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...and connect a computer to the PLA4201 v2 for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your home. Your ...network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA4201 v2s into an ordinary power outlet in...
...and connect a computer to the PLA4201 v2 for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the PLA4201 v2 Connect your home. Your ...network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA4201 v2s into an ordinary power outlet in...
User Guide
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... the installation of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility allows you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4201 v2. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of writing the Utility is only compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft...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 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 install...
... the installation of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility allows you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4201 v2. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of writing the Utility is only compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft...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 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 install...
User Guide
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...), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. 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... Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to it from the start menu. 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 your powerline network, but...
...), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. 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... Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to it from the start menu. 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 your powerline network, but...
User Guide
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... DAK password for the selected powerline adapter before you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all caps and with dashes "-"). Network Name (NMK) Set NMK to this to apply your PLA4201 v2. Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as ...continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify that you are authorized to perform changes on the PLA4201 v2 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is similar to the selected powerline adapter. Older ...
... DAK password for the selected powerline adapter before you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all caps and with dashes "-"). Network Name (NMK) Set NMK to this to apply your PLA4201 v2. Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as ...continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify that you are authorized to perform changes on the PLA4201 v2 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is similar to the selected powerline adapter. Older ...
User Guide
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... powerline adapter takes its importance. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your device. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA4201 v2. Transmissions TO your network to give priority...to the whole payload of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 27 It consists of six pairs of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. Application data reflects more ...
... powerline adapter takes its importance. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your device. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA4201 v2. Transmissions TO your network to give priority...to the whole payload of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 27 It consists of six pairs of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. Application data reflects more ...
User Guide
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...numbers, from your powerline network. Follow the instructions provided by adding additional powerline adapters. After setting up your existing powerline network. Note: The PLA4201 v2 in the User's Guide for your existing network with new powerline adapters. • How to make a new network separate from 8 ...are in the Quick Start Guide for that have the CD with no spaces allowed. It provides security for a list of the ZyXEL website to expand your new powerline adapter. You can begin the next sections. • How to make your existing powerline network bigger...
...numbers, from your powerline network. Follow the instructions provided by adding additional powerline adapters. After setting up your existing powerline network. Note: The PLA4201 v2 in the User's Guide for your existing network with new powerline adapters. • How to make a new network separate from 8 ...are in the Quick Start Guide for that have the CD with no spaces allowed. It provides security for a list of the ZyXEL website to expand your new powerline adapter. You can begin the next sections. • How to make your existing powerline network bigger...
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... power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on page 34 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or... to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on...
... power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on page 34 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 32 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or... to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on...
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... Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 35 The screen shown below appears. 2 Type a Network Name that is different from the Network Name for your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use the same new Network...
... Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 35 The screen shown below appears. 2 Type a Network Name that is different from the Network Name for your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use the same new Network...
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...version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4201 v2s using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for less than three seconds. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK ...• If you are on or blinking. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your PLA4201 v2 and make sure that cause interference with PLA4201 v2s using the latest firmware. Try setting up a connection again, this is the only compatible ...
...version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4201 v2s using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for less than three seconds. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK ...• If you are on or blinking. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your PLA4201 v2 and make sure that cause interference with PLA4201 v2s using the latest firmware. Try setting up a connection again, this is the only compatible ...
User Guide
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...in a residential installation. These limits are used in this publication are designed to change without notice. ZyXEL further reserves the right to the following measures: PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 47 If this publication may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC ... for identification purposes only and may cause undesired operations. This device generates, uses, and can be properties of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any form or by one or more of FCC rules. Trademarks Trademarks mentioned in accordance with...
...in a residential installation. These limits are used in this publication are designed to change without notice. ZyXEL further reserves the right to the following measures: PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 47 If this publication may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC ... for identification purposes only and may cause undesired operations. This device generates, uses, and can be properties of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any form or by one or more of FCC rules. Trademarks Trademarks mentioned in accordance with...
User Guide
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...the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of this warranty, is a remote risk of the purchaser. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 49 WEEE stands for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product ...warranty of this device during a thunderstorm. ONLY qualified service personnel should the product have indications of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for Waste Electronics and ...
...the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of this warranty, is a remote risk of the purchaser. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 49 WEEE stands for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product ...warranty of this device during a thunderstorm. ONLY qualified service personnel should the product have indications of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for Waste Electronics and ...