Linksys PLUSB10 Network Card User Manual


 
PowerLine USB Adapter
19
Instant PowerLine
TM
Series
18
The Security screen (Figure 7-5) allows you to set the Network Password of the
powerline device being used by your PC. All of the powerline devices on your
powerline network must use the same Network Password.
Network Password - This must have between 4 and 24 characters. The
Network Password is case-sensitive, so note whether you use lowercase or
uppercase letters. It can include any letters of the alphabet, numbers, or punc-
tuation marks.
Set - Enter the Network Password in the Network Password field. Then click
the Set button.
Restore Default - Click the Restore Default button to set the Network Password
back to its factory default setting, HomePlug. Then click the Set button.
Note: Remember this password. You will need to set this password on
each powerline device on your powerline network.
Figure 7-5
Security
The Network screen (Figure 7-4) lists allows you to search the powerline net-
work for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password as
the device you are currently using for your PC.
MAC address - The MAC address of each powerline device is shown here.
Data Rate (Mbps) - The transmission speed of the powerline device is dis-
played here.
Scan Network - Click the Scan Network button to perform a search for all
powerline devices configured with the same Network Password.
Figure 7-4
Network