TP-Link TL-PA250 Network Card User Manual


 
TL-PA250 AV200+ Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through
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Chapter 5 Advanced Feature: How to Use the Pair Buttons
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 another HomePlug AV
compliant powerline devices which also support the Pair feature.
5.2 Set Up a Secured Powerline AV Network with the Pair Button
You can connect a number of devices on a powerline network, but you can only use the Pair button on
two devices at a time.
Create a secured Powerline network using the Pair button
Step 1. Press the Pair button of Powerline adapter A for 1 second, the Power LED will start flashing.
Step 2. Press the Pair button of Powerline adapter B for 1 second, the Power LED will start flashing.
(This must be done within 120 seconds after pressing the pair button of powerline adapter A.)
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.