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... reserved. Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without notice. This publication is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is subject to make changes in... license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of their respective owners. 2 Copyright PL-100 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2010 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not...
... reserved. Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without notice. This publication is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is subject to make changes in... license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of their respective owners. 2 Copyright PL-100 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2010 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not...
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... ZyXEL Limited Warranty 5 ...6 Table of Contents ...7 List of Figures ...9 List of Tables ...11 Preface ...13 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your PL-100 15 1.1 PL-100 PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Overview 15 1.2 Key Features ...15 1.3 System Requirements 16 1.4 Applications for the PL-100 16...Chapter 2 Connecting the PL-100 19 2.1 Preparing to Install the PL-100 19 2.2 Connecting the PL-100 20 2.2.1 Connecting the PL-100 to Your Main Cable or DSL Modem 20 2.2.2 Connecting the PL-100 to a Computer 21 2.2.3 LED Status 22 Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 23 3.1 Installation of ...
... ZyXEL Limited Warranty 5 ...6 Table of Contents ...7 List of Figures ...9 List of Tables ...11 Preface ...13 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your PL-100 15 1.1 PL-100 PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Overview 15 1.2 Key Features ...15 1.3 System Requirements 16 1.4 Applications for the PL-100 16...Chapter 2 Connecting the PL-100 19 2.1 Preparing to Install the PL-100 19 2.2 Connecting the PL-100 20 2.2.1 Connecting the PL-100 to Your Main Cable or DSL Modem 20 2.2.2 Connecting the PL-100 to a Computer 21 2.2.3 LED Status 22 Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 23 3.1 Installation of ...
User Guide
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... install the required software and then use the PL-100 home networking functions. The steps below will hopefully help . Chapter 2 Connecting the PL-100 19 To summarize what you need to plug one PL-100 to extend your cable or DSL modem connection, the PL-100 connects to your... electrical outlet in your house's existing electrical wiring. PL-100 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Connecting the PL-100 This chapter describes how to connect the PL-100 to your broadband connection and computers. 2.1 Preparing to Install the PL-100 The PL-100 PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter allows you to set...
... install the required software and then use the PL-100 home networking functions. The steps below will hopefully help . Chapter 2 Connecting the PL-100 19 To summarize what you need to plug one PL-100 to extend your cable or DSL modem connection, the PL-100 connects to your... electrical outlet in your house's existing electrical wiring. PL-100 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Connecting the PL-100 This chapter describes how to connect the PL-100 to your broadband connection and computers. 2.1 Preparing to Install the PL-100 The PL-100 PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter allows you to set...
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...follow the steps below. 1 Insert the ZyXEL Windows OS Configuration Utility Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Click Next to the one shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 23 If other HomePlug or Encryption Management ... the CD. The CD will launch an installation utility similar to continue. The Setup utility runs automatically. PL-100 User's Guide CHAPTER 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 3.1 Installation of the Utility Please verify that no other utilities are installed before installing this...
...follow the steps below. 1 Insert the ZyXEL Windows OS Configuration Utility Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Click Next to the one shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 23 If other HomePlug or Encryption Management ... the CD. The CD will launch an installation utility similar to continue. The Setup utility runs automatically. PL-100 User's Guide CHAPTER 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 3.1 Installation of the Utility Please verify that no other utilities are installed before installing this...
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Figure 6 Install Destination Folder 24 Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software Click Next to a different folder. Figure 5 Customer Information Input 3 Click Next to install to the default folder, or click Change to install to continue. PL-100 User's Guide 2 Enter your User Name and Organization (optional). For exclusive control by an individual, click the "Only for me" radio button.
Figure 6 Install Destination Folder 24 Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software Click Next to a different folder. Figure 5 Customer Information Input 3 Click Next to install to the default folder, or click Change to install to continue. PL-100 User's Guide 2 Enter your User Name and Organization (optional). For exclusive control by an individual, click the "Only for me" radio button.
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Click Next to proceed or Cancel to complete. PL-100 User's Guide 4 The installation wizard is being installed. Figure 8 Install Process Screen Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 25 Figure 7 Install Begin Screen 5 The PL-100 Configuration Utility is ready to begin the installation. Please wait for installation to exit the wizard.
Click Next to proceed or Cancel to complete. PL-100 User's Guide 4 The installation wizard is being installed. Figure 8 Install Process Screen Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 25 Figure 7 Install Begin Screen 5 The PL-100 Configuration Utility is ready to begin the installation. Please wait for installation to exit the wizard.
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Figure 9 Installation Confirmation Screen 26 Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software PL-100 User's Guide 6 This is the screen to confirm the Installation Wizard has successfully installed the PL-100 Configuration Utility to exit the wizard. Click Finish to your computer.
Figure 9 Installation Confirmation Screen 26 Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software PL-100 User's Guide 6 This is the screen to confirm the Installation Wizard has successfully installed the PL-100 Configuration Utility to exit the wizard. Click Finish to your computer.
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... installed successfully, you can set up and adjust your network. Figure 10 on PL-100 Configuration Utility. In order to the computer where the utility is running. To do this, click Start, Programs and Zyxel Software and click on page 27 below shows the main screen of the configuration utility. 4.1 Configuration Utility Main Screen...
... installed successfully, you can set up and adjust your network. Figure 10 on PL-100 Configuration Utility. In order to the computer where the utility is running. To do this, click Start, Programs and Zyxel Software and click on page 27 below shows the main screen of the configuration utility. 4.1 Configuration Utility Main Screen...
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... name • Date device last scanned. • MAC Firmware Version (Turbo Only). PL-100 User's Guide Table 4 Diagnostics Screen Items LABEL DESCRIPTION Upper Panel Lower Panel Delete, Email Report, Save Report, Print Report This area shows technical data concerning software and hardware on the host computer used (NDIS) • HomePlug chipset manufacturer name...
... name • Date device last scanned. • MAC Firmware Version (Turbo Only). PL-100 User's Guide Table 4 Diagnostics Screen Items LABEL DESCRIPTION Upper Panel Lower Panel Delete, Email Report, Save Report, Print Report This area shows technical data concerning software and hardware on the host computer used (NDIS) • HomePlug chipset manufacturer name...
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...address field will open a web browser and take you directly to the ZyXEL website. PL-100 User's Guide 4.4 About Screen The About screen in the figure below shows the software version and provides access to the ZyXEL web site. Figure 15 About Screen Table 5 About Screen Choices LABEL DESCRIPTION... http://www.zyxel.com.tw Clicking on the Main utility screen is used...
...address field will open a web browser and take you directly to the ZyXEL website. PL-100 User's Guide 4.4 About Screen The About screen in the figure below shows the software version and provides access to the ZyXEL web site. Figure 15 About Screen Table 5 About Screen Choices LABEL DESCRIPTION... http://www.zyxel.com.tw Clicking on the Main utility screen is used...
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... "communicate" with your network. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you manually assign IP information instead of a third-party TCP/IP application package. Appendix B Setting up Your Computer's IP Address All computers must have... as the Prestige's LAN port. TCP/IP should already be installed on your computers have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP installed. PL-100 User's Guide APPENDIX B Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 39
... "communicate" with your network. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you manually assign IP information instead of a third-party TCP/IP application package. Appendix B Setting up Your Computer's IP Address All computers must have... as the Prestige's LAN port. TCP/IP should already be installed on your computers have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP installed. PL-100 User's Guide APPENDIX B Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 39
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PL-100 User's Guide Vendor 4, 32 Ventilation Slots 4 Voltage Supply 4 Voltage, High 4 W Wall Mount 4 Warnings 4 Warranty 5 Warranty Period 5 Water 4 Water Pipes 4 Web Configurator 19 Wet Basement 4 Workmanship 5 Written Permission 2 Z ZyNOS 2 ZyXEL Communications Corporation 2 ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note 5 ZyXEL Network Operating System 2 Zyxel Software 27 54 Index
PL-100 User's Guide Vendor 4, 32 Ventilation Slots 4 Voltage Supply 4 Voltage, High 4 W Wall Mount 4 Warnings 4 Warranty 5 Warranty Period 5 Water 4 Water Pipes 4 Web Configurator 19 Wet Basement 4 Workmanship 5 Written Permission 2 Z ZyNOS 2 ZyXEL Communications Corporation 2 ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note 5 ZyXEL Network Operating System 2 Zyxel Software 27 54 Index
Quick Start Guide
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ENGLISH Connecting the PL100 to a Cable/DSL Modem and Ethernet Switch PPLL1-10000 1 13 12 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the port on the PL100. 2 Connect the other end of this Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet LAN port of your router or switch (or modem-router device). 3 Plug the PL100 into a wall socket. 4 Confirm that the , and LEDs on the PL100 are on. 5 Install software (PL100 Configuration Utility) from the ZyXEL resource CD (see User's Guide for detailed software installation and setup). 2
ENGLISH Connecting the PL100 to a Cable/DSL Modem and Ethernet Switch PPLL1-10000 1 13 12 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the port on the PL100. 2 Connect the other end of this Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet LAN port of your router or switch (or modem-router device). 3 Plug the PL100 into a wall socket. 4 Confirm that the , and LEDs on the PL100 are on. 5 Install software (PL100 Configuration Utility) from the ZyXEL resource CD (see User's Guide for detailed software installation and setup). 2