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... 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 15 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 15 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 PLA4231 User's Guide 3
... 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 15 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 15 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 PLA4231 User's Guide 3
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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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... 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 105 Appendix B Legal...
... 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 105 Appendix B Legal...
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... the ENCRYPT feature. • Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for instructions on accessing the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. Restoring an earlier working configuration may extend outside your PLA4231. 10 PLA4231 User's Guide See Chapter 4 on page 23 for...printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for Managing the PLA4231 Do the following things regularly to make sure you will have to reset the PLA4231 to your powerline network may be useful if the ...
... the ENCRYPT feature. • Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for instructions on accessing the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. Restoring an earlier working configuration may extend outside your PLA4231. 10 PLA4231 User's Guide See Chapter 4 on page 23 for...printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for Managing the PLA4231 Do the following things regularly to make sure you will have to reset the PLA4231 to your powerline network may be useful if the ...
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.... Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords You use two types of your communication. When you must enter the adapters' DAK password in your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to create multiple powerline networks...private network. Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to make sure that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for more than one household. Although the PLA4231 is printed on the PLA4231. This password is a "plug-andplay" network expanding ...
.... Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords You use two types of your communication. When you must enter the adapters' DAK password in your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to create multiple powerline networks...private network. Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to make sure that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for more than one household. Although the PLA4231 is printed on the PLA4231. This password is a "plug-andplay" network expanding ...
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...is activated on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. The WLAN LED begins to blink. Note: You must support WPS (check each of the PLA4231. 4 The WLAN LED turns steady on again. ... it . To connect a WPS-enabled wireless client (such as your computer with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Both devices must activate WPS in the PLA4231 and in each device's documentation to make sure). The WLAN LED begins to blink. 3 Press the WPS button ...
...is activated on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that also has WPS activated. The WLAN LED begins to blink. Note: You must support WPS (check each of the PLA4231. 4 The WLAN LED turns steady on again. ... it . To connect a WPS-enabled wireless client (such as your computer with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Both devices must activate WPS in the PLA4231 and in each device's documentation to make sure). The WLAN LED begins to blink. 3 Press the WPS button ...
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... version 2.0 installed on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. CHAPTER 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4231. 4.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for and installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 2.0 software...
... version 2.0 installed on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. CHAPTER 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4231. 4.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for and installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 2.0 software...
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...done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. Figure 7 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Cancel only if you to proceed. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows...continue through the initial screen. The Setup utility runs automatically. Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 24 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into...
...done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. Figure 7 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Cancel only if you to proceed. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows...continue through the initial screen. The Setup utility runs automatically. Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 24 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into...
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Click Close to use the configuration utility. Figure 10 Installation Complete Note: You may be only available to the currently logged in your computer. 5 When the installation is complete. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to specify a different location on your computer. PLA4231 User's Guide 25 Otherwise, click...
Click Close to use the configuration utility. Figure 10 Installation Complete Note: You may be only available to the currently logged in your computer. 5 When the installation is complete. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to specify a different location on your computer. PLA4231 User's Guide 25 Otherwise, click...
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... name allows the powerline adapters to use the same network name. CHAPTER 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 5.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to protect the information that once you cannot understand the message. PLA4231 User's Guide 27 Note: See Section 5.1.1 on page 27 for more information on your...
... name allows the powerline adapters to use the same network name. CHAPTER 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 5.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to protect the information that once you cannot understand the message. PLA4231 User's Guide 27 Note: See Section 5.1.1 on page 27 for more information on your...
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... you want to allow to communicate in and not worry about setting up security. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. 28 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility By default the PLA4231s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to it from the start menu. This password is...
... you want to allow to communicate in and not worry about setting up security. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. 28 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility By default the PLA4231s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to it from the start menu. This password is...
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... recognized on the powerline network. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4231 displayed on a sticker on your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is only one connection. The fields described ... name. This is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of your PLA4231 and to set up when you launch the utility. Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are connected to a powerline adapter, then you have ...
... recognized on the powerline network. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4231 displayed on a sticker on your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is only one connection. The fields described ... name. This is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of your PLA4231 and to set up when you launch the utility. Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are connected to a powerline adapter, then you have ...
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...the DAK password printed on a sticker on the network, it in the PLA4231. Older version utilities are not compatible with PLA4231s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility Table 3 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION DAK (Device Access Key) password... the selected powerline adapter before you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). Note: If you also upgrade the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility.
...the DAK password printed on a sticker on the network, it in the PLA4231. Older version utilities are not compatible with PLA4231s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility Table 3 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION DAK (Device Access Key) password... the selected powerline adapter before you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). Note: If you also upgrade the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility.
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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 15 Network Info Screen PLA4231 User's Guide 31 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.
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 15 Network Info Screen PLA4231 User's Guide 31 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.
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...utility. Raw data refers to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of your powerline adapter can configure the powerline adapters on your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. 32 PLA4231...the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4231 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the powerline adapters in the Configuration screen to a powerline adapter. This field displays ...
...utility. Raw data refers to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of your powerline adapter can configure the powerline adapters on your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. 32 PLA4231...the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4231 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the powerline adapters in the Configuration screen to a powerline adapter. This field displays ...
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Chapter 5 Using the Powerline 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 should set ... of the powerline adapter connected to this server to High. Similarly, if you surf the Internet, your Internet gateway to Medium. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A PLA4231 User's Guide D E 33 Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data Applications The figure...
Chapter 5 Using the Powerline 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 should set ... of the powerline adapter connected to this server to High. Similarly, if you surf the Internet, your Internet gateway to Medium. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A PLA4231 User's Guide D E 33 Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data Applications The figure...
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... drop-down box for traffic FROM your selected device. This field displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA4231 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 new Priority...
... drop-down box for traffic FROM your selected device. This field displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA4231 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 new Priority...
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... you are connected to. 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. PLA4231 User's Guide 35 Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software...
... you are connected to. 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. PLA4231 User's Guide 35 Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software...