Configuring the PLC network 31
Powerline Adapter PL500D N150
5
Configuring the PLC network
To set up custom encryption for your network—either using the
PLC button
or the
HomePlug Configuration Wizard
.
5.1
Encrypting the PLC network at the touch of a but-
ton
To encrypt a PLC network simply press the PLC button that is located on the
device. Pressing this button will encrypt your network with a randomly gener-
ated password.
Adapters cannot be configured while in Standby mode.
The following section contains exact instructions on the basis of possible net-
work scenarios:
Encrypting a new PLC network consisting of two PL500D N150
Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press each PLC but-
ton for
one second within two minutes of one another
. That's it! Your
HomePlug network is now protected against unauthorized access.
