Device Access Key (Dak); Starting The Configuration Utility; Configuration Screen - ZyXEL Communications PLA4215 User Manual

By default the PLA4215s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to
simply plug the devices in and not worry about setting up security. If you want to enhance the
security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters
you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network.

4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK)

In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you must enter the adapters'
password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. This password is called the DAK (Device
Access Key) password. This password is printed on the powerline adapter itself.
You don't need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the
computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline
adapters' passwords (those in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your
computer).

4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility

To launch the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon
on your desktop.
Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon
Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to it from the start menu. Click Start > Programs >
ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility.

4.3 Configuration Screen

Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recognized by your powerline network, to
configure your PLA4215 and to set up a secure powerline network by changing the powerline
network name. This screen opens up when you launch the utility.
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