ZyXEL Communications Corporation PLA4231 Manual De Usuario
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231
PLA4231 User’s Guide
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1.5.1 Powerline Passwords
You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. The following table
describes the differences between the passwords.
describes the differences between the passwords.
1.5.2 Setting Up Powerline Security
The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network. Use this feature if
your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button.
your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button.
If your devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series
Configuration Utility to set up security on the PLA4231. Although the PLA4231 is a “plug-and-
play” network expanding solution there are several reasons for enabling security on the powerline
network in your home.
Configuration Utility to set up security on the PLA4231. Although the PLA4231 is a “plug-and-
play” network expanding solution there are several reasons for enabling security on the powerline
network in your home.
1
It’s easy and only requires you to change a network name.
2
It’s a good idea to ensure privacy of your communication. When you use the PLA4231 and other
powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of your Ethernet
network. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your home and is bounded
in most cases by a power meter.
powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of your Ethernet
network. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your home and is bounded
in most cases by a power meter.
Without security (encryption) your information is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on
the same electrical circuit. In some cases, a circuit can be shared by more than one household.
the same electrical circuit. In some cases, a circuit can be shared by more than one household.
To prevent compromising your network security, you can create a private network. A private
network uses a secret password (Network Name) to make sure that only permitted powerline
adapters can communicate in your network. See
network uses a secret password (Network Name) to make sure that only permitted powerline
adapters can communicate in your network. See
for information on setting
up a private network.
3
You may need to change the Network Name to create multiple powerline networks. See the next
section for more information on how to set up a multiple network.
section for more information on how to set up a multiple network.
Table 1
Powerline Password Summary
PASSWORD
DESCRIPTION
Network Name
All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are shipped with the
same powerline network name “HomePlugAV”. Change the network name via the
PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to create a private network. See
same powerline network name “HomePlugAV”. Change the network name via the
PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to create a private network. See
.
DAK (Data Access Key)
Password
Password
In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you must
enter the adapters’ DAK password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility.
This password is printed on the powerline adapter itself.
enter the adapters’ DAK password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility.
This password is printed on the powerline adapter itself.
You don’t need to add the password for the powerline adapter directly connected to
the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only
have to add the remote powerline adapters’ passwords (those on your circuit, but
not directly connected to your computer).
the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only
have to add the remote powerline adapters’ passwords (those on your circuit, but
not directly connected to your computer).