6500 Series Residential Gateway User’s Guide | Configuring Advanced Features |
Powerline Security Configuration
If you have a Powerline enabled Gateway, you have the option of configuring security for the Powerline connection.
To configure powerline security:
1.Select one of the following Powerline Interface options:
•Enable
Enables a powerline connection.
•Disable
Disables a powerline connection. Click Next. This displays the “Finish” window.
2.If you selected Enable, enter a password to secure your powerline connection. This password must be identical on all powerline client devices.
3.Select one the following from the Security Level
•Off
Powerline encryption is turned off.
•Minimum
Data transmitted is encrypted. Receives all data: unencrypted and encrypted.
•Standard
Data transmitted is encrypted. Data received must be encrypted.
•Maximum
Same as standard. Data transmitted is encrypted. Data received must be encrypted.
4.Click Next. This displays the “Powerline Filter Configuration” window.
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