Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 User Manual

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Part I: Introduction ............................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1
Introducing the PLA4231 .....................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231 ............................................................................................9
1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4231 .........................................................................................................10
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231 ..........................................................................................10
1.5 Powerline Security ............................................................................................................................10
1.5.1 Powerline Passwords .............................................................................................................. 11
1.5.2 Setting Up Powerline Security ................................................................................................. 11
1.6 Multiple Networks ..............................................................................................................................12
1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 .....................................................................................................................12
1.7.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................12
Chapter 2
The WPS Button..................................................................................................................................13
2.1 WPS Overview ..................................................................................................................................13
2.2 How to Use the WPS Button .............................................................................................................13
Chapter 3
The RESET/ENCRYPT Button............................................................................................................15
3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview .................................................................................................15
3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT .............................................................................15
3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ............................................................................................................17
3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior .................................................................................................19
Part II: Configuration Utility ............................................................................ 21
Chapter 4
Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility ..................................................................................23
4.1 Overview of the Installation Process .................................................................................................23
4.2 Installing the Utility ............................................................................................................................23
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