Operation Manual

Set Up the Encryption Key
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST
Manage DST Router’s Encryption Key
The DST router’s default encryption key is HomePlugAV. After you connect your DST
adapters to the DST router’s network, the DST adapters use the same default encryption key.
Note: The No change to the encryption key radio button is automatically
selected when you visit the DST Settings page. This is the default
option. If you select this option and click the Apply button, the
encryption key does not change the DST network encryption key and
the DST network is not disconnected.
Use the DST Router’s Default Encryption Key
The DST router’s default encryption key is HomePlugAV. If you change the encryption key,
you can change the encryption key back to the default encryption key.
 To change the DST router’s encryption key back to the default encryption key:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www
.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the DST router user name and password.
The user name is admin.
The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADV
ANCED > Advanced Setup > DST Settings.
5. Select the Use default encryption key radio button.
6. Make sure that the Apply same key check box next to each DST adapter that your own is
selected.