Edimax Technology HP-8500 - Manual (Page 8)

Chapter 3: Configuration
Overview
The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access.
The key is set by using the HomePlug Configuration Utility on the CD. By
default, the protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you
change the default network password. All your HomePlug devices must
use the same network password in order for the computers to be
networked. Make sure that all devices are loaded with the same network
password.
Diagnose Powerline network
Part 1: Diagnose a Local HomePlug Device
Double click the PowerPacket Utility icon on your desktop to open this
utility show in the screen below
The Main tab shows the HomePlug units that are connected to the current
computer and oter devices on the network. It will also tell Mac Address of
each device. It will let you refresh the window, if you change devices, and
also will allow you to connect to different networks if multiple units are
connected to your computer.
*Note*
If the Link Quality is poor, and appears red, or the Mac Address of
any of the units connected to this computer appears to be all 0’s, then you
might have a defective unit. Please contact technical support.
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