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Configuration Utility Setup
Introduction
The Configuration Utility enables the users to identify HomePlug devices on the powerline network,
measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting user defined
secure powerline networks.
The Utility will use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) with limited user selectable options.
Main Tab
In order to start the utility, double-click the utility icon
on desktop. Figure 1-1 shows the
main screen of the Configuration Utility. The top panel of the screen shot shows a HomePlug AV
device connected locally to the host computer. The bottom panel shows four devices connected
remotely to the computer running the utility.
Figure 1-1: Main Screen with HomePlug AV device Local
The Main screen provides a list of all powerline devices logically connected to the computer when
the utility is running.The top panel shows all local HomePlug devices connected to the computer's
NIC (Network Interface Card). In most cases, only one device will be seen. In situations where
there are more than one local device being connected, such as a USB or an Ethernet adapter, the
user can select the local device by clicking on it and then click the Connect button to its right. The
status area above the button indicates that your PC is connected to that same device. Once
connected to the local device, the utility will automatically scan the power line periodically for any
other HomePlug devices. If no local HomePlug devices are discovered, the status area above the
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