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...Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA ...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 LEDs ...7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA ...9 1.4 Expand Your Network with the PLA 9 1.5 Security ...10 1.5.1 Passwords ...10 1.5.2 Setting Up Security ...10 1.6 Multiple Networks ...11 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button ...12 2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 12 2.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network...3 Introducing the Web Configurator 18 3.1 Overview ...18 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 18 3.2.1 Login Screen ...18 3.2.2 Password Screen ...19 3.3 Navigating the Web Configurator 20 3.3.1 Title Bar ...20 3.3.2 Navigation Panel ...21...
...Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA ...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 LEDs ...7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA ...9 1.4 Expand Your Network with the PLA 9 1.5 Security ...10 1.5.1 Passwords ...10 1.5.2 Setting Up Security ...10 1.6 Multiple Networks ...11 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button ...12 2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 12 2.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network...3 Introducing the Web Configurator 18 3.1 Overview ...18 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 18 3.2.1 Login Screen ...18 3.2.2 Password Screen ...19 3.3 Navigating the Web Configurator 20 3.3.1 Title Bar ...20 3.3.2 Navigation Panel ...21...
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... Do ...54 10.3 One Connect Screen ...54 Chapter 11 Maintenance ...55 11.1 Overview ...55 11.2 What You Can Do ...55 11.3 General Screen ...55 11.4 Password Screen ...56 11.5 Time Setting Screen ...56 11.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...58 11.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 60 11.8 Restart Screen ...61 11.9 Language Screen....1 Power and Light Problems ...63 12.2 Powerline Problems ...64 12.3 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 64 Appendix A Customer Support ...67 Appendix B Legal Information ...73 Index ...80 PLA5236 User's Guide 5
... Do ...54 10.3 One Connect Screen ...54 Chapter 11 Maintenance ...55 11.1 Overview ...55 11.2 What You Can Do ...55 11.3 General Screen ...55 11.4 Password Screen ...56 11.5 Time Setting Screen ...56 11.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...58 11.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 60 11.8 Restart Screen ...61 11.9 Language Screen....1 Power and Light Problems ...63 12.2 Powerline Problems ...64 12.3 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 64 Appendix A Customer Support ...67 Appendix B Legal Information ...73 Index ...80 PLA5236 User's Guide 5
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... in your network. 3 You may extend outside your premises, it is important to set up security on your PLA. 1.5.1 Passwords You use the Zyxel Home Plug screen (Section 9.3 on page 51) to set up security on the PLA.Although the PLA is printed on page... network security, you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Table 2 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name DAK (Data Access Key) Password All powerline adapters that only permitted powerline adapters can be shared by a power meter. PLA5236 User's Guide 10 The following table describes the differences between the...
... in your network. 3 You may extend outside your premises, it is important to set up security on your PLA. 1.5.1 Passwords You use the Zyxel Home Plug screen (Section 9.3 on page 51) to set up security on the PLA.Although the PLA is printed on page... network security, you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Table 2 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name DAK (Data Access Key) Password All powerline adapters that only permitted powerline adapters can be shared by a power meter. PLA5236 User's Guide 10 The following table describes the differences between the...
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... Web Configurator Figure 7 Login screen Type "1234" (default) as shown next. Confirm Password Retype the password for confirmation. Table 4 Change Password Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Enter Your New Password Here Type a new password. Skip Click Skip if you to the PLA. Figure 8 Change Password Screen The following table describes the labels in this time. PLA5236 User's Guide 19
... Web Configurator Figure 7 Login screen Type "1234" (default) as shown next. Confirm Password Retype the password for confirmation. Table 4 Change Password Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Enter Your New Password Here Type a new password. Skip Click Skip if you to the PLA. Figure 8 Change Password Screen The following table describes the labels in this time. PLA5236 User's Guide 19
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... identify your PLA in the Wi-Fi network. Click Easy 123 to select the PLA Wi-Fi mode and give a name and password to open the about the Dashboard screen. 3.3 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to exit the Web Configurator. See Chapter...22 for more information about window, which provides information of the Web Configurator A B C As illustrated above, the Web Configurator screen is displayed. PLA5236 User's Guide 20 Simply log back into these parts: • A - Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator Note: The management session automatically times...
... identify your PLA in the Wi-Fi network. Click Easy 123 to select the PLA Wi-Fi mode and give a name and password to open the about the Dashboard screen. 3.3 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to exit the Web Configurator. See Chapter...22 for more information about window, which provides information of the Web Configurator A B C As illustrated above, the Web Configurator screen is displayed. PLA5236 User's Guide 20 Simply log back into these parts: • A - Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator Note: The management session automatically times...
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...Mode. One Connect uses an app that allows you to access the summary statistics tables. The following tables describe each menu item. Password Password Setup Use this screen to change your home network. Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. ...and date. IP Alias Use this screen to view the details about the devices connected to your PLA, using the 5G wireless connection. PLA5236 User's Guide 21 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 3.3.2 Navigation Panel Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to...
...Mode. One Connect uses an app that allows you to access the summary statistics tables. The following tables describe each menu item. Password Password Setup Use this screen to change your home network. Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. ...and date. IP Alias Use this screen to view the details about the devices connected to your PLA, using the 5G wireless connection. PLA5236 User's Guide 21 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 3.3.2 Navigation Panel Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to...
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For Mixed Mode an additional SSID and password field appear for your Wi-Fi devices. Enter a descriptive name used to the Dashboard screen. Click Apply to save your settings to the PLA wireless network. PLA5236 User's Guide 26 Performance Mode enables a 5Ghz Wi-Fi, with a wider range ...63 or hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64. Choose this step to view and/or change your 5Ghz wireless network SSID and password. Wireless Name (SSID) Wireless Password (WPA2) Edit 5GHz wireless network Mixed Mode enables both 2.5GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi for your 5Ghz wireless network. Enter ...
For Mixed Mode an additional SSID and password field appear for your Wi-Fi devices. Enter a descriptive name used to the Dashboard screen. Click Apply to save your settings to the PLA wireless network. PLA5236 User's Guide 26 Performance Mode enables a 5Ghz Wi-Fi, with a wider range ...63 or hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64. Choose this step to view and/or change your 5Ghz wireless network SSID and password. Wireless Name (SSID) Wireless Password (WPA2) Edit 5GHz wireless network Mixed Mode enables both 2.5GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi for your 5Ghz wireless network. Enter ...
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Select 64-bits or 128-bits. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to as WEP key. PLA5236 User's Guide 38 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Figure 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: Static WEP The following table describes the ...the clients to provide the WEP key prior to enter ASCII characters as the "key". Select this screen. WEP Encryption A passphrase functions like a password. Authentication Method This dictates the length of the security key that is referred to the wireless client. Select Auto or Shared Key from all devices...
Select 64-bits or 128-bits. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to as WEP key. PLA5236 User's Guide 38 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Figure 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: Static WEP The following table describes the ...the clients to provide the WEP key prior to enter ASCII characters as the "key". Select this screen. WEP Encryption A passphrase functions like a password. Authentication Method This dictates the length of the security key that is referred to the wireless client. Select Auto or Shared Key from all devices...
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... PLA's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > MAC Filter. Click Cancel to the PLA. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. To change your changes back to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Check this screen. Every... of six pairs of the devices to configure this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to enable data encryption. PLA5236 User's Guide 40
... PLA's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > MAC Filter. Click Cancel to the PLA. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. To change your changes back to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Check this screen. Every... of six pairs of the devices to configure this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to enable data encryption. PLA5236 User's Guide 40
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... to apply the NMK (entered in your device. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. The network name can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on a remote device. Select this screen. PLA5236 User's Guide 52 The new Network Name is "HomePlugAV". spaces are...adapter you want to the computer running the Web Configurator. Network Information Central Coordinator MAC Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as the network name for the powerline adapter directly connected to manage by the Web Configurator. If the Central ...
... to apply the NMK (entered in your device. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. The network name can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on a remote device. Select this screen. PLA5236 User's Guide 52 The new Network Name is "HomePlugAV". spaces are...adapter you want to the computer running the Web Configurator. Network Information Central Coordinator MAC Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as the network name for the powerline adapter directly connected to manage by the Web Configurator. If the Central ...
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... PLA5236 User's Guide 55 Click Maintenance > General. CHAPTER 11 Maintenance 11.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the Maintenance screens. 11.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen (Section 11.3 on page 55) to set the timeout period of the management session. • Use the Password screen... (Section 11.4 on page 56) to change your PLA's system password. • Use the Time screen (Section 11.5 on page 56) to change your PLA's time and date. ...
... PLA5236 User's Guide 55 Click Maintenance > General. CHAPTER 11 Maintenance 11.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the Maintenance screens. 11.2 What You Can Do • Use the General screen (Section 11.3 on page 55) to set the timeout period of the management session. • Use the Password screen... (Section 11.4 on page 56) to change your PLA's system password. • Use the Time screen (Section 11.5 on page 56) to change your PLA's time and date. ...
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...password. Table 27 Maintenance > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you forget your changes back to reload the previous configuration for details Click Maintenance > Password. Cancel Click Cancel to the PLA. New Password Type your changes back to 30 characters). PLA5236... User's Guide 56 Apply Click Apply to save your PLA's password (or IP address), you type....
...password. Table 27 Maintenance > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you forget your changes back to reload the previous configuration for details Click Maintenance > Password. Cancel Click Cancel to the PLA. New Password Type your changes back to 30 characters). PLA5236... User's Guide 56 Apply Click Apply to save your PLA's password (or IP address), you type....
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...sure that you might encounter. 12.1 Power and Light Problems The PLA does not turn on the same electrical wiring without interfering with each other.) PLA5236 User's Guide 63 See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your vendor. Check the package it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If the ...1.0 or 1.0.1. (Although they can coexist on . The HomePlug light does not turn on. 1 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is working correctly, and that the LAN network is the same on . 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 Remove the powerline adapter from the...
...sure that you might encounter. 12.1 Power and Light Problems The PLA does not turn on the same electrical wiring without interfering with each other.) PLA5236 User's Guide 63 See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your vendor. Check the package it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If the ...1.0 or 1.0.1. (Although they can coexist on . The HomePlug light does not turn on. 1 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is working correctly, and that the LAN network is the same on . 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 Remove the powerline adapter from the...
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...Time setting 56 transfer rates 9 troubleshooting 63 W warranty 79 note 79 Web Configurator how to access 18 Overview 18 WEP Encryption 38, 40 PLA5236 User's Guide 81 See SSID. M MAC 40 MAC address 33 MAC address filter 33 MAC address filtering 40 MAC filter 40 management multiple ...networks 10 Media access control 40 Memory usage 24 multiple networks 11 N network name 16 O One Connect 54 Operating Channel 23 P passwords 52 PLA Comparison 7 port speed 24 Powerline Network Adding Devices 12 Creating multiple networks 15 Removing Devices 14 powerline setting 51 problems and solutions...
...Time setting 56 transfer rates 9 troubleshooting 63 W warranty 79 note 79 Web Configurator how to access 18 Overview 18 WEP Encryption 38, 40 PLA5236 User's Guide 81 See SSID. M MAC 40 MAC address 33 MAC address filter 33 MAC address filtering 40 MAC filter 40 management multiple ...networks 10 Media access control 40 Memory usage 24 multiple networks 11 N network name 16 O One Connect 54 Operating Channel 23 P passwords 52 PLA Comparison 7 port speed 24 Powerline Network Adding Devices 12 Creating multiple networks 15 Removing Devices 14 powerline setting 51 problems and solutions...