Security
Adapters on the same network must use the same encryption key. Any PL60s (or other
HomePlug-compliant adapters) using the default encryption key will communicate suc-
cessfully.
To help protect your network from unauthorized access via the power lines, it is recom-
mended that you create a private encryption key to replace the default key. To create a
private encryption key, follow these steps:
1. All Adapters Plug in all the adapters to be re-keyed. Press the Link button for 10
seconds (on each adapter) to ensure all adapters have been reset to the
default encryption key. The default encryption key is "HomeplugAV".
2. 1st Adapter Press the Link button on the first adapter for no more than 3 seconds.
The Power LED blinks after you release the button. The adapter creates
a private, randomly generated encryption key that each adapter will
use.
3. 2nd Adapter Within 2 minutes of completing Step 2, press the Link button on the
second adapter for no more than 3 seconds. The Power LED blinks after
you release the button.
Your powerline network is now securely configured with the same private encryption key.
The adapters retain the security settings even if they are unplugged.
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