User manual

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your PLA450

PLA450 User’s Guide

Figure 2 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example

1.2 Ways to Manage the PLA450

Use any of the following methods to manage the PLA450.

• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the

web configurator to set up a wireless network with your PLA450.

• ENCRYPT: You can use the ENCRYPT button to set up a powerline network with your

PLA450.

• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the PLA450 using

a (supported) web browser.

• FTP. Use File Transfer Protocol for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.

" Upgrade to the latest firmware to enable the ENCRYPT feature on your

PLA450.

1.3 Good Habits for Managing the PLA450

Do the following things regularly to make the PLA450 more secure and to manage the

PLA450 more effectively.

• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of

different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.