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Chapter 3: Configuration Overview
The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. 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.
Diagnose Powerline network
1. Diagnose a Local HomePlug Device
Double click the PowerPacket Utility icon on your desktop to open this utility screen shown
below
The Main tab shows the HomePlug units that are connected to the current computer and other
devices on the network. It will also display Mac Address of each device. The utility will refresh
the window, when there are changes in devices, and it will also allow you to connect to
different networks if multiple units are connected to your computer.
*Note* If the Link Quality is poor, and appears in red, or the Mac Address of any of the units
connected to this computer appears to be all 0’s, then you might have a defective unit. Please
contact technical support (Appendix G) **
*Note* If you do not see ANY unit in the device status and there is a device connected to your
computer, try to unplug all devices then plug them back in. Also make sure that the cable
connecting your computer to the HomePlug device is the right type and working correctly. If all