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Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility
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To enter the NMK for a powerline adapter, select the device icon in the left panel of
the main utility screen and then click Change Network Name (NMK) in the
main utility screen.
Figure 22 Change Network Name (NMK)
6.1.5 Change Nickname
You can give each device in your powerline network a ‘friendly name’ in order to
easily distinguish them in your powerline netowork. The name may consist of up
to 64 letters, numerals and any printable character found on a typical English
language keyboard. Type a nickname, for example, ‘bedroom’, and then click OK.
Figure 23 Change Nickname)
6.1.6 QoS Settings
You can configure the powerline adapters on your network to give priority to data
they transmit.
Table 9 Change Network Name (NMK)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Network Name The network name may consist of 8 to 64 letters, numerals and
any printable character found on a typical English language
keyboard. Spaces are not allowed.
All authenticated
devices Click this button to display a screen showing other powerline
devices that are already in the same powerline network as the
selected powerline adapter.
Click OK to change their NMKs to the Network Name you
entered here. Click Cancel to not change them and return to
the previous screen.
This device only Click this button to just update the NMK on the selected
powerline adapter.
Cancel Click this button to close this window without saving any
changes.