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8.2 Encrypting your Powerline network using the encryption button
To encrypt a Powerline network all connected devices needs to be equipped with an encryption
buttion.
Note
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Encryption cannot be performed when the device is in standby mode.
Examples
Encrypting a new Powerline network with two Hama Socket 600 Mbps Powerline adapters.
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Internet
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Preperation:
After you have successfully connected the two adapters, it is needed to delete the standard pass-
word. Push the security/reset button on your device for 10 seconds. (refer picture step 3) All LED´s
on the adapter will switch off for an view seconds and the adapter is rebooting then. Afterwards
the DATA LED is still switched off.
Encryption of the devices.
To begin with the encryption, please push the Security/Reset button for 2 seconds on the first
powerline adapter. The Power LED is now fulshing. You have an time-frame of 2 minutes to push
the same Secuirty/Reset button on the other powerline adapter. Now both adapters are trying
to apply an new security key. Please wait for another 5 minutes to make sure the encrytpion are
done. Check whether the power LED, network LED and DATA LED are lit on all the devices.
Your Powerline network is now protected.
