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Expand Your Network with the PLA
Fig ure 3
Connect your first PLA (PLA1) to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it into an ordinary
power outlet in your home. Plug a second PLA (PLA2) in Room1 into another power outlet and connect
a computer to the PLA for Internet access. Plug a third PLA (PLA3) in Room2 into another power outlet
and connect a Smart TV to the PLA for streaming video. Plug a fourth PLA (PLA4) in Room3 into another
power outlet and connect a Smart TV to the PLA for streaming video.
1.6 Se c urity
Since your G.hn Network may extend outside your premises, it is important to set up security on your PLA.
1.6.1 Do m a in Na m e
You can use the domain name to identify your PLA in the G.hn Network.
Table 3 Domain Name Summary
IDENT IT Y
Domain Name
1.6.2 Se tting Up Enc rypte d Pa iring
The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up encrypted pairing on your G.hn Network using the
button (see
two PLAs to be paired and encrypting the link.
Alternatively, use the Web Configurator to set up encrypted pairing on the PLA. Although the PLA is a
"plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are several reasons for enabling security on the G.hn
Network in your home.
1
It is easy and only requires you to change a network name.
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA
DESC RIPT IO N
Your PLA follow the G.hn standard and is shipped with the same domain name "G.hn
Network". Change the domain name through the Web Configurator or
create a private network. See
Section 2.1 on page 12
for more information). It involves authenticating the identity of the
PLA6457 User's Guide
Section 3.4 on page
10
button to
RESET
20.
ENC RYPT
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