Answer | The RipCurrent SBX-1000P is a Wired Network Extender that uses Gigabit home networking (G.hn) technology to extend the home network.  Additional SBX-1000P can be paired to the existing G.hn network (up to 15 G.hn devices can be supported on a G.hn network), to form a secure high-speed G.hn network by using the existing AC wiring and outlets throughout the home; there’s no need to run additional cables.   The G.hn technology is more robust and provides better throughput and stability than previous home power line communication implementations. G.hn communications are encrypted using the advanced standard AES 128-bit encryption for secure transmissions with data rates up to 1 Gbps (gigabits per second).Â
This document contains the following section:
Requirement
- Existing G.hn network with Cable Modem or G.hn enabled Router
Add New SBX-1000P to an Unencrypted G.hn Network
- Check the existing G.hn devices for solid red G.hn Pairing LED to confirm the G.hn network is unencrypted.
NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is solid green, proceed to the Add New SBX-1000P to an Encrypted G.hn Network section.​  - Plug the new SBX-1000P into an AC power outlet near the existing G.hn router or extender.
 - Wait 15 seconds for it to boot up.  After the boot up is complete, the G.hn Pairing LED flashes red when unencrypted pairing is in progress.
CAUTION: It is not required to press the Pairing button for unencrypted G.hn network as the extenders will automatically pair unencrypted.  If the Pairing button is press for less than 5 seconds on any of the G.hn device, it will no longer be able to part of an unencrypted network until the G.hn Pairing has been reset to default.  - Check the side of the SBX-1000P for solid red G.hn Pairing LED to confirm unencrypted pairing is completed.
NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, reset the G.hn Pairing to default on the new SBX-1000P extender.  It is not required to perform factory reset on either devices.    Â
- SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 10 seconds.  A fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel LED during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed.
- Move the SBX-1000P to another room and plug it into an AC power outlet and wait 15 seconds for it to boot up. Â It will reconnect to the unencrypted G.hn network.Â
NOTE: Connect to 3-prong grounded outlets for best performance of the G.hn network.  A 2-prong outlet will operate sufficiently, but will provide a lower throughput speed.  - Check the side of the SBX-1000P for solid red G.hn Pairing LED.  If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, move the SBX-1000P into another AC power outlet to reconnect.   Â
 - Check the front of the SBX-1000P for flashing G.hn Signal Strength LED (color based on the G.hn signal speed).  If the signal strength is red or off, move the SBX-1000P into another AC power outlet to improve G.hn signal speed.
 - Connect a client device (PC, TV, Game Console, etc.) using the included Ethernet cable to the SBX-1000P for Internet access.​
 - Repeat step 2 - 8 to add additional G.hn extenders.
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Add New SBX-1000P to an Encrypted G.hn Network
- Check the existing G.hn device for solid green G.hn Pairing LED to confirm the G.hn network is encrypted.Â
NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is solid red, proceed to the Add New SBX-1000P to an Unencrypted G.hn Network section.  - Plug the new SBX-1000P into an AC power outlet near the existing G.hn router or extender and wait 15 seconds for it to boot up.Â
NOTE: When adding multiple new G.hn extenders, add them one a time.  The new G.hn extenders should not be plugged into an AC power outlet until the previous device has successfully paired with the encrypted network.  - On the existing G.hn device, press and hold the Pairing button for 3 to 4 seconds to initiate encrypted paring.  When the button is released, the G.hn Pairing LED flashes green for 2 minutes to look for new G.hn devices to pair with. Â
 - Wait a minimum of 5 seconds, then press and hold the Pairing button on the bottom of the SBX-1000P for 3 to 4 seconds.  When the button is released, the G.hn Pairing LED flashes green indicating that the encrypted pairing in progress.Â
NOTE: Pairing process takes up to 2 minutes to complete.  At the end of the pairing process, the Pairing LED may go out for about 10 seconds and then come back on again.  - Check the side of the SBX-1000P for solid green G.hn Pairing LED to confirm encrypted pairing is completed.
NOTE: If the G.hn Pairing LED is not solid green, reset the G.hn Pairing to default on the SBX-1000P.  It is not required to perform factory reset on either devices.    Â
- SBX-1000P (Wired Extender) G.hn Pairing Reset - Press and hold down the Pairing button for approximately 10 seconds. Â A fast flashing red and green LED appears on the front panel LED during the G.hn pairing reset process and returns to normal after the G.hn pairing reset is completed. Â Â
- Move the SBX-1000P to another room and plug it into an AC power outlet and wait 15 seconds for it to boot up.  The SBX-1000P will reconnect to the encrypted G.hn network.Â
NOTE: Connect to 3-prong grounded outlets for best performance of the G.hn network.  A 2-prong outlet will operate sufficiently, but will provide a lower throughput speed.  - Check the side of the SBX-1000P for solid green G.hn Pairing LED.  If the G.hn Pairing LED is off, move the SBX-1000P into another AC power outlet.
 - Check the front of the SBX-1000P for flashing G.hn Signal Strength LED (color based on the G.hn signal speed).  If the signal strength is red or off, move the SBX-1000P into another AC power outlet to improve the G.hn signal speed.
 - Connect a client device (PC, TV, Game Console, etc.) using the included Ethernet cable to the SBX-1000P for Internet access. ​
 - Repeat step 2 - 9 to add additional extenders.
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