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Index

A	F
about screen 33	FCC interference statement 49
AC Pass-Through 7	firmware 28
Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES	9
AES 11, 25

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 9

applications		7
				Guide
				Quick Start	2
C
certifications		49		H
notices	50
viewing	50			HomePlug AV standard 7
configuration screen			27
configuration utility			10
connections overview 10				I
copyright	49			I
copyright	49
				installation
				procedure	13

InstallShield wizard 14

			introduction	7
DAK 11, 25, 27
DAK (Data Access Password) 11
Data Access Key	11		L
Data Access Password, see DAK			11
disclaimer 49			LED 45
documentation			ETHERNET	8, 9
related 2			HomePlug	8, 9
			POWER 8, 9
			local vs. remote adapter 27
E
electrical and cable wiring		25	M
electrical circuit boundaries		25
ENCRYPT Button	23		MAC address	27
encryption 9, 25			management
			multiple networks 11

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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