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NP511 – 500Mbps Powerline Adapters User Guide
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Resetting the private network password
The Security button allows you to reset the Powerline adapter’s private network password to a random key. When a Powerline
adapter is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other device.
Note: The Security button has multiple functions depending on the length of time it is depressed. Resetting the private
network password is not the same as restoring factory default settings.
To reset the Private Network Password using the Security button:
1.
On one Powerline adapter, press and hold the Security button down for 10 seconds, wait for the Power LED and Ethernet
LED to turn off, and then release. The Powerline Activity LEDs of both units turn OFF.
2.
On the second adapter, press the Security button for 2 seconds and then press the Simple Connect button on the first
Powerline adapter to pair the devices. The Power LED blinks to indicate that the button is pressed.
Joining an existing Powerline network
The Security button enables a new device to join an existing network by copying the private network password of the existing
network to the new Powerline adapter.
To join an existing secured Powerline network using the Security button:
1.
Plug Powerline adapter Z beside one of your existing Powerline adapter devices. Make sure you can observe the LED
behaviour. Upon connection, Powerline adapter Z’s LEDs blink simultaneously and then the Power LED remains on
steadily. If there is an Ethernet link, the Ethernet LED is on.
2.
On Powerline adapter Z, press the Security button for 10 seconds. When you release the button, the Power LED and
Ethernet LED will turn off and on again.
3.
On the existing Powerline device, press the Security button for 1-3 seconds. When you release the button, the Power LED
blinks continuously. If the Power LED did not blink, press the Simple Connect button again for 1-3 seconds.
4.
Within the next 2 minutes, press the Security button on Powerline adapter Z again for 1-3 seconds.
5.
Confirm that the connection was established successfully. To do this, check that the Power LEDs and Powerline Activity
LEDs on all Powerline adapters are on. If the Powerline Activity LED on adapter Z is off, the pairing was not successful and
you must repeat the process.
6.
Unplug Powerline adapter Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product
package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug adapter Z directly to a wall outlet where you intend to use it.
