NetComm NP290W Detecting HomePlug Devices, Changing the Private Network Name, Remote HomePlugs

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7.2Detecting HomePlug Devices

Detecting HomePlug devices in your network allows you to identify the HomePlugs in your network and change the password of each HomePlug.

Remote HomePlugs

To detect remote HomePlugs:

 

1.

From the Web User Interface, click HomePlug Menu.

 

2.

Select Scan. This opens the HomePlug Scan page.

 

3.

Click Refresh to detect the HomePlug devices in your network.

Note:

Only HomePlugs that use the same Private Network Name as your local HomePlug will appear in the list.

7.3Changing the Private Network Name

By default, the HomePlug private network name is HomePlug. HomePlugs use the private network name to authenticate each HomePlug within the network. HomePlug devices with different private network names cannot communicate with each other.

Local HomePlugs

To change the local HomePlug private network name:

1.From the Web User Interface, click HomePlug Menu.

2.Select Local. This opens the Local HomePlug Settings page.

3.Enter the Private Network Name.

4.Click Save.

Remote HomePlugs

Note:

If there are multiple NP290W HomePlugs on the network,

 

please ensure that each of them has a unique IP Address.

 

For instructions on setting IP Addresses please refer to

 

LAN Settings

To change the remote HomePlug private network name:

1.Get the Device ID of the remote HomePlug you want to configure. This is printed on the HomePlug itself. The Device ID is a set of 16 characters divided in groups of four. For example, XXXX-YYYY-AAAA-BBBB.

2.From the Web User Interface, click HomePlug Menu.

3.Select Remote. This opens the Remote HomePlug Settings page.

4.Enter the Device ID of the remote HomePlug. The Device ID is printed on the HomePlug.

5.Enter the Remote Private Network Name.

6.Click Save.

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Contents User Guide Contents Minimum Requirements Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug ConnectionPackage Contents IntroductionLight Indicators and Ports NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug OverviewOpen a browser Hardware InstallationTo connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer IP Address you used if you changed the defaultTo access the Web User Interface Open a browser Using the CD Setup UtilityTo use the CD Setup Utility Accessing the Web User InterfaceConfiguring TCP/IP Locate your wireless network connection icon To connect with wireless devices for Microsoft XPNavigation Menus and Submenus About the Web User InterfaceRetype password Enter Auto-logout Time Click Save Advanced ConfigurationAdministrator Settings Changing the Administrator PasswordLocal HomePlugs Detecting HomePlug DevicesChanging the Private Network Name Remote HomePlugsPrivate Network Name Reset LAN SettingsBackup Settings Firmware UpgradeRestore to Factory Default Reboot Restore SettingsSelect Settings. This opens the Wireless Settings Wireless SettingsSettings To configure the wireless settingsSelect an Encryption Type None To configure the wireless security settingsSecurity Click OK. This takes you back AP ModeDefault Administrator password is admin Then click Connect APTo display the system status DiagnosticsSystem Status System LogImportant Safety Instructions Safety Summary MessagesNP290W User Guide