Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA

transfer rates. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to ensure safe transfer of information.

Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA

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Connect your PLA to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power outlet in your home. Plug a second PLA into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA for Internet access. 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 printer) to them.

Refer to your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information.

1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA

Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this button. See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on using the ENCRYPT feature.

Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility, for short) to manage the PLA. See Section 2.2 on page 13 for instructions on installing the utility.

1.5 Security

Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is important to set up security on your PLA.

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