Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA
PLA6457 User’s Guide
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1.3 Standby Mode
You can set your PLA to save on power when there is no Ethernet connection or activity. Use the Web
Configurator’s Ethernet screen to set the period of time when the PLA will go into standby mode. Refer
to Section 3.5 on page 22 for details on this feature.
The PLA’s power LED blinks signaling that it is going into standby mode. The Ethernet LED, Encrypted
Pairing LED, and Powerline LED are turned off in standby mode.
Note: While in standby mode, you cannot use the RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. To enable the
RESET and ENCRYPT buttons again, you have to connect the PLA’s Ethernet cable to a
computer/notebook or modem/router first. The PLA wakes up from standby mode and
you can start using the RESET and ENCRYPT buttons.
1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA
Use the ENCRYPT button to add PLAs to your G.hn Network. See Chapter 2 on page 12 for instructions on
using the ENCRYPT feature.
Use the Web Configurator to manage the PLA. See Chapter 3 on page 17 for instructions on using the
Web Configurator.
1.5 Expand Your Network with the PLA
Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLAs into other outlets in your home and
connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a Smart TV) to them.
ENCRYPTED
PAIRING
Green On It indicates the PLA is connected to another device in encrypted
pairing mode. The transmitter and receiver uses a unique
encryption key for point-to-point security.
Blinking It indicates the PLA is trying to connect with another device in
encrypted pairing mode.
Off Encrypted pairing mode is disabled.
ETHERNET Green On The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection is up.
Blinking The PLA is communicating with a networking device connected
to it.
Off The PLA does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET
port.
Table 2 LEDs (continued)
LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
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