Lea NetPlug User Manual - page 5
HomePlug Adapter Pairing and Net Management
lea-networks.com/us
Copyright 2013, LEA Networks LLC. All rights reserved. LEA Networks, NetPlug, NetSocket, SoftPlug, and LEA logos are
registered trademarks. Information is subject to change without notice. Rev.073013
5
Pairing HomePlug Adapters (Unsecured Network Mode)
New retail purchased adapters only need to be plugged in and connected to the network, no actions are required.
Factory default is unsecured network mode so they will automatically pair to each other. For units that were previously
in secured network mode, or in an unknown mode, reset the units back to factory default. Pairing is indicated by the
pairing status LED turning green. The adapters will then pair automatically. If difficulties persist, see the last section
“Repairing a Broken Network”.
Pairing HomePlug Adapters (Secured Network Mode)
Adapters must first be paired in unsecured network mode before attempting to convert to secure network mode. If all
the adapters are already paired in a network, proceed to step 2.
1.
Perform a factory reset on all units, and wait for them to form a paired network. This is indicated by the pairing
status light turning green.
2.
The following procedure is used regardless of the number of units (2 to 16 adapters can be formed in a
network). On the first unit, preferably at the router or broadband gateway, put the unit into secure network
mode by pressing and holding the secure pairing button until the lights blink off (~10 seconds). Release the
button after the lights blink off.
3.
Repeat step 2 on all other adapters. They are all now in secured mode, but need to share the network key
(password) in order to pair up.
4.
On one unit (doesn’t matter which), press the secure pairing button for 2 seconds and release. This tells the
adapter to transmit its key and pair to another adapter in the same mode.
5.
Go to a second adapter and press its secure pairing button for 2 seconds and release. The units will pair and
form a secure network. The second adapter must be put into pairing mode within 2 minutes after the button is
pressed on the first unit. Successful pairing is indicated by the pairing status LED turning green on both units.
6.
Repeat steps 4 & 5 for all remaining adapters. Press the secure pairing button for two seconds on any adapter
already paired in the secure network, and then press the pairing button for two seconds on the adapter not yet
in the secure network.
During the pairing procedure, if any units go into standby low power mode, simply unplug and replug the adapter back
into the outlet. There is no need to repeat step 2 (10 second button hold).