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5.5 Change Configuration
This screen provides various configuration options with each section divided by a
“Return to main page” link back to the WUI homepage. These sections are
shown below and each section is followed by a table that explains it.
MAC CONFIGURATION
This section provides options to configure the PowerGrid 9020 MAC characteristics
and network encryption mode.
Field
Description
MAC Type
In-Home AV is the only option at this time.
Node Type
Choose Fixed AP or EP.
Network
Identifier
This field is used to identify the network.
It can be up to 20 ASCII characters long.
Encryption Key
This key is used to encrypt the network.
It is encoded in either ASCII or HEX format.
Encryption Type
The possibilities are 168 bit 3DES or 128/256 bit AES.
AES Key Length
AES encryption can be set as 128 or 256 bit strength.
NOTES:
In 3DES mode, the Encryption Key can be up to 24 ASCII characters or 42
hexadecimal numbers. In AES mode, it can be up to 36 ASCII characters or 64
hexadecimal numbers (256 bit mode). Hexadecimal encryption is stronger.