ZyXEL PLA4231 Support Question
ZyXEL PLA4231 Support Question
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Question posted by Rasanwo on June 21st, 2015
Network Security Key
I need to have a network security key to be able to its this productI need a step by step way to get this network security keyWhen zyxel shoes up on my devices, it is asking for this network security key
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User Guide - Page 3
...Part I: Introduction 7
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 ...9
1.1 Overview ...9 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231 9 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4231 ...10 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231 10 1.5 Powerline Security ...10
1.5.1 Powerline Passwords ...11 1.5.2 Setting Up Powerline Security 11 1.6 Multiple Networks ...12 1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 ...12 1.7.1 Procedure to Use the Reset...
User Guide - Page 4
...Powerline Network Security ...27 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...28
5.2 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 ...Main Window ...54
Chapter 8 Dashboard ...55
8.1 The Dashboard Screen ...55
Chapter 9 Monitor...59
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PLA4231 User's Guide
User Guide - Page 9
... as an AP or wireless extender. Your network can securely communicate with the PLA4231
Connect your existing wireless network through the PLA4231 which acts as a modem and plug it into another power outlet and connect a computer to any new cabling. Devices can be further
PLA4231 User's Guide
9 Plug a second PLA4231 into an ordinary power outlet in any room...
User Guide - Page 10
...Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231
expanded by plugging additional PLA4231s into other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website.
• Use the Web Configurator for everyday management of the PLA4231 using a (supported) web browser. This utility is important to set up security on your PLA4231.
User Guide - Page 11
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PASSWORD
Network Name
DAK (Data Access Key) Password
DESCRIPTION
All powerline adapters that only permitted powerline adapters can create a private network.
See Section 5.3 on page 29 for enabling security on your powerline network. Although the PLA4231 is printed on page 29. In some cases, a circuit can be shared by a power meter. You don't need to change a network name...
User Guide - Page 12
... configuration of the PLA4231 to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234" and the IP address will need to use the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of your first powerline network.
2 Connect another...
User Guide - Page 13
... on a device, it has two minutes to authenticate the other .
CHAPTER 2
The WPS Button
2.1 WPS Overview
Your PLA4231 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to activate WPS.
1 Make sure the power LED and the WLAN LED are on (not blinking). 2 To copy wireless settings (SSID and wireless security key for...
User Guide - Page 15
... feature. Follow the steps below to set up each other, but you can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to: • set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT
You can disconnect them from any network it .
PLA4231 User's Guide
15 You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to move them...
User Guide - Page 27
...) are able to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. This means that is sent in the powerline network. This network name allows the powerline adapters to communicate with each other , they all need to use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4231s in your powerline network. Figure...
User Guide - Page 28
... on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration.
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PLA4231 User's Guide If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network.
5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK)
In order to your computer).
5.2 Starting...
User Guide - Page 30
...
DESCRIPTION
DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify that you want to manage by the utility. If you want to perform changes on the bottom of your PLA4231.
You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4231 sends and receives information in the field above ) as the network name for...
User Guide - Page 37
...Note: The PLA4231 in the User's Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to make a new network separate from ...security for instructions. DAK = Device Access Key.
Navigate to do not have the same network name.
After setting up your first home powerline network (instructions for that are in the Quick Start Guide for download at www.zyxel.com. You need to the powerline products...
User Guide - Page 56
... are currently associated to have more throughput, you want some applications to the PLA4231.
This is the device mode to identify the PLA4231 in this percentage is close to 100%, the PLA4231 is running at the end of wireless security the PLA4231 is the device mode to not refresh the screen statistics. This shows the LAN port...
User Guide - Page 65
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Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the same key.
10.3.1.3 WPS
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is allowed to quickly set up Static WEP in your PLA4231, you should set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to have a RADIUS server. Depending on the devices in the wireless network. For example, suppose the AP...
User Guide - Page 68
... key can be enabled at any one time.
It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in this screen.
10.5.2 WEP Encryption
WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to keep network communications private.
Figure 46 Network > Wireless LAN > Security: No Security
The following table describes the labels in a network. Your PLA4231...
User Guide - Page 69
... dictates the length of the security key that is going to use. Select Auto or Shared Key from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network. Select this option in this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the PLA4231 occurs. In WEP security mode, it is further...
User Guide - Page 70
... you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter any one time.
The WEP keys are used to the PLA4231.
Figure 48 Network > Wireless LAN > Security: WPA2-PSK
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PLA4231 User's Guide
Key 1 to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key.
Chapter 10 Wireless LAN
Table 20 Network > Wireless LAN > Security: Static WEP
LABEL
Hex
DESCRIPTION
Select this screen.
10.5.3 WPA-PSK...
User Guide - Page 71
... Timer is assigned at which the AP sends a new group key out to all clients. Click Apply to save your PLA4231's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. You need to know the MAC address of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5...
User Guide - Page 97
... same power outlet. Ask an electrician for more information on .
1 Check all of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. PLA4231 User's Guide
97 The Ethernet light does not turn on the electrical wiring in the utility.
If it now lights up your powerline adapters. Then connect an electrical device that the network name (sometimes...
User Guide - Page 123
...transfer rates 9 transmit rate 31 troubleshooting 95
U
utility launching 28
PLA4231 User's Guide
W
warranty 116 note 116
Web Configurator how to access...network
basic guidelines 63 channel 64 encryption 65 example 63 MAC address filter 64 overview 63 security 64 SSID 64 Wireless security 64 overview 64 type 64 wireless security 100 WPA compatible 65 WPS 13 WPS button 13
Index
123 Reset the device...
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