Table of Contents
PLA-401 Series User’s Guide
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4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview
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4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT
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4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks
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4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior
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Chapter
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The Configuration Utility
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5.1 Overview
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5.1.1 Powerline Network Security
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5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK)
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5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility
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5.3 Configuration Screen
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5.4 Firmware Screen
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5.5 Network Info Screen
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5.6 Advanced Screen
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5.7 About Screen
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Chapter
6
The OS X Configuration Utility
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6.1 Overview
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6.1.1 System Requirements
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6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility
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6.1.3 Add a Device
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6.1.4 Change Network Name
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6.1.5 Change Nickname
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6.1.6 QoS Settings
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6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color
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6.1.8 Link Information
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6.1.9 Download Firmware
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6.2 Firmware Detection Tool
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6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool
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6.3.1 Notes on Upgrading Firmware
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6.3.2 Procedure to Upgrade Firmware
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Chapter
7
Powerline Network Setup Tutorial
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7.0.1 Overview
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7.0.2 Important Terms
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7.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter
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7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter
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7.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter
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7.0.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks
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7.1 Troubleshooting
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