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... to ensure safe transfer of information. The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4211 The PLA4211 plugs into an ordinary power outlet in your home and connecting other electrical outlet in... your home. Your network can securely communicate with the PLA4211 Connect your PLA4211 to any room of the PLA4211 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. PLA4211 User's Guide 7 The PLA4211 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to as a modem ...
... to ensure safe transfer of information. The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4211 The PLA4211 plugs into an ordinary power outlet in your home and connecting other electrical outlet in... your home. Your network can securely communicate with the PLA4211 Connect your PLA4211 to any room of the PLA4211 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. PLA4211 User's Guide 7 The PLA4211 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to as a modem ...
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...a powerline adapter on setting up a multiple network. 1.5 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can create a private network. PLA4211 User's Guide 9 When you use the PLA4211 and other . Without security (encryption) your Ethernet network. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to...Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on how to make sure that only permitted powerline adapters can communicate with each other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your powerline circuit. Again, add additional powerline adapters and ...
...a powerline adapter on setting up a multiple network. 1.5 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can create a private network. PLA4211 User's Guide 9 When you use the PLA4211 and other . Without security (encryption) your Ethernet network. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to...Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on how to make sure that only permitted powerline adapters can communicate with each other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your powerline circuit. Again, add additional powerline adapters and ...
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... depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4211s communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your hardware connections, the PLA4211s in the powerline network. If you do not know the secret code, you complete your home's electrical wiring (A). This...
... depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4211s communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your hardware connections, the PLA4211s in the powerline network. If you do not know the secret code, you complete your home's electrical wiring (A). This...
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... need to use the same network name. PLA4211 User's Guide 23 If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access ... Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other they all...
... need to use the same network name. PLA4211 User's Guide 23 If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access ... Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other they all...
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... password or network membership key (NMK)) of that network. If you change the network name for your PLA4211. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is similar to recognize and communicate with each other over the powerline network. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you ... Key) password is used to verify that you are not compatible with PLA4211s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to firmware. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all powerline adapter detected by clicking the MAC...
... password or network membership key (NMK)) of that network. If you change the network name for your PLA4211. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is similar to recognize and communicate with each other over the powerline network. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you ... Key) password is used to verify that you are not compatible with PLA4211s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to firmware. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all powerline adapter detected by clicking the MAC...
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Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your powerline network. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4211 User's Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4211 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your powerline network. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4211 User's Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4211 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
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... screen to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4211 directly connected to the whole payload of the PLA4211 which communicate in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which is the Central ... to the computer running the configuration utility. Go to the ZyXEL website to the PLA4211. Table 4 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which devices are connected to a PLA4211, then you set how quickly messages FROM your powerline adapter ...
... screen to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4211 directly connected to the whole payload of the PLA4211 which communicate in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which is the Central ... to the computer running the configuration utility. Go to the ZyXEL website to the PLA4211. Table 4 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which devices are connected to a PLA4211, then you set how quickly messages FROM your powerline adapter ...
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... starting up. The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. The PLA4211 is communicating with the PLA4211. 2 Make sure the power cord is connected to the PLA4211 and plugged in Low Power mode. The PLA4211 is communicating with another powerline adapter. The PLA4211 detects another powerline adapter. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes...
... starting up. The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. The PLA4211 is communicating with the PLA4211. 2 Make sure the power cord is connected to the PLA4211 and plugged in Low Power mode. The PLA4211 is communicating with another powerline adapter. The PLA4211 detects another powerline adapter. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes...
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...device is working properly. 4 If the PLA4211 is connected to detect all other .) 5 Make sure that you do not have the latest firmware installed. They are HomePlug AV compliant. PLA4211s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on your ...powerline adapter was probably previously on . 1 Check all of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. This PLA4211 can coexist on the same electrical ...
...device is working properly. 4 If the PLA4211 is connected to detect all other .) 5 Make sure that you do not have the latest firmware installed. They are HomePlug AV compliant. PLA4211s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on your ...powerline adapter was probably previously on . 1 Check all of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. This PLA4211 can coexist on the same electrical ...
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...version utility. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on both devices for instructions on or blinking. Go to reduce interference. 44 PLA4211 User's Guide Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4211s using the latest firmware. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The ... it from such appliances to Section 4.4 on page 25 for less than three seconds. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4211s using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your network have the latest firmware installed.
...version utility. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on both devices for instructions on or blinking. Go to reduce interference. 44 PLA4211 User's Guide Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4211s using the latest firmware. Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting The ... it from such appliances to Section 4.4 on page 25 for less than three seconds. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4211s using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your network have the latest firmware installed.
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...right to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any form or by any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used for a Class B ... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to the following measures: PLA4211 User's Guide 47 All rights reserved. Operation is encouraged to try to change without notice. Trademarks Trademarks mentioned in accordance with the...
...right to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in any form or by any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used for a Class B ... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to the following measures: PLA4211 User's Guide 47 All rights reserved. Operation is encouraged to try to change without notice. Trademarks Trademarks mentioned in accordance with the...