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Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your product due to connect the PLA4231 and access the Web Configurator. 2 PLA4231 User's Guide Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT!
Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your product due to connect the PLA4231 and access the Web Configurator. 2 PLA4231 User's Guide Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT!
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...Powerline Configuration Utility 27 5.1 Overview ...27 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...27 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...28 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...28 5.3 Configuration Screen ...29 5.4 Firmware Screen ...30 5.5 Network Info Screen ...31 5.6 Advanced Screen ...32 5.7 About Screen ...35 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...37 6.1 Overview ...37 6.2 Important Terms ...37 ... ...52 7.3.1 Title Bar ...53 7.3.2 Navigation Panel ...53 7.3.3 Main Window ...54 Chapter 8 Dashboard ...55 8.1 The Dashboard Screen ...55 Chapter 9 Monitor...59 4 PLA4231 User's Guide
...Powerline Configuration Utility 27 5.1 Overview ...27 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...27 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...28 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...28 5.3 Configuration Screen ...29 5.4 Firmware Screen ...30 5.5 Network Info Screen ...31 5.6 Advanced Screen ...32 5.7 About Screen ...35 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...37 6.1 Overview ...37 6.2 Important Terms ...37 ... ...52 7.3.1 Title Bar ...53 7.3.2 Navigation Panel ...53 7.3.3 Main Window ...54 Chapter 8 Dashboard ...55 8.1 The Dashboard Screen ...55 Chapter 9 Monitor...59 4 PLA4231 User's Guide
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...of Contents 13.2 What You Can Do ...87 13.3 General Screen ...87 13.4 Password Screen ...88 13.5 Time Setting Screen ...88 13.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...90 13.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 92 13.8 Restart Screen ...93 13.9 Language Screen ...93 Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting .......3 Configuration Utility Problems ...98 14.4 Powerline Problems ...98 14.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 99 14.6 Wireless Connection Problems ...100 14.7 PLA4231 Access and Login Problems 101 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 105 Appendix B Legal Information...115 Index ...121...
...of Contents 13.2 What You Can Do ...87 13.3 General Screen ...87 13.4 Password Screen ...88 13.5 Time Setting Screen ...88 13.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...90 13.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 92 13.8 Restart Screen ...93 13.9 Language Screen ...93 Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting .......3 Configuration Utility Problems ...98 14.4 Powerline Problems ...98 14.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 99 14.6 Wireless Connection Problems ...100 14.7 PLA4231 Access and Login Problems 101 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 105 Appendix B Legal Information...115 Index ...121...
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This utility is important to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for everyday management of the PLA4231 using a (supported) web browser. See Chapter 4 on page 23 for instructions on accessing the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. If you ...
This utility is important to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for everyday management of the PLA4231 using a (supported) web browser. See Chapter 4 on page 23 for instructions on accessing the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. If you ...
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... for more information) or view the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4231 User's Guide 23 This utility is only compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version), ...Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 operating systems. Users with a PLA4231 which has the latest firmware installed. Note: At the time of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. If you don't already have .NET Framework version...
... for more information) or view the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4231 User's Guide 23 This utility is only compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version), ...Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8 operating systems. Users with a PLA4231 which has the latest firmware installed. Note: At the time of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. If you don't already have .NET Framework version...
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.... Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you change the network name of one device on the network, it . 5.4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on the bottom of the PLA4231 is "HomePlugAV". Enter the DAK Password value...It contains the most basic operating instructions for your powerline network. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the PLA4231 such as part of your PLA4231. Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility Table 3 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION...
.... Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you change the network name of one device on the network, it . 5.4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on the bottom of the PLA4231 is "HomePlugAV". Enter the DAK Password value...It contains the most basic operating instructions for your powerline network. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the PLA4231 such as part of your PLA4231. Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility Table 3 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION...
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Figure 14 Firmware Screen 5.5 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 PLA4231 User's Guide 31 Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4231 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
Figure 14 Firmware Screen 5.5 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 PLA4231 User's Guide 31 Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4231 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
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...in the Configuration screen to network traffic depending on its place. Go to the ZyXEL website to this table will display the rates of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are...the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline adapter. This field displays how fast information is removed from... This field identifies which is the Central Coordinator of the powerline network is a PLA4231 in your computer which powerline network information is selected in your powerline network automatically select...
...in the Configuration screen to network traffic depending on its place. Go to the ZyXEL website to this table will display the rates of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are...the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline adapter. This field displays how fast information is removed from... This field identifies which is the Central Coordinator of the powerline network is a PLA4231 in your computer which powerline network information is selected in your powerline network automatically select...
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...button in upper right corner to view the About screen. This field displays the date when the firmware was released. PLA4231 User's Guide 35 Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the device you are connected to. Figure 18 .... Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA4231 you selected in the Device Selection field of the Configuration screen. This field displays the...
...button in upper right corner to view the About screen. This field displays the date when the firmware was released. PLA4231 User's Guide 35 Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the device you are connected to. Figure 18 .... Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA4231 you selected in the Device Selection field of the Configuration screen. This field displays the...
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... to the factory defaults. It is discussed in the rest of this document. 54 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator Table 12 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to upload firmware to select the language you prefer. 7.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information...
... to the factory defaults. It is discussed in the rest of this document. 54 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator Table 12 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to upload firmware to select the language you prefer. 7.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information...
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.... This column shows the actual data recorded by the PLA4231. This displays what percentage of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to 100%, the PLA4231 is running at the end of the PLA4231's processing ability is the firmware version and the date created. When this screen. This... is currently used to identify the PLA4231 in this percentage is close to refresh all screen statistics ...
.... This column shows the actual data recorded by the PLA4231. This displays what percentage of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to 100%, the PLA4231 is running at the end of the PLA4231's processing ability is the firmware version and the date created. When this screen. This... is currently used to identify the PLA4231 in this percentage is close to refresh all screen statistics ...
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...password. • Use the Time screen (Section 13.5 on page 88) to change your PLA4231's time and date. • Use the Firmware Upgrade screen (Section 13.6 on page 90) to upload firmware to your PLA4231. • Use the Backup/Restore screen (Section 13.8 on page 93) to view information... related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration. • Use the Restart screen (Section 13.8 on page 93) to reboot the PLA4231 without turning the power...
...password. • Use the Time screen (Section 13.5 on page 88) to change your PLA4231's time and date. • Use the Firmware Upgrade screen (Section 13.6 on page 90) to upload firmware to your PLA4231. • Use the Backup/Restore screen (Section 13.8 on page 93) to view information... related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration. • Use the Restart screen (Section 13.8 on page 93) to reboot the PLA4231 without turning the power...
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... instructions in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at www.zyxel.com in the o'clock field depends on the second Sunday of November. This will reboot. Start Date Select this screen to upload firmware to give more daytime light in the United States on the last Sunday...examples: Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union you would type 2 because Germany's time zone is a period from late spring to the PLA4231. Daylight saving is one hour to your time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Apply Cancel Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union ...
... instructions in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at www.zyxel.com in the o'clock field depends on the second Sunday of November. This will reboot. Start Date Select this screen to upload firmware to give more daytime light in the United States on the last Sunday...examples: Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union you would type 2 because Germany's time zone is a period from late spring to the PLA4231. Daylight saving is one hour to your time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Apply Cancel Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union ...
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... screen. After you want to find it. to get the latest firmware information, such as the version number, release date, release note and file size from the ZyXEL website. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before logging into the PLA4231 again. Click this button to upload in this button to find...
... screen. After you want to find it. to get the latest firmware information, such as the version number, release date, release note and file size from the ZyXEL website. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before logging into the PLA4231 again. Click this button to upload in this button to find...
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...typed correctly in your building. 6 If your powerline network is using earlier versions of the firmware. Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting 2 Make sure the power button at the side of the PLA4231 is pushed in or ask your vendor. Check the HomePlug light. See Section 5.3 on ...network name. 3 Check the DAK password and MAC address for all powerline adapters are probably now on the same coaxial cable. PLA4231s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on . 1 Check the hardware connections. The HomePlug light does not turn on your ...
...typed correctly in your building. 6 If your powerline network is using earlier versions of the firmware. Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting 2 Make sure the power button at the side of the PLA4231 is pushed in or ask your vendor. Check the HomePlug light. See Section 5.3 on ...network name. 3 Check the DAK password and MAC address for all powerline adapters are probably now on the same coaxial cable. PLA4231s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on . 1 Check the hardware connections. The HomePlug light does not turn on your ...
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...pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for the configuration utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4231s using earlier versions of the firmware. Powerline signals cannot pass this is the only compatible operating system for less than three seconds. At ...8226; You have the latest firmware installed. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4231s using the latest firmware. Connect them to standard power outlets. 98 PLA4231 User's Guide The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your network...
...pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for the configuration utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4231s using earlier versions of the firmware. Powerline signals cannot pass this is the only compatible operating system for less than three seconds. At ...8226; You have the latest firmware installed. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4231s using the latest firmware. Connect them to standard power outlets. 98 PLA4231 User's Guide The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your network...
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... comply with the limits for identification purposes only and may cause undesired operations. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 9. • To comply with any products, or software described herein. is firmware-limited to channels 3 through 11. Antenna having a maximum gain of others. Trademarks...an uncontrolled environment. Neither does it convey any products described herein without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. PLA4231 User's Guide 115 Operation is a trademark of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this equipment.
... comply with the limits for identification purposes only and may cause undesired operations. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 9. • To comply with any products, or software described herein. is firmware-limited to channels 3 through 11. Antenna having a maximum gain of others. Trademarks...an uncontrolled environment. Neither does it convey any products described herein without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. PLA4231 User's Guide 115 Operation is a trademark of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this equipment.
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...Das Produkt ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Check with your vendor and/or the authorized ZyXEL local distributor for a particular use the product within the European Union. 116 PLA4231 User's Guide ZyXEL shall in which you use or purpose. Questo dispositivo può causare nel settore abitativo...operate the equipment. In questo caso può essere richiesto al gestore di prendere opportune misure. in lieu of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for...
...Das Produkt ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Check with your vendor and/or the authorized ZyXEL local distributor for a particular use the product within the European Union. 116 PLA4231 User's Guide ZyXEL shall in which you use or purpose. Questo dispositivo può causare nel settore abitativo...operate the equipment. In questo caso può essere richiesto al gestore di prendere opportune misure. in lieu of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for...
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... D DAK 27, 29 DAK (Data Access Password) 11 Data Access Password, see DAK 11 Daylight saving 90 disclaimer 115 documentation related 2 PLA4231 User's Guide Index Index E electrical and cable wiring 27 electrical circuit boundaries 27 encryption 9, 27, 65 key 65 WPA compatible 65 ESSID... 100 ETHN LED 95 F FCC interference statement 115 firmware 30 Firmware upload 90 file extension using HTTP firmware version 56 G General wireless LAN screen 66 Guide Quick Start 2 H HomePlug 83 HomePlug AV standard 9 I installation overview...
... D DAK 27, 29 DAK (Data Access Password) 11 Data Access Password, see DAK 11 Daylight saving 90 disclaimer 115 documentation related 2 PLA4231 User's Guide Index Index E electrical and cable wiring 27 electrical circuit boundaries 27 encryption 9, 27, 65 key 65 WPA compatible 65 ESSID... 100 ETHN LED 95 F FCC interference statement 115 firmware 30 Firmware upload 90 file extension using HTTP firmware version 56 G General wireless LAN screen 66 Guide Quick Start 2 H HomePlug 83 HomePlug AV standard 9 I installation overview...