Changing The Network Encryption Key - NETGEAR XAV2501 - Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual

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Changing the Network Encryption Key

You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab.
1. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow.
When all the devices are set to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are
listed on the Device Settings tab.
2. Check each box next to the Device Names that you want to add encryption.
Here you have two options:
a. Use the Default Encryption Key option
When you click this option, the factory default encryption key is automatically populated
in the field. The default network encryption key is HomePlugAV.
b. Create your own Encryption Key
This option lets you set your own network encryption key. Type your network encryption
key in the field provide.
3. Apply the changes by clicking the Apply Security to Selected Devices button.
When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful.
Click OK.
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Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility