ZyXEL Communications PLA SERIES User Manual
Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button
PLA Series User’s Guide
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2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks
You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to create multiple separate powerline networks. Use the
RESET/ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time.
RESET/ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time.
1
Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline devices E and F for 0.5 to 3 seconds. This must
be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the first PLA.
be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the first PLA.
2
Wait for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect.
3
Now pair two different PLAs. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline devices G and H for
0.5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other.
0.5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other.
4
Wait for about one minute while powerline devices G and H connect.
5
When the power (
) and HomePlug (
) lights shine steadily, the devices are connected.
Figure 6
Two Separate Powerline Networks
If the HomePlug (
) lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline
devices are not connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the
RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other. If that
does not work see Section 6.4 on page 50 for suggestions.
2.5 PLAs With One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button
to see which models have a combination RESET /ENCRYPT button.
E
G
F
H