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.Â
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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. Â 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-1000PÂ 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. Â 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.Â
 - 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. Â 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. Â 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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