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... of Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 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...
... of Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 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...
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... Adapter ...33 5.5 Setting Up a New 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...
... Adapter ...33 5.5 Setting Up a New 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...
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... wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in graphics. The power plug varies depending on the bottom and a power plug at high PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 7 CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the rear panel...User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any new cabling. Devices can securely communicate with the PLA4201 v2 The PLA4201 v2 plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to as an...
... wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in graphics. The power plug varies depending on the bottom and a power plug at high PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 7 CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the rear panel...User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any new cabling. Devices can securely communicate with the PLA4201 v2 The PLA4201 v2 plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to as an...
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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 Quick Start Guide for short) to the PLA4201 v2 for instructions on page 11 for Internet access. The PLA4201 v2 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) .... Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. See Section 2.2 on installing the utility. Plug a second PLA4201 v2 into an ordinary power outlet in your home and connecting other outlets in your powerline network if they have them . This utility is important to...
... , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your Quick Start Guide for short) to the PLA4201 v2 for instructions on page 11 for Internet access. The PLA4201 v2 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) .... Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. See Section 2.2 on installing the utility. Plug a second PLA4201 v2 into an ordinary power outlet in your home and connecting other outlets in your powerline network if they have them . This utility is important to...
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... solution there are shipped with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". In some cases, a circuit can be shared by a power meter. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on the powerline network in...(Data Access Key) Password DESCRIPTION All powerline adapters that only permitted powerline adapters can create a private network. Although the PLA4201 v2 is accessible to create multiple powerline networks. To prevent compromising your network. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical...
... solution there are shipped with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". In some cases, a circuit can be shared by a power meter. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on the powerline network in...(Data Access Key) Password DESCRIPTION All powerline adapters that only permitted powerline adapters can create a private network. Although the PLA4201 v2 is accessible to create multiple powerline networks. To prevent compromising your network. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical...
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...the hard drives found in user, select Just me. Figure 6 Installation Complete Note: You may be asked to your computer. It goes into Low Power mode when there is a certified green product. Click "Yes" to the currently logged in your computer. 5 When the installation is finished, a ...only available to restart your computer. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to specify a different location on your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is no Ethernet connection. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to use the configuration utility....
...the hard drives found in user, select Just me. Figure 6 Installation Complete Note: You may be asked to your computer. It goes into Low Power mode when there is a certified green product. Click "Yes" to the currently logged in your computer. 5 When the installation is finished, a ...only available to restart your computer. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to specify a different location on your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is no Ethernet connection. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to use the configuration utility....
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...'s Ethernet cable to a computer/ notebook or modem/router first. While in Low Power mode. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The... same process occurs when you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from Low Power mode and you plug the PLA4201 v2 into an electric socket, it waits for an Ethernet connection. Sixty (60) seconds after sixty (60) seconds, the Power LED blinks indicating that it is enabled by ...
...'s Ethernet cable to a computer/ notebook or modem/router first. While in Low Power mode. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The... same process occurs when you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from Low Power mode and you plug the PLA4201 v2 into an electric socket, it waits for an Ethernet connection. Sixty (60) seconds after sixty (60) seconds, the Power LED blinks indicating that it is enabled by ...
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...RESET/ ENCRYPT button on page 13 for more details. Note: Because your PLA4201 v2 goes into power outlets. This resets the network name to a random value and removes your ...set up your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 17 No other powerline setting changes are required to set up the second powerline device... disconnect them from any network it may belong to 8 seconds and then release it must be plugged into Low Power mode, it . Place a powerline device close to each one. You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to:...
...RESET/ ENCRYPT button on page 13 for more details. Note: Because your PLA4201 v2 goes into power outlets. This resets the network name to a random value and removes your ...set up your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 17 No other powerline setting changes are required to set up the second powerline device... disconnect them from any network it may belong to 8 seconds and then release it must be plugged into Low Power mode, it . Place a powerline device close to each one. You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to:...
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... below) for for 5 to 3 seconds. Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 3 seconds. Figure 7 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds ...within 120 seconds of your powerline device for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. This must be blinking while the devices are...
... below) for for 5 to 3 seconds. Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 3 seconds. Figure 7 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds ...within 120 seconds of your powerline device for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. This must be blinking while the devices are...
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... HomePlug ( ) lights 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 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for ...
... HomePlug ( ) lights 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 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for ...
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...from the powerline network. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its network name assumes a random value. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions on both powerline ...devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. Table 2 Time RESET/ENCRYPT Button is connected. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. The HomePlug (...
...from the powerline network. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its network name assumes a random value. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions on both powerline ...devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. Table 2 Time RESET/ENCRYPT Button is connected. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. The HomePlug (...
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... this to apply the NMK (entered in the field above ) as how to power up and how to the selected powerline adapter. It contains the most basic operating instructions for all caps and with PLA4201 v2s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; Older version utilities are not allowed. Enter the DAK ... password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4201 v2 sends and receives information in the MAC Address column. Select the remote powerline adapter you can be ...
... this to apply the NMK (entered in the field above ) as how to power up and how to the selected powerline adapter. It contains the most basic operating instructions for all caps and with PLA4201 v2s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; Older version utilities are not allowed. Enter the DAK ... password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4201 v2 sends and receives information in the MAC Address column. Select the remote powerline adapter you can be ...
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...19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on. Figure 20 Connect Your ...network with your new adapters. • See Section 5.6 on page 36 to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below ) to ...Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Go to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter...
...19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on. Figure 20 Connect Your ...network with your new adapters. • See Section 5.6 on page 36 to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below ) to ...Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Go to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter...
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.... 6 Connect the adapter to the device you how to use your new powerline adapters to set up . The second network (2) has no 34 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for all additional powerline adapters...shows you want to add to the network, for example, your Internet refrigerator in the kitchen. 7 Plug the adapter's power cord into a power outlet and, if required, switch the power outlet on the pop-up a new powerline network separate to your existing network. Figure 24 Adding an Adapter to the...
.... 6 Connect the adapter to the device you how to use your new powerline adapters to set up . The second network (2) has no 34 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for all additional powerline adapters...shows you want to add to the network, for example, your Internet refrigerator in the kitchen. 7 Plug the adapter's power cord into a power outlet and, if required, switch the power outlet on the pop-up a new powerline network separate to your existing network. Figure 24 Adding an Adapter to the...
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... ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it does not, try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in to a power socket and the power socket is turned on. 38 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
... ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it does not, try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in to a power socket and the power socket is turned on. 38 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
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... to Section 2.3 on page 13 for details on the PLA4201 v2. It also indicates the PLA4201 v2 is between 0~20 Mbps. The data transfer rate is on . The PLA4201 v2 is not receiving power. Refer to it . The PLA4201 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is greater than 80... Mbps. The HomePlug port does not detect another device using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. Table 8 PLA4201 v2 LIGHTS ICON COLOR POWER Green HomePlug Green Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red ETHERNET Green STATUS On Blinking Off On Blinking Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION...
... to Section 2.3 on page 13 for details on the PLA4201 v2. It also indicates the PLA4201 v2 is between 0~20 Mbps. The data transfer rate is on . The PLA4201 v2 is not receiving power. Refer to it . The PLA4201 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is greater than 80... Mbps. The HomePlug port does not detect another device using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. Table 8 PLA4201 v2 LIGHTS ICON COLOR POWER Green HomePlug Green Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red ETHERNET Green STATUS On Blinking Off On Blinking Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION...
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...another powerline adapter into the same power outlet. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting 4 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. This PLA4201 v2 can coexist on the same electrical wiring without interfering with PLA4201 v2s using coaxial cable, check all of the power outlet. 5 If the problem ...an electrical device that the powerline adapters on your network have a power meter between powerline adapters. Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is working properly. 4 If the PLA4201 v2 is connected to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the ...
...another powerline adapter into the same power outlet. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting 4 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. This PLA4201 v2 can coexist on the same electrical wiring without interfering with PLA4201 v2s using coaxial cable, check all of the power outlet. 5 If the problem ...an electrical device that the powerline adapters on your network have a power meter between powerline adapters. Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is working properly. 4 If the PLA4201 v2 is connected to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the ...
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... for the configuration utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4201 v2s using the latest firmware. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be connected to reduce interference. 44 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide At the time of the firmware. Move... the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the ...
... for the configuration utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4201 v2s using the latest firmware. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be connected to reduce interference. 44 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide At the time of the firmware. Move... the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the ...
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... try again. The ENCRYPT process has failed. The HomePlug light is a PLA4201 v2. • For PLA4201 v2, you have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices. • Wait for 0.5 to 3 seconds. • The POWER light on . • Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button again, making certain... is on some powerline devices do not blink as electrical insect-killers which produce radio waves. The POWER lights on the same electrical circuit before repeating. Connect the PLA4201 v2 to a computer/router then try to reconnect. Move the adapters further away from such electrical ...
... try again. The ENCRYPT process has failed. The HomePlug light is a PLA4201 v2. • For PLA4201 v2, you have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices. • Wait for 0.5 to 3 seconds. • The POWER light on . • Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button again, making certain... is on some powerline devices do not blink as electrical insect-killers which produce radio waves. The POWER lights on the same electrical circuit before repeating. Connect the PLA4201 v2 to a computer/router then try to reconnect. Move the adapters further away from such electrical ...
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... device. I pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 3 seconds on , indicating it is connected to another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 8 seconds, but only one device's HomePlug light is with Device B. One device ...may have connected to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Do not worry, the connection process is still on both devices finished blinking, but the HomePlug light is proceeding normally. ...
... device. I pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 3 seconds on , indicating it is connected to another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 8 seconds, but only one device's HomePlug light is with Device B. One device ...may have connected to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Do not worry, the connection process is still on both devices finished blinking, but the HomePlug light is proceeding normally. ...