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KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. It contains information on making your computer operating system. IMPORTANT! Every effort has been made to help you get up and running right away. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in this manual is designed to ensure that the information in your product firmware or your hardware connections. 2 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. It contains information on making your computer operating system. IMPORTANT! Every effort has been made to help you get up and running right away. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in this manual is designed to ensure that the information in your product firmware or your hardware connections. 2 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
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Table of Contents Table 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 ... ...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
Table of Contents Table 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 ... ...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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... 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
... 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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... (LAN) network to as an example in any room of a house, all without the need for the PLA4201 v2: • One has an Ethernet port on the top 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 hardware for any new cabling. This...
... (LAN) network to as an example in any room of a house, all without the need for the PLA4201 v2: • One has an Ethernet port on the top 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 hardware for any new cabling. This...
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... the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it into another power outlet and connect a computer to them. Refer to your home. Plug a second PLA4201 v2 into an ordinary power outlet in your ... on installing the utility. See Chapter 3 on page 17 for short) to set up security on your PLA4201 v2 to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is important to manage the PLA4201 v2. This utility is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
... the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it into another power outlet and connect a computer to them. Refer to your home. Plug a second PLA4201 v2 into an ordinary power outlet in your ... on installing the utility. See Chapter 3 on page 17 for short) to set up security on your PLA4201 v2 to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is important to manage the PLA4201 v2. This utility is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
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.... Without security (encryption) your powerline network you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 In order to manage the powerline adapters on your information is a "plugand-play" network expanding solution there are shipped...ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to anyone using a powerline adapter on the same electrical circuit. Although the PLA4201 v2 is accessible to set up a multiple network. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in your powerline devices have to...
.... Without security (encryption) your powerline network you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 In order to manage the powerline adapters on your information is a "plugand-play" network expanding solution there are shipped...ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to anyone using a powerline adapter on the same electrical circuit. Although the PLA4201 v2 is accessible to set up a multiple network. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in your powerline devices have to...
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... powerline adapters and assign them into your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on a single powerline circuit. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.5 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate with each other. 10 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
... powerline adapters and assign them into your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on a single powerline circuit. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.5 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate with each other. 10 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide
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... the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4201 v2. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. To check for your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. If you already ...At the time of writing the Utility is only compatible with the utility. If you to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4201 v2 which has the latest firmware installed. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11
... the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4201 v2. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. To check for your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. If you already ...At the time of writing the Utility is only compatible with the utility. If you to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4201 v2 which has the latest firmware installed. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11
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... Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Yes or Next to see the progress of the installation. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you want to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Review Microsoft's License...
... Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Yes or Next to see the progress of the installation. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you want to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Review Microsoft's License...
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.... Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 If you have in the hard drives found in user, select Just me. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to exit the wizard. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or... click Browse to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is finished, a screen... the installation is no Ethernet connection. Click Close to use the configuration utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 13
.... Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 If you have in the hard drives found in user, select Just me. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to exit the wizard. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or... click Browse to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is finished, a screen... the installation is no Ethernet connection. Click Close to use the configuration utility. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 13
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...Ethernet and 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. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. When no connection is detected after disconnecting the... Ethernet cable, the PLA4201 v2's Power LED blinks signalling that it waits for an Ethernet connection. Sixty (60) seconds after sixty (60) seconds, the Power LED blinks indicating that it is enabled by default. 14 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Low Power mode is going into...
...Ethernet and 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. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. When no connection is detected after disconnecting the... Ethernet cable, the PLA4201 v2's Power LED blinks signalling that it waits for an Ethernet connection. Sixty (60) seconds after sixty (60) seconds, the Power LED blinks indicating that it is enabled by default. 14 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Low Power mode is going into...
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...compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on page 13 for more details. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 17 After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up each other networking equipment) if you need ... powerline network, but the powerline devices need to move them from any network it must be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4201 v2 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. CHAPTER 3 The RESET/...
...compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on page 13 for more details. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 17 After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up each other networking equipment) if you need ... powerline network, but the powerline devices need to move them from any network it must be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4201 v2 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. CHAPTER 3 The RESET/...
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.... Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for suggestions. 4 To add more powerline devices to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in Section 6.5 on page 45 for 0.5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. ...Note: Check the lights on the PLA4201 v2. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 3 seconds. The power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done ...
.... Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for suggestions. 4 To add more powerline devices to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in Section 6.5 on page 45 for 0.5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. ...Note: Check the lights on the PLA4201 v2. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 3 seconds. The power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done ...
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PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 19 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any other networking product connected to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 ...
PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 19 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any other networking product connected to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 ...
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Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). 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 laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking ...
Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). 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 laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking ...
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... HomePlug ( ) light turns on problems with and its factory defaults. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 Table 2 Time RESET/ENCRYPT Button is connected. This may take a minute. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for specific lengths...networks as other . If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the network. It shares the same network name as shown above. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its network name assumes a random value. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time...
... HomePlug ( ) light turns on problems with and its factory defaults. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 Table 2 Time RESET/ENCRYPT Button is connected. This may take a minute. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for specific lengths...networks as other . If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the network. It shares the same network name as shown above. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its network name assumes a random value. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time...
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...Service (QoS) on enhancing your network. If you do not know the secret code, you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4201 v2s in your network (without additional configuration) are able to protect the information that once you cannot understand the message. This means... other , they use the same network name. This network name allows the powerline adapters to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 22 The PLA4201 v2 is like a secret code. Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 22 for more information on your home's electrical wiring (A). Figure...
...Service (QoS) on enhancing your network. If you do not know the secret code, you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4201 v2s in your network (without additional configuration) are able to protect the information that once you cannot understand the message. This means... other , they use the same network name. This network name allows the powerline adapters to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 22 The PLA4201 v2 is like a secret code. Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 22 for more information on your home's electrical wiring (A). Figure...
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This password is printed on your desktop. 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 ...Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on your powerline network you to it from the start menu. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series ...
This password is printed on your desktop. 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 ...Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on your powerline network you to it from the start menu. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series ...
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... Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Click Scan to refresh the information in your device. 24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this information every 10 seconds. The configuration utility automatically updates this to...the powerline network name. The fields described below are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of your PLA4201 v2 displayed on a sticker on the powerline network. Site This field displays MAC Address • Local, if it is ...
... Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Click Scan to refresh the information in your device. 24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this information every 10 seconds. The configuration utility automatically updates this to...the powerline network name. The fields described below are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of your PLA4201 v2 displayed on a sticker on the powerline network. Site This field displays MAC Address • Local, if it is ...
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... to firmware. Older version utilities are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4201 v2 sends and receives information in length, using the latest firmware. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to... Network Name is embedded in the field above ) as the network name for the PLA4201 v2 such as part of that you want to be from 8 to 64 characters in a secure way. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 25 Firmware is the software which corresponds to it will no longer be recognized as how...
... to firmware. Older version utilities are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4201 v2 sends and receives information in length, using the latest firmware. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to... Network Name is embedded in the field above ) as the network name for the PLA4201 v2 such as part of that you want to be from 8 to 64 characters in a secure way. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 25 Firmware is the software which corresponds to it will no longer be recognized as how...