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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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... uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to manage the PLA4201 v2. This utility is important to your home. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 data transfer rates. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for short) to ensure safe transfer of information. Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, 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 installing the utility...
... uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to manage the PLA4201 v2. This utility is important to your home. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 data transfer rates. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for short) to ensure safe transfer of information. Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, 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 installing the utility...
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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of your Ethernet network. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to make sure that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to ensure privacy of your powerline network. This password is a "plugand...
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of your Ethernet network. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to make sure that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to ensure privacy of your powerline network. This password is a "plugand...
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... the installation. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Click Yes or Next to continue through the initial screen. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file...
... the installation. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Click Yes or Next to continue through the initial screen. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file...
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... Utility 4 If you want the utility to be only available to use the configuration utility. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to the currently logged in your computer. 5 When the installation is finished, a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is a certified green product...
... Utility 4 If you want the utility to be only available to use the configuration utility. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to the currently logged in your computer. 5 When the installation is finished, a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is a certified green product...
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... use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. The same process occurs when you plug the PLA4201 v2 into an electric socket, it waits for an Ethernet connection. While in 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 Chapter 2 Installing...
... use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. The same process occurs when you plug the PLA4201 v2 into an electric socket, it waits for an Ethernet connection. While in 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 Chapter 2 Installing...
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... factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on only two devices at the side of devices on page 13 for more details. This resets the network name to a random value and removes your computer or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to move them from your device from any network it . You can connect a number...
... factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on only two devices at the side of devices on page 13 for more details. This resets the network name to a random value and removes your computer or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to move them from your device from any network it . You can connect a number...
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... HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in Section 6.5 on page 45 for suggestions. 4 To add more powerline devices to your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on device C (shown below) for for too long. This must be blinking while the devices are not connected. Wait for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Repeat steps 2 and...
... HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in Section 6.5 on page 45 for suggestions. 4 To add more powerline devices to your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on device C (shown below) for for too long. This must be blinking while the devices are not connected. Wait for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Repeat steps 2 and...
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... the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23 Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you to simply plug the devices in your powerline network, but not directly connected to...
... the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23 Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you to simply plug the devices in your powerline network, but not directly connected to...
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... powerline networks. Note: Only devices which share the same network name are configuring. The fields described below are identified by changing the powerline network name. This is a read-only field which powerline network information is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. The configuration utility automatically updates this table. This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to select which shows the MAC address of your PLA4201...
... powerline networks. Note: Only devices which share the same network name are configuring. The fields described below are identified by changing the powerline network name. This is a read-only field which powerline network information is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. The configuration utility automatically updates this table. This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to select which shows the MAC address of your PLA4201...
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... powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Firmware is applied to it in a secure way. This software contains processing instructions for your PLA4201 v2. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make changes to the selected powerline adapter. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 25 Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as it will no longer be recognized as part of your changes. The network name can check the ZyXEL...
... powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Firmware is applied to it in a secure way. This software contains processing instructions for your PLA4201 v2. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make changes to the selected powerline adapter. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 25 Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as it will no longer be recognized as part of your changes. The network name can check the ZyXEL...
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... the PLA4201 v2. Different powerline networks are connected to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). This field displays the MAC address of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. 4.6 Advanced Screen Note: This feature is the PLA4201 v2 directly connected to all the powerline adapters in your powerline network except the powerline adapter selected in your powerline network but not directly connected to this powerline adapter. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected...
... the PLA4201 v2. Different powerline networks are connected to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). This field displays the MAC address of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. 4.6 Advanced Screen Note: This feature is the PLA4201 v2 directly connected to all the powerline adapters in your powerline network except the powerline adapter selected in your powerline network but not directly connected to this powerline adapter. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected...
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... which shows the MAC address of importance, are configuring. Select a priority setting from the powerline adapters on the bottom of your PLA4201 v2 displayed on a sticker on your network. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 29 You can find the MAC address of your device. Typically there is displayed. This is connected directly to the computer running the configuration utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic from the...
... which shows the MAC address of importance, are configuring. Select a priority setting from the powerline adapters on the bottom of your PLA4201 v2 displayed on a sticker on your network. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 29 You can find the MAC address of your device. Typically there is displayed. This is connected directly to the computer running the configuration utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic from the...
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... Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with no spaces allowed. It provides security for download at www.zyxel.com. The network name uses English letters or numbers, from your powerline network. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your powerline adapter. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 31 The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the powerline adapters you can find this software. Navigate to set up...
... Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with no spaces allowed. It provides security for download at www.zyxel.com. The network name uses English letters or numbers, from your powerline network. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your powerline adapter. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 31 The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the powerline adapters you can find this software. Navigate to set up...
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... connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on . Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on page 36 to set up a second network with your new adapters. • See Section 5.6 on your computer. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown...
... connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on . Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on page 36 to set up a second network with your new adapters. • See Section 5.6 on your computer. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown...
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... new powerline networks using the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, change the Network Name on your local adapter to the network name for all remote adapters you to select and configure each one. 5.7 Troubleshooting The HomePlug ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it does not, try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in to other adapters on Your New Network 6 Go back to step 3 in the adapter table, allowing you...
... new powerline networks using the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, change the Network Name on your local adapter to the network name for all remote adapters you to select and configure each one. 5.7 Troubleshooting The HomePlug ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it does not, try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in to other adapters on Your New Network 6 Go back to step 3 in the adapter table, allowing you...
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... Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your PLA4201 v2's power outlet. Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is using coaxial cable, check all PLA4201 v2s on your powerline adapter was probably previously on all your powerline adapters are typed correctly in the utility. Connect another powerline adapter into the same power outlet. If it came in your building. 6 If your powerline network is the same on separate electrical wiring. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting 4 Remove...
... Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your PLA4201 v2's power outlet. Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is using coaxial cable, check all PLA4201 v2s on your powerline adapter was probably previously on all your powerline adapters are typed correctly in the utility. Connect another powerline adapter into the same power outlet. If it came in your building. 6 If your powerline network is the same on separate electrical wiring. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting 4 Remove...
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... firmware installed. At the time of writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on your computer is the only compatible operating system for more than three seconds. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on my powerline network is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be connected to reduce interference. 44 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters...
... firmware installed. At the time of writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on your computer is the only compatible operating system for more than three seconds. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on my powerline network is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be connected to reduce interference. 44 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters...
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... they now connect, then the devices were not on . • Ensure you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button when it is in Low Power mode. 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 interfere with the powerline signals. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds to another powerline device. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then...
... they now connect, then the devices were not on . • Ensure you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button when it is in Low Power mode. 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 interfere with the powerline signals. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds to another powerline device. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then...
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... power adapter or cord. Your product is marked with general waste. Note Repair or replacement, as the WEEE mark. You may harm your device. • If you wall mount your device, make sure all the connections are indoors. There is the exclusive remedy of purchase, should service or disassemble this product. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 49 Opening or removing covers can walk on the device. • Do NOT install, use...
... power adapter or cord. Your product is marked with general waste. Note Repair or replacement, as the WEEE mark. You may harm your device. • If you wall mount your device, make sure all the connections are indoors. There is the exclusive remedy of purchase, should service or disassemble this product. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 49 Opening or removing covers can walk on the device. • Do NOT install, use...