ZyXEL Communications 470 Manuel D’Utilisation

Table of Contents

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3

Document Conventions............................................................................................................ 4

Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................ 5

Table of Contents...................................................................................................................... 7

List of Figures ........................................................................................................................... 9

List of Tables........................................................................................................................... 11

Part I: The PLA-4xx ................................................................................ 13

Chapter 1
Introducing the PLA-4xx ........................................................................................................15

1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 15
1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx .............................................................................. 15

1.2.1 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA-402 ................................................................ 16

1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx ............................................................................................. 16
1.4 Security ................................................................................................................................ 16

1.4.1 Passwords .................................................................................................................. 17
1.4.2 Setting Up Security .................................................................................................... 17

1.5 Multiple Networks ................................................................................................................ 18

Chapter 2
Installing the Configuration Utility ........................................................................................ 19

2.1 Overview of the Installation Process .................................................................................... 19
2.2 Installing the Utility ............................................................................................................... 19

Chapter 3
Managing Your PLA-4xx......................................................................................................... 25

3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 25

3.1.1 Powerline Network Security ....................................................................................... 26
3.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) .......................................................................................... 26

3.2 Starting the Configuration Utility  .......................................................................................... 26
3.3 Configuration Screen ........................................................................................................... 26
3.4 Firmware Screen  ................................................................................................................. 28
3.5 Network Info Screen  ............................................................................................................ 29