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... 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 ...50 Appendix B Legal Information ...56 Index ...64 PLA Series User's Guide 4
... 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 ...50 Appendix B Legal Information ...56 Index ...64 PLA Series User's Guide 4
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... the PLA4101 and PLA4201 v2 models: • One has an Ethernet port on the top and a power plug at the bottom of the rear panel. • One has an Ethernet port on the bottom and a power plug at the top of the lights on your powerline network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Note: In this feature. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. PLA Series User's Guide 7
... the PLA4101 and PLA4201 v2 models: • One has an Ethernet port on the top and a power plug at the bottom of the rear panel. • One has an Ethernet port on the bottom and a power plug at the top of the lights on your powerline network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Note: In this feature. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. PLA Series User's Guide 7
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... the PLA Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have to connect the PLA's Ethernet cable to any other outlets in your home. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to them. When no connection is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable, the PLA's power LED blinks signalling that it is going into other electrical outlet in any new cabling...
... the PLA Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have to connect the PLA's Ethernet cable to any other outlets in your home. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to them. When no connection is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable, the PLA's power LED blinks signalling that it is going into other electrical outlet in any new cabling...
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... set up security on the PLA. This password is a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". The following table describes the differences between the passwords. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to create a private network. PLA Series User's Guide 10 Table 5 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...
... set up security on the PLA. This password is a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". The following table describes the differences between the passwords. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to create a private network. PLA Series User's Guide 10 Table 5 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...
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The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up each one. PLA Series User's Guide 12 Place a powerline device close to another powerline device so you have time to set up a connection with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to: • set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. CHAPTER 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a new powerline network. • separate...
The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up each one. PLA Series User's Guide 12 Place a powerline device close to another powerline device so you have time to set up a connection with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to: • set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. CHAPTER 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a new powerline network. • separate...
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If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you want to connect (C and D). 3 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and C, or B and C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device C. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in this section. The power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on the PLA...
If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you want to connect (C and D). 3 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and C, or B and C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device C. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in this section. The power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on the PLA...
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... RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to see which models have a combination RESET /ENCRYPT button. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ ENCRYPT buttons for about one minute while powerline devices G and H connect. 5 When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights shine steadily, the devices are not connected. Use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time. 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button...
... RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to see which models have a combination RESET /ENCRYPT button. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ ENCRYPT buttons for about one minute while powerline devices G and H connect. 5 When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights shine steadily, the devices are not connected. Use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time. 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button...
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... Create a powerline network with Separate RESET and ENCRYPT Buttons Refer to Table 1 on the network. Table 6 RESET/ENCRYPT TIME ACTION 0.5 to 3 seconds Create a powerline network with and its network name assumes a random value. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light blinks until the device is connected. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time...
... Create a powerline network with Separate RESET and ENCRYPT Buttons Refer to Table 1 on the network. Table 6 RESET/ENCRYPT TIME ACTION 0.5 to 3 seconds Create a powerline network with and its network name assumes a random value. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light blinks until the device is connected. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time...
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... and set up Quality of your network. PLA Series User's Guide 28 This means that is recomended to use the Zyxel PLA Series Configuration with PLA5206 independently. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLAs communicate with each other they use the same network name. Figure 10 Example Network Setup A PLA PLA All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's wiring. Encryption is designed as a plug...
... and set up Quality of your network. PLA Series User's Guide 28 This means that is recomended to use the Zyxel PLA Series Configuration with PLA5206 independently. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLAs communicate with each other they use the same network name. Figure 10 Example Network Setup A PLA PLA All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's wiring. Encryption is designed as a plug...
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... a list ( ). ) or view transmission/ PLA Series User's Guide 29 This password is printed on your powerline network you to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > Zyxel PLA Series Configuration > PLA Series Configuration. Figure 12 Zyxel PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon (Mac) 4.3 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the...
... a list ( ). ) or view transmission/ PLA Series User's Guide 29 This password is printed on your powerline network you to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > Zyxel PLA Series Configuration > PLA Series Configuration. Figure 12 Zyxel PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon (Mac) 4.3 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the...
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... new Network Name is applied to the Internet. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to the computer running the configuration utility. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for the selected remote powerline adapter before you want to be part of your powerline network. If you set the priority on its importance. Click this to apply your powerline adapter do not receive any downloads...
... new Network Name is applied to the Internet. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to the computer running the configuration utility. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for the selected remote powerline adapter before you want to be part of your powerline network. If you set the priority on its importance. Click this to apply your powerline adapter do not receive any downloads...
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... the network or create a new one by the software to start up your powerline adapter. Note: The PLA in the User's Guide for your Zyxel powerline adapter) you access the powerline adapter. The utility software is an example only. Follow the instructions provided by adding additional powerline adapters. The DAK Password lets you may be different. 5.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to set up your existing powerline network. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use...
... the network or create a new one by the software to start up your powerline adapter. Note: The PLA in the User's Guide for your Zyxel powerline adapter) you access the powerline adapter. The utility software is an example only. Follow the instructions provided by adding additional powerline adapters. The DAK Password lets you may be different. 5.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to set up your existing powerline network. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use...
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... Local adapter's MAC address (B). It should appear as Local (A). Chapter 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 network and open the Zyxel PLA Series Configuration utility (see Section 5.3 on page 39). 2 Go to the Configuration screen. PLA Series User's Guide 40 Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network...
... Local adapter's MAC address (B). It should appear as Local (A). Chapter 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 network and open the Zyxel PLA Series Configuration utility (see Section 5.3 on page 39). 2 Go to the Configuration screen. PLA Series User's Guide 40 Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network...
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... network. PLA Series User's Guide 45 If it successfully connects to other powerline adapters on your network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6 Go back to step 3 in this section to set the same, new Network Name for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network. 7 Check you have entered the correct network name for the network you want to access any of your new powerline networks using the Zyxel PLA Series Configuration utility, change...
... network. PLA Series User's Guide 45 If it successfully connects to other powerline adapters on your network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6 Go back to step 3 in this section to set the same, new Network Name for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network. 7 Check you have entered the correct network name for the network you want to access any of your new powerline networks using the Zyxel PLA Series Configuration utility, change...
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... the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your powerline adapters. PLA Series User's Guide 46 See Section 4.4 on checking the DAK and MAC address. This checks the status of your cables for instructions on page 32 for damage. The ETHERNET light does not turn on . 1 Check the hardware connections. None of the lights turn on . 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. Make sure that the network...
... the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your powerline adapters. PLA Series User's Guide 46 See Section 4.4 on checking the DAK and MAC address. This checks the status of your cables for instructions on page 32 for damage. The ETHERNET light does not turn on . 1 Check the hardware connections. None of the lights turn on . 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. Make sure that the network...
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... supported operating system. Ask an electrician for more than one network interface card (NIC), make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on the electrical wiring in or ask your computer has more than three seconds. 6.2 Configuration Utility Problems The Zyxel PLA Series Configuration utility displays an error during installation. • Make sure your computer is connected in the utility's Configuration screen. Try setting up your PLA's power outlet. Earlier version utilities...
... supported operating system. Ask an electrician for more than one network interface card (NIC), make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on the electrical wiring in or ask your computer has more than three seconds. 6.2 Configuration Utility Problems The Zyxel PLA Series Configuration utility displays an error during installation. • Make sure your computer is connected in the utility's Configuration screen. Try setting up your PLA's power outlet. Earlier version utilities...
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... appliances such as part of the ENCRYPT process. For models with the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Check your powerline device is a PLA. • For PLA, you have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. The POWER light does not blink when I press the RESET/ENCRYPT button. • Check the device is already on, but I haven't pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be...
... appliances such as part of the ENCRYPT process. For models with the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Check your powerline device is a PLA. • For PLA, you have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. The POWER light does not blink when I press the RESET/ENCRYPT button. • Check the device is already on, but I haven't pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be...
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... on . One device may have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices connected to a power strip next to release the connection. Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn on. • Ensure you have connected to 8 seconds. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before . Do not worry...
... on . One device may have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices connected to a power strip next to release the connection. Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn on. • Ensure you have connected to 8 seconds. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before . Do not worry...
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... mode power consumption < 0.5W. PLA Series User's Guide 57 There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by itself; always attach the plug to the power adaptor first before servicing or disassembling. • Do not remove the plug and connect it from the device and the power source, repairing the power adapter or cord is...
... mode power consumption < 0.5W. PLA Series User's Guide 57 There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by itself; always attach the plug to the power adaptor first before servicing or disassembling. • Do not remove the plug and connect it from the device and the power source, repairing the power adapter or cord is...
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... Devices 14 priority settings 34 application type 34 priority levels 36 private network 10 problems and solutions 46 R receive rate 29 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) 8 starting the utility 29 Index T transfer rates 9 transmit rate 29 troubleshooting 46 U utility 9 launching 29 W warranty 62 note 63 Z ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration 28 PLA Series User's Guide 65
... Devices 14 priority settings 34 application type 34 priority levels 36 private network 10 problems and solutions 46 R receive rate 29 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) 8 starting the utility 29 Index T transfer rates 9 transmit rate 29 troubleshooting 46 U utility 9 launching 29 W warranty 62 note 63 Z ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration 28 PLA Series User's Guide 65