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......4 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...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 the Utility 23 ...
......4 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...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 the Utility 23 ...
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PL-100 User's Guide Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility 27 4.1 Configuration Utility Main Screen 27 4.2 Privacy Screen 30 4.3 Diagnostics Screen 31 4.4 About Screen ...33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...35 5.1 Using LEDs to Diagnose a Problem 35 5.1.1 PWR LED is Off 35 5.1.2 LINK LED is Off 35 5.1.3 ETHN LED is Off 35 Appendix A PL-100 Specifications 37 Appendix B Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 39 Index...51 8 Table of Contents
PL-100 User's Guide Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility 27 4.1 Configuration Utility Main Screen 27 4.2 Privacy Screen 30 4.3 Diagnostics Screen 31 4.4 About Screen ...33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...35 5.1 Using LEDs to Diagnose a Problem 35 5.1.1 PWR LED is Off 35 5.1.2 LINK LED is Off 35 5.1.3 ETHN LED is Off 35 Appendix A PL-100 Specifications 37 Appendix B Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 39 Index...51 8 Table of Contents
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... List of Figures Figure 1 Connecting the PL-100 to a Broadband Modem 20 Figure 2 Connecting the PL-100 to a Computer 21 Figure 3 PL-100 Top View With LED Lights 22 Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 23 Figure 5 Customer Information Input 24 Figure 6 Install ...Destination Folder 24 Figure 7 Install Begin Screen 25 Figure 8 Install Process Screen 25 Figure 9 Installation Confirmation Screen 26 Figure 10 PL-100 Configuration Utility Main 27 Figure 11 Add Device ...29 Figure 12 Naming and Passwords 29 Figure 13 Privacy Screen ...30 Figure 14 Diagnostics Screen 31...
... List of Figures Figure 1 Connecting the PL-100 to a Broadband Modem 20 Figure 2 Connecting the PL-100 to a Computer 21 Figure 3 PL-100 Top View With LED Lights 22 Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 23 Figure 5 Customer Information Input 24 Figure 6 Install ...Destination Folder 24 Figure 7 Install Begin Screen 25 Figure 8 Install Process Screen 25 Figure 9 Installation Confirmation Screen 26 Figure 10 PL-100 Configuration Utility Main 27 Figure 11 Add Device ...29 Figure 12 Naming and Passwords 29 Figure 13 Privacy Screen ...30 Figure 14 Diagnostics Screen 31...
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PL-100 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 LED Status of the PL-100 After Connection 22 Table 2 Utility Main Window Descriptions 28 Table 3 Privacy Screen Choices 30 Table 4 Diagnostics Screen Items 32 Table 5 About Screen Choices 33 Table 6 Troubleshooting PWR LED 35 Table 7 Troubleshooting LINK LED 35 Table 8 Troubleshooting ETHN LED 35 Table 9 Specifications ...37 Table 10 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 37 List of Tables 11
PL-100 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 LED Status of the PL-100 After Connection 22 Table 2 Utility Main Window Descriptions 28 Table 3 Privacy Screen Choices 30 Table 4 Diagnostics Screen Items 32 Table 5 About Screen Choices 33 Table 6 Troubleshooting PWR LED 35 Table 7 Troubleshooting LINK LED 35 Table 8 Troubleshooting ETHN LED 35 Table 9 Specifications ...37 Table 10 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 37 List of Tables 11
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... installed, uninstall them and restart before installing this product. To install the PL-100 Configuration Utility, please follow the steps below. 1 Insert the ZyXEL Windows OS Configuration Utility Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. ...
... installed, uninstall them and restart before installing this product. To install the PL-100 Configuration Utility, please follow the steps below. 1 Insert the ZyXEL Windows OS Configuration Utility Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. ...
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Figure 7 Install Begin Screen 5 The PL-100 Configuration Utility is ready to begin the installation. Figure 8 Install Process Screen Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 25 Click Next to proceed or Cancel to complete. Please wait for installation to exit the wizard. PL-100 User's Guide 4 The installation wizard is being installed.
Figure 7 Install Begin Screen 5 The PL-100 Configuration Utility is ready to begin the installation. Figure 8 Install Process Screen Chapter 3 Installing the PL-100 Software 25 Click Next to proceed or Cancel to complete. Please wait for installation to exit the wizard. PL-100 User's Guide 4 The installation wizard is being installed.
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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. 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.
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... 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 The Main screen essentially provides a list of all powerline devices logically connected to run the configuration utility, double-click the utility icon. Figure 10 on PL-100 Configuration Utility. PL-100 User's Guide CHAPTER 4 Using...
... 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 The Main screen essentially provides a list of all powerline devices logically connected to run the configuration utility, double-click the utility icon. Figure 10 on PL-100 Configuration Utility. PL-100 User's Guide CHAPTER 4 Using...
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...enter both a device name and the password. By default the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display. 28 Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility Once connected to the chosen local device, the utility will automatically scan the power line periodically for device. By default,... will appear as a USB and also an Ethernet device, you may enter the password by clicking on its right. PL-100 User's Guide Table 2 Utility Main Window Descriptions LABEL DESCRIPTION Top Panel This shows all local HomePlug devices found , you will be notified and suggestions to...
...enter both a device name and the password. By default the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display. 28 Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility Once connected to the chosen local device, the utility will automatically scan the power line periodically for device. By default,... will appear as a USB and also an Ethernet device, you may enter the password by clicking on its right. PL-100 User's Guide Table 2 Utility Main Window Descriptions LABEL DESCRIPTION Top Panel This shows all local HomePlug devices found , you will be notified and suggestions to...
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Figure 12 Naming and Passwords Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility 29 If a device is also the diagnostics screen. Figure 11 Add Device PL-100 User's Guide A confirmation box will be shown. If the device could not be located, a warning message will appear if the password was entered correctly and ...
Figure 12 Naming and Passwords Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility 29 If a device is also the diagnostics screen. Figure 11 Add Device PL-100 User's Guide A confirmation box will be shown. If the device could not be located, a warning message will appear if the password was entered correctly and ...
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... show the network type on the Use Default button. Devices previously set it to report the success of this operation. 30 Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility A notification message will be able to communicate or respond to the universal one (public) by entering "HomePlug" as the network name or by changing the... (network name), which is used to make the network private by clicking on the main screen as they will appear to the new logical network. PL-100 User's Guide 4.2 Privacy Screen The Privacy dialog screen provides a means for the local device only.
... show the network type on the Use Default button. Devices previously set it to report the success of this operation. 30 Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility A notification message will be able to communicate or respond to the universal one (public) by entering "HomePlug" as the network name or by changing the... (network name), which is used to make the network private by clicking on the main screen as they will appear to the new logical network. PL-100 User's Guide 4.2 Privacy Screen The Privacy dialog screen provides a means for the local device only.
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The appearance is shown in the figure below. PL-100 User's Guide 4.3 Diagnostics Screen The Diagnostics screen shows system information and a history of all devices seen. Figure 14 Diagnostics Screen Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility 31
The appearance is shown in the figure below. PL-100 User's Guide 4.3 Diagnostics Screen The Diagnostics screen shows system information and a history of all devices seen. Figure 14 Diagnostics Screen Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility 31
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Devices that may be deleted using the Delete button. 32 Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility The diagnostics information displayed may no longer part of the network can be saved to a text file for reference during a technical support call. PL-100 User's Guide Table 4 Diagnostics Screen Items LABEL DESCRIPTION Upper Panel Lower Panel Delete, Email...
Devices that may be deleted using the Delete button. 32 Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility The diagnostics information displayed may no longer part of the network can be saved to a text file for reference during a technical support call. PL-100 User's Guide Table 4 Diagnostics Screen Items LABEL DESCRIPTION Upper Panel Lower Panel Delete, Email...
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PL-100 User's Guide 4.4 About Screen The About screen in the figure below shows the software version and provides access to display. When left blank, the Configuration Utility only scans for devices when the Scan button on this web address field will open a web browser and take you ...directly to the computer. Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility 33 Figure 15 About Screen Table 5 About Screen Choices LABEL DESCRIPTION http://www.zyxel.com.tw Clicking on the Main utility screen is used as the default Autoscan setting to find all HomePlug devices connected...
PL-100 User's Guide 4.4 About Screen The About screen in the figure below shows the software version and provides access to display. When left blank, the Configuration Utility only scans for devices when the Scan button on this web address field will open a web browser and take you ...directly to the computer. Chapter 4 Using the Configuration Utility 33 Figure 15 About Screen Table 5 About Screen Choices LABEL DESCRIPTION http://www.zyxel.com.tw Clicking on the Main utility screen is used as the default Autoscan setting to find all HomePlug devices connected...
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... not light, contact our technical support. 5.1.2 LINK LED is Off Table 7 Troubleshooting LINK LED STEPS 1 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION Use the PL-100 Configuration Utility to detect all ports and are provided to help you diagnose and fix the problem. 5.1 Using LEDs to your power line network. Try... computer and make sure the device is working correctly, and that all Ethernet cables are securely connected at all other Homeplug devices on your PL-100) and see if the lights light up. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 35 If you are still having a problem, please contact our technical support line...
... not light, contact our technical support. 5.1.2 LINK LED is Off Table 7 Troubleshooting LINK LED STEPS 1 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION Use the PL-100 Configuration Utility to detect all ports and are provided to help you diagnose and fix the problem. 5.1 Using LEDs to your power line network. Try... computer and make sure the device is working correctly, and that all Ethernet cables are securely connected at all other Homeplug devices on your PL-100) and see if the lights light up. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 35 If you are still having a problem, please contact our technical support line...
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Numerics 10/100 Mbps 16 110V AC 4 230V AC 4 56-bit DES 15 85 Mbps 15 A Abnormal Working Conditions 5 About Screen 33 AC 4 Accessories 4 Acts of God 5 Adapter ... 15 Broadband over Power Lines 15 C Cables, Connecting 4 Cabling Type 37 CE 37 Certifications 37 certifications notices 3 viewing 3 Charge 5 Index PL-100 User's Guide Index Components 5 Condition 5 Configuration Utility 27 Connecting Cables 4 Connecting the PL-100 19 Consequential Damages 5 Copyright 2 Corrosive Liquids 4 Covers 4 Customer Information 24 D Dampness 4 Danger 4 Default Logical Network 30 Defective 5 Delete 32...
Numerics 10/100 Mbps 16 110V AC 4 230V AC 4 56-bit DES 15 85 Mbps 15 A Abnormal Working Conditions 5 About Screen 33 AC 4 Accessories 4 Acts of God 5 Adapter ... 15 Broadband over Power Lines 15 C Cables, Connecting 4 Cabling Type 37 CE 37 Certifications 37 certifications notices 3 viewing 3 Charge 5 Index PL-100 User's Guide Index Components 5 Condition 5 Configuration Utility 27 Connecting Cables 4 Connecting the PL-100 19 Consequential Damages 5 Copyright 2 Corrosive Liquids 4 Covers 4 Customer Information 24 D Dampness 4 Danger 4 Default Logical Network 30 Defective 5 Delete 32...
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... Points 4 HomePlug 1.0 16 HomePlug chipset manufacturer name 32 HomePlug Powerline Alliance 16 Host Network Name 32 Humidity 37 I Indirect Damages 5 Installation Confirmation 26 Installing the PL-100 19 InstallShield Wizard 23 Insurance 5 Interference Statement 3 L Labor 5 LED Status 22 LED status 22 Legal Rights 5 52 Liability 2 License 2 Lightning 4 Liquids, Corrosive 4 M... 4 Operating Condition 5 Operating System Type/Version 32 Operating Temp 37 Organization 24 Out-dated Warranty 5 P Parts 5 Password 28 Patent 2 Permission 2 Photocopying 2 Pipes 4 PL-100 Configuration Utility 27 Index
... Points 4 HomePlug 1.0 16 HomePlug chipset manufacturer name 32 HomePlug Powerline Alliance 16 Host Network Name 32 Humidity 37 I Indirect Damages 5 Installation Confirmation 26 Installing the PL-100 19 InstallShield Wizard 23 Insurance 5 Interference Statement 3 L Labor 5 LED Status 22 LED status 22 Legal Rights 5 52 Liability 2 License 2 Lightning 4 Liquids, Corrosive 4 M... 4 Operating Condition 5 Operating System Type/Version 32 Operating Temp 37 Organization 24 Out-dated Warranty 5 P Parts 5 Password 28 Patent 2 Permission 2 Photocopying 2 Pipes 4 PL-100 Configuration Utility 27 Index
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... 5 Removing 4 Rename 28 Repair 5 Replace 5 Replacement 5 Reproduction 2 Restore 5 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number 5 Returned Products 5 Returns 5 Rights 2 Rights, Legal 5 Risk 4 Risks 4 Index RMA 5 PL-100 User's Guide S Safety Warnings 4 Save Report, 32 Scan 28 Service 4, 5 Service Personnel 4 Set All Devices 30, 33 Set Local Device 30, 33 Set Password 28... View 22 Trademark 2 Trademark Owners 2 Trademarks 2 Translation 2 Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting ETHN 35 Troubleshooting LINK 35 Troubleshooting PWR 35 Turbo 28 U User Name 24, 32 Utility Main Window 28 V Value 5 53
... 5 Removing 4 Rename 28 Repair 5 Replace 5 Replacement 5 Reproduction 2 Restore 5 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number 5 Returned Products 5 Returns 5 Rights 2 Rights, Legal 5 Risk 4 Risks 4 Index RMA 5 PL-100 User's Guide S Safety Warnings 4 Save Report, 32 Scan 28 Service 4, 5 Service Personnel 4 Set All Devices 30, 33 Set Local Device 30, 33 Set Password 28... View 22 Trademark 2 Trademark Owners 2 Trademarks 2 Translation 2 Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting ETHN 35 Troubleshooting LINK 35 Troubleshooting PWR 35 Turbo 28 U User Name 24, 32 Utility Main Window 28 V Value 5 53
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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