Netgear XAVB5101-100PAS User Manual download pdf (Page 15)

Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 15

Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101

2. Select the check box for each device for which you want to set the encryption key.

3. In Step 2 on your screen, select the option that you want:

• Create a new Encryption Key. To set your own network encryption key, type your

network encryption key in the field.

• Use default Encryption Key. When you click this button, the factory default

encryption key automatically displays in the field. The default network encryption key

is HomePlugAV.

Note: Before you can reset the encryption key for a remote device, you have

to enter its password. The password is printed on the product label located on

the back of the adapter.

4. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button.

When you are finished setting the encryption key, the utility displays a message indicating

that the operation was successful.

5. Click OK.

Reset a Device to Factory Settings

This option returns the network encryption key to its factory default of HomePlugAV.

Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline

device is disconnected from the network when you reset it to the

factory default. To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices

before you reset the local device.

To reset a device to its factory settings:

1. On the Powerline Utility main screen, click the Powerline device icon. The pop-up menu

displays:

2. Select Factory Reset. A message displays asking you to confirm the reset.

3. Click OK to reset the device. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded.

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