ZyXEL Communications PLA5236 - One Combination RESET;ENCRYPT Button

Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button
PLA5236 User’s Guide
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2.5 One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button
The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is pressed for
specific lengths of time.
Note: The network name is unknown when you use the RESET/ENCRYPT button.
Table 3 RESET/ENCRYPT
TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR
0.5 to 3
seconds
Create a powerline network
with a new random network
name.
Join an existing powerline
network by sharing the same
network name as other
devices on the network.
The power ( ) light blinks until
the device is connected. This
may take a minute.
The HomePlug ( ) light turns on
if your device is connected to
another powerline device or a
powerline network.
5 to 8
seconds
Remove the device from any
network it is associated with
and its network name assumes
a random value.
The power ( ) light blinks and
then shines steadily.
The HomePlug ( ) light turns off
when it disconnects from the
powerline network.
10 to 15
seconds
Clear all user-entered
configuration information and
return the device to its factory
defaults.
The power ( ) light blinks and
then shines steadily.
The HomePlug ( ) light turns off
when it disconnects from the
powerline network.