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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide

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Managing Your PLA-4xx

This chapter shows you how to use the utility to manage security and update software on the
PLA-4xxs in your powerline network.

3.1 Overview

The PLA-4xx is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. This means that
once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-4xxs in your network (without
additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving
information over your home’s electrical wiring (A). For the PLA-402 models you have the
option to use coaxial cables (B) to expand your network.

Figure 10 Example Network Setup

All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your network. The
range varies depending on the quality of your home’s wiring. In the case of coaxial cable this
can extend beyond the boundary of your home (for example your neighbor’s house or
apartment).

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See

Section 3.1.1 on page 28

for more information on enhancing your powerline

network security.

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