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1. Getting Started
This chapter describes your Powerline PassThru adapter and how your adapter fits into a home
network. It also explains the security features and how to secure your Powerline network with a
private encryption key.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Hardware Features
• How the Powerline PassThru Adapter Fits into Your Network
• Set Up the Powerline Network
• Powerline Network Security
• Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the NETGEAR support
website at
http://support.netgear.com.