Securing your Powerline Network

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using the same encryption key. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to each other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default encryption key: HomePlugAV).

In order for your Powerline devices to connect to the same Powerline network, the same encryption key must be assigned to all Powerline devices in that network. Powerline devices that are not assigned the same encryption key will not be able to connect to the Powerline network.

For additional security, TRENDnet recommends changing adapter default encryption key to prevent a neighbor with a Powerline adapter and the same default encryption key from gaining access to your network.

Note: After the default encryption key has been changed and the Powerline adapters have been connected using a new encryption key, the Powerline adapters will retain their security settings when they are unplugged and moved to a new location. No additional reconfiguration of the Powerline adapters is needed after the default encryption has been changed.

There are two methods to change the default encryption key:

•Use the physical Sync button on your Powerline adapter to generate a random encryption key. See “Using the Sync Button” on page 7.

****Recommended method****

•Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network using the included Powerline Utility. See “Using the Utility” on page 11.

*****If users first use the Sync button method, the adapters will need to be reset to factory defaults in order to change setting using the Powerline Utility****

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Using the Sync button

Change your default encryption key using the Sync button

The physical Sync button on the Powerline adapter provides an easy method of changing the default encryption key. The Sync button generates a random encryption key for your Powerline network. To create a customized encryption key, see “Using the Utility” on page 11.

Note: The default encryption key assigned to TRENDnet Powerline adapters is HomePlugAV. Before changing the default encryption, please ensure that your Powerline adapters are already installed and connected using the default encryption key.

See “Installing your Powerline Adapters” on page 5 .

Important Note: When using the Sync Button to change the default encryption key, it is highly recommended to plug the adapters into nearby outlets first and follow the Sync button procedure before installing the adapters in the desired locations.