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SMC Networks SMCHP1D-ETH User Manual

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CHAPTER 8 | Setting a Network Password

When you click the [Network Password] button the Network Password wizard will launch. This
wizard is used to change the Security Key for all the devices configured with the EZ Configuration

Manger. Before then remote Powerline device’s security/network password can be changed with
this wizard, the Device Password must be configured in the utility.

1. Click the [Next] button to start the wizard.

2. Set the Network Password that you want to use. The default network password is

“HomePlug”


Note: It is highly recommended that you change this password from the default setting.

3. This wizard will configure Network Passwords for the local adapter, as well as the remote

adapters in your Powerline network.