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SMC Networks SMCHP1D-ETH User Manual

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Local Device '[Model]' Configuration
This section will outline the hardware information about the local Powerline Device. The local

Powerline device is typically the one connected directly to the PC the utility is used on. However,
if you have a Powerline device connected to one of the LAN ports on your router, and the PC is

connected to the Router via a wired or wireless connection, it will show the Powerline device
connected to the Router as your local device.


Link Quality Summary Table

In this section it the link quality for each Powerline device on your network is listed. To improve
your PHY Rate, plug the Powerline adapter into another power outlet in your house.


Bridge Information Summary Table

In this section it you will get a complete summary of your Powerline network. The reason the first
Powerline Device shown below has 5 Bridged Addresses listed is because this Powerline device is

connected to the LAN port of a Barricade Router.

Diagnostic Summary Report

This section of the diagnostic report will outline any steps required to fix a connectivity issue. For
example, if you fail the Network Key Mismatch Test, this section will provide an explanation of

the issue, display which device has the wrong password, and provide a method to resolve this
issue.