Forming A Homeplug Av Logical Network; Using The Security/Reset Pushbutton - 7inova 7HP120 User Manual

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Forming a HomePlug AV logical network

This chapter describes how to form a HomePlug AV logical network (AVLN) using
the Security/Reset pushbutton and using the Utility.
Operation progress and outcome can be monitored by observing the behavior of
the power LED.

6.1 Using the Security/Reset Pushbutton

Scenario:
Devices A and B with different NMK values are connected to the same powerline.
Users want to use them to form a logical network.
Figure 16 Forming a HomePlug AV logical network
Do as follows to form a logical network using the Security/Reset button:
Step 1 Press the Security/Reset button on Device A for less than 3 seconds.
Step 2 Press the Security/Reset button on Device B for less than 3 seconds.
The button on B must be pressed within 2 minutes
Step 3 Wait for connection to complete.
The Power indicator on both devices will flash evenly at 1 second interval until the
operation succeeds or fails. The Power indicator will illuminate steadily on
successful completion. If an error occurs, the Power indicator on both devices will
flash unevenly for 2 minutes.
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