ZyXEL Communications PLA-402 v3, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-402 v3
PLA-402 v3 User’s Guide
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You may need to change the Network Name to create multiple powerline coaxial
networks. See the next section for more information on how to set up a multiple
network.
1.5 Multiple Networks
Multiple powerline coaxial networks can coexist on a single coaxial circuit. You
might want to implement multiple powerline coaxial networks in a small office
environment where you have two separate Ethernet networks.
1
Connect one coaxial adapter to a router or switch on the first Ethernet network
and assign a
Network Name (for example “Password1”) to this coaxial adapter.
Add additional coaxial adapters to your network by plugging them into your
coaxial cable outlets and assigning them “Password1”. This completes the
configuration of your first powerline coaxial network.
2
Connect another coaxial adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet
network and assign a different
Network Name (for example “Password2”) to this
coaxial adapter. Again, add additional coaxial adapters and assign them
“Password2”.
You now have two private networks on your powerline coaxial circuit. Information
is not shared between the two networks as only coaxial adapters with the same
Network Name can communicate with each other.