Chapter 3
Advanced Security
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Powerline AV Network Adapter
Chapter 3:
Advanced Security
Overview
Before you begin, you should have a powerline network
already installed; the Powerline AV Network Adapters are
connected and powered on.
The following instructions describe how to configure
advanced security for three Adapters (Adapters 1, 2, and
3). The HomePlug Simple Connect button
is located
on the top panel of each Adapter. You will use this button
on the Adapters to set up a new Network Password for the
powerline network.
NOTE:
The devices connected to the Powerline
AV Network Adapters will temporarily lose
Internet connection during the security setup.
Security for First Two Adapters
In this section, configure a new Network Password for two
Adapters.
On Adapter 1, press and hold the HomePlug Simple
1.
Connect button
for at least ten seconds. Release
the button when the Power LED starts flashing and
Adapter 1 restarts.
NOTE:
Holding the HomePlug Simple Connect
button for at least ten seconds prepares the
Adapter for security setup.
On Adapter 2, press and hold the HomePlug Simple
2.
Connect button
for at least ten seconds. Release
the button when the Power LED starts flashing and the
Adapter restarts.
For Adapter 1, wait for the Power LED to become
3.
solidly lit. Press and hold the HomePlug Simple
Connect button
for two seconds. Then release
the button. The Power LED starts flashing.
(If the Power LED does not start flashing, try again;
press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button
for two seconds.)
NOTE:
Holding the HomePlug Simple Connect
button for two seconds shares the new Network
Password between the two Adapters.
On Adapter 2, press and hold the HomePlug Simple
4.
Connect button
for two seconds. Then release
the button. The Power LED starts flashing.
(If the Power LED does not start flashing, try again;
press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button
for two seconds.)
After the Network Password is configured,
5.
Adapters 1 and 2 will restart. On each Adapter, the
Power and Powerline LEDs light up.
(If the Powerline LEDs do not light up, try again; repeat
steps 1-4.)
Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs are Lit
NOTE:
The devices connected to the Adapters
will regain Internet connection within five
minutes.
Congratulations! Security has been configured for the
first two Powerline AV Adapters.
Security for Additional Adapter
In this section, configure a new Network Password for
Adapter 3.
On Adapter 3, press and hold the HomePlug Simple
1.
Connect button
for at least ten seconds. Release
the button when the Power LED starts flashing and
Adapter 3 restarts.
NOTE:
Do not press the HomePlug
Simple Connect button on any Adapter
that already has the new Network
Password configured, including Adapter 1
and 2.
For Adapter 3, wait for the Power LED to become solidly
2.
lit. Press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect
button
for two seconds. Then release the button.
The Power LED starts flashing.
