Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications PLA5000 Series User Manual

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Part I: User's Guide............................................................................................ 5
Chapter 1
Introducing the PLA .............................................................................................................................6
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode) ........................................................................................... 8
1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA ................................................................................................................ 8
1.5 Expand Your Network with the PLA ................................................................................................ 8
1.6 Security .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.6.1 Passwords ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.6.2 Setting Up Security .................................................................................................................. 9
1.7 Multiple Networks ........................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2
The RESET/ENCRYPT Button ................................................................................................................12
2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview .................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network ..................................................................................... 12
2.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network ......................................................................... 14
2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks ........................................................................................ 15
2.5 PLAs With One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button ................................................................. 15
2.6 PLAs with Separate RESET and ENCRYPT Buttons ........................................................................ 16
2.6.1 ENCRYPT Button Behavior .................................................................................................... 16
2.6.2 RESET Button Behavior ........................................................................................................... 17
Part II: Technical Reference........................................................................... 18
Chapter 3
Installing the Utility .............................................................................................................................19
3.1 Windows .......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.1 System Requirements ........................................................................................................... 19
3.1.2 Installing the Utility ................................................................................................................. 19
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