Chapter 2: Individual HomePlug AV Network Setup (optional)
Since all HomePlug units do have a default security key, they will automatically be linked to all other
HomePlug units sharing the same electrical lines. If there are other HomePlug units in the building
(such as in an office or apartment building), you may want to create your own individual HomePlug
network group so that other HomePlug units cannot connect to your network. The section below
describes how to use the security button for reconfiguration in some situations.
2.1
Creating a new individual HomePlug AV Network (Network AB)
Two unassociated HomePlug units (A and B) are forming a network.
The procedure is as followes:
1. Press and hold the security button on HomePlug A for about 10 seconds. Release when the power
light flashes. The password to HomePlug A has just been erased. It must be linked to your network
to adopt the new network security key.
2. Do the same for HomePlug B.
3. Now, HomePlug A and B are now networked separately.
4. Press and hold the security button on HomePlug A for 2 seconds and then release.
5. The power light of bridge A starts to flash.
6. Within 120 seconds press and hold the security button on HomePlug B for 2 seconds and then
release.
7. Both HomePlug A and B are now networked together.
2.2
Adding HomePlug C to an existing Network AB (Network ABC)
The procedure is as followes:
1. Press and hold the security button on HomePlug C for about 10 seconds. Release when the power
light flashes. The password to HomePlug C has just been erased. It must be linked to your network
to adopt the new network security key.
2. Press and hold the security button on HomePlug C for 2 seconds. The power light starts to flash.
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