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Quick Start Guide Initial Setup 1 Hardware Installation PLA4231 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender Ersteinrichtung | Configuración Inicial Configuration initiale | Configurazione Iniziale Grundinställningar | Eerste Installatie POWER Wait... 1 Minute 2 Copying... de usuario. Zie de handleiding. 1/2 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Password: 1234 SSID Wi-Fi key Copyright©2012 ZyXEL Communications Corp. Anslut en dator med en Ethernet-kabel till PLA4231. Abra un navegador de web e introduzca: "http://192.168.1.2". Segui la guida utente. Connectez un ordinateur avec un ...
Quick Start Guide Initial Setup 1 Hardware Installation PLA4231 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender Ersteinrichtung | Configuración Inicial Configuration initiale | Configurazione Iniziale Grundinställningar | Eerste Installatie POWER Wait... 1 Minute 2 Copying... de usuario. Zie de handleiding. 1/2 IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Password: 1234 SSID Wi-Fi key Copyright©2012 ZyXEL Communications Corp. Anslut en dator med en Ethernet-kabel till PLA4231. Abra un navegador de web e introduzca: "http://192.168.1.2". Segui la guida utente. Connectez un ordinateur avec un ...
User Guide
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... 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 6.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 38 6.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 6.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 40... Configurator ...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
... 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 6.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 38 6.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 6.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 40... Configurator ...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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...unstable or even crashes. See Chapter 4 on page 23 for instructions on accessing the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you know how to set up security on your password, you don't ...a (supported) web browser. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 expanded by plugging additional PLA4231s into other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to manage the PLA4231 more secure and to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for everyday...
...unstable or even crashes. See Chapter 4 on page 23 for instructions on accessing the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you know how to set up security on your password, you don't ...a (supported) web browser. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 expanded by plugging additional PLA4231s into other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to manage the PLA4231 more secure and to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for everyday...
User Guide
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CHAPTER 2 The WPS Button 2.1 WPS Overview Your PLA4231 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to find another device that allows ... to make sure). Note: You must support WPS (check each other. Both devices must activate WPS in the PLA4231 and in another WPS-enabled device within two minutes of the two devices. WPS is activated on again. Depending ... LED will be off for two or three seconds and release it. Each WPS connection works between two devices. PLA4231 User's Guide 13 Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by the Wi-Fi Alliance....
CHAPTER 2 The WPS Button 2.1 WPS Overview Your PLA4231 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to find another device that allows ... to make sure). Note: You must support WPS (check each other. Both devices must activate WPS in the PLA4231 and in another WPS-enabled device within two minutes of the two devices. WPS is activated on again. Depending ... LED will be off for two or three seconds and release it. Each WPS connection works between two devices. PLA4231 User's Guide 13 Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by the Wi-Fi Alliance....
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Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to abort the installation. Click Cancel.... 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 Figure 7 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Yes or Next to continue through the initial screen. Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 ...
Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to abort the installation. Click Cancel.... 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 Figure 7 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Yes or Next to continue through the initial screen. Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 ...
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... additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other , they all need to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4231 User's Guide 27 The PLA4231 is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you how to use the Configuration Utility ...(Advanced Encryption Standard) to use encryption to understand the encrypted information sent in your home's electrical wiring (A). Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's wiring. Encryption is designed as a plug-and-play ...
... additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other , they all need to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4231 User's Guide 27 The PLA4231 is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you how to use the Configuration Utility ...(Advanced Encryption Standard) to use encryption to understand the encrypted information sent in your home's electrical wiring (A). Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's wiring. Encryption is designed as a plug-and-play ...
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...lets you the following. • How to connect with other powerline adapters that are in this tutorial is also available for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you can find this software. The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to 64 characters long, with new powerline... name. CHAPTER 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1 Overview Use this tutorial to install it on your computer. This tutorial shows you access the powerline adapter. PLA4231 User's Guide 37 Note: The PLA4231 in the Quick Start Guide for download at www.zyxel.com. It provides security for ...
...lets you the following. • How to connect with other powerline adapters that are in this tutorial is also available for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you can find this software. The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to 64 characters long, with new powerline... name. CHAPTER 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1 Overview Use this tutorial to install it on your computer. This tutorial shows you access the powerline adapter. PLA4231 User's Guide 37 Note: The PLA4231 in the Quick Start Guide for download at www.zyxel.com. It provides security for ...
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...the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port 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... adapter to your network. • See Section 6.5 on page 40 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 38 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 ...
...the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port 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... adapter to your network. • See Section 6.5 on page 40 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 38 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 ...
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Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you want to add to your network and open to know the network name of your powerline adapter. ... powerline adapter should open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 6.3 on page 38). 2 The utility should appear as Local (A). Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4231 User's Guide 39 Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to expand your existing network. It should match the MAC address listed on...
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you want to add to your network and open to know the network name of your powerline adapter. ... powerline adapter should open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 6.3 on page 38). 2 The utility should appear as Local (A). Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4231 User's Guide 39 Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to expand your existing network. It should match the MAC address listed on...
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...8 Repeat this procedure for your existing network. The figure below shows two powerline networks in the Network Name field (C). Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for all additional powerline adapters that you want to add to the network...'s power cord into a power outlet and, if required, switch the power outlet on the pop-up. The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4231 User's Guide Figure 24 Adding an Adapter to the Internet. Figure 25 Network Name Pop-up 5 Your new adapter will now have the same Network...
...8 Repeat this procedure for your existing network. The figure below shows two powerline networks in the Network Name field (C). Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for all additional powerline adapters that you want to add to the network...'s power cord into a power outlet and, if required, switch the power outlet on the pop-up. The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4231 User's Guide Figure 24 Adding an Adapter to the Internet. Figure 25 Network Name Pop-up 5 Your new adapter will now have the same Network...
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... Name for all new adapters you want to add to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you use your new network. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter PLA4231 User's Guide 41
... Name for all new adapters you want to add to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you use your new network. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter PLA4231 User's Guide 41
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... for example, in your existing network into Two Networks This section shows you want to split your study connecting a laptop and printer. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 After you have the same network name as Local in this table. This is useful if you want to . These adapters all powerline adapters...an example. To move some of powerline adapters on your computer and open to set up a second powerline network in the DAK Password field (B). 42 PLA4231 User's Guide A list of these adapters to a new network, you had to the configuration tab as Remote.
... for example, in your existing network into Two Networks This section shows you want to split your study connecting a laptop and printer. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 After you have the same network name as Local in this table. This is useful if you want to . These adapters all powerline adapters...an example. To move some of powerline adapters on your computer and open to set up a second powerline network in the DAK Password field (B). 42 PLA4231 User's Guide A list of these adapters to a new network, you had to the configuration tab as Remote.
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Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the DAK Password field. Figure 31 Correct DAK PLA4231 User's Guide 43 Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field. Figure 29 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up. Figure 30 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop-ups appear.
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the DAK Password field. Figure 31 Correct DAK PLA4231 User's Guide 43 Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field. Figure 29 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up. Figure 30 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop-ups appear.
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...Name on your local adapter to the network name for the network you want to add to other adapters on your network. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 The settings for the adapter will now grey out and the adapter will then display in the adapter table, allowing you to select and...( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it does not, try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is turned on. 44 PLA4231 User's Guide The adapters on that network will disappear from the table after a few minutes. Figure 32 An Adapter on your new network. These adapters...
...Name on your local adapter to the network name for the network you want to add to other adapters on your network. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 The settings for the adapter will now grey out and the adapter will then display in the adapter table, allowing you to select and...( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it does not, try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is turned on. 44 PLA4231 User's Guide The adapters on that network will disappear from the table after a few minutes. Figure 32 An Adapter on your new network. These adapters...
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Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your powerline adapter is connected to the same electrical circuit as other powerline adapters on your network. PLA4231 User's Guide 45
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your powerline adapter is connected to the same electrical circuit as other powerline adapters on your network. PLA4231 User's Guide 45
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...Web pop-up windows from your web browser. 7.2.1 Login Screen The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. The Web Configurator is "192.168.1.2". PLA4231 User's Guide 49 In this case, your computer in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScripts (enabled by default). • Java ....1.3" and "192.168.1.254". Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Safari 2.0 or later versions. Refer to the LAN port of the PLA4231. 2 The default IP address of the PLA4231 is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of its screens.
...Web pop-up windows from your web browser. 7.2.1 Login Screen The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. The Web Configurator is "192.168.1.2". PLA4231 User's Guide 49 In this case, your computer in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScripts (enabled by default). • Java ....1.3" and "192.168.1.254". Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Safari 2.0 or later versions. Refer to the LAN port of the PLA4231. 2 The default IP address of the PLA4231 is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of its screens.
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...settings. MAINTENANCE General Use this screen to have the PLA4231 apply IP alias to configure WPS. WMM QoS allows you to view and change powerline settings. Password Password Setup Use this screen to change your PLA4231's time and date. Time Time Setting Use this screen... to change the password of individual services. MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the PLA4231 to block access to schedule...
...settings. MAINTENANCE General Use this screen to have the PLA4231 apply IP alias to configure WPS. WMM QoS allows you to view and change powerline settings. Password Password Setup Use this screen to change your PLA4231's time and date. Time Time Setting Use this screen... to change the password of individual services. MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the PLA4231 to block access to schedule...
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...types of security does not protect the information that is recommended that MAC address to use the wireless network. Depending on the devices in your PLA4231, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in...correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). Note: It is sent in the wireless network must have the same key. 10.3.1.3 WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is not allowed to have a RADIUS server. Every wireless client in the wireless network. If a wireless client is an industry standard ...
...types of security does not protect the information that is recommended that MAC address to use the wireless network. Depending on the devices in your PLA4231, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in...correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). Note: It is sent in the wireless network must have the same key. 10.3.1.3 WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is not allowed to have a RADIUS server. Every wireless client in the wireless network. If a wireless client is an industry standard ...
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...characters found on a typical English language keyboard) for and select a channel which a wireless client is turned on by another device. 66 PLA4231 User's Guide Auto Channel Selection This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is not used by default. Figure 45 Network > Wireless...a wireless client cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool. Table 18 Network > Wireless LAN > General LABEL Wireless Setup Wireless LAN Name (SSID) Hide SSID Channel Selection DESCRIPTION Select to enable or disable the WLAN, enter the SSID, select the channel ...
...characters found on a typical English language keyboard) for and select a channel which a wireless client is turned on by another device. 66 PLA4231 User's Guide Auto Channel Selection This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is not used by default. Figure 45 Network > Wireless...a wireless client cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool. Table 18 Network > Wireless LAN > General LABEL Wireless Setup Wireless LAN Name (SSID) Hide SSID Channel Selection DESCRIPTION Select to enable or disable the WLAN, enter the SSID, select the channel ...
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...a wireless network using WPS. This is only available when the WPS status displays Configured. Select Enable and click Apply to the PLA4231. Click Apply to save your changes back to allow the PIN Configuration method. Status Status Click Generate to remove the configured wireless... Number) of the wireless network (the PLA4231's first SSID). Figure 52 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Chapter 10 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 25 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS LABEL WPS Setup WPS PIN Code PIN Number DESCRIPTION Select Enable...
...a wireless network using WPS. This is only available when the WPS status displays Configured. Select Enable and click Apply to the PLA4231. Click Apply to save your changes back to allow the PIN Configuration method. Status Status Click Generate to remove the configured wireless... Number) of the wireless network (the PLA4231's first SSID). Figure 52 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Chapter 10 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 25 Network > Wireless LAN > WPS LABEL WPS Setup WPS PIN Code PIN Number DESCRIPTION Select Enable...