Setting Up Secured Devices

  • When a client device is plugged into the Ethernet port of a pod, it is added to the Secure Zone of your WorkPass network and has local network access to other devices in that zone. This can be a security concern if your pods are in a location that is easily accessible, so starting with WorkPass v...

  • WorkPass has the ability to limit network access for any new devices that connect to the Secure Zone. When enabled, this feature blocks local network access for all new devices access until manually approved.  Unrecognized devices will still connect, but only have access to the Internet until app...

  • About device groups Device groups make it easier to share local access to multiple devices in the secure zone at the same time with your employee(s).  Device Groups in the Secure zone help organize devices but do not designate local network access within the zone.  Once a device is blocked, all ...

  • About Secure zone devices All devices connected to the Secure zone have local network access to each other unless they are in an unapproved state or are blocked.  When Limited access for new devices in the secure zone is enabled, Unapproved and blocked devices will need to be approved before bei...

  • You will enjoy slightly faster speeds on your device when you hardwire them to a pod by Ethernet cable. An Ethernet-connected device's connection to a pod will not be limited by its own WiFi capabilities or the WiFi environment. Connecting devices using Ethernet when possible can also improve the...

  • Avoiding InterferenceIf you are having trouble with your Sonos Speakers (playback issues, trouble pairing speakers, players disappearing from the controller in the App), the most likely cause is wireless interference.Plume's optimizer already chooses the best 2.4Ghz channel for use in your networ...