ZyXEL Communications PLA4101 - default chapter; Table of Contents

Table of Contents
PLA Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................3
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) ..................................................................................................9
1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA ...................................................................................................................9
1.5 Expand Your Network with the PLA ....................................................................................................9
1.6 Security .............................................................................................................................................10
1.6.1 Passwords ...............................................................................................................................10
1.6.2 Setting Up Security .................................................................................................................. 11
1.7 Multiple Networks .............................................................................................................................. 11
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
3.2 Macintosh (Mac) ................................................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Supported OSs ........................................................................................................................25