Configuring the HomePlug network 9
Conrad Powerline Adapter PL200D
Expanding an existing Powerline Adapter PL200D network with a new
Powerline Adapter PL200D
If you have already secured your existing Powerline Adapter PL200D net-
work using the encryption button, use the same method to integrate other
adapters. Once you have successfully connected the new Powerline Adapter
PL200D, first press the encryption button of one of your network’s existing
adapters (
< 1 second
), then press the encryption button of your new Power-
line Adapter PL200D (
< 1 second
)
within two minutes
. That's it! The new
Powerline Adapter PL200D is now integrated in your network.
To integrate additional adapters in your network, repeat the above steps.
Excluding a Powerline Adapter PL200D from your network
To exclude a Powerline Adapter PL200D from an existing network, press its
encryption button
for at least ten seconds
. The device will be assigned a
new randomly generated password and will thus no longer be able to access
the network. To integrate the adapter in a different Powerline Adapter
PL200D network, follow the steps described above, depending on whether
you are setting up a new network or adding the adapter to an existing one.
3.2
Encrypting the HomePlug network via the configu-
ration software
To install the configuration software, insert the included CD-ROM in the CD
drive of your computer. If autoplay is installed on your computer, the installa-
tion will start automatically. Otherwise, open the folder with the Windows
Explorer by right-clicking on
Start
and selecting
Explorer
from the context
menu. Double-click to start the installation wizard manually.
Upon successful installation, the configuration software can be found under
Start
-->
All programs
-->
HomePlug
-->
HomePlug Configuration Wiz-
ard.
•
Scan for local adapter
After launching the wizard, it initially scans for the local adapter connected
directly to your computer.
Please note:
You must connect every HomePlug device that you intend to
integrate securely in your network directly to your computer for configuration.
