TP Link Homeplug Encryption Question

[jb7]

Today I purchased a TP-Link TL-PA211KIT, performance is BRILLIANT! However I have a question about encryption

Currently, I just bought them and plugged them in - does this mean that my internet connection currently is NOT encrypted? Because I read

Simply by pushing the Pair button on the adapters, users can set up a hassle-free Powerline network within minutes, complete with 128-bit AES encryption for network security and data protection.


This is fine, I can do this for my existing set of 2 homeplugs

However, performance was so good that I ordered myself 4 more, giving me 6 homeplugs in total - how am I supposed to set up encryption on these?

Many Thanks

 

[jb7]

If manual intervention is possible connect to them through a PC with an ethernet cable and configure them.

From what I can gather from the manual you get 120 seconds from when you put the first adapter in pair mode. I assume you can chain up 3 more in that time, that is unless the pair sequence terminates the second 1 additional device is found.

Using the included powerline utility? I can't see any option for encryption here

 

[jb7]

Found it:

that's brilliant, thanks a lot

 

[jb7]

Another question about homeplugs I have been doing some research online, and I found this

HomePlugs are like old School Ethernet; they run on half-duplex. So only one device can send at a time.

So does this mean that if I have my PC hooked up to one homeplug downloading something off Steam, but I also have my Macbook hooked up to another homeplug, when I use my macbook, will the Steam download freeze/stutter? because only one device can send at a time.....?