Belkin F5D4071 user manual Configuration, Part 1 Diagnose a Local HomePlug Device

Configuration

Overview

The Adapter uses 56-bit DES encryption to block access from the outside. The key is set by using the HomePlug Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default network password. All your HomePlug devices must use the same network password in order for the computers to be networked. Make sure that all devices are loaded with the same network password.

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Part 1: Diagnose a Local HomePlug Device

Double-click the “Belkin HomePlug Utility” icon on your desktop to open the utility shown in the screen below.

ardware Setup

The “Main” tab shows the HomePlug units that are connected to the current computer and other devices on the network. It also tells you the MAC address of each device. It lets you refresh the window, if you change devices, and also allows you to connect to different networks if multiple units are connected to

your computer.

Note: If the link quality is poor, and appears red, or the MAC address of any of the units connected to this computer appears to be all 0s, then you may have a defective unit. Please contact technical support.

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