Comments on: Trendnet TPL-304E powerline network adapters now shipping

By: Cs

Cs — Sun, 15 May 2011 02:38:00 +0000

These things are not configurable without a Windows machine. I just got a couple of these devices and they won’t work unless they are configured, and they cannot be configured unless you have a windows machine to run the configuration wizard with.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:41:05 +0000

I take it back. It does appear that a configuration utility is supplied with the device. And it only runs on Windows.

■Connect one 200Mbps* Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet and then plug in up to 7 additional adapters for instant building connectivity
■1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 Ethernet port
■1 x Electrical power socket
■Diagnostic LEDs convey Power, Powerline, and Ethernet activity
■Electrical Noise Filter boosts performance
■One-touch connect button networks adapters quickly**
■Power Save mode reduces electrical consumption by 70%
■Advanced encryption (AES) ensure total network security
■Windows based configuration utility for a quick and simple installation
■IPv4 and IPv6 network protocol support
■Supports Wake-On-Link when in Standby mode
■Neighbor network support for up to 4 overlapping networks
■Network signal transmitted up to 300 meters (984 ft.)
■Auto QoS support through traffic classification and multiple priority queuing
■Configuration utility compatible with Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems
■Plug & Play support
■3-year limited warranty

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:31:53 +0000

What does MacOS X have to do with this product? There is no computer-based user interface. It’s hardware. It’ll work any system that supports Ethernet.

By: MD

MD — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:44:29 +0000

Not a single thing about Mac OS X compatibility. Looks like the config software is not. TRENDnet needs to get a clue…or at least acknowledge Mac support on these Powerline devices on their web site. Hopefully, it is just plug-n-play on the Mac, but without info, I’m not biting.