Chapter 5 Advanced Feature: How To Use The Pair Button; Pair (Secure With 128 Bits-Aes); Set Up A Powerline Network With The Pair Button - TP-Link TL-PA211 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 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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AV200 Powerline Adapter