Powerline Security Configuration - Siemens SpeedStream 6500 Series User Manual

6500 Series Residential Gateway User's Guide

Powerline Security Configuration

If you have a Powerline enabled Gateway, you have the option of configuring security for the Powerline
connection.
To configure powerline security:
1. Select one of the following Powerline Interface options:
• Enable
Enables a powerline connection.
• Disable
Disables a powerline connection. Click Next. This displays the "Finish" window.
2. If you selected Enable, enter a password to secure your powerline connection. This password must
be identical on all powerline client devices.
3. Select one the following from the Security Level drop-down menu.
• Off
Powerline encryption is turned off.
• Minimum
Data transmitted is encrypted. Receives all data: unencrypted and encrypted.
• Standard
Data transmitted is encrypted. Data received must be encrypted.
• Maximum
Same as standard. Data transmitted is encrypted. Data received must be encrypted.
4. Click Next. This displays the "Powerline Filter Configuration" window.
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