DIRECTV HPTURBOWALL User Guide - Page 18

3.2 Network Security Normally the electric meter forms a physical barrier, i.e. only devices connected to this meter can be part of the network and benefit from the phase coupling. We strongly recommend that you use the HNP6L-ET and HNX-ET internal device encryption. It is configured with the Homeplug PowerPacket Configuration Utility software. How to Use Passwords Correctly • You can improve your security substantially by following some important rules regarding the use of passwords. • Keep your passwords as secret as possible. • Never write a password down nor store them in notebooks, wallets and text files in computers. • Do not pass on your password unnecessarily. • Select a random password. Use random strings of letters and numbers. Passwords from common language usage are not secure. • Change the password regularly or immediately if you feel it has been compromised. • Passwords should be changed as frequently as possible. This requires a little effort, but increases your security considerably. Even if only the slightest indication of a leak exists, the password should be changed. To set the Password of the device, first select the device by clicking on its name in the lower panel and then click on the EnterPassword button. In this case Device 3 with MAC addresses 00:90:47:0A:C1:71 as in Figure 3. 18 P/N: 92226802 Rev A 5/08