Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications PLA4101 User Manual

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Part I: User's Guide ........................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1
Introducing the PLA .............................................................................................................................7
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................7
1.2 LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................8
1.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode) ................................................................................................10
1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA .................................................................................................................10
1.5 Expand Your Network with the PLA ..................................................................................................10
1.6 Security ............................................................................................................................................. 11
1.6.1 Passwords ...............................................................................................................................12
1.6.2 Setting Up Security ..................................................................................................................12
1.7 Multiple Networks ..............................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2
The RESET/ENCRYPT Button............................................................................................................14
2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview .................................................................................................14
2.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network ...........................................................................................14
2.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network ................................................................................16
2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks .............................................................................................17
2.5 PLAs With One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button ..................................................................17
2.6 PLAs with Separate RESET and ENCRYPT Buttons .......................................................................18
2.6.1 ENCRYPT Button Behavior .....................................................................................................18
2.6.2 RESET Button Behavior ..........................................................................................................19
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 20
Chapter 3
Installing the Utility.............................................................................................................................22
3.1 Windows ............................................................................................................................................22
3.1.1 System Requirements .............................................................................................................22
3.1.2 Installing the Utility ...................................................................................................................22
3.2 Macintosh (Mac) ................................................................................................................................28
3.2.1 Supported OSs ........................................................................................................................28
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