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Edimax Technology HP-2001AV User Manual

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device from the group of powerline. The device is then free to join another

HomePlug logical network.

4.2 Parameter Information Block (PIB)

The PIB, or Parameter Information Block, contains configuration values that

establish device network identity, general capabilities and operational modes.

On boot, the hardware Bootloader copies firmware to SDRAM and starts

firmware execution. The firmware then copies the PIB to SDRAM, reads it and

sets appropriate program variables accordingly. Some PIB settings of general

interest are the MAC Address, Device Access Key (DAK) and Network

Membership Key (NMK).

4.2.1 Reset to Factory Default PIB

Press the Reset pushbutton on the device for less than 3 seconds to reset it to

factory default PIB.

When you press the RESET button to reset the HP-2001AV , the NMK will

been released at same time . That is you can use the RESET button to leave

the powerline network group . Disconnect the device from the group of

powerline. The device is then free to join another HomePlug logical network.