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... 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...
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... 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
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...network if they have them . Refer to 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 your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for short) to ensure ...your home. Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA4201 v2s into other outlets in your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide This utility is important to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your...
...network if they have them . Refer to 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 your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for short) to ensure ...your home. Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA4201 v2s into other outlets in your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide This utility is important to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your...
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...the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in your network. Although the PLA4201 v2 is printed on the PLA4201 v2. When you can create a private network. A private ... in the HomePlug AV powerline network. See Section 4.3 on page 24 for enabling security on the same electrical circuit. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 The following table describes the differences between the passwords. If your powerline devices have to add the ...
...the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in your network. Although the PLA4201 v2 is printed on the PLA4201 v2. When you can create a private network. A private ... in the HomePlug AV powerline network. See Section 4.3 on page 24 for enabling security on the same electrical circuit. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 The following table describes the differences between the passwords. If your powerline devices have to add the ...
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...HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode, 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 cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Sixty (60) seconds after sixty (60) seconds, the Power... can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. 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 same process occurs when you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from Low Power mode ...
...HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode, 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 cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Sixty (60) seconds after sixty (60) seconds, the Power... can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. 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 same process occurs when you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from Low Power mode ...
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... then release it. After you set up a new powerline network. • separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4201 v2 to . No other powerline setting changes are required to set up the first powerline device, you have time to Section 2.3 on a powerline...networking equipment for 5 to set up the second powerline device. You can connect a number of your PLA4201 v2 goes into power outlets. Note: Because your powerline device for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to be plugged into Low Power mode, it may belong to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set...
... then release it. After you set up a new powerline network. • separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4201 v2 to . No other powerline setting changes are required to set up the first powerline device, you have time to Section 2.3 on a powerline...networking equipment for 5 to set up the second powerline device. You can connect a number of your PLA4201 v2 goes into power outlets. Note: Because your powerline device for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to be plugged into Low Power mode, it may belong to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set...
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Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4201 v2. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for suggestions. 4 To add ...power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes Note: The RESET/ENCRYPT button's location varies for 5 to 3 seconds. Wait for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in this section. If the ...
Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4201 v2. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for suggestions. 4 To add ...power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes Note: The RESET/ENCRYPT button's location varies for 5 to 3 seconds. Wait for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in this section. If the ...
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...existing powerline network. 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 your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You...
...existing powerline network. 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 your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You...
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... stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Now you have already set up a powerline network in your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the...
... stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Now you have already set up a powerline network in your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the...
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... 2 Time RESET/ENCRYPT Button is connected. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for suggestions on problems with and its factory defaults. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide... is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that does not work see Section 6.5 on the network. The...
... 2 Time RESET/ENCRYPT Button is connected. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for suggestions on problems with and its factory defaults. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide... is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that does not work see Section 6.5 on the network. The...
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...its ETHERNET port. 6.2 Power and Light Problems The PLA4201 v2 does not turn on. 1 Make sure you are using the power cord included with another device using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. The PLA4201 v2 does not detect any devices connected to an appropriate power... source. The Power LED blinks when it . The PLA4201 v2 detects another powerline adapter. None of the lights on the PLA4201 v2. The PLA4201 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The PLA4201 v2 is ...
...its ETHERNET port. 6.2 Power and Light Problems The PLA4201 v2 does not turn on. 1 Make sure you are using the power cord included with another device using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. The PLA4201 v2 does not detect any devices connected to an appropriate power... source. The Power LED blinks when it . The PLA4201 v2 detects another powerline adapter. None of the lights on the PLA4201 v2. The PLA4201 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The PLA4201 v2 is ...
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... or airconditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on your PLA4201 v2 and make sure that cause interference with the powerline signal. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on installing the latest firmware. • Check... will not detect your network have the latest firmware installed. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4201 v2s using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on my powerline network is the only compatible operating system for instructions on your local...
... or airconditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on your PLA4201 v2 and make sure that cause interference with the powerline signal. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on installing the latest firmware. • Check... will not detect your network have the latest firmware installed. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4201 v2s using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on my powerline network is the only compatible operating system for instructions on your local...
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...; If that does not work, try again with both devices. • Wait for 5 to 8 seconds to PLA4201 v2s with the powerline signals. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices connected to a power strip next to electrical devices such as part of the ENCRYPT process... Check your powerline device is a PLA4201 v2. • For PLA4201 v2, you have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices blink when I press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons, but I press the RESET/ENCRYPT button. • Check the device is in Low Power mode. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 45 The ENCRYPT process...
...; If that does not work, try again with both devices. • Wait for 5 to 8 seconds to PLA4201 v2s with the powerline signals. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices connected to a power strip next to electrical devices such as part of the ENCRYPT process... Check your powerline device is a PLA4201 v2. • For PLA4201 v2, you have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices blink when I press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons, but I press the RESET/ENCRYPT button. • Check the device is in Low Power mode. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 45 The ENCRYPT process...
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Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn off if the connection is still connected to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on , indicating it is with Device B. One device may have connected to 8 seconds, but only one device's HomePlug light is ...still on both devices. The HomePlug light is on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The POWER lights on . Do not worry,...
Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn off if the connection is still connected to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on , indicating it is with Device B. One device may have connected to 8 seconds, but only one device's HomePlug light is ...still on both devices. The HomePlug light is on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The POWER lights on . Do not worry,...