
Table of Contents
PLA6456 User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide............................................................................................6
Chapter 1
Introducing the PLA .............................................................................................................................7
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode) ...........................................................................................8
1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA ................................................................................................................ 8
1.5 Expand Your Network with the PLA ................................................................................................ 9
1.6 Security .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.6.1 Domain Name ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.6.2 Setting Up Security .................................................................................................................. 9
1.7 Multiple Networks ........................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2
RESET/ENCRYPT Button .......................................................................................................................11
2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview .................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Adding Devices to a HomeGrid Network .................................................................................... 11
2.3 Multiple Separate HomeGrid Networks ....................................................................................... 13
Part II: Technical Reference...........................................................................15
Chapter 3
Web Configurator...............................................................................................................................16
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.1 HomeGrid Network Security ................................................................................................17
3.2 System Login .................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 G.hn Settings ................................................................................................................................... 18
3.4 IP Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Ethernet Settings ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.6 Device Settings ............................................................................................................................... 22
3.7 Multicast Settings ............................................................................................................................ 24