Chapter 5 Advanced Feature: How To Use The Pair Button; Pair ( Secure With 128 Bits-Aes); Set Up A Powerline Av Network With The Pair Button - TP-Link TL-PA4030 User Manual

Chapter 5 Advanced Feature: How to Use the Pair Button

5.1 Pair ( Secure with 128 bits-AES)

The Homeplug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to safely transmit
data between powerline adapters. For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other
they all need to use the same Network Membership Key (NMK). Otherwise, they cannot
unscramble the encrypted data sent in the powerline network.
The Pair button allows you to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV
compliant powerline devices which also support the Pair feature.

5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with the Pair Button

You can connect a number of devices on a powerline network, but you can use the Pair button on
only two devices at a time.
Create a Powerline network using the Pair button：
Step 1. Press and hold the Pair button of Powerline adapter A for 1 second, the Power LED will
start flashing.
Step 2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Pair button of Powerline adapter B for 1 second, the
Power LED will start flashing.
Step 3. Wait for about 60 seconds while your Powerline adapter A and B are connecting. The
Power LED on both adapters will stop flashing and become solid light when the
connection is made.
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