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... AV Powerline Network Section 5 : Set Your PLA450's IP Address Section 6 : Connect to the Internet See the User's Guide on the included CD for the User's Guide. You can upgrade your wired LAN (which uses Ethernet cables). It also adds wireless connectivity. If a screen does... not pop-up a wireless and HomePlug AV powerline network. ENGLISH The PLA450 connects your HomePlug AV powerline network (which uses your electrical wiring) to your other ZyXEL...
... AV Powerline Network Section 5 : Set Your PLA450's IP Address Section 6 : Connect to the Internet See the User's Guide on the included CD for the User's Guide. You can upgrade your wired LAN (which uses Ethernet cables). It also adds wireless connectivity. If a screen does... not pop-up a wireless and HomePlug AV powerline network. ENGLISH The PLA450 connects your HomePlug AV powerline network (which uses your electrical wiring) to your other ZyXEL...
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If you do not turn on the PLA450. 2.1 Give Your Computer a Static IP Address Follow these instructions for Windows XP. ENGLISH V If the power ( ) or LAN ( ) lights do not have Windows XP, see the appendix in the User's Guide on setting your IP address. 1 Click the network icon (usually in the bottom right of your connections. 2 Accessing the Web Configurator Access the PLA450's web configurator to enter or change settings on , check your computer screen). 2 Click Properties. 4
If you do not turn on the PLA450. 2.1 Give Your Computer a Static IP Address Follow these instructions for Windows XP. ENGLISH V If the power ( ) or LAN ( ) lights do not have Windows XP, see the appendix in the User's Guide on setting your IP address. 1 Click the network icon (usually in the bottom right of your connections. 2 Accessing the Web Configurator Access the PLA450's web configurator to enter or change settings on , check your computer screen). 2 Click Properties. 4
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... PLA450 You can use either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or the web configurator to set up your web browser's pop-up settings (see the User's Guide for more information). 2 The default password (1234) is using a static IP address between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254, as Internet Explorer). V If the login...
... PLA450 You can use either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or the web configurator to set up your web browser's pop-up settings (see the User's Guide for more information). 2 The default password (1234) is using a static IP address between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254, as Internet Explorer). V If the login...
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... , as an example). This sets up a secure connection between your PLA450 and another ENCRYPT-enabled device (The PLA-400 v2 is enabled by clicking on the wireless adapter icon and clicking Enable. See the User's Guide for 1~2 seconds. 11 If that does not work, ensure your network adapter is shown as you only...
... , as an example). This sets up a secure connection between your PLA450 and another ENCRYPT-enabled device (The PLA-400 v2 is enabled by clicking on the wireless adapter icon and clicking Enable. See the User's Guide for 1~2 seconds. 11 If that does not work, ensure your network adapter is shown as you only...
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... process times out, the HomePlug ( ) light is steady if you have a successful connection. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section. If that doesn't work, see the User's Guide for about one minute while your powerline devices connect. V If the power ( ) light does not blink, you have probably pressed the ENCRYPT button for 1~2 seconds...
... process times out, the HomePlug ( ) light is steady if you have a successful connection. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section. If that doesn't work, see the User's Guide for about one minute while your powerline devices connect. V If the power ( ) light does not blink, you have probably pressed the ENCRYPT button for 1~2 seconds...
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...work, make sure your powerline network. Use the PLA450's new IP settings to connect to it . V If you have the latest firmware installed. See the User's Guide for the PLA450 to your network. 1 Click Network > LAN in the Add New Member section. You only need to change the subnet mask or default... you cannot access the powerline network, make sure that the network password is now ready to connect to use a specific (fixed) IP address, select User Defined LAN IP and enter it . 3 Return your network. The PLA450 is the same on your computer's IP address/subnet mask to get an ...
...work, make sure your powerline network. Use the PLA450's new IP settings to connect to it . V If you have the latest firmware installed. See the User's Guide for the PLA450 to your network. 1 Click Network > LAN in the Add New Member section. You only need to change the subnet mask or default... you cannot access the powerline network, make sure that the network password is now ready to connect to use a specific (fixed) IP address, select User Defined LAN IP and enter it . 3 Return your network. The PLA450 is the same on your computer's IP address/subnet mask to get an ...
User Guide
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... to configure the PLA450. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to configure the PLA450 using the web configurator. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA450 User's Guide 3 User Guide Feedback Help us help you ! " It is recommended you get up your network and configuring for Internet...
... to configure the PLA450. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to configure the PLA450 using the web configurator. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA450 User's Guide 3 User Guide Feedback Help us help you ! " It is recommended you get up your network and configuring for Internet...
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...• The PLA450 and PLA-450 v2 may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may be referred to as the "PLA450", the "device", the "product" or the "system" in this User's Guide. • Product labels, ...and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on . • "e.g.," is " or "in other words". 4 PLA450 User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for example, other important information (for you may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. " Notes tell you ...
...• The PLA450 and PLA-450 v2 may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may be referred to as the "PLA450", the "device", the "product" or the "system" in this User's Guide. • Product labels, ...and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on . • "e.g.," is " or "in other words". 4 PLA450 User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for example, other important information (for you may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. " Notes tell you ...
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The PLA450 icon is not an exact representation of your device. PLA450 Computer Notebook computer Server Switch Router Modem HomePlug AV powerline adaptor PLA450 User's Guide 5 Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons.
The PLA450 icon is not an exact representation of your device. PLA450 Computer Notebook computer Server Switch Router Modem HomePlug AV powerline adaptor PLA450 User's Guide 5 Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons.
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... water, for example, in Europe). • Do NOT allow anything to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. There is damaged, remove it properly. 6 PLA450 User's Guide This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Dispose of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to...
... water, for example, in Europe). • Do NOT allow anything to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. There is damaged, remove it properly. 6 PLA450 User's Guide This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Dispose of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to...
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...21 Getting to Know Your PLA450 23 The WPS Button ...27 ...27 The ENCRYPT Button ...29 Introducing the Web Configurator 35 Wireless Tutorial ...47 Network ...55 Wireless LAN ...57 LAN ...81 HomePlug AV ...85 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 95 System ...97 Logs ...101 Tools ...105 Configuration Mode ...111 Language ...113 Troubleshooting ...115 Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions 123 Appendices and Index ...127 PLA450 User's Guide 9
Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ...21 Getting to Know Your PLA450 23 The WPS Button ...27 ...27 The ENCRYPT Button ...29 Introducing the Web Configurator 35 Wireless Tutorial ...47 Network ...55 Wireless LAN ...57 LAN ...81 HomePlug AV ...85 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 95 System ...97 Logs ...101 Tools ...105 Configuration Mode ...111 Language ...113 Troubleshooting ...115 Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions 123 Appendices and Index ...127 PLA450 User's Guide 9
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Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ...3 Document Conventions...4 Safety Warnings...6 Contents Overview ...9 Table of Contents...11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables...19 Part I: Introduction 21 Chapter 1 Getting to Know ... ENCRYPT Button ...29 3.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 29 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 29 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 31 3.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 32 PLA450 User's Guide 11
Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ...3 Document Conventions...4 Safety Warnings...6 Contents Overview ...9 Table of Contents...11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables...19 Part I: Introduction 21 Chapter 1 Getting to Know ... ENCRYPT Button ...29 3.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 29 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 29 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 31 3.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 32 PLA450 User's Guide 11
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... Using a Profile 52 Part II: Network 55 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN...57 6.1 Wireless Network Overview 57 6.2 Wireless Security Overview 59 6.2.1 SSID ...59 6.2.2 MAC Address Filter ...59 6.2.3 User Authentication ...59 6.2.4 Encryption ...60 6.3 Roaming ...61 6.3.1 Requirements for Roaming 62 6.4 Quality of Service ...62 6.4.1 WMM QoS ...63 6.5 WPS Overview ...63 6.5.1 WPS Setup Using a PIN 64...
... Using a Profile 52 Part II: Network 55 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN...57 6.1 Wireless Network Overview 57 6.2 Wireless Security Overview 59 6.2.1 SSID ...59 6.2.2 MAC Address Filter ...59 6.2.3 User Authentication ...59 6.2.4 Encryption ...60 6.3 Roaming ...61 6.3.1 Requirements for Roaming 62 6.4 Quality of Service ...62 6.4.1 WMM QoS ...63 6.5 WPS Overview ...63 6.5.1 WPS Setup Using a PIN 64...
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... 9.1 System General Screen ...97 9.2 Time Setting Screen ...98 Chapter 10 Logs ...101 10.1 View Log ...101 10.2 Log Settings ...102 Chapter 11 Tools...105 PLA450 User's Guide 13
... 9.1 System General Screen ...97 9.2 Time Setting Screen ...98 Chapter 10 Logs ...101 10.1 View Log ...101 10.2 Log Settings ...102 Chapter 11 Tools...105 PLA450 User's Guide 13
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... 143 15.0.1 Verifying Settings 158 Appendix D Wireless LANs 159 Appendix E Common Services 173 Appendix F Legal Information 177 Appendix G Customer Support 181 Index...187 14 PLA450 User's Guide
... 143 15.0.1 Verifying Settings 158 Appendix D Wireless LANs 159 Appendix E Common Services 173 Appendix F Legal Information 177 Appendix G Customer Support 181 Index...187 14 PLA450 User's Guide
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... Connecting to a Wireless LAN 50 Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 51 Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 51 Figure 20 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ...51 Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility: Profile ...52 Figure 22 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 52 Figure 23 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security 53 Figure 24 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption 53 Figure 25 Profile... Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 70 Figure 37 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter 72 Figure 38 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced 73 PLA450 User's Guide 15
... Connecting to a Wireless LAN 50 Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 51 Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 51 Figure 20 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ...51 Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility: Profile ...52 Figure 22 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 52 Figure 23 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security 53 Figure 24 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption 53 Figure 25 Profile... Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 70 Figure 37 Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter 72 Figure 38 Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced 73 PLA450 User's Guide 15
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... Properties: IP Address 145 Figure 80 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 146 Figure 81 Windows XP: Start Menu ...147 16 PLA450 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 39 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS 75 Figure 40 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS: Application Priority Configuration 76 Figure 41 Network > Wireless LAN...
... Properties: IP Address 145 Figure 80 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 146 Figure 81 Windows XP: Start Menu ...147 16 PLA450 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 39 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS 75 Figure 40 Network > Wireless LAN > QoS: Application Priority Configuration 76 Figure 41 Network > Wireless LAN...
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... Figure 103 Infrastructure WLAN ...161 Figure 104 RTS/CTS ...162 Figure 105 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 169 Figure 106 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 170 PLA450 User's Guide 17
... Figure 103 Infrastructure WLAN ...161 Figure 104 RTS/CTS ...162 Figure 105 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 169 Figure 106 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 170 PLA450 User's Guide 17