Chapter 3 Configuration; Overview; Diagnose Powerline Network; Part 1: Diagnose A Local Powerline Device - Planet PL-501-EU User Manual

Chapter 3: Configuration

Overview

The PL-501 uses 128-bit AES encryption to block outside access. The key is set
by using the Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled,
however, it is recommended to change the default network key. All your
powerline devices must use the same network key in order to be connected
together.

Diagnose Powerline network

Part 1: Diagnose a Local Powerline device

Double click the PL-501 Device Manager icon on your Desktop, and utility
screen will show up as below:
The Network tab shows the powerline units that are connected to the current
computer and other powerline devices on the Network Topology, and it will also
display Mac Address of each device.
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