User Manual
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Local Private Network Name
Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of a HomePlug
directly connected to the computer where you are using the HomePlug AV Utility.
To change the local Private Network Name:
1.
Launch the
HomePlug AV Utility
.
2.
Click
Private Network Name
.
3.
Type the new
Private Network Name
.
This field is case sensitive. It accepts 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters
including punctuation marks but no spaces.
4.
Click
Apply
. When the process is complete, the message “Settings Applied”
appears.
Remote Private Network Name
Without leaving your computer, you can remotely change the Private Network
Name of HomePlug AV/AV2 devices provided that they are using the same Private
Network Name as your local HomePlug AV/AV2. You cannot change the Private
Network Name of remote devices that are not currently networked with your local
HomePlug AV/AV2 device.
Note: When changing the Private Network Name of remote devices, you will need
the Device ID that is displayed on the device label of each HomePlug. It will be
more helpful if you list down the Device ID of all your HomePlugs to enable you to
remotely change their settings using the HomePlug AV Utility software.
To remotely change the Private Network Name of a HomePlug AV/AV2:
1.
Launch the
HomePlug AV Utility
.
2.
Click
Private Network Name
.
3.
Type the new
Private Network Name
.
This field is case sensitive. It accepts 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters
including punctuation marks but no spaces.
