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... instructions on installing the utility. Refer to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it into an ordinary power outlet in your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide See Section 2.2 on page 17 for short) to your home. Figure 1 Expand Your...
... instructions on installing the utility. Refer to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it into an ordinary power outlet in your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide See Section 2.2 on page 17 for short) to your home. Figure 1 Expand Your...
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... operating system version, right-click on your powerline network. You should see this step will be skipped. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to manage the network name (See Section 4.3 on page...
... operating system version, right-click on your powerline network. You should see this step will be skipped. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to manage the network name (See Section 4.3 on page...
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... icon on the powerline adapter itself. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to simply plug the devices in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need...it from the start menu. Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23
... icon on the powerline adapter itself. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to simply plug the devices in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need...it from the start menu. Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23
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... you want to be part of your PLA4201 v2. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. If you change the network name of that network. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4201 v2 sends and receives information in the MAC ...Address column. spaces are not compatible with PLA4201 v2s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; Network Name (NMK) Set NMK to this to apply ...
... you want to be part of your PLA4201 v2. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. If you change the network name of that network. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4201 v2 sends and receives information in the MAC ...Address column. spaces are not compatible with PLA4201 v2s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; Network Name (NMK) Set NMK to this to apply ...
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.... Transmissions TO your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. The powerline adapters in your network to give priority to this screen. It consists of six pairs of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is selected in the Configuration screen to the PLA4201 v2. This field displays...
.... Transmissions TO your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. The powerline adapters in your network to give priority to this screen. It consists of six pairs of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is selected in the Configuration screen to the PLA4201 v2. This field displays...
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...in the User's Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to find the DAK Password on a label on your existing powerline network bigger by the software to make a new, separate powerline network with no spaces allowed. Note: The PLA4201 v2 in this software. The DAK Password lets you can... find this tutorial is also available for instructions. You can begin the next sections. • How to install it on page 11 for download at www.zyxel.com.
...in the User's Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to find the DAK Password on a label on your existing powerline network bigger by the software to make a new, separate powerline network with no spaces allowed. Note: The PLA4201 v2 in this software. The DAK Password lets you can... find this tutorial is also available for instructions. You can begin the next sections. • How to install it on page 11 for download at www.zyxel.com.
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...add a new powerline adapter to your network. • See Section 5.5 on page 34 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Go to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (...5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port...
...add a new powerline adapter to your network. • See Section 5.5 on page 34 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Go to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (...5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port...
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... in Section 5.5 on a computer. Figure 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you want to add to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 34. Make sure you use the same new... for all new adapters you can use your TV to your existing network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 35
... in Section 5.5 on a computer. Figure 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you want to add to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 34. Make sure you use the same new... for all new adapters you can use your TV to your existing network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 35
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...writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for less than three seconds. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4201 v2s using the latest version utility. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. •...not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your local device. 6.4 Powerline Problems The signal on page 41 for more than three seconds. 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation. • Make sure your PLA4201 v2 and make sure...
...writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for less than three seconds. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4201 v2s using the latest version utility. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. •...not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your local device. 6.4 Powerline Problems The signal on page 41 for more than three seconds. 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation. • Make sure your PLA4201 v2 and make sure...
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...8226; This device must accept any products, or software described herein. APPENDIX A Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2013 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. This publication is encouraged to try to change without notice. These limits are used in a residential installation. However,... used for a Class B digital device pursuant to the following measures: PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 47 All rights reserved. Neither does it convey any products described herein without notice. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in this publication may cause undesired...
...8226; This device must accept any products, or software described herein. APPENDIX A Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2013 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. This publication is encouraged to try to change without notice. These limits are used in a residential installation. However,... used for a Class B digital device pursuant to the following measures: PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 47 All rights reserved. Neither does it convey any products described herein without notice. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in this publication may cause undesired...
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...a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. ONLY qualified service personnel should the product have indications of all the connections are indoors. Your ...re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of ZyXEL. You may harm your device. • If you wall mount your device, make sure all other risks. Opening or removing covers can walk on the device. • Do NOT install, use or purpose. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 49 Appendix A...
...a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. ONLY qualified service personnel should the product have indications of all the connections are indoors. Your ...re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of ZyXEL. You may harm your device. • If you wall mount your device, make sure all other risks. Opening or removing covers can walk on the device. • Do NOT install, use or purpose. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 49 Appendix A...