Chapter 1 Introducing the
Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this button. See Chapter 4 on page 35 for instructions on using the ENCRYPT feature.
Use the
Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to the latest firmware. Because the latest
"This User’s Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is only compatible with a
Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is important to set up security on your
1.4.1 Passwords
You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. The following table describes the differences between the passwords.
Table 1 Password Summary
PASSWORD | DESCRIPTION |
Network Name | All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are |
| shipped with the same powerline network name “HomePlugAV”. |
| Change the network name via the |
| Utility to create a private network. See Section 5.3 on page 43. |
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DAK (Data Access | In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline |
Key) Password | network you must enter the adapters’ DAK password in the |
| Series Configuration Utility. This password is printed on the |
| powerline adapter itself. |
| You don’t need to add the password for the powerline adapter |
| directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility |
| (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline |
| adapters’ passwords (those on your circuit, but not directly |
| connected to your computer). |
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1.4.2 Setting Up Security
The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network. Use this feature if your powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button.
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