Multiple Separate Powerline Networks; Plas With One Combination Reset/Encrypt Button - ZyXEL Communications PLA4101 User Manual

2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks

You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to create multiple separate powerline networks. Use the
RESET/ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time.
Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline devices E and F for 0.5 to 3 seconds. This must
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be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the first PLA.
Wait for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect.
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Now pair two different PLAs. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline devices G and H for
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0.5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other.
Wait for about one minute while powerline devices G and H connect.
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When the power (
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Figure 6 Two Separate Powerline Networks
G
If the HomePlug (
devices are not connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the
RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other. If that
does not work see Section 6.4 on page 51 for suggestions.

2.5 PLAs With One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button

Refer to Table 1 on page 7
PLA Series User's Guide
) and HomePlug (
E
F
H
) lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline
to see which models have a combination RESET /ENCRYPT button.
Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button
) lights shine steadily, the devices are connected.
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