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... Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 ...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4201 v2 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 ...8 1.4 Security ...8 1.4.1 Passwords ...9 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...9 1.5 Multiple Networks ...10 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...11 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 11 2.2 Installing the Utility ...11 2.3 Low Power Mode ...13 Part II: Technical Reference 15...
... Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 ...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4201 v2 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 ...8 1.4 Security ...8 1.4.1 Passwords ...9 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...9 1.5 Multiple Networks ...10 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...11 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 11 2.2 Installing the Utility ...11 2.3 Low Power Mode ...13 Part II: Technical Reference 15...
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... with a New Adapter 34 5.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 36 5.7 Troubleshooting ...38 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...41 6.1 LEDs ...41 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...42 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...44 6.4 Powerline Problems ...44 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 45 Appendix A Legal Information...47 Index ...51 4 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
... with a New Adapter 34 5.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 36 5.7 Troubleshooting ...38 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...41 6.1 LEDs ...41 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...42 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...44 6.4 Powerline Problems ...44 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 45 Appendix A Legal Information...47 Index ...51 4 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
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...to add powerline devices to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 1 Expand Your Network with a PLA4201 v2 which has the latest firmware installed. See Chapter 3 on using... powerline network if they have them . Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for example, a printer) to your home. This utility is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your PLA4201 v2 to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is ...
...to add powerline devices to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 1 Expand Your Network with a PLA4201 v2 which has the latest firmware installed. See Chapter 3 on using... powerline network if they have them . Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for example, a printer) to your home. This utility is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your PLA4201 v2 to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is ...
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...4.3 on the powerline adapter itself. This password is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the PLA4201 v2. When you use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to create multiple powerline networks. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your home becomes... network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to ensure privacy of your information is printed on page 24. Although the PLA4201 v2 is bounded in your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA4201 v2 and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring...
...4.3 on the powerline adapter itself. This password is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the PLA4201 v2. When you use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to create multiple powerline networks. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your home becomes... network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to ensure privacy of your information is printed on page 24. Although the PLA4201 v2 is bounded in your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA4201 v2 and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring...
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... utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on My Computer > Properties. Note: At the time of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4201 v2...
... utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on My Computer > Properties. Note: At the time of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4201 v2...
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... initial screen. A prompt appears asking you to proceed. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Yes or Next to see the progress of the installation. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
... initial screen. A prompt appears asking you to proceed. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Yes or Next to see the progress of the installation. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
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...your computer. 5 When the installation is finished, a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. Click "Yes" to restart your computer. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to exit the wizard. Figure...no Ethernet connection. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 13 If you select "No, I will not be able to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is a certified green product. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 If you want the utility to be asked...
...your computer. 5 When the installation is finished, a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. Click "Yes" to restart your computer. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to exit the wizard. Figure...no Ethernet connection. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 13 If you select "No, I will not be able to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is a certified green product. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 If you want the utility to be asked...
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...) seconds after sixty (60) seconds, the Power LED blinks indicating that it waits for an Ethernet connection. Low Power mode is enabled by default. 14 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you plug the PLA4201 v2 into an electric socket, it is going into Low Power mode.
...) seconds after sixty (60) seconds, the Power LED blinks indicating that it waits for an Ethernet connection. Low Power mode is enabled by default. 14 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you plug the PLA4201 v2 into an electric socket, it is going into Low Power mode.
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.... Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's electrical wiring (A). The PLA4201 v2 is like a secret code. Encryption is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. For the powerline adapters to communicate .... If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message. CHAPTER 4 The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your home's wiring. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 22
.... Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's electrical wiring (A). The PLA4201 v2 is like a secret code. Encryption is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. For the powerline adapters to communicate .... If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message. CHAPTER 4 The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your home's wiring. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 22
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...ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to it from the start the utility by browsing to simply plug the devices in and not worry about setting up security. PLA4201 v2... User's Guide 23 This password is printed on your desktop. Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. You don't need to enter the DAK ...
...ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to it from the start the utility by browsing to simply plug the devices in and not worry about setting up security. PLA4201 v2... User's Guide 23 This password is printed on your desktop. Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. You don't need to enter the DAK ...
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... on the powerline network. Different powerline networks are configuring. Typically there is only one connection, however, if your device. 24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Click Scan to the PLA4201 v2. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which powerline network information is displayed. Note: Only devices which shows the MAC...
... on the powerline network. Different powerline networks are configuring. Typically there is only one connection, however, if your device. 24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Click Scan to the PLA4201 v2. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which powerline network information is displayed. Note: Only devices which shows the MAC...
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... 8 to manage by the utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 3 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION DAK (Device Access Key) password is embedded in the PLA4201 v2. Select the remote powerline adapter you want to 64 characters in length, using the latest firmware. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades...
... 8 to manage by the utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 3 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION DAK (Device Access Key) password is embedded in the PLA4201 v2. Select the remote powerline adapter you want to 64 characters in length, using the latest firmware. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades...
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Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your powerline network. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4201 v2 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your powerline network. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4201 v2 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
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.... It consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are part of the PLA4201 v2, this label is sent from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 27 The powerline adapters listed in the Configuration page of a powerline adapter... the powerline adapter selected in your network to give priority to the PLA4201 v2. This field displays the MAC address of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of which keeps track of the packets...
.... It consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are part of the PLA4201 v2, this label is sent from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 27 The powerline adapters listed in the Configuration page of a powerline adapter... the powerline adapter selected in your network to give priority to the PLA4201 v2. This field displays the MAC address of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of which keeps track of the packets...
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... audio or movie files, it does not send a lot of messages will not affect the print job. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4201 v2 User's Guide On the other users on the network. The powerline adapter attached to it should have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of... traffic, so the powerline adaptor attached to it can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your home, you ...
... audio or movie files, it does not send a lot of messages will not affect the print job. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4201 v2 User's Guide On the other users on the network. The powerline adapter attached to it should have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of... traffic, so the powerline adaptor attached to it can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your home, you ...
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... there is applied to the selected powerline adapter. This field displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA4201 v2 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in order of the powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. The options, in...
... there is applied to the selected powerline adapter. This field displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA4201 v2 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in order of the powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. The options, in...
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... field displays the date when the firmware was released. Click the icon in the top right corner of the utility to close the About window. 30 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide This field displays the firmware version of the device you are connected to. Click the button in... this is firmware version 1.0.0. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility 4.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA4201 v2 you selected in the screen, 1.0.0.337, the firmware version is shown by the numbers ...
... field displays the date when the firmware was released. Click the icon in the top right corner of the utility to close the About window. 30 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide This field displays the firmware version of the device you are connected to. Click the button in... this is firmware version 1.0.0. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility 4.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA4201 v2 you selected in the screen, 1.0.0.337, the firmware version is shown by the numbers ...
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... User's Guide for download at www.zyxel.com. The network name uses English letters or numbers, from your new powerline adapter. DAK = Device Access Key. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 31 CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this software. The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to set up your existing network with...
... User's Guide for download at www.zyxel.com. The network name uses English letters or numbers, from your new powerline adapter. DAK = Device Access Key. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 31 CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this software. The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to set up your existing network with...
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... See Section 5.6 on your computer. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your computer. Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up ...a second network. • See Section 5.4 on page 33 to 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...
... See Section 5.6 on your computer. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your computer. Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up ...a second network. • See Section 5.4 on page 33 to 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...
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...adding a new powerline adapter connected to a printer. The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on a powerline network. Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 33 On this screen in the Site column your new powerline adapter should match the MAC address listed on the label on the.... Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you want to add to your network and open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 5.3 on page 32). 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab.
...adding a new powerline adapter connected to a printer. The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on a powerline network. Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 33 On this screen in the Site column your new powerline adapter should match the MAC address listed on the label on the.... Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you want to add to your network and open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 5.3 on page 32). 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab.