Quick Start (Setup Powerline Network) - LevelOne PLI-3411 User Manual

Quick Start (Setup PowerLine Network)

Push Button usage
NET ID Button is used to add a HomePlug device to a PowerLine network or enable it to join a
network by pressing the NET ID Button of the device to turn it into Broadcast state or Join state.
There are 4 types of NET ID Button trigger states:
1. Forming a Network
Two devices with different network membership key (NMK) values are connected to the same
powerline. The user wants them to form a logical network.
2. Joining a Network
In this scenario a network exists. The user wants a new device, the 'joiner', to join the network. Any
device on the existing network can become the 'adder'.
3. Leaving a Network
A network exists. The user wants to remove one device, the 'leaver', from that network, for
whatever reason. He may want to remove the device from service altogether or have it join another
logical network.
4. Join Multiple Devices to a Network
Application Scenarios
Scenario 1: Forming a Network
Two devices with different network membership key (NMK) values are connected to the same
powerline. The user wants them to form a logical network.
A is 802.11n Powerline Ethernet Adaptor
B is Atheros/Intellon solution Powerline Ethernet Adaptor
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