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...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 Part II: Technical Reference 15 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button...17 3.1 RESET...
...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 Part II: Technical Reference 15 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button...17 3.1 RESET...
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... 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
... 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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... connecting other computers or network devices (for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to manage the PLA4201 v2. The PLA4201 v2 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to an Internet gateway such as a modem ...If you don't already have this button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 data transfer rates. Refer to your Quick Start Guide 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 ...
... connecting other computers or network devices (for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4201 v2 Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to manage the PLA4201 v2. The PLA4201 v2 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to an Internet gateway such as a modem ...If you don't already have this button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 data transfer rates. Refer to your Quick Start Guide 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 ...
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...powerline adapters on how to set up a multiple network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of your powerline network. If your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to anyone using a powerline adapter... on the PLA4201 v2. Use this feature if your devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. A private network uses a secret ...
...powerline adapters on how to set up a multiple network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4201 v2 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of your powerline network. If your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to anyone using a powerline adapter... on the PLA4201 v2. Use this feature if your devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. A private network uses a secret ...
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...HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode, you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. To enable the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from Low Power mode and you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. The same... process occurs when you have to connect the PLA4201 v2's Ethernet cable to a computer/ notebook or modem/router first. While in Low Power mode. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from a previously ...
...HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode, you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. To enable the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you disconnect the PLA4201 v2 from Low Power mode and you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. The same... process occurs when you have to connect the PLA4201 v2's Ethernet cable to a computer/ notebook or modem/router first. While in Low Power mode. The PLA4201 v2 wakes up from a previously ...
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...it . Note: Because your powerline device for more details. You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on page 13 for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it must be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4201 v2 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT You ...can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to Section 2.3 on only two devices at the side of devices on a powerline ...
...it . Note: Because your powerline device for more details. You can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on page 13 for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it must be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4201 v2 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT You ...can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to Section 2.3 on only two devices at the side of devices on a powerline ...
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... powerline device for 0.5 to 3 seconds. Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for 5 to 3 seconds. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4201 v2. This must be blinking while the devices are not connected. If that... button on device C (shown below) for for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you wish to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section ...
... powerline device for 0.5 to 3 seconds. Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for 5 to 3 seconds. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4201 v2. This must be blinking while the devices are not connected. If that... button on device C (shown below) for for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you wish to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section ...
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You must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using your existing powerline network. Figure 8 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected ... button on both devices. This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. 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 powerline device) in...
You must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using your existing powerline network. Figure 8 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected ... button on both devices. This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. 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 powerline device) in...
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... your laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. 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 printer (C). 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...
... your laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. 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 printer (C). 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...
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... blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 You now have two separate powerline networks as other . Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for specific lengths of each other devices on page 45 for suggestions. 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the...
... blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 21 You now have two separate powerline networks as other . Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for specific lengths of each other devices on page 45 for suggestions. 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the...
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...and re-connect the power cord to its ETHERNET port. 6.2 Power and Light Problems The PLA4201 v2 does not turn on. 1 Make sure you have used the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. Table 8 PLA4201 v2 LIGHTS ICON COLOR POWER Green HomePlug Green Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red ETHERNET Green STATUS On... adapter. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. Refer to the PLA4201 v2 and plugged in Low Power mode. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes the behavior of the ...
...and re-connect the power cord to its ETHERNET port. 6.2 Power and Light Problems The PLA4201 v2 does not turn on. 1 Make sure you have used the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. Table 8 PLA4201 v2 LIGHTS ICON COLOR POWER Green HomePlug Green Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red ETHERNET Green STATUS On... adapter. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. Refer to the PLA4201 v2 and plugged in Low Power mode. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes the behavior of the ...
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...will be located close to electrical surge protectors. At the time of writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on your PLA4201 v2 and make sure that cause interference with PLA4201 v2s using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on both devices for less than ...three seconds. Go to reduce interference. 44 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with the powerline signal. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will not ...
...will be located close to electrical surge protectors. At the time of writing, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on your PLA4201 v2 and make sure that cause interference with PLA4201 v2s using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on both devices for less than ...three seconds. Go to reduce interference. 44 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with the powerline signal. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will not ...
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...connect, then the devices were not on . • Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button again, making certain you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button when it is a PLA4201 v2. • For PLA4201 v2, you have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on some powerline devices do not blink as electrical insect-killers...router then try to reconnect. The ENCRYPT process has failed. The POWER light does not blink when I haven't pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 45 The HomePlug light is on the same electrical circuit before repeating. Move the adapters further away from such ...
...connect, then the devices were not on . • Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button again, making certain you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button when it is a PLA4201 v2. • For PLA4201 v2, you have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on some powerline devices do not blink as electrical insect-killers...router then try to reconnect. The ENCRYPT process has failed. The POWER light does not blink when I haven't pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. PLA4201 v2 User's Guide 45 The HomePlug light is on the same electrical circuit before repeating. Move the adapters further away from such ...
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...connected to device B and not another powerline device. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to a third powerline device. One device may have connected to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then try to ...reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 3 seconds on , indicating it is with Device B. Chapter ...
...connected to device B and not another powerline device. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to a third powerline device. One device may have connected to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4201 v2 User's Guide Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then try to ...reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 3 seconds on , indicating it is with Device B. Chapter ...