Powerline security configuration, Powerline network – Siemens SpeedStream 6500 Series User Manual

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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:

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.

If you selected Enable, enter a password to secure your powerline connection. This password must
be identical on all powerline client devices.

Select one the following from the Security Level drop-down menu.

• 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.