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

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your PLA450
PLA450 User’s Guide
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1.2 Ways to Manage the PLA450
Use any of the following methods to manage the PLA450.
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the
web configurator to set up a wireless network with your PLA450.
• ENCRYPT: You can use the ENCRYPT button to set up a powerline network with your
PLA450.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the PLA450 using
a (supported) web browser.
• FTP. Use File Transfer Protocol for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
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Upgrade to the latest firmware to enable the ENCRYPT feature on your
PLA450.
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the PLA450
Do the following things regularly to make the PLA450 more secure and to manage the
PLA450 more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of
different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
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