TRENDnet TPL-410AP driver and firmware
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User's Guide - Page 2
TRENDnet User's Guide
Contents
Product Overview 1
Package Contents ...1 Features ...1 Product Hardware Features 2
TPL-410AP...2 TPL-406E ...4 Application Diagram ...5
Expanding a Home Network 6
Basic Installation ...7 Connect additional wired devices to your network 8
Configure your Wireless Access Point 9
Access your access point management page 9 Setup Wizard ...10 Wireless Networking and ...
User's Guide - Page 3
... create a hybrid Powerline-Wireless network. The included TRENDnet Powerline adapters (TPL-406E + TPL-410AP) auto-connect out of the box. Network the TPL-406E to a router and plug the TPL-410AP into an outlet on the electrical system to extend a high performance wireless network. Hardwire a smart TV, gaming console, or media player to the two Ethernet ports on the TPL-410AP.
Powerline
Auto-Connect...
User's Guide - Page 13
... hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver upgrades) to support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under this encryption type however are limited to 54Mbps. • WPA-Auto: This setting provides the access point with the ability to detect wireless devices using either WPA or WPA2 encryption. Your wireless network will automatically change the encryption setting based on the...
User's Guide - Page 20
... wireless devices.
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TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK
4. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also impact your signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that generates RF noise, such as microwaves, radios and baby monitors.
If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless cards in computers...
User's Guide - Page 27
... "Access your access point
management page" on page 9). 2. Click on Administration and click on Backup/Restore. 3. Next to Load Settings From Local Hard Drive, depending on your web browser, click
on Browse or Choose File.
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Reboot your access point
Administration >Restart You may want to restart your access point if you are...
User's Guide - Page 28
... laptop is connected to a power source or ensure that the battery is fully charged. • Disable sleep mode on your computer as this may interrupt the firmware upgrade process. • Do not upgrade the firmware using a wireless connection, only using a wired network connection. • Any interruptions during the firmware upgrade process may permanently damage your access point.
TPL-410AP...
User's Guide - Page 38
... the Ethernet port on each adapter is connected to a device powered on.
Powerline Utility System Requirements
• Windows® 8.1 (32/64-bit), 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32/64bit), or XP (32/64-bit)
• Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 installed (Included with CD installation) Software Installation
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User's Guide - Page 39
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5. At the WinPcap installer window, click Next.
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7. In the Install Options window, leave the option Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time checked and click Install. Wait for the installation to complete.
6. In the License Agreement window, click I Agree.
7. After the process is completed, click Finish.
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8. At the Powerline Configuration Utility installation window, click Next.
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10. At the Confirm installation window, click Next.
9. At the License Agreement window, select I Agree to accept the terms and click Next.
11. At the Install Location window, click Next. Wait for the installation to complete.
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User's Guide - Page 42
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Using the Utility
Before 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 ...
User's Guide - Page 43
...will need to add them manually.
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Powerline Utility Overview Map View Window
TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK
MAC Address (Local Device) Firmware Version (Local Device)
Device Name
Device Connection Password Quality
(DPW)
Speed or Link Rate
MAC Address
Rename
Renames the listed Powerline adapter
(Remote Device).
Enter Password
***Allows you to enter...
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... View Window
TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK
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.
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Delete
Deletes or removes the selected entry listed in the Remote Device...
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Advanced Section
Powerline Utility Overview Advanced Window
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Upgrade Firmware Allows you to upgrade the local device powerline firmware. Reset Device Reboots the local device. Factory Defaults Resets the local device powerline configuration to factory default.
Set VLAN Tags Set VLAN Tag for stream identity.
Set TOS Bits
Set Type of Service (ToS) bits...
User's Guide - Page 49
....
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2. In the Powerline Utility Map View 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.
3. Select one of the Powerline adapters listed under Remote Device...
User's Guide - Page 51
... under Remote Device.
2. Click Rename.
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Upgrade Powerline Firmware
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. To check if firmware updates are...
User's Guide - Page 52
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4. Launch the Powerline Utility by double-clicking the icon.
5. Click on the Advanced section in the left hand panel and in the Upgrade Firmware section, click Upgrade.
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6. Navigate to the unzipped folder with the firmware files and select the NVM file. (Ex. TPL-410AP-NVM-v1.1.1.1190-01-X-FINAL.nvm) Important Note: Please make sure...
User's Guide - Page 56
....10.100 in my Internet Browser Address Bar, but an error message says "The page cannot be displayed." How can I access the access point management page? Answer: 1. Check your hardware settings again. See "Basic Installation" on page 7. 2. Make sure the LAN port you are connected to is on. 3. Make sure your network adapter TCP/IP settings are set to Obtain an IP...
User's Guide - Page 57
... directly into a power outlet. Connecting the Powerline adapters to a power strip or surge protector may degrade or block Powerline signals.
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)
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User's Guide - Page 64
...'s Guide
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.
TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK - 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...
Datasheet - Page 3
...Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP
Special Features • Auto-connects to other TRENDnet Powerline adapters • Additional Ethernet port for wired connectivity
Antenna Gain • 2.4 GHz: 2 x 3 dBi
Wireless Output Power...8226; TPL-410AP • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide) • Network cable (1.8 m/6 ft.)
* Maximum wireless signal rates...