User Guide
Page 3
... 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 ...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4201 v2 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 ...8 1.4 Security ...8 1.4.1 Passwords ...9 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...9 1.5 Multiple Networks ...10 Chapter 2 Installing 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...
... 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 ...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4201 v2 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 ...8 1.4 Security ...8 1.4.1 Passwords ...9 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...9 1.5 Multiple Networks ...10 Chapter 2 Installing 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...
User Guide
Page 4
... into Two Networks 36 5.7 Troubleshooting ...38 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...41 6.1 LEDs ...41 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...42 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...44 6.4 Powerline Problems ...44 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 45 Appendix A Legal Information...47 Index ...51 4 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
... into Two Networks 36 5.7 Troubleshooting ...38 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...41 6.1 LEDs ...41 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...42 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...44 6.4 Powerline Problems ...44 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 45 Appendix A Legal Information...47 Index ...51 4 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
User Guide
Page 8
...ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your PLA4201 v2 to manage the PLA4201 v2. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 data transfer rates. Plug a second PLA4201 v2 into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA4201 v2...on page 17 for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to set up security on your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, ...
...ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your PLA4201 v2 to manage the PLA4201 v2. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 data transfer rates. Plug a second PLA4201 v2 into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA4201 v2...on page 17 for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to set up security on your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, ...
User Guide
Page 9
... adapters on the same electrical circuit. If your devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to create a private network. See Section 4.3 on setting up a multiple network. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 When you can create a private network. Without security ... freely within the electrical circuit of your powerline network you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in your network. In order to set up security on the PLA4201 v2. You don't need to change a network name. 2 It's a ...
... adapters on the same electrical circuit. If your devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to create a private network. See Section 4.3 on setting up a multiple network. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 When you can create a private network. Without security ... freely within the electrical circuit of your powerline network you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in your network. In order to set up security on the PLA4201 v2. You don't need to change a network name. 2 It's a ...
User Guide
Page 14
...it waits for an Ethernet connection. The same process occurs when you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from Low Power mode and you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from a previously working Ethernet connection. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low ...Power mode, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you have to connect the PLA4201 v2's Ethernet cable to a computer/ notebook or modem/router first. To enable the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you plug the PLA4201 v2 into Low Power mode. Low Power ...
...it waits for an Ethernet connection. The same process occurs when you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from Low Power mode and you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from a previously working Ethernet connection. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low ...Power mode, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you have to connect the PLA4201 v2's Ethernet cable to a computer/ notebook or modem/router first. To enable the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you plug the PLA4201 v2 into Low Power mode. Low Power ...
User Guide
Page 17
... button 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 , but the powerline devices need to move them close to ...may belong to. Note: Because your PLA4201 v2 goes into power outlets. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 17 After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up each other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. This resets the network name to a random value...
... button 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 , but the powerline devices need to move them close to ...may belong to. Note: Because your PLA4201 v2 goes into power outlets. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 17 After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up each other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. This resets the network name to a random value...
User Guide
Page 18
... button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4201 v2. This must be blinking while the devices are not connected. Wait for about one minute while your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on page 45 for 0.5 to 3 seconds. If the power ( ) light does not ...blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you wish to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in this section. Note: Check the lights on both powerline devices do...
... button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4201 v2. This must be blinking while the devices are not connected. Wait for about one minute while your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on page 45 for 0.5 to 3 seconds. If the power ( ) light does not ...blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you wish to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in this section. Note: Check the lights on both powerline devices do...
User Guide
Page 19
This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 19 Figure 8 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any powerline device... (A or B) you have connected using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. You must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using your powerline device) in this section, you want to your...
This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 19 Figure 8 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any powerline device... (A or B) you have connected using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. You must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using your powerline device) in this section, you want to your...
User Guide
Page 20
... Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other. 3 Wait for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect...printer (B). This disconnects (A) from your laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). When the power ( )...
... Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other. 3 Wait for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect...printer (B). This disconnects (A) from your laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). When the power ( )...
User Guide
Page 21
...lights. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for specific lengths of each other devices on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 This may take a minute. You ...it disconnects from the powerline network. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on problems with and its factory defaults. Table 2 Time RESET/ENCRYPT Button is connected to its network name assumes a random value. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. ...
...lights. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for specific lengths of each other devices on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 This may take a minute. You ...it disconnects from the powerline network. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on problems with and its factory defaults. Table 2 Time RESET/ENCRYPT Button is connected to its network name assumes a random value. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. ...
User Guide
Page 42
... ETHERNET Green STATUS On Blinking Off On Blinking Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA4201 v2 is on . 1 Make sure you have used the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. The PLA4201 v2 detects another powerline adapter. None of the lights on the PLA4201 v2. The PLA4201 v2 is between 0~20 Mbps. The data transfer rate is starting up. Blinking at the...
... ETHERNET Green STATUS On Blinking Off On Blinking Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA4201 v2 is on . 1 Make sure you have used the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. The PLA4201 v2 detects another powerline adapter. None of the lights on the PLA4201 v2. The PLA4201 v2 is between 0~20 Mbps. The data transfer rate is starting up. Blinking at the...
User Guide
Page 44
...utility cannot communicate with the powerline signal. Go to electrical surge protectors. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be greyed out. • If you are on both devices ... Tool, the Utility will not detect your PLA4201 v2 and make sure that cause interference with PLA4201 v2s using the latest firmware. 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. ...
...utility cannot communicate with the powerline signal. Go to electrical surge protectors. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be greyed out. • If you are on both devices ... Tool, the Utility will not detect your PLA4201 v2 and make sure that cause interference with PLA4201 v2s using the latest firmware. 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. ...
User Guide
Page 45
...is already on both devices blink when I haven't pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before . PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 45 The HomePlug light is a PLA4201 v2. • For PLA4201 v2, you have pressed the button for 5 to 8 seconds, ...then try again with the powerline signals. These may interfere with both devices. • Wait for 5 to 8 seconds to PLA4201 v2s with the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. • If that does not work, try ...
...is already on both devices blink when I haven't pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before . PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 45 The HomePlug light is a PLA4201 v2. • For PLA4201 v2, you have pressed the button for 5 to 8 seconds, ...then try again with the powerline signals. These may interfere with both devices. • Wait for 5 to 8 seconds to PLA4201 v2s with the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. • If that does not work, try ...
User Guide
Page 46
...HomePlug light blinks red. One device may have connected to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to another device, disconnect device B from its power ...source. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The POWER lights on both devices. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to device B and not another powerline device. Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn off if the connection is ...
...HomePlug light blinks red. One device may have connected to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to another device, disconnect device B from its power ...source. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The POWER lights on both devices. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to device B and not another powerline device. Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn off if the connection is ...