TP-Link TL-WPA8630P KIT tpPLC Utility for Windows V1 User Guide - Page 9

Change Basic Settings, 3. 1. 1. Rename a Device

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Chapter 3 Manage an Individual Powerline Device 3. 1. Change Basic Settings 3. 1. 1. Rename a Device The utility names a powerline device in "Device-XXXX" format by default, in which "XXXX" indicates the last four digits of the device's MAC address. You can rename your powerline devices for easy identification. To rename a device, follow the steps below: 1. Open the utility, move your mouse over a device, and click the (Basic) icon. Note: Login is required at your first access to basic settings of a powerline extender. The login username and password (admin/admin by default) are the same as those of the web management interface. 2. Go to the Rename page, enter a new name, and click Save. Now the new device name will be displayed on the device. 7

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Chapter 3
Manage an Individual Powerline Device
3° 1°
Change Basic Settings
3° 1° 1°
Rename a Device
The utility names a powerline device in “Device-XXXX” format by default, in which
“XXXX” indicates the last four digits of the
device’s MAC address. You can rename your
powerline devices for easy identification. To rename a device, follow the steps below:
1.
Open the utility, move your mouse over a device, and click the
(
Basic
) icon.
Note:
Login is required at your first access to basic settings of a powerline extender. The login username and password
(
admin
/
admin
by default) are the same as those of the web management interface.
2.
Go to the
Rename
page, enter a new name, and click
Save
.
Now the new device name will be displayed on the device.