ZyXEL Communications PLA-400 - Manual (Page 7)

Table of Contents
PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................ 4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................ 5
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................... 7
List of Figures ........................................................................................................................... 9
List of Tables........................................................................................................................... 11
Part I: The PLA-4xx ................................................................................ 13
Chapter 1
Introducing the PLA-4xx ........................................................................................................15
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 15
1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx .............................................................................. 15
1.2.1 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA-402 ................................................................ 16
1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx ............................................................................................. 16
1.4 Security ................................................................................................................................ 16
1.4.1 Passwords .................................................................................................................. 17
1.4.2 Setting Up Security .................................................................................................... 17
1.5 Multiple Networks ................................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 2
Installing the Configuration Utility ........................................................................................ 19
2.1 Overview of the Installation Process .................................................................................... 19
2.2 Installing the Utility ............................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3
Managing Your PLA-4xx......................................................................................................... 25
3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 25
3.1.1 Powerline Network Security ....................................................................................... 26
3.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) .......................................................................................... 26
3.2 Starting the Configuration Utility .......................................................................................... 26
3.3 Configuration Screen ........................................................................................................... 26
3.4 Firmware Screen ................................................................................................................. 28
3.5 Network Info Screen ............................................................................................................ 29