7HP150 User Manual
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6 Forming a HomePlug AV logical network
This chapter describes how to form a HomePlug AV logical network (AVLN) using
the Security/Reset pushbutton and using the Utility.
Operation progress and outcome can be monitored by observing the behavior of
the power LED.
6.1 Using
the
Security/Reset
Pushbutton
Scenario:
Devices A and B with different NMK values are connected to the same powerline.
Users want to use them to form a logical network.
Figure 16 Forming a HomePlug AV logical network
Do as follows to form a logical network using the Security/Reset button:
Step 1
Press the
Security/Reset
button on Device A for less than 3 seconds.
Step 2
Press the
Security/Reset
button on Device B for less than 3 seconds.
The button on B must be pressed within 2 minutes
Step 3
Wait for connection to complete.
The Power indicator on both devices will flash evenly at 1 second interval until the
operation succeeds or fails. The Power indicator will illuminate steadily on
successful completion. If an error occurs, the Power indicator on both devices will
flash unevenly for 2 minutes.
