Operation Instructions
SPL 1-00/-01
Chapter
3:
Powerline Network Security
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Powerline Network Security
A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline adapters using the same
network encryption key. Securing your network protects the information you send over
the Powerline network from unwanted access. If you do not set up security on your
network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use his or her
connection to gain access to your network and information you send over the Internet.
This is especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings, office buildings,
dorm rooms, and other populated areas.
There are two ways to secure your Powerline network.
Use the
Security/Reset
button to automatically generate a random encryption key.
Use the Powerline Utility to specify an encryption key for your Powerline network. If
you already have a Powerline network, you need to use the Powerline Utility
software (download for free http://www.axing.com/download/SPL-Utility_en.html).
To return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings, press its
Security/Reset
button for 10 seconds, then release.
3.1
Security/Reset Button Overview
The
Security/Reset
button allows you to set up a secure powerline connection with
other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the
Security
feature. No other powerline setting changes are required to connect.
You can use the
Security/Reset
button to:
Set up a new powerline network
Separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks
3.1.1
Group pairing
To set up a Powerline network with ENCRYPTION
You can connect a number of devices on a powerline network, but you can use the
Security/Reset
button on only two devices at a time.
1.
Place a powerline device close to another powerline device so you have time to set
up each one. After you set up the first powerline device, you have 120 seconds to
set up the second powerline device.
2.
You can disconnect them from your computer or modem (or other networking
equipment) if you need to move them close to each other, but the powerline devices
need to be plugged into power outlets.
