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Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter

TPL-420E (Version v1.0R)

  • Extreme Powerline 1200 networking over existing electrical lines
  • Enhanced performance and range from MIMO with Beamforming technology
  • Simply plug in the adapters—TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box
  • Pre-encrypted for your convenience
  • Gigabit port maintains high performance wired networking
  • Connects over electrical lines for homes up to 465 sq. m (5,000 sq. ft.)
  • Two adapters are needs to start a network
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
The TPL-420E (Version v1.0R) has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the TPL-422E (Version v1.0R). For a list of discontinued products, click here.

TRENDnet's Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter, model TPL-420E, creates an extreme performance Powerline 1200 network using an existing electrical system. Two adapters are needed to start a network. No CD installation required—encrypted TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box. Plug in the first adapter and network it to your existing router. Plug in other adapters on the same electrical system and they auto-connect to the first adapter for immediate internet access.

A hand holds a Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter near an electrical outlet on a wall. The adapter is white and rectangular with ventilation slits on the side. The electrical outlet has two standard sockets and is also white. The setup demonstrates the simplicity of installing the adapter by plugging it into the outlet, with auto-connection over an encrypted Powerline signal.

Plug In Install

Simply plug in TRENDnet adapters! They auto-connect out of the box over an encrypted Powerline signal.

A person stretches in front of a television screen showing a group performing the same exercise. A Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter is plugged into a wall outlet, connected to the TV with a green line. This setup highlights the adapter's capability to deliver fast and stable networking for seamless device connectivity and 4K video streaming.

For Busy Homes

Powerline 1200 technology and a Gigabit port deliver incredibly fast and stable networking to seamlessly connect devices and stream 4K video.

A group of five people sits on a couch in a living room, watching a soccer game on a wall-mounted TV. One person holds a remote control, pointing it at the TV. The screen shows a soccer player kicking a ball in a stadium full of spectators. The room has a modern design with a white brick wall and a wooden cabinet below the TV.

Whole Home +

Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Powerline technology connects adapters over the same electrical system for homes up to 5,000 sq. ft. (465 sq. m).

A comparison chart showcases two Powerline models: Powerline 500/600 and Powerline 1200. Powerline 500/600 offers speeds up to 500/600 Mbps, while Powerline 1200 offers speeds up to 1.2 Gbps. Both models feature pre-encrypted security, cross-compatibility, home coverage, and HD streaming. Powerline 1200 additionally supports 4K HD streaming and MIMO with Beamforming technology.
A network setup using TRENDnet Powerline 1200 adapters is shown. Two adapters are plugged into electrical outlets and connected by a Powerline 1200 link. One adapter connects to a router for internet access, and the other adapter connects to devices such as a PC, gaming console, or 4K HD streaming device via a Gigabit connection. The setup highlights the need for two adapters to start a network. Two adapters are needs to start a network.

Powerline 1200

Extreme Powerline networking over existing electrical lines use all three electrical wires: the live, neutral, and ground wires to achieve ground breaking networking throughput speeds**

Whole Home Coverage

Connects over electrical lines for homes up to 465 sq. m (5,000 sq. ft.) or over an electrical power line for a linear distance of 300 m (980 ft.)

MIMO with Beamforming Technology

Enhanced performance and range from MIMO with Beamforming technology

Gigabit Port

Gigabit port extends high performance wired connections

Network Stability

Ultra-stable Powerline networking is preferred by internet service providers

Multiple Adapters

Two adapters are needs to start a network—use up to 8 adapters to network an entire home

No CD Installation

Simply plug in the adapters—TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box

Cross Compatible

Backward compatible with all Powerline 600, 500, and 200 adapters

Compact

Compact form factor saves space around a crowded electrical outlet

Pre-Encrypted

For your convenience the adapter arrives pre-encrypted

Sync Button

Press the Sync button to change existing encryption keys

Energy Savings

Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by up to 80%

Standards
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3x
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 1901
Device Interfaces
  • Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Sync (changes encryption key)/reset button
  • Status LEDs
  • Power plug
  • A: North America Type B (NEMA 5–15)
  • EU: Euro Type C (CEE 7/16)
  • UK : United Kingdom Type G (BS 1363)
Frequency Band
  • 2 - 68 MHz
Data PHY Rate
  • Up to 1200 Mbps
Networking Distance
  • 5,000 sq. ft. home or 300 m (980 ft.) linear distance over electrical power lines
Encryption
  • 128-Bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
Optional Utility: OS Compatibility
  • Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP
  • Up to 8 (max.)
Power
  • Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 /60 Hz
  • Consumption: Active mode: 3.6 Watts (max.); Standby mode: 0.5 Watts (max.)
Operating Temperature
  • 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity
  • Max. 90 % non-condensing
Certifications
  • CE
  • FCC
Dimensions
  • A: 58 x 75 x 65 mm (2.3 x 3.0 x 2.6 in.)
  • EU: 58 x 75 x 75 mm (2.3 x 3.0 x 3.0 in.)
  • UK: 58 x 75 x 68 mm (2.3 x 3.0 x 2.7 in.)
Weight
  • A: 104 g (3.7 oz.)
  • EU: 118 g (4.2 oz.)
  • UK: 114 g (4.0 oz.)
Warranty:
  • 3 year limited

PACKAGE CONTENTS
  • TPL-420E
  • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
  • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide)
  • Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)

* Maximum of 8 adapters (nodes) recommended for streaming video across your network.
** 1.2 Gbps is the maximum theoretical Powerline data rate when connected to another Powerline 1200 device. Data throughput may vary by circuit wire conditions. If an electrical system does not have a grounded connection, the theoretical networking speed is reduced to 600 Mbps.
*** Powerline communication works on a single electrical system. (Usually controlled by a single distribution panel). Power strip, GFCI outlets, and AFCI circuit breakers may degrade Powerline network signals.

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.

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