1.4 Initial Setup
HomePlug is a plug and play device; user is able to plug and play without any complex configuration and
settings. You can use HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thru to connect networkable devices like computers and
game con-soles directly to each other. You can also connect devices like a computer or Blu-ray Disc™ player to
a router or modem for Internet access.
Connect the HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thruto a Computer or Modem/Router
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet Port on the bottom of the HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass
Thru
2. Plug the HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thru into a AC Wall Power Outlet near the device you want to connect
Warning: Do not plug this HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thru into a powerstrip that has surge protection.
Do-ing so will degrade Powerline performance. For best performance, plug all HomePlug AV2 Ethernet
Bridges directly into a wall outlet.
3. For connecting to a computer: Plug the other end of the Ethernet Cable into an OPEN Ethernet Port located on
your computer.
4. For connecting to a Modem or Router for Internet access: Plug the other end of the Ethernet Cable into an
OPEN Ethernet Port on your Modem or Router.
5. Make sure that the PLC Link light on each HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thru turns solid green.
6. Your HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thru are now connected forming a HomePlug AV2 network.
2 Individual HomePlug AV2 Network Setup (Optional)
All HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thru ship with a default security key so they will automatically link to all other
HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thru or Ethernet Bridges sharing the same electrical lines. If there are other
HomePlug AV2 1.8Gbps Pass Thru or Ethernet Bridges in the building (such as in an office or apartment
building), you may want to create your own individual HomePlug AV2 network group so other HomePlug AV2
Ethernet Bridges cannot connect to your network.
This section describes how to use the Security button for configuration in the following situations:
2.1 Creating a new individual HomePlug AV2 network (Network AB)
Two unassociated Bridges (Bridge A and Bridge B) are forming a new network—Network AB