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SECURITY SUPPORTED
1. How do I configure each network adapter with advanced security?
Step 1:
On the first adapter, press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for at least one
(1) second until the Powerline LED begins flashing slowly. This means that the adapter
creates a new network key for the Powerline network.
Step 2:
On each of the other adapters, press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for at
least one (1) second, until the Powerline LED begins flashing slowly. When the LED
stops flashing, it is an indication that the new network key has been shared with that
adapter.
LEDs
1. What LEDs does the PLW400 Powerline adapter have?
The PLW400 has Powerline, Ethernet, Wireless, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) and Power
LEDs.
2. What colors are the LEDs and what do they mean?
Powerline LED - turns ON when the adapter is connected to the Powerline network. The
LED flashes to indicate network activity.
Ethernet LED - turns on when a wired network device is turned on and connected to the
adapter's Ethernet (network) port. The LED flashes to indicate network activity.
Wireless LED - turns on when a wireless network device is connected to your PLW400.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LED - flashes while a wireless network device is connecting
with your PLW400 using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.
Power LED - turns on when the adapter is connected to a powered electrical outlet.
PORTS AND BUTTONS
1. What ports and buttons does the PLW400 Powerline adapter have?
Ethernet port - This Ethernet port connects a computer or another networking device to
the PLW400.
Reset button – Restores your powerline adapter to factory defaults. To do this, press and
hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds using a pin or a pointed object.
HomePlug Simple Connect button - Configures advanced security (the network
password) for your powerline network.
Wi-fi Protected Setup™ button - connect with other wireless network devices that have
a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button.
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