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AUTOMATIC SECURITY CONFIGURATION FEATURE
To quickly setup the Gefen TV Ethernet Over Coaxial for secure use, the
Automatic Security Confi guration Mode (ASCM) can be activated on each node.
Follow the below steps to automatically setup a secure connection between
multiple nodes.
It is important to understand these concepts before proceeding with the
Automatic Security Confi guration.
•
Master Node (Fixed Access Point) - The Master node is the unit that all of
the Slave nodes use to copy the Net ID and Encryption Key from. Because
all of the nodes on a network need to have the same Net ID and encryption
key to operate properly together, there needs to be a single Master node
that stores the information that all other Slave nodes will use to properly
confi gure themselves. A Master node is indicated by its Power LED glowing
a solid RED color. It is recommended to have only one Master node on the
coaxial network.
•
Slave Node (Normal) - A node in this mode will be indicated by its Power
LED glowing a solid Blue color. Multiple Slave nodes can be on the same
coaxial network.
• Automatic
Security Confi guration Mode (ASCM) - This mode is initialized
by pressing and holding the Security/Reset button on the front panel for
approximately 2 seconds. Once the node’s Power LED begins fl ashing RED,
release the button. This mode lasts for approximately 30 seconds and will
return to normal operation after this time period.
•
Both the Master and Slave nodes must be in ASCM for the automatic
procedure to complete successfully.
• When
a
Slave node initializes ASCM, it will fi rst attempt to fi nd a Master
node in ASCM. If a Master node in ASCM is not found, it will assume the role
of the Master node. To avoid accidentally setting a Slave node as a Master
node, make sure that the Master node is in ASCM when activating a Slave’s
ASCM.
• Any Slave node that assumes the role of a Master node will automatically
have a random ASCII Net ID and Encryption Key generated.
•
Connect the computer with the installed Gefen TV Confi g Tool software to
the node that you wish to initially set as the Master node.
• If a node is connected to media server or router, it is recommended that this
node be set as the Master node for increased performance.
Please refer to the next page for step by step instructions on how to activate the
Automatic Security Confi guration feature for the Gefen TV Ethernet Over Coax
nodes.
