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... the Utility...11 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 11 2.2 Installing the Utility ...11 2.3 Low Power Mode ...13 Part II: Technical Reference 15 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button...17 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 17 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 17 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ...19 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior 21 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility...22 4.1 Overview ...22 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...22 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...23 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...23 4.3 Configuration Screen ...24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 3
... the Utility...11 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 11 2.2 Installing the Utility ...11 2.3 Low Power Mode ...13 Part II: Technical Reference 15 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button...17 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 17 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 17 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ...19 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior 21 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility...22 4.1 Overview ...22 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...22 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...23 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...23 4.3 Configuration Screen ...24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 3
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... , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it into an ordinary power outlet in your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to ensure safe transfer of information. Refer to your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to the PLA4201 v2 for instructions on using the...
... , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it into an ordinary power outlet in your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to ensure safe transfer of information. Refer to your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to the PLA4201 v2 for instructions on using the...
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... Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up a multiple network. Use this feature if your powerline devices have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on your circuit, but not directly connected to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline network in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you to change the Network Name to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. Although the PLA4201 v2 is accessible...
... Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up a multiple network. Use this feature if your powerline devices have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on your circuit, but not directly connected to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline network in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you to change the Network Name to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. Although the PLA4201 v2 is accessible...
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... powerline network. To check for more information) or view the devices recognized on My Computer > Properties. This utility is only compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version) operating systems. Users with Windows XP (64-Bit version) operating systems can work with a PLA4201 v2 which has the latest firmware installed. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 You should see this step will be skipped. If you already have them, download...
... powerline network. To check for more information) or view the devices recognized on My Computer > Properties. This utility is only compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version) operating systems. Users with Windows XP (64-Bit version) operating systems can work with a PLA4201 v2 which has the latest firmware installed. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 You should see this step will be skipped. If you already have them, download...
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... to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to continue through the initial screen. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert...
... to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to continue through the initial screen. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert...
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... the hard drives found in user, select Just me. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 13 Click Close to use the configuration utility. If you select "No, I will not be able to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is finished, a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer when the installation is no Ethernet connection. Figure 6 Installation...
... the hard drives found in user, select Just me. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 13 Click Close to use the configuration utility. If you select "No, I will not be able to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is finished, a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer when the installation is no Ethernet connection. Figure 6 Installation...
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... going into Low Power mode. The same process occurs when you have to connect the PLA4201 v2's Ethernet cable to a computer/ notebook or modem/router first. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. When no connection is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable, the PLA4201 v2's Power LED blinks signalling that it is enabled by default. 14 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. While in Low Power mode.
... going into Low Power mode. The same process occurs when you have to connect the PLA4201 v2's Ethernet cable to a computer/ notebook or modem/router first. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. When no connection is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable, the PLA4201 v2's Power LED blinks signalling that it is enabled by default. 14 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. While in Low Power mode.
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...connect a number of your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you have time to set up a new powerline network. • separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4201 v2 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support...
...connect a number of your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you have time to set up a new powerline network. • separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4201 v2 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support...
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... add more powerline devices to connect. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both powerline devices do not light up a connection. Note: Check the lights on the two powerline devices. Wait for the other powerline device you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide...
... add more powerline devices to connect. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both powerline devices do not light up a connection. Note: Check the lights on the two powerline devices. Wait for the other powerline device you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide...
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... Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23 This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you only have to it from the start the utility by browsing to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in and not worry about setting up security. You don't need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected...
... Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23 This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you only have to it from the start the utility by browsing to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in and not worry about setting up security. You don't need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected...
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... power up and how to load the firmware. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). spaces are not compatible with PLA4201 v2s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; This software contains processing instructions for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is similar to the selected powerline adapter. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you want to manage by the utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide...
... power up and how to load the firmware. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). spaces are not compatible with PLA4201 v2s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; This software contains processing instructions for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is similar to the selected powerline adapter. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you want to manage by the utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide...
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... latest version utility. Raw data refers to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of the PLA4201 v2, this powerline adapter. Table 4 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Raw data refers to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4201 v2 directly connected...
... latest version utility. Raw data refers to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of the PLA4201 v2, this powerline adapter. Table 4 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Raw data refers to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4201 v2 directly connected...
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... running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is only one connection. However, if your computer has two network cards and both are connected to a powerline adapter, then you are configuring. Select a priority setting from the drop-down box for traffic from the powerline adapters on your network. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic FROM your selected device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4201 v2 displayed...
... running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is only one connection. However, if your computer has two network cards and both are connected to a powerline adapter, then you are configuring. Select a priority setting from the drop-down box for traffic from the powerline adapters on your network. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic FROM your selected device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4201 v2 displayed...
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... Password on a label on page 11 for your powerline network. If you access the powerline adapter. Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with no spaces allowed. DAK = Device Access Key. Note: The PLA4201 v2 in the Quick Start Guide for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your powerline device. This tutorial shows you can find this software. The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to expand your existing powerline network...
... Password on a label on page 11 for your powerline network. If you access the powerline adapter. Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with no spaces allowed. DAK = Device Access Key. Note: The PLA4201 v2 in the Quick Start Guide for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your powerline device. This tutorial shows you can find this software. The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to expand your existing powerline network...
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... of port on page 36 to set up a second network with your computer. Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your network into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on . Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown...
... of port on page 36 to set up a second network with your computer. Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your network into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on . Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown...
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..., new Network Name for all remote adapters you want to access any of your new powerline networks using the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, change the Network Name on your local adapter to the network name for the network you to select and configure each one. 5.7 Troubleshooting The HomePlug ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it successfully connects to other adapters on your new network. These adapters are now part of adapters on your new network. 7 Check you...
..., new Network Name for all remote adapters you want to access any of your new powerline networks using the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, change the Network Name on your local adapter to the network name for the network you to select and configure each one. 5.7 Troubleshooting The HomePlug ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it successfully connects to other adapters on your new network. These adapters are now part of adapters on your new network. 7 Check you...
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... your powerline adapters. See Section 4.3 on page 24 for instructions on checking the DAK and MAC address. 4 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is using coaxial cable, check all your network have a power meter between powerline adapters. Connect another powerline adapter into the same power outlet. Ask an electrician for instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to detect all PLA4201 v2s on . 1 Check the hardware connections. The HomePlug light does not turn on your powerline adapters...
... your powerline adapters. See Section 4.3 on page 24 for instructions on checking the DAK and MAC address. 4 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is using coaxial cable, check all your network have a power meter between powerline adapters. Connect another powerline adapter into the same power outlet. Ask an electrician for instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to detect all PLA4201 v2s on . 1 Check the hardware connections. The HomePlug light does not turn on your powerline adapters...
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... using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. • You have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for more than three seconds. 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation. • Make sure your computer is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be connected to electrical surge protectors. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL...
... using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. • You have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for more than three seconds. 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation. • Make sure your computer is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be connected to electrical surge protectors. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL...
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... interfere with both devices for 5 to 8 seconds to release the connection. The POWER light does not blink when I haven't pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. The ENCRYPT process has failed. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting 3 Your powerline adapters may be old and/or low quality or with a long wiring path. 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems This section applies only to PLA4201 v2s with the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses...
... interfere with both devices for 5 to 8 seconds to release the connection. The POWER light does not blink when I haven't pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. The ENCRYPT process has failed. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting 3 Your powerline adapters may be old and/or low quality or with a long wiring path. 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems This section applies only to PLA4201 v2s with the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses...
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... service or disassemble this warranty, contact your vendor. You may harm your device. • If you wall mount your device, make sure all cables from the power outlet. • Do NOT attempt to repair the power adapter or cord. WEEE stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel...
... service or disassemble this warranty, contact your vendor. You may harm your device. • If you wall mount your device, make sure all cables from the power outlet. • Do NOT attempt to repair the power adapter or cord. WEEE stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel...