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Table of Contents
PLA-401 v3 User’s Guide
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4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview ................................................................................................ 29
4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT ................................................................ 29
4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks .............................................................................................. 31
4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior ................................................................................................. 34
Chapter 5
The Configuration Utility........................................................................................................ 35
5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 35
5.1.1 Powerline Network Security ....................................................................................... 35
5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) .......................................................................................... 36
5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility .......................................................................................... 36
5.3 Configuration Screen .......................................................................................................... 37
5.4 Firmware Screen ................................................................................................................ 38
5.5 Network Info Screen ........................................................................................................... 40
5.6 Advanced Screen ............................................................................................................ 41
5.7 About Screen ....................................................................................................................... 44
Chapter 6
The OS X Configuration Utility .............................................................................................. 47
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 47
6.1.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................ 47
6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility ...................................................................................... 48
6.1.3 Add a Device .............................................................................................................. 48
6.1.4 Change Network Name .............................................................................................. 48
6.1.5 Change Nickname ...................................................................................................... 49
6.1.6 QoS Settings .............................................................................................................. 49
6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color .......................................................................................... 51
6.1.8 Link Information .......................................................................................................... 52
6.1.9 Download Firmware ................................................................................................... 54
6.2 Firmware Detection Tool ...................................................................................................... 54
6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool ....................................................................................................... 56
6.3.1 Notes on Upgrading Firmware ................................................................................... 56
6.3.2 Procedure to Upgrade Firmware ................................................................................ 56
Chapter 7
Powerline Network Setup Tutorial......................................................................................... 61
7.0.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 61
7.0.2 Important Terms ......................................................................................................... 62
7.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter ............................................................................ 62
7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ....................................................................................... 63
7.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter ......................................................... 65
7.0.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks ....................................................................... 67
7.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 70