Securing Your Powerline Network - TRENDnet TPL-410AP User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide
Securing your Powerline Network
Powerline networks consist of two or more Powerline devices connected together using
the same encryption key. TRENDnet Powerline adapters automatically connect to each
other over a secure encrypted signal and share the same encryption key (Default
encryption key: HomePlugAV).
In order for your Powerline devices to connect to the same Powerline network, the
same encryption key must be assigned to all Powerline devices in that network.
Powerline devices that are not assigned the same encryption key will not be able to
connect to the Powerline network.
For additional security, TRENDnet recommends changing adapter default encryption key
to prevent a neighbor with a Powerline adapter and the same default encryption key
from gaining access to your network.
Note: After the default encryption key has been changed and the Powerline adapters
have been connected using a new encryption key, the Powerline adapters will retain
their security settings when they are unplugged and moved to a new location. No
additional reconfiguration of the Powerline adapters is needed after the default
encryption has been changed.
There are two methods to change the default encryption key:

Use the physical Sync/Link button on your Powerline adapter to generate a
random encryption key.
****Recommended method****
OR

Create a customized encryption key for your Powerline network using the
Powerline Utility. (download from TRENDnet's website)
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