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Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility

PLA-407 User’s Guide

By default the PLA-407s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV,

this allows you to simply plug the devices in and not worry about setting up

security. If you want to enhance the security on your Powerline network, you can

change the network name on the Powerline adapters you want to allow to

communicate in your Powerline network.

5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK)

In order to manage the Powerline adapters on your Powerline network you must

enter the adapters’ password in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This

password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. This password is

printed on the Powerline adapter itself.

You don’t need to enter the DAK password for the Powerline adapter directly

connected to the computer running the utility (local Powerline adapter), you only

have to add the remote Powerline adapters’ passwords (those in your Powerline

network, but not directly connected to your computer).

5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility

To launch the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the

configuration icon on your desktop.

Figure 15 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon

Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to it from the start menu. Click Start >

Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series

Configuration Utility.

Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of

them are open for the Utility to work properly.

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ZyXEL PLA-407 User Manual Page 38