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Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual
Understanding Powerline Network Security
A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline adapters using the same network
encryption key. Securing your network is crucial. By encrypting the information you send over
the XAV1401 Powerline adapter, you help to keep it secure from hackers. If you do not set up
security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use their
connection to gain access to your network and information you send over the Internet. This is
especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and
other more populated areas.
Powerline devices connected to the same network must use an identical encryption key. The
security used by the XAV1401 is similar to the SSID and encryption keys used in wireless
networks, but you do not need software to configure Powerline XAVB1401 Mini Sets.
There are two ways to secure your Powerline network.
•
Use the
Security
button located on the Powerline adapter to automatically generate a
random encryption key. See
Set the Encryption Key
.
•
Use the XAV1401 Powerline Utility to configure your Powerline network with an
encryption key that you specify. If you are already using Powerline or HomePlug devices
then you will need to use the Powerline Utility. If not already installed, the Powerline Utility
should be installed on your computer. See
Installing the Powerline Utility
on page
12.
For information about using the XAV1401 Powerline Utility to configure Powerline
security, see
Chapter
2
.
Note:
To return the XAV1401 Powerline adapter to its factory default
settings, see
Reset a Device to Factory Settings
on page
17.
Set the Encryption Key
You can use the
Security
button to change the default encryption key and set a private
encryption key instead. The default encryption key is
HomePlugAV
.
Note:
Before you change the Encryption key, you need to install the
Powerline adapters and get them up and running. Otherwise, they
might not be able to communicate with each other.
To set a private encryption key:
1.
Verify that all the XAV1401 Powerline adapters to be configured are plugged in to an
electrical outlet.
2.
On the first XAV1401, press its
Security
button for 2 seconds.
