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PART II

Technical Reference

Contents

PLA Series Quick Start Guide User’s Guide IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Related Documentation Table of Contents Chapter Index Page Page Introducing the PLA 1.1 Overview 1.2 LEDs 1.3 Expand Your Network with the PLA 1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA 1.5 Security 1.5.1 Passwords 1.5.2 Setting Up Security 1.6Multiple Networks Page Installing the Utility 2.1 System Requirements 2.2 Installing the Utility Page Disk Cost 2.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode) Page Page The RESET/ENCRYPT Button press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds within 2 minutes A OR B A OR B OR C 3.5 PLAs With One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button 3.6 PLAs with Separate RESET and ENCRYPT Buttons 3.6.1 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 3.6.2 RESET Button Behavior The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 4.3 Configuration Screen 4.4 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen 4.6 Advanced Screen Page Page 4.7 About Screen Page Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview 5.2 Important Terms 5.3Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter 5.5Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter Page 5.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks Page 5.7Troubleshooting Page Page Troubleshooting 6.1 Power and Light Problems 6.2Configuration Utility Problems 6.3Powerline Problems 6.4RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems Page Legal Information Copyright Disclaimers Trademarks Certifications CE-Konformität Conformité CE Conformità CE Notices Viewing Certifications Note Registration Safety Warnings

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Models: PLA4101 PLA4111 PLA4201 PLA4201 V2 PLA5205 PLA5215