NETGEAR XAV5501-100NAS Network Hardware User Manual


 
20 | Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility
XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual
Return to the Default Network Encryption Key
1. Make sure your Powerline XAV5501 adapter is connected to an AC power outlet.
2. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility, click the Refresh button, and wait for the utility to detect
the devices in your Powerline network.
Note: Before you can reset a remote device, you must enter its password.
The password is printed on the product label located on the back of
the adapter.
3. Click the Security icon
and select Security from the pop-up menu.
4. Check the box next to any Powerline device you want to return to the default Encryption Key.
5. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button.
You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the encryption field.
6. Click Apply Security to Selected Devices.
When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was
successful.
7. Click OK.