User Manual

11DHP-P701AV User Manual
Section 2 - Hardware Installation
Push Button Security
Understanding PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Adapter Security
PowerLine adapters on the same network must use an identical encryption key. The default encryption key of each DHP-P700AV is HomePlug AV. All
PowerLine AV2 2000 Gigabit Adapters with default encryption keys can communicate with each other.
It’s recommended that you create a private encryption key for network security purposes. The private encryption key allows you to protect your network
from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network. To create a private encryption key instead of the default encryption key, follow the steps below:
1. All Adapters
Plug in all the adapters to be congured, making sure each device’s encryption key is set to HomePlug AV. If the encryption key is not set to the default
value, press the Simple Connect button for 10 seconds to reset to the default value.
2. First Adapter
Press the Simple Connect button of the rst adapter for 1 second. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button. The adapter will create
a private, randomly generated encryption key that each adapter will use.
3. Second Adapter
Within two minutes of pushing the Simple Connect button of the rst adapter, press the Simple Connect button of the second
adapter in your PowerLine network for 1 second. The Power LED will start blinking after you release the button.
Note: Both Simple Connect buttons must be pressed within two minutes.
4. PowerLine Network
Your PowerLine network will be securely congured with the same network encryption key. The adapters will memorize the
security settings even if they are unplugged.
Note: To change the private encryption key, please reset the adapter back to its default value by pressing the Reset button for 5 seconds and then follow the
security setup procedure above. You cannot manually edit the security code.