Lindy 25121 Understanding HomePlug Encryption and Security, Supplied Items Lindy Part No

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Manual

Understanding HomePlug Encryption and Security

HomePlug uses password encryption to prevent unwanted access from within or outside of your network. The encryption works by using a string of letters and/or numbers to encode your data.

The encryption password is set using the HomePlug Configuration Utility software. By default, the password protection is enabled (the default password is HomePlug). However, it is recommended that you change this password. All your Home Plug devices must use the same password in order for the computers to be networked. Make sure that all devices are loaded with the same password!

Each LINDY HomePlug device has a Default Encryption Key (DEK) which is printed on the bottom of the module. The DEK is required when setting up a new password.

Basic requirements for setting up a HomePlug network

ƒAt least two HomePlug devices

ƒAvailable mains sockets at each location

ƒComputer(s) with a 10/100Base-T Ethernet adaptor (for Ethernet Bridge model)

ƒPC(s) with a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (for USB Adaptor model)

ƒStandard home power line wiring

ƒCD-ROM drive

ƒWindows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP or, for the Ethernet Bridge model, any operating system - no software installation is required! Note: Password changes require connection to a

PC running the HomePlug Configuration Utility software!

Supplied Items (LINDY Part No. 25121)

1.LINDY HomePlug USB Adaptor module

2.Mains power cable

3.USB cable

4.Configuration software CD

5.User manual

6.Wall mounting kit

LINDY HomePlug USB Adaptor

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Contents HomePlug USB Adaptor About Lindy HomePlug devices IntroductionBasic requirements for setting up a HomePlug network Understanding HomePlug Encryption and SecuritySupplied Items Lindy Part No CD Drive Letter\usb\setup.exe Software InstallationHomePlug USB Adaptor’ on page 7 Click ‘OK’ to continue Start Settings Network Connections Front View Rear View Connecting the HomePlug USB AdaptorHomePlug Configuration Utility Scan HomePlug Network sectionMAC Address Data RateAll of the HomePlug devices on the network Security sectionAdd Remote PasswordsDevice Password Advanced sectionSetting the network password Manual Manual Radio Frequency Energy
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