Securing Your Powerline Network; Scramble Your Network Name And Encryption - TRENDnet Powerline 1300 AV2 Adapter 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.
To change the default encryption key:
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Use the physical Sync/Link button on your Powerline adapter to generate a
random encryption key.
****Recommended method****
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Scramble your Network Name and Encryption

TRENDnet adapters auto-connect out of the box over a pre-encrypted Powerline signal.
The following optional steps are recommended to secure your powerline network.
1. Make sure your TPL-422E is powered on and not in sleep mode.
2. The physical Sync button on the Powerline adapter provides an easy way to change
the network name. Push and hold the Sync button for 10 seconds. All LEDs will turned
off and then turned on again. This will generate a new random network name for your
Powerline adapter.
3. Push the Sync button on each adapter within the powerline network for 2 seconds to
re-sync to the new network name and encryption. The POWERLINE LEDs will turn solid
when devices have successfully reconnected.
Note: Powerline networks can also be secured by creating a customized private network
name for your Powerline network using the included Powerline Utility. See The
Powerline Utility on page 8.
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