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PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 3
Managing Your PLA-400/402
This chapter shows you how to use the configuration utility to manage security and update
software on the PLA-400/402s in your power line network.
3.1 Overview
The PLA-400/402 is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. This means that
once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-400/402s in your network (without
additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving
information over your home’s electrical wiring (A). For the PLA-402 models you have the
option to use coaxial cables (B) to expand your network.
In this User’s Guide the electrical wiring network and coaxial cable network are both referred
to as the “power line network”.
Figure 12 Example Network Setup
All HomePlug AV compliant power line adapters within range can join your network. The
range varies depending on the quality of your home’s wiring. In the case of coaxial cable this
can extend beyond the boundary of your home (for example your neighbor’s house or
apartment).
" See Section 3.1.1 on page 24 for more information on enhancing your power
line network security.
A
B