ZyXEL Communications PLA-450 - V3.60, User Manual

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Table of Contents
PLA450 User’s Guide
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Chapter 4
Introducing the Web Configurator ........................................................................................ 35
4.1 Web Configurator Overview ................................................................................................. 35
4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................... 35
4.3 Resetting the PLA450 .......................................................................................................... 37
4.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ........................................................................... 37
4.4 Navigating the Web Configurator ...................................................................................... 37
4.4.1 The Status Screen ..................................................................................................... 37
4.4.2 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................ 40
4.4.3 Summary: Packet Statistics ..................................................................................... 41
4.4.4 Summary: Wireless Station Status ......................................................................... 42
4.4.5 Summary: My HomePlug Network Status .................................................................. 42
Chapter 5
Wireless Tutorial ..................................................................................................................... 47
5.1 Example Parameters ........................................................................................................... 47
5.2 Configuring the PLA450 ...................................................................................................... 47
5.3 Configuring the Wireless Client ........................................................................................... 49
5.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN ................................................................................... 49
5.3.2 Creating and Using a Profile ...................................................................................... 52
Part II: Network....................................................................................... 55
Chapter 6
Wireless LAN........................................................................................................................... 57
6.1 Wireless Network Overview ................................................................................................. 57
6.2 Wireless Security Overview ................................................................................................. 59
6.2.1 SSID ........................................................................................................................... 59
6.2.2 MAC Address Filter .................................................................................................... 59
6.2.3 User Authentication .................................................................................................... 59
6.2.4 Encryption .................................................................................................................. 60
6.3 Roaming .............................................................................................................................. 61
6.3.1 Requirements for Roaming ........................................................................................ 62
6.4 Quality of Service ................................................................................................................ 62
6.4.1 WMM QoS .................................................................................................................. 63
6.5 WPS Overview .................................................................................................................... 63
6.5.1 WPS Setup Using a PIN ............................................................................................ 64
6.5.2 How WPS Works ........................................................................................................ 65
6.5.3 Limitations of WPS ..................................................................................................... 67
6.6 General Wireless LAN Screen ............................................................................................ 68
6.6.1 No Security ................................................................................................................. 69