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4. Encrypted PLC Network
4.1 Create an Encrypted PLC Network Group
The Powerline bridges are compliant HomePlug AV specification. Every ‘HomePlug AV’
compliant PLC device that has the same default network name, “HomePlug AV”, is capable
of communicating with other “HomePlug AV” devices. This is so called the “Public
Network”. Two or more powerline devices under the same network can communicate with
one another.
If you have a pair of powerline device, either one in the pair can be “device A” or “device B”.
By pressing the GROUP button more than 10 seconds; it will generate a random network
group (different from HomePlug AV). Users can take the following two steps to change the
public network group to the private network group to protect their data while transmitting
over the powerline. Users also can create more than one private network groups by
pressing GROUP button directly without software installation required.
*NOTE: Put the devices side by side will be more convenient during the setting procedure. After network group
is set, the devices can be deployed anywhere at home.
Step I: Clear Group Attribute
Clear the original network group of devices by pressing “GROUP” button more than 10
seconds until all LED lights simultaneously turns off and on once. At this moment, its
network group name has been changed to a random name. It means that the device is (1)
ready to be assigned another network name or (2) to be used as a seed device so
other PLC devices can join to a private network group.
Step II: Join to Other Network Group
1. Press GROUP button of device A for 2 to 3 seconds (make sure POWER LED starts
blinking).
2. Press GROUP button of device B for 2 to 3 seconds (make sure POWER LED starts
blinking).