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16 | Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility

XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual

To set the Encryption Key for the Powerline network:

1. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon

on the Powerline Utility main

screen.

2. On the pop-up menu, click Security. The following screen appears:

Figure 6. Security screen

3. Select the check box for each Device Name for which you want to set encryption keys.

4. In Step 2 on your screen, you have two options:

a. Use the Default Encryption Key option.

When you click this option, the factory default encryption key is automatically

populated in the field. The default network encryption key is HomePlugAV.

b. Create a new Encryption Key.

This option lets you set your own network encryption key. Type your network

encryption key in the field.

5. Click Apply Security to Selected Devices.

When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was

successful.

6. Click OK.

Set Up Quality of Service (QoS)

The Quality of Service (QoS) function helps you prioritize your Powerline network traffic.

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