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... 4.3.2 List View ...31 4.4 Configuration Screen ...32 4.5 Advanced Screen ...34 4.6 About Screen ...36 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...38 5.1 Overview ...38 5.2 Important Terms ...38 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 39 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 5.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 41 5.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 43 5.7 Troubleshooting ...45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...46 6.1 Power and Light Problems ...46 6.2 Configuration Utility Problems ...47 6.3 Powerline Problems ...48 6.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 48 Appendix A Customer Support...
... 4.3.2 List View ...31 4.4 Configuration Screen ...32 4.5 Advanced Screen ...34 4.6 About Screen ...36 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...38 5.1 Overview ...38 5.2 Important Terms ...38 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 39 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 5.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 41 5.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 43 5.7 Troubleshooting ...45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...46 6.1 Power and Light Problems ...46 6.2 Configuration Utility Problems ...47 6.3 Powerline Problems ...48 6.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 48 Appendix A Customer Support...
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... the PLA from a previously working Ethernet connection. Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility, for any other at high data transfer rates. See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on installing the utility. 1.5 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of information. PLA Series User's Guide 9 The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in standby mode, you have this button. While in standby mode. To...
... the PLA from a previously working Ethernet connection. Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility, for any other at high data transfer rates. See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on installing the utility. 1.5 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of information. PLA Series User's Guide 9 The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in standby mode, you have this button. While in standby mode. To...
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... Quick Start Guide for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the HomePlug AV powerline network. Change the network name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up security on your circuit, but not directly connected to your computer). PLA Series User's Guide 10 Plug a second PLA into other outlets in your PLA. 1.6.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords...
... Quick Start Guide for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the HomePlug AV powerline network. Change the network name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up security on your circuit, but not directly connected to your computer). PLA Series User's Guide 10 Plug a second PLA into other outlets in your PLA. 1.6.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords...
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... RESET/ENCRYPT button. In some cases, a circuit can communicate with each other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of your home and is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the same electrical circuit. Use this feature if your network security, you use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to set up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can create a private network. When you can coexist on a single powerline circuit...
... RESET/ENCRYPT button. In some cases, a circuit can communicate with each other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of your home and is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the same electrical circuit. Use this feature if your network security, you use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to set up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can create a private network. When you can coexist on a single powerline circuit...
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... to set up a connection with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. CHAPTER 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up the second powerline device. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up each one. Follow the steps below to set up a secure powerline connection with a new random network name. Note: Your PLA must be connected to a networking equipment for 0.5 to set up a secure powerline connection between...
... to set up a connection with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. CHAPTER 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up the second powerline device. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up each one. Follow the steps below to set up a secure powerline connection with a new random network name. Note: Your PLA must be connected to a networking equipment for 0.5 to set up a secure powerline connection between...
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... two powerline devices. The power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes Note: The RESET/ENCRYPT button's location varies for about two minutes while your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device D. This must be on the PLA. Wait for each Powerline model. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in...
... two powerline devices. The power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes Note: The RESET/ENCRYPT button's location varies for about two minutes while your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device D. This must be on the PLA. Wait for each Powerline model. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in...
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... Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to Table 1 on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect. 3 Now pair two different PLAs. If that does not work see Section 6.4 on page 48 for 0.5 to see which models...
... Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to Table 1 on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect. 3 Now pair two different PLAs. If that does not work see Section 6.4 on page 48 for 0.5 to see which models...
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... unknown when you use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. 2.6 PLAs with and its factory defaults. Table 6 RESET/ENCRYPT TIME ACTION 0.5 to 3 seconds 5 to 8 seconds 10 to another powerline device or a powerline network. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 16 Note: The network name is pressed for specific lengths of time. The power ( ) light blinks and then...
... unknown when you use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. 2.6 PLAs with and its factory defaults. Table 6 RESET/ENCRYPT TIME ACTION 0.5 to 3 seconds 5 to 8 seconds 10 to another powerline device or a powerline network. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 16 Note: The network name is pressed for specific lengths of time. The power ( ) light blinks and then...
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... HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 48 for suggestions on problems with the RESET/ ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA Series User's Guide 17 The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. Table 8 RESET Button TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR 1 to 3 seconds Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to default HomePlugAV. Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.6.2 RESET Button Behavior Use a pointed...
... HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 48 for suggestions on problems with the RESET/ ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA Series User's Guide 17 The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. Table 8 RESET Button TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR 1 to 3 seconds Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to default HomePlugAV. Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.6.2 RESET Button Behavior Use a pointed...
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... , they use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLAs in the powerline network. This means that is recomended to use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your home's wiring. CHAPTER 4 The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration with PLA5206 independently. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When...
... , they use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLAs in the powerline network. This means that is recomended to use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your home's wiring. CHAPTER 4 The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration with PLA5206 independently. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When...
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..., start menu. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration > PLA Series Configuration. PLA Series User's Guide 29 By default the PLAs are all need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your computer). 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility In Windows, to see the rates at which a specific...
..., start menu. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration > PLA Series Configuration. PLA Series User's Guide 29 By default the PLAs are all need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your computer). 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility In Windows, to see the rates at which a specific...
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... your powerline network. When you set the priority of a powerline adapter, you set how quickly messages FROM your powerline adapter are sent in your network to give priority to prioritize any priority. If video traffic is printed on the powerline adapter attached to your powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 34 Network Name (NMK) Set NMK to this to apply the NMK (entered in the MAC Address column. The new Network Name is used...
... your powerline network. When you set the priority of a powerline adapter, you set how quickly messages FROM your powerline adapter are sent in your network to give priority to prioritize any priority. If video traffic is printed on the powerline adapter attached to your powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 34 Network Name (NMK) Set NMK to this to apply the NMK (entered in the MAC Address column. The new Network Name is used...
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... product specifications in the Quick Start Guide for instructions. It provides security for a list of the ZyXEL website to find the DAK Password on a label on page 19 for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may be different. 5.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with the utility. DAK = Device Access Key. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your powerline device. The utility software is...
... product specifications in the Quick Start Guide for instructions. It provides security for a list of the ZyXEL website to find the DAK Password on a label on page 19 for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may be different. 5.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with the utility. DAK = Device Access Key. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your powerline device. The utility software is...
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... 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 22 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of your new powerline adapter should appear as Local (A). Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your network and open the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (see Section 5.3 on the back of the new adapter to add it...
... 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 22 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of your new powerline adapter should appear as Local (A). Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your network and open the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (see Section 5.3 on the back of the new adapter to add it...
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... Series User's Guide 45 These adapters are now part of your new network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6 Go back to step 3 in to a power socket and the power socket is turned on. • Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your powerline adapter is plugged in this section to set the same, new Network Name for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network...
... Series User's Guide 45 These adapters are now part of your new network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6 Go back to step 3 in to a power socket and the power socket is turned on. • Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your powerline adapter is plugged in this section to set the same, new Network Name for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network...
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... is working and configured correctly as well. Then connect an electrical device that the LAN network is the same on all of the lights turn on. 1 Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to detect all powerline adapters are typed correctly in the utility. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your powerline network. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on checking the DAK and MAC address. The ETHERNET light does not turn...
... is working and configured correctly as well. Then connect an electrical device that the LAN network is the same on all of the lights turn on. 1 Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to detect all powerline adapters are typed correctly in the utility. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your powerline network. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on checking the DAK and MAC address. The ETHERNET light does not turn...
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... HomePlug light blink at the same time. • You have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. • If you do not have a power meter between powerline adapters. This PLA can coexist on the same electrical wiring without interfering with PLAs using the supported operating system. If you are on page 25 for more information. See Section 1.2 on separate electrical wiring. PLA Series User's Guide...
... HomePlug light blink at the same time. • You have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. • If you do not have a power meter between powerline adapters. This PLA can coexist on the same electrical wiring without interfering with PLAs using the supported operating system. If you are on page 25 for more information. See Section 1.2 on separate electrical wiring. PLA Series User's Guide...
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... airconditioners that have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. Connect the PLA to another powerline device. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be placed close to large appliances such as part of the ENCRYPT process. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.3 Powerline Problems The signal on my powerline network is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be old and/or low quality or with a long wiring path. 6.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems This section applies...
... airconditioners that have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. Connect the PLA to another powerline device. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be placed close to large appliances such as part of the ENCRYPT process. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.3 Powerline Problems The signal on my powerline network is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be old and/or low quality or with a long wiring path. 6.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems This section applies...
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... set up a connection. • If that does not work, try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to reconnect. One device may have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on . PLA Series User's Guide 49 Do not worry, the connection process is on both devices. The POWER lights on both devices finished blinking, but the HomePlug light does not turn off if the connection is still connected...
... set up a connection. • If that does not work, try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to reconnect. One device may have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on . PLA Series User's Guide 49 Do not worry, the connection process is on both devices. The POWER lights on both devices finished blinking, but the HomePlug light does not turn off if the connection is still connected...
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... priority settings 34 application type 35 priority levels 36 private network 10 problems and solutions 46 product registration 60 Index Q Quick Start Guide 2 R receive rate 29 registration product 60 related documentation 2 RESET Button 17 Reset Button 6 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Combination 15 Manage 9 Separate 16 S security 10, 11, 28 passwords 10 standby mode (power saving mode) 9 starting the utility 29 T trademarks 56 transfer rates 9 transmit rate 29 troubleshooting 46 U utility 9 launching 29 W warranty 60...
... priority settings 34 application type 35 priority levels 36 private network 10 problems and solutions 46 product registration 60 Index Q Quick Start Guide 2 R receive rate 29 registration product 60 related documentation 2 RESET Button 17 Reset Button 6 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Combination 15 Manage 9 Separate 16 S security 10, 11, 28 passwords 10 standby mode (power saving mode) 9 starting the utility 29 T trademarks 56 transfer rates 9 transmit rate 29 troubleshooting 46 U utility 9 launching 29 W warranty 60...