TRENDnet TPL-202E2K manual

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    TPL-202E TPL-202E2K H/W: V1.1R Quick Inst allation Guide[...]

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    Table of Contents T able of Contents V ersion 02.22.2008 English ..................................................................................................... T roubleshooting ........................................................................................ 1 1 2 6 1. Before Y ou Start 2. .............................................[...]

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    System Requirements Application ? TPL-202E ? Utility CD-ROM ? Quick Installation Guide ? 1 x Cat.5 Ethernet Cable (1.8m/5.9ft) Package Contents 1. Before Y ou Start English 1 ? ? A Desktop or Laptop PC with Network Adapter Installed ? CPU: 300MHz or above / 800MHz or above (Windows Vista) ? ? Existing 10/100Mbps wired network when TPL-202E is used [...]

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    2. How to Install English 2 Important! DO NOT install the TPL-202E until instructed to do so Note: 1. DO NOT plug the TPL-202E into a power strip or surge protector . 2. In order for the TPL-202E to see each other , each unit must be on the same circuit breaker . 3. A maximum of 16 TPL-202E can be networked. 1. Insert the Utility CD-ROM into your c[...]

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    Outlet Outlet English 3 6. Then connect an Ethernet cable from an available LAN port on your router to your computer . 7. Plug the second TPL-202E into an outlet where your remote PC or network appliance is located. 5. Connect an Ethernet cable from the TPL-202E to an available LAN port on your router (e.g. TEW -633GR). 4. Plug a TPL-202E into an a[...]

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    English 4 12. Repeat steps 8-10 for additional remote TPL-202E's. 9. Select the remote TPL-202E and click Enter Password . 10. Enter the remote TPL-202E's 12- digit password and click OK . See step 3 to find the remote TPL-202E's password. 1 1. Click OK . Note: The remote TPL-202E refers to the TPL-202E that is connected to your remo[...]

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    Outlet English 5 15. Connect a CA T 5 cable from the TPL-202E into your remote PC, or network applicance. Y our installation is now complete. For detailed information regarding the TPL-202E configuration and advanced settings, please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility CD-ROM or TRENDnet's website at www .trendnet.com 14. Cl[...]

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    Q1: A1: Q2: A2: Q3: A3: I inserted the TPL-202E CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM Drive and the installation menu does not appear automatically . What should I do? If the installation menu does not appear automatically , click Start, click Run, and type D:Autorun.exe where "D" in "D:Autorun.exe" is the letter assigned to y[...]

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    Q4: A4: Q5: A5: I tried changing the Private Network Name and applying it to all of my TPL-202E devices, but “Some devices could not be added to your network” error appears. I can no longer see any of the remote TPL-202Es. What should I do? First, open up the TRENDnet Powerline Utility , click the Privacy tab, click Use Default (Public Network)[...]

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    8 Limited W arranty - 3-Y ear 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-202E If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and expense, repa[...]

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    9 W ARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERA TE AS W ARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, A T TRENDNET’S OPTION, REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT . THE FOREGOING W ARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN F ACT OR BY OPERA TION OF LA W , ST A TUTORY O[...]

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    Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: THE MANUF ACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBL[...]

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    Copyright ©2008. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet. 206 7 5 Manhatt an Place T orr ance, C A 9050 1 USA P r o d uc t War r a n t y Re gi s t r a ti o n Please take a moment t o regist er your product online. Go to TRENDne t’s websit e at http://www .tr endnet.com/regis ter C us t o m er S u p po r t support@trendnet.com Email: Europe (Germany France[...]