Automatic Security Configuration Feature

AUTOMATIC SECURITY CONFIGURATION FEATURE

To quickly setup the Gefen TV Ethernet Over Coaxial for secure use, the Automatic Security Conﬁguration Mode (ASCM) can be activated on each node. Follow the below steps to automatically setup a secure connection between multiple nodes.

It is important to understand these concepts before proceeding with the Automatic Security Conﬁguration.

•Master Node (Fixed Access Point) - The Master node is the unit that all of the Slave nodes use to copy the Net ID and Encryption Key from. Because all of the nodes on a network need to have the same Net ID and encryption key to operate properly together, there needs to be a single Master node that stores the information that all other Slave nodes will use to properly conﬁgure themselves. A Master node is indicated by its Power LED glowing a solid RED color. It is recommended to have only one Master node on the coaxial network.

•Slave Node (Normal) - A node in this mode will be indicated by its Power LED glowing a solid Blue color. Multiple Slave nodes can be on the same coaxial network.

•Automatic Security Conﬁguration Mode (ASCM) - This mode is initialized by pressing and holding the Security/Reset button on the front panel for approximately 2 seconds. Once the node’s Power LED begins ﬂashing RED, release the button. This mode lasts for approximately 30 seconds and will return to normal operation after this time period.

•Both the Master and Slave nodes must be in ASCM for the automatic procedure to complete successfully.

•When a Slave node initializes ASCM, it will ﬁrst attempt to ﬁnd a Master node in ASCM. If a Master node in ASCM is not found, it will assume the role of the Master node. To avoid accidentally setting a Slave node as a Master node, make sure that the Master node is in ASCM when activating a Slave’s ASCM.

•Any Slave node that assumes the role of a Master node will automatically have a random ASCII Net ID and Encryption Key generated.

•Connect the computer with the installed Gefen TV Conﬁg Tool software to the node that you wish to initially set as the Master node.

•If a node is connected to media server or router, it is recommended that this node be set as the Master node for increased performance.

Please refer to the next page for step by step instructions on how to activate the Automatic Security Conﬁguration feature for the Gefen TV Ethernet Over Coax nodes.