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...till PLA4231. Consulte el manual de usuario. Quick Start Guide Initial Setup 1 Hardware Installation PLA4231 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender Ersteinrichtung | Configuración Inicial Configuration ...enter the SSID and wireless security key. Collegare un computer al PLA4231 utilizzando un cavo Ethernet. Start uw web browser en type ... câble Ethernet au PLA4231. Sluit een computer met behulp van een netwerkkabel aan op de PLA4231 PLA4231 2 Open a web broswer....168.1.2". Verbinden Sie Computer und PLA4231 mit einem Ethernet Kabel. Sie bitte in : "http://192.168.1.2 ...
...till PLA4231. Consulte el manual de usuario. Quick Start Guide Initial Setup 1 Hardware Installation PLA4231 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender Ersteinrichtung | Configuración Inicial Configuration ...enter the SSID and wireless security key. Collegare un computer al PLA4231 utilizzando un cavo Ethernet. Start uw web browser en type ... câble Ethernet au PLA4231. Sluit een computer met behulp van een netwerkkabel aan op de PLA4231 PLA4231 2 Open a web broswer....168.1.2". Verbinden Sie Computer und PLA4231 mit einem Ethernet Kabel. Sie bitte in : "http://192.168.1.2 ...
User Guide
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your computer operating system. Every effort has been made 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 ensure that the information in your product firmware or your product due to differences in this manual is accurate. IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your computer operating system. Every effort has been made 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 ensure that the information in your product firmware or your product due to differences in this manual is accurate. IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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...1 Introducing the PLA4231 ...9 1.1 Overview ...9 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231 9 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4231 ...10 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231 10 1.5 Powerline Security ...10 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords ...11 1.5.2 Setting Up Powerline Security 11 1.6 Multiple Networks ...12 1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 ...12 1.7.1 ...3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ...17 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior 19 Part II: Configuration Utility 21 Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 23 4.1 Overview of the Installation Process 23 4.2 Installing the Utility ...23...
...1 Introducing the PLA4231 ...9 1.1 Overview ...9 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231 9 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4231 ...10 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231 10 1.5 Powerline Security ...10 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords ...11 1.5.2 Setting Up Powerline Security 11 1.6 Multiple Networks ...12 1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 ...12 1.7.1 ...3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ...17 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior 19 Part II: Configuration Utility 21 Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 23 4.1 Overview of the Installation Process 23 4.2 Installing the Utility ...23...
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... 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... into Two Networks 42 6.7 Troubleshooting ...44 Part III: Web Configurator 47 Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator ...49 7.1 Overview ...49 7.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...49 7.2.1 Login Screen ...49 7.2.2 Password Screen ...51 7.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ...52 7.3.1 Title Bar ...53 7.3.2 Navigation Panel ...53 7.3.3...
... 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... into Two Networks 42 6.7 Troubleshooting ...44 Part III: Web Configurator 47 Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator ...49 7.1 Overview ...49 7.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...49 7.2.1 Login Screen ...49 7.2.2 Password Screen ...51 7.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ...52 7.3.1 Title Bar ...53 7.3.2 Navigation Panel ...53 7.3.3...
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...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 ...95 14.1 LEDs ...95 14....2 Power and Light Problems ...96 14.3 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...
...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 ...95 14.1 LEDs ...95 14....2 Power and Light Problems ...96 14.3 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...
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... and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) 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. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Use a password that's not easy to guess...
... and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) 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. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Use a password that's not easy to guess...
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... circuit can be shared by a power meter. See the next section for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on your circuit, but not directly connected... to your powerline network. PLA4231 User's Guide 11 Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your network. To prevent compromising your network security, you...
... circuit can be shared by a power meter. See the next section for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on your circuit, but not directly connected... to your powerline network. PLA4231 User's Guide 11 Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your network. To prevent compromising your network security, you...
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...use the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of your powerline outlets and assigning them "Password2". This completes the configuration of the PLA4231 to its factory-default configurations. 12 PLA4231 User's Guide You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch...button for 10 to 15 seconds (until the power LED begins to blink) and release it to set the PLA4231 back to reload the factory-default configuration file. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them "Password1". Information is on the first Ethernet network and ...
...use the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of your powerline outlets and assigning them "Password2". This completes the configuration of the PLA4231 to its factory-default configurations. 12 PLA4231 User's Guide You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch...button for 10 to 15 seconds (until the power LED begins to blink) and release it to set the PLA4231 back to reload the factory-default configuration file. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them "Password1". Information is on the first Ethernet network and ...
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...as your computer with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. PLA4231 User's Guide 13 Depending on the devices you have, you to quickly set up a wireless network with a WPS-enabled wireless adapter) to the PLA4231 via Wi-Fi or to the existing wireless network ...release it. WPS is activated on the device itself, or in each of the PLA4231 to blink. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Note: You must support WPS (check each other ) in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS...
...as your computer with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. PLA4231 User's Guide 13 Depending on the devices you have, you to quickly set up a wireless network with a WPS-enabled wireless adapter) to the PLA4231 via Wi-Fi or to the existing wireless network ...release it. WPS is activated on the device itself, or in each of the PLA4231 to blink. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Note: You must support WPS (check each other ) in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS...
User Guide
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... to 15 seconds The device joins a network. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to another powerline device or a powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 14 on page 99 for suggestions on the... devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4231 User's Guide 19 If the HomePlug ( ) lights on if your device is connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press...
... to 15 seconds The device joins a network. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to another powerline device or a powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 14 on page 99 for suggestions on the... devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4231 User's Guide 19 If the HomePlug ( ) lights on if your device is connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press...
User Guide
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... the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 4.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4231 which has the latest...
... the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 4.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4231 which has the latest...
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Click Cancel only if you to see the progress of the installation. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 24 PLA4231 User's Guide Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you want to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept ... be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. A prompt appears asking you to abort the installation. Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
Click Cancel only if you to see the progress of the installation. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 24 PLA4231 User's Guide Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you want to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept ... be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. A prompt appears asking you to abort the installation. Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
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... how much available disk space you have in the hard drives found in user, select Just me. Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 4 If you want the utility to be only available to the currently logged in your computer. 5 When the installation is complete.... PLA4231 User's Guide 25 Click Close to use the configuration utility. Click "Yes" to restart your computer when the installation is finished, a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard...
... how much available disk space you have in the hard drives found in user, select Just me. Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 4 If you want the utility to be only available to the currently logged in your computer. 5 When the installation is complete.... PLA4231 User's Guide 25 Click Close to use the configuration utility. Click "Yes" to restart your computer when the installation is finished, a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard...
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...-and-play network expanding solution. The range varies depending on enhancing your powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4231s communicate with each other, they use encryption to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to communicate with each other they all need to protect the information that is sent in the...
...-and-play network expanding solution. The range varies depending on enhancing your powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4231s communicate with each other, they use encryption to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to communicate with each other they all need to protect the information that is sent in the...
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This password is printed on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. 28 PLA4231 User's Guide If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the ... network. 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility By default the PLA4231s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series...
This password is printed on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. 28 PLA4231 User's Guide If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the ... network. 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility By default the PLA4231s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series...
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... of your computer which powerline network information is connected directly to a powerline adapter. PLA4231 User's Guide 29 Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your PLA4231 and to set up when you launch the utility. Different powerline networks are...
... of your computer which powerline network information is connected directly to a powerline adapter. PLA4231 User's Guide 29 Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your PLA4231 and to set up when you launch the utility. Different powerline networks are...
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... on a sticker on the bottom of your changes. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you want to be part of your PLA4231. Select this device Set NMK to all of the powerline adapters that you want to ...utility. Select this to apply your powerline network. Firmware is the software which corresponds to it is printed on the PLA4231 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. You can be recognized as the network name for all devices Save Note: You must enter the correct DAK...
... on a sticker on the bottom of your changes. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you want to be part of your PLA4231. Select this device Set NMK to all of the powerline adapters that you want to ...utility. Select this to apply your powerline network. Firmware is the software which corresponds to it is printed on the PLA4231 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. You can be recognized as the network name for all devices Save Note: You must enter the correct DAK...
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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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...PLA4231, this label is given in the following format: "application data transmission rate / raw data transmission rate". In the case of transmission from the powerline adapter selected in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. This field displays how fast information is sent from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration...table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in the Configuration screen to the whole payload of the PLA4231 which is displayed. This field displays how fast information is removed from...
...PLA4231, this label is given in the following format: "application data transmission rate / raw data transmission rate". In the case of transmission from the powerline adapter selected in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. This field displays how fast information is sent from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration...table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in the Configuration screen to the whole payload of the PLA4231 which is displayed. This field displays how fast information is removed from...