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Chapter 4: Operation of Buttons
Powerline Network Adapter
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Chapter 4: Operation of Buttons
A HomePlug logical network is formed when two or more HomePlug devices are connected
over common powerline and share a common password.
Secure the Powerline Network
The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to safely transmit
data between powerline adapters. For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other
they all need to use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Otherwise, they cannot
unscramble the encrypted data sent in the powerline network.
The Security button allows you to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug
AV compliant powerline devices which also support the Security feature.
Create a Powerline Network
1.
Press and hold the Security button on Powerline Network Adapter A for less than 3 seconds,
the PWR LED will start flashing.
2.
Press the Security button on powerline adapter B that connected to the same medium for
less than 3 seconds, the PWR light will also start flashing.
3.
Wait a few seconds then the PWR light will be solid on when the connection is formed.
Join an Existing Powerline Network
Powerline adapters A and B form a powerline network, powerline adapter C wants to join it.
1.
Press and hold the security button on powerline adapter A/B for about 3 seconds.
2.
Press and hold the security button on powerline adapter C for about 3 seconds.
3.
Wait a few seconds while your powerline adapters are connecting. The Power LEDs on the
two devices will stop flashing and become solid light when the connection is made.
Leave a Powerline Network
Press and hold on the Security button on the device till all the lights flash once then go out,
release the button. The device is then free to join another HomePlug logical network.
Reset to Factory Default Settings
Press the Reset button on the device for more than 3 seconds. After all the lights start flashing it
goes back to factory default settings. The password will be released at the same time. It means
