http://www.trendnet.com/gpl or http://www.trendnet.com Download section
and look for the desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or LGPL Code.
These codes are distributed WITHOUT WARRANTY and are subject to the copyrights of
the developers. TRENDnet does not provide technical support for these codes. Please go
to http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt or http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.txt for
specific terms of each license.
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