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...; WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. See Chapter 4 on page 23 for Managing the PLA4231 Do the following things regularly to make sure you don't already have to reset the PLA4231 to its factory default settings. See Section 7.2 on page 49 for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage... the PLA4231 • Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to set up security on using the ENCRYPT feature. • Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. •...
...; WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. See Chapter 4 on page 23 for Managing the PLA4231 Do the following things regularly to make sure you don't already have to reset the PLA4231 to its factory default settings. See Section 7.2 on page 49 for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage... the PLA4231 • Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to set up security on using the ENCRYPT feature. • Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. •...
User Guide
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... a router or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example "Password1") to its factory-default configurations. 12 PLA4231 User's Guide This completes the configuration of your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you..."Password1". Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.6 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate with the same Network Name can coexist on a single powerline circuit. Information is on. 2 Press the RESET button for example "Password2") to reload the factory-default configuration file. You might ...
... a router or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example "Password1") to its factory-default configurations. 12 PLA4231 User's Guide This completes the configuration of your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you..."Password1". Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.6 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate with the same Network Name can coexist on a single powerline circuit. Information is on. 2 Press the RESET button for example "Password2") to reload the factory-default configuration file. You might ...
User Guide
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...: 1 Press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA4231 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you to set... • set up the second powerline device. You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4231 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT You can connect...
...: 1 Press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA4231 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you to set... • set up the second powerline device. You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4231 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT You can connect...
User Guide
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... powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. The device leaves any network it is associated with the RESET/ ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA4231 User's Guide 19 If that does not work see Section 14.5 on page 99 for suggestions... minute. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on problems with and its factory defaults. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 14 on page 99 for suggestions on if your device is connected. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the network. The...
... powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. The device leaves any network it is associated with the RESET/ ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA4231 User's Guide 19 If that does not work see Section 14.5 on page 99 for suggestions... minute. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on problems with and its factory defaults. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 14 on page 99 for suggestions on if your device is connected. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the network. The...
User Guide
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It is discussed in the rest of this screen to upload firmware to your PLA4231 to the factory defaults. Restart System Restart This screen allows you prefer. 7.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information and configuration fields. Chapter 7 ...Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Firmware Upgrade Use this document. 54 PLA4231 User's Guide Backup/ Restore Use this screen to reboot the PLA4231 without turning the power off. Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you to backup and restore the configuration or reset your PLA4231.
It is discussed in the rest of this screen to upload firmware to your PLA4231 to the factory defaults. Restart System Restart This screen allows you prefer. 7.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information and configuration fields. Chapter 7 ...Access Point Mode LINK TAB FUNCTION Firmware Upgrade Use this document. 54 PLA4231 User's Guide Backup/ Restore Use this screen to reboot the PLA4231 without turning the power off. Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you to backup and restore the configuration or reset your PLA4231.
User Guide
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... next. You can upload them. Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. File Path Type in this section clears all user-entered configuration information and returns the PLA4231 to reset the factory defaults of the file you need to return to your previous settings. Chapter 13 Maintenance 13.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen Backup configuration allows you...
... next. You can upload them. Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. File Path Type in this section clears all user-entered configuration information and returns the PLA4231 to reset the factory defaults of the file you need to return to your previous settings. Chapter 13 Maintenance 13.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen Backup configuration allows you...
User Guide
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... 1 The default password is in the same subnet as the PLA4231. (If you know the IP address of my PLA4231. 2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as the PLA4231. 5 Reset the device to its factory defaults. I can see the troubleshooting suggestions for I don't know...a DHCP server on page 12. See Section 1.7 on your network, make sure your computer and the PLA4231, skip this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and try one of the advanced suggestions. Advanced Suggestion • If your computer is connected wirelessly...
... 1 The default password is in the same subnet as the PLA4231. (If you know the IP address of my PLA4231. 2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as the PLA4231. 5 Reset the device to its factory defaults. I can see the troubleshooting suggestions for I don't know...a DHCP server on page 12. See Section 1.7 on your network, make sure your computer and the PLA4231, skip this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults, and try one of the advanced suggestions. Advanced Suggestion • If your computer is connected wirelessly...
User Guide
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PLA4231 User's Guide 103 See Section 1.7 on page 12. Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting 2 This can happen when you have to reset the device to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after 5 minutes. 3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the PLA4231. 4 If this does not work, you fail to its factory defaults.
PLA4231 User's Guide 103 See Section 1.7 on page 12. Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting 2 This can happen when you have to reset the device to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after 5 minutes. 3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the PLA4231. 4 If this does not work, you fail to its factory defaults.