Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button
PLA5236 User’s Guide
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2.4 Multiple Se pa ra te Po we rline Ne two rks
You can use the
RESET/ ENC RYPT
button to create multiple separate powerline networks. Use the
RESET/
ENC RYPT
button on only two PLAs at a time.
1
Press the
RESET/ ENC RYPT
button on powerline devices
E
and
F
for 0.5 to 3 seconds. This must be done
within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the
RESET/ ENC RYPT
button on the first PLA.
2
Wait for about one minute while powerline devices
E
and
F
connect.
3
Now pair two different PLAs. Press the
RESET/ ENC RYPT
button on powerline devices
G
and
H
for 0.5 to 3
seconds and within two minutes of each other.
4
Wait for about one minute while powerline devices
G
and
H
connect.
5
When the power (
) and HomePlug (
) lights shine steadily, the devices are connected.
Fig ure 6
Two Separate Powerline Networks
If the HomePlug (
) lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices
are not connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the
RESET/
ENC RYPT
buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other. If that does not work
see Section 12.3 on page 65 for suggestions.
E
G
F
H