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ADDON HP2100 User Manual

6 Joining a Network

This chapter describes how to add a device to an existing HomePlug AV logical

network (AVLN) using the Security/Reset pushbutton.

Operation progress and results can be monitored by observing the behavior of the

Power and Data indicators.

Scenario:

Devices A and B are located in Network N. Users want to add device C (the joiner)

into Network N. Any devices on Network N can become the ‘adder’.

Figure 11 Join a network

Do as follows to add device C to Network N using the Security/Reset button:

Step 1 Press the Security\Reset pushbutton on the “Joiner” for 5 to 8 seconds.

The device will reset and restart with a random NMK

Step 2 Press the Security\Reset button on device C (the ‘joiner’) for less than 3

seconds, making it the ‘adder’.

Step 3 Within 2 minutes, press the Security\Reset button device A (or device B)

for less than 3 seconds.

Step 4 Wait for connection to complete.

The Power indicator on device A (or device B) and device C will flash at 1 second

intervals until the process succeeds or fails. If the connection succeeds, the Power

indicators on both devices illuminate steadily, and Data indicators on both devices

also illuminate steadily. If the connection fails, the Power indicators on both

devices keep steady on, but the Data indicators on both devices are off. In that

case, repeat steps 1-4.