Linksys PLUSB10 manual Network, Security

Instant PowerLineTM Series

Network

The Network screen (Figure 7-4) lists allows you to search the powerline net- work for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password as the device you are currently using for your PC.

Figure 7-4

MAC address - The MAC address of each powerline device is shown here. Data Rate (Mbps) - The transmission speed of the powerline device is dis- played here.

Scan Network - Click the Scan Network button to perform a search for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password.

PowerLine USB Adapter

Security

The Security screen (Figure 7-5) allows you to set the Network Password of the powerline device being used by your PC. All of the powerline devices on your powerline network must use the same Network Password.

Figure 7-5

Network Password - This must have between 4 and 24 characters. The Network Password is case-sensitive, so note whether you use lowercase or uppercase letters. It can include any letters of the alphabet, numbers, or punc- tuation marks.

Note: Remember this password. You will need to set this password on each powerline device on your powerline network.

Set - Enter the Network Password in the Network Password field. Then click the Set button.

Restore Default - Click the Restore Default button to set the Network Password back to its factory default setting, HomePlug. Then click the Set button.

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