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IMPORTANT! It contains information on making your product due to help you get up and running right away. Screenshots and graphics in this manual is designed to differences in this book may differ slightly from your hardware connections. 2 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT! It contains information on making your product due to help you get up and running right away. Screenshots and graphics in this manual is designed to differences in this book may differ slightly from your hardware connections. 2 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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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 ... ...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 ... ...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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... to as an example in any new cabling. The power plug varies depending on the bottom and a power plug at high PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 7 The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other electrical ...outlet in graphics. In this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any other at the top of the PLA4201 v2 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. This User's Guide uses the first hardware type as the "powerline network". CHAPTER 1...
... to as an example in any new cabling. The power plug varies depending on the bottom and a power plug at high PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 7 The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other electrical ...outlet in graphics. In this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any other at the top of the PLA4201 v2 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. This User's Guide uses the first hardware type as the "powerline network". CHAPTER 1...
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...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 ensure safe transfer of information. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 ...devices to your home and connecting other outlets in your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If you don't already have this button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 data transfer rates. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with a PLA4201 v2 which has the latest firmware installed. See Chapter 3...
...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 ensure safe transfer of information. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 ...devices to your home and connecting other outlets in your PLA4201 v2. 8 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If you don't already have this button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 data transfer rates. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with a PLA4201 v2 which has the latest firmware installed. See Chapter 3...
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... Series Configuration Utility. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your network security, you can create a private network. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 Without security (encryption) your powerline network. You don't need to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to...HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for the powerline adapter directly connected to anyone using a powerline adapter on the PLA4201 v2. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. This password is accessible to the computer running the ...
... Series Configuration Utility. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your network security, you can create a private network. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 9 Without security (encryption) your powerline network. You don't need to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to...HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for the powerline adapter directly connected to anyone using a powerline adapter on the PLA4201 v2. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. This password is accessible to the computer running the ...
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... on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example "Password2") to this powerline adapter. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.5 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate with the same Network Name can coexist on your powerline circuit. You might want... a single powerline circuit. Information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with each other. 10 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Add additional powerline adapters to your network by plugging them into your powerline outlets and assigning them "Password2". You now ...
... on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example "Password2") to this powerline adapter. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.5 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate with the same Network Name can coexist on your powerline circuit. You might want... a single powerline circuit. Information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with each other. 10 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Add additional powerline adapters to your network by plugging them into your powerline outlets and assigning them "Password2". You now ...
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....NET Framework version 2.0 software on your computer. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with the utility. ... Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4201 v2. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration ...
....NET Framework version 2.0 software on your computer. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with the utility. ... Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 11 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4201 v2. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration ...
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... to see the progress of the installation. A prompt appears asking you to proceed. The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on...
... to see the progress of the installation. A prompt appears asking you to proceed. The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 12 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on...
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...when the installation is complete. It goes into Low Power mode when there is a certified green product. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to exit the wizard. Figure 6 Installation Complete Note: You may be asked to restart your computer. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 ... to the default folder, or click Browse to specify a different location on your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is no Ethernet connection. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 13 Figure 5 Install Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to launch the utility until after a restart...
...when the installation is complete. It goes into Low Power mode when there is a certified green product. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to exit the wizard. Figure 6 Installation Complete Note: You may be asked to restart your computer. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 ... to the default folder, or click Browse to specify a different location on your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4201 v2 is no Ethernet connection. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 13 Figure 5 Install Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to launch the utility until after a restart...
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... after sixty (60) seconds, the Power LED blinks indicating that it is enabled by default. 14 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide While in Low Power mode. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from Low Power mode and you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from a previously working Ethernet connection. The same process occurs when you can start using the...
... after sixty (60) seconds, the Power LED blinks indicating that it is enabled by default. 14 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide While in Low Power mode. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from Low Power mode and you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from a previously working Ethernet connection. The same process occurs when you can start using the...
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...set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up the second powerline device. Note: Because your PLA4201 v2 goes 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 ... one. Follow the steps below to set up your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 17 CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. ...
...set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up the second powerline device. Note: Because your PLA4201 v2 goes 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 ... one. Follow the steps below to set up your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 17 CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. ...
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... add more powerline devices to your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4201 v2. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the two powerline devices. Figure 7 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds...
... add more powerline devices to your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4201 v2. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the two powerline devices. Figure 7 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds...
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PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 19 This sets up multiple powerline networks using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. Figure 8 Adding ...
PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 19 This sets up multiple powerline networks using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. Figure 8 Adding ...
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... for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it. Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 4 Check the LEDs on (A) and (C) for...
... for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it. Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 4 Check the LEDs on (A) and (C) for...
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Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its network name assumes a random value. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. The ... is pressed for suggestions on if your device is connected. The device leaves any network it disconnects from the powerline network. This may take a minute. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 You now have two separate powerline networks as other . It shares the same network name as shown above. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red...
Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its network name assumes a random value. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. The ... is pressed for suggestions on if your device is connected. The device leaves any network it disconnects from the powerline network. This may take a minute. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 You now have two separate powerline networks as other . It shares the same network name as shown above. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red...
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... to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. This means that is sent in your home's wiring. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 22 Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 22 for more information on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the... PLA4201 v2s communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your home's electrical wiring (A). This network name ...
... to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. This means that is sent in your home's wiring. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 22 Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 22 for more information on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the... PLA4201 v2s communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your home's electrical wiring (A). This network name ...
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... Utility To launch the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on the powerline adapter itself. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23 Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to simply plug the devices in and...Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to it from the start menu. This password is printed on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. ...
... Utility To launch the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on the powerline adapter itself. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 23 Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to simply plug the devices in and...Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4201 v2s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to it from the start menu. This password is printed on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. ...
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...configuring. Click Scan to refresh the information in your device. 24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA4201 v2. Figure 13 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in... shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of your PLA4201 v2 displayed on a sticker on the powerline network. The configuration utility automatically updates this screen. This is a powerline adapter ...
...configuring. Click Scan to refresh the information in your device. 24 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA4201 v2. Figure 13 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in... shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of your PLA4201 v2 displayed on a sticker on the powerline network. The configuration utility automatically updates this screen. This is a powerline adapter ...
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... to 64 characters in a secure way. You can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on a remote device. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 25 spaces are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as... The default network name (sometimes called a network password or network membership key (NMK)) of your PLA4201 v2. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is "HomePlugAV". You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to recognize and communicate with...
... to 64 characters in a secure way. You can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on a remote device. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 25 spaces are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as... The default network name (sometimes called a network password or network membership key (NMK)) of your PLA4201 v2. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is "HomePlugAV". You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to recognize and communicate with...