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      Can I set up a secure MoCA network? How do I enable or disable security?

      NOTE: These instructions assume the following 

      • You have already installed all the MoCA adapters and are getting green power lights and green coax lights on all the adapters.  
      • You already know how to log into your ECB.
      • You have not changed the default IP address of the ECB, or you already know what static IP address is set on each adaptor, or know what IP address your DHCP server is giving each adapter if you set it to DHCP.  
      • Your Modem/Router/Gateway is not MoCA enabled. Contact your Modem/Router/Gateway manufacturer to find out more. ScreenBeam does not make Modems, Routers, or Gateways.  
        1. To secure your connection with a custom password, you need to do the following. 
        2. Log in to the GUI of the first adapter. 
        3. Select "Security Settings" from the menu on the left. MoCA Setup Page
        4. Scroll down to the "Network Security Setup" section.ECB Security Page
        5. Put the checkmark in the "Security Enabled" box of your first device for the "D-Ext Band" (Use only the "D-Ext Band" as this is the band our devices use to connect to each other. If you are using another manufacturer's MoCA device along with our ECB devices, please contact them to verify what band they use.)ECB Security Page
        6. Set a new password in both the New Password and Confirm Password boxes. The new network security password must be 12~17 digits.ECB Network security section
        7. Click "Save"ECB Network Security save
        8. Click "Reboot" from the menu on the left side menu.ECB side menu with reboot selected
        9. Click on the "Reboot" button in the middle of the page. Your setting is now saved in the first MoCA Adapter.ecb reboot button
        10. Wait for the login prompt to show up (At this point, the MoCA light should be off on all adapters that do not share the same password you just created) 
        11. Push the MPS button on the first adapter for 2-3 seconds. (There will be no visible indications that you have done this correctly)ecb7250_left
      • Within 2 minutes of pushing the MPS on the first adapter, you have to push the MPS button on additional adapters. If you have done this correctly, the Coax light will light up.