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... 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
... 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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... Network with a New Adapter 34 5.6 Splitting a Network 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
... Network with a New Adapter 34 5.6 Splitting a Network 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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...User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your PLA4201 v2 to manage the PLA4201 v2. Your network can be further... expanded by plugging additional PLA4201 v2s into another power outlet and connect a computer to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security...
...User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your PLA4201 v2 to manage the PLA4201 v2. Your network can be further... expanded by plugging additional PLA4201 v2s into another power outlet and connect a computer to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security...
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...powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your communication. If your home becomes an extension of passwords in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 Without security (encryption) your home and is accessible to set up security on the same...private network. Although the PLA4201 v2 is printed on the PLA4201 v2. See Section 4.3 on page 24 for information on setting up security on the powerline adapter itself. See Section 4.3 on your powerline network you use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to anyone using a ...
...powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your communication. If your home becomes an extension of passwords in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 Without security (encryption) your home and is accessible to set up security on the same...private network. Although the PLA4201 v2 is printed on the PLA4201 v2. See Section 4.3 on page 24 for information on setting up security on the powerline adapter itself. See Section 4.3 on your powerline network you use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to anyone using a ...
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... time of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 This utility allows you to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. To check for more information) or view the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide...
... time of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 This utility allows you to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. To check for more information) or view the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide...
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... successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. 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 a certified green ... in user, select Just me. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to specify a different location on your computer. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 If you want the utility to be asked to restart your computer when the installation is ...
... successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. 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 a certified green ... in user, select Just me. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to specify a different location on your computer. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 If you want the utility to be asked to restart your computer when the installation is ...
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...The HomePlug AV standard uses 128bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. The PLA4201 v2 is like a secret code. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline ...the PLA4201 v2s communicate with each other, they all need to use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4201 v2s in the powerline network. CHAPTER 4 The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) ...
...The HomePlug AV standard uses 128bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. The PLA4201 v2 is like a secret code. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline ...the PLA4201 v2s communicate with each other, they all need to use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4201 v2s in the powerline network. CHAPTER 4 The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) ...
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Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your computer). 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility To launch the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on...
Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your computer). 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility To launch the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on...
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... connection, however, if your device. 24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 13 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in your PLA4201 v2 and to set up when you are configuring. Note: Only devices which share the same network name are displayed in these fields (immediately). The configuration utility automatically updates this to select which...
... connection, however, if your device. 24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 13 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in your PLA4201 v2 and to set up when you are configuring. Note: Only devices which share the same network name are displayed in these fields (immediately). The configuration utility automatically updates this to select which...
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...the DAK Password value exactly as part of that you want to be part of your PLA4201 v2. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4201 v2 sends and receives information in the MAC Address column. This software contains processing instructions...find the DAK password printed on a sticker on a remote device. If you change the network name of the PLA4201 v2 is "HomePlugAV". Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 3 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify that you also ...
...the DAK Password value exactly as part of that you want to be part of your PLA4201 v2. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4201 v2 sends and receives information in the MAC Address column. This software contains processing instructions...find the DAK password printed on a sticker on a remote device. If you change the network name of the PLA4201 v2 is "HomePlugAV". Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 3 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify that you also ...
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Figure 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your powerline network. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4201 v2 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
Figure 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your powerline network. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4201 v2 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
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... the ZyXEL website to this powerline adapter. Transmissions TO your powerline network. The powerline adapters in your powerline adapter. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is selected in the Configuration screen, then this label is a PLA4201 v2 in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility to...
... the ZyXEL website to this powerline adapter. Transmissions TO your powerline network. The powerline adapters in your powerline adapter. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is selected in the Configuration screen, then this label is a PLA4201 v2 in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility to...
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...settings based on application type as it usually sends simple requests for data. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data... not send a lot of traffic, so the powerline adaptor attached to it can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your home, you should...
...settings based on application type as it usually sends simple requests for data. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data... not send a lot of traffic, so the powerline adaptor attached to it can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your home, you should...
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... following table describes the labels in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4201 v2 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Select a priority setting from the powerline adapters on your network. The new Priority setting is only one connection...
... following table describes the labels in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4201 v2 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Select a priority setting from the powerline adapters on your network. The new Priority setting is only one connection...
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... the configuration utility and firmware version of the utility to view the About screen. Click the icon in the screen, 1.0.0.337, the firmware version is shown by the numbers 1.0.0, meaning this screen. Figure 18 About Screen The following table describes the labels in upper right corner to close the About window. 30 PLA4201 v2...
... the configuration utility and firmware version of the utility to view the About screen. Click the icon in the screen, 1.0.0.337, the firmware version is shown by the numbers 1.0.0, meaning this screen. Figure 18 About Screen The following table describes the labels in upper right corner to close the About window. 30 PLA4201 v2...
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... to expand your existing powerline network. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 31 This tutorial shows you the following. • How to make a new, separate powerline network with no spaces allowed. It provides security for a list of the ZyXEL website to set up your powerline device...your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you access the powerline adapter. DAK = Device Access Key. You can begin the next sections. • How to make a new network separate from 8 to connect with the utility, the utility software is an example only. The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility ...
... to expand your existing powerline network. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 31 This tutorial shows you the following. • How to make a new, separate powerline network with no spaces allowed. It provides security for a list of the ZyXEL website to set up your powerline device...your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you access the powerline adapter. DAK = Device Access Key. You can begin the next sections. • How to make a new network separate from 8 to connect with the utility, the utility software is an example only. The tutorial uses the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility ...
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... Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network. • See...port on your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on...
... Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network. • See...port on your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on...
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...PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 33 The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on the back of the new adapter to add it to your network. 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to expand your network and open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility... (see Section 5.3 on page 32). 2 The utility should open to a printer. It should appear as Local (A). Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). ...
...PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 33 The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on the back of the new adapter to add it to your network. 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to expand your network and open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility... (see Section 5.3 on page 32). 2 The utility should open to a printer. It should appear as Local (A). Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). ...
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... new Network Name for your existing network. Figure 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you want to add to your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 34. Chapter 5 Powerline Network...
... new Network Name for your existing network. Figure 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you want to add to your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 34. Chapter 5 Powerline Network...
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...This is useful if you want to add (A) and type the DAK Password in this table. See Figure 26 on page 32). 2 The utility should open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 5.3 on page 35 for an example. A list of these adapters to a new network, you need to give them a... new network name. 1 Connect a powerline adapter to your computer and open to the configuration tab as shown below. All others are connected to will appear as Local in the DAK Password field (B). 36 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 After you have the same network ...
...This is useful if you want to add (A) and type the DAK Password in this table. See Figure 26 on page 32). 2 The utility should open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 5.3 on page 35 for an example. A list of these adapters to a new network, you need to give them a... new network name. 1 Connect a powerline adapter to your computer and open to the configuration tab as shown below. All others are connected to will appear as Local in the DAK Password field (B). 36 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 After you have the same network ...