Table Of Contents - ZyXEL Communications PLA series 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 Expand Your Network with the PLA ....................................................................................................9
1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA .................................................................................................................10
1.5 Security .............................................................................................................................................10
1.5.1 Passwords ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.2 Setting Up Security .................................................................................................................. 11
1.6 Multiple Networks ..............................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2
Installing the Utility.............................................................................................................................13
2.1 System Requirements .......................................................................................................................13
2.2 Installing the Utility ............................................................................................................................13
2.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode) ................................................................................................16
Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 17
Chapter 3
The RESET/ENCRYPT Button............................................................................................................19
3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview .................................................................................................19
3.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network ...........................................................................................19
3.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network ................................................................................21
3.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks .............................................................................................22
3.5 PLAs With One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button ..................................................................22
3.6 PLAs with Separate RESET and ENCRYPT Buttons .......................................................................23
3.6.1 ENCRYPT Button Behavior .....................................................................................................23
3.6.2 RESET Button Behavior ..........................................................................................................24
Chapter 4
The Configuration Utility....................................................................................................................25
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