Operation Manual

Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button
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Figure 8 Two Separate Powerline Networks
A
C
B
Congratulations. You now have two separate powerline networks as shown above.
V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the
powerline devices are not connected. Repeat the connection process, making
certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two
minutes of each other. If that does not work see Section 26.7 on page 235 for
suggestions.
3.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior
The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT button is pressed
for specific lengths of time.
Table 3 Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action
TIME ACTION
HOMEPLUG LIGHT
BEHAVIOR
less than 3
seconds
The device joins a network. It
shares the same network name
as other devices on the network.
The HomePlug ( ) light turns
on if your device is connected to
another powerline device or a
powerline network.
more than
10 seconds
The device leaves any network
it is associated with and its
network name assumes a
random value.
The HomePlug ( ) light turns
off when it disconnects from the
powerline network.
See Troubleshooting in Chapter 26 on page 235 for suggestions on problems with the
ENCRYPT button and the lights.