FRITZ!Powerline 1000E
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Security in the Powerline Network
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Security in the Powerline Network
Various security mechanisms of the FRITZ!Powerline 1000E Set en-
sure the safety of your FRITZ!Powerline network.
6.1
FRITZ!Powerline Always Password Protected
A powerline network that you configure with
FRITZ!Powerline 1000E is protected from the outset by en-
cryption (128-bit AES) and a unique network password. Both
are enabled in FRITZ!Powerline upon delivery.
The password protects from unauthorized access and is used
to encrypt the transmitted data.
6.2
No Access from Outside Permitted
No access to FRITZ!Powerline is possible from outside your
home or your apartment:
Anyone who wants to integrate a powerline adapter into the
FRITZ!Powerline network must press the “Security” button on
a FRITZ!Powerline adapter.
Pressing the button starts transmission of the network pass-
word to the new powerline adapter.
6.3
Changing the Network Password
The preconfigured network password can be changed. For in-
structions, see
