Resetting The Private Network Password - NetComm NP1201 User Manual

2 On Adapter X, press the Security button for two seconds. After you release the button, the Power LED blinks. If the
Power LED did not blink, press the Security button again for two seconds.
3 On Adapter Y, press the Security button for two seconds. After you release the button, the Power LED blinks. If the
Power LED did not blink, press the Security button again for two seconds. The Security button on Adapter Y must be
pressed within two minutes of pressing the Security button on Adapter X. The LEDs on both devices switch off and on
twice to signify that they are searching for another device with which to pair.
4 Upon connection, the Powerline adapters reboot and connect to each other. To confirm the connection was
established, check the LEDs. If a connection is made successfully the Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on
both adapters are on. If the Powerline Activity LED on either Adapter X or Adapter Y is off, this means the pairing was
not successful. In this case, please repeat the process as outlined from step 1.
5 Unplug the Powerline adapters and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet cables from the
product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the adapters directly to a wall outlet in the room to which
you would like to provide network access.
Note: Powerline adapters work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging them into a power strip or power
extension. Other electrical devices in the power strip produce electrical noise that may affect the performance of the adapter.

Resetting the private network password

The Security button allows you to reset the Powerline adapter's private network password to a random key. When a
Powerline adapter is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other device.
Note: The Security button has multiple functions depending on the length of time it is depressed. Resetting the private network
password is not the same as restoring factory default settings.
To reset the Private Network Password using the Security button:
1 On one Powerline adapter, press and hold the Security button down for 10 seconds, wait for the Power LED and
Ethernet LED to turn off, and then release. The Powerline Activity LEDs of both units turn OFF.
2 On the second adapter, press the Security button for 2 seconds and then press the Simple Connect button on the first
Powerline adapter to pair the devices. The Power LED blinks to indicate that the button is pressed.
Joining an existing Powerline network
The Security button enables a new device to join an existing network by copying the private network password of the existing
network to the new Powerline adapter.
To join an existing secured Powerline network using the Security button:
1 Plug Powerline adapter Z beside one of your existing Powerline adapter devices. Make sure you can observe the LED
behaviour.
2 On Powerline adapter Z, press the Security button for 1-3 seconds. When you release the button, the Power LED and
Ethernet LED will turn off and on again.
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