ZyXEL Communications PLA-401 Series, User Manual

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PLA-401 Series User’s Guide
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The Configuration Utility
5.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure,
manage and set up Quality of Service (QoS) on your powerline network.
The PLA-401 Series is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution.
This means that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-401
Seriess 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).
Figure 13 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.
Note: See Section 5.1.1 on page 35 for more information on enhancing your
powerline network security.
5.1.1 Powerline Network Security
When the PLA-401 Seriess communicate with each other, they use encryption to
protect the information that is sent in the powerline network. Encryption is like a
secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the
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