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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4211...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4211 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4211 ...8 1.4 Security ...8 1.4.1 Passwords ...8 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...8 1.5 Multiple Networks ...9 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...10... RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior 21 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility...22 4.1 Overview ...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...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4211...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4211 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4211 ...8 1.4 Security ...8 1.4.1 Passwords ...8 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...8 1.5 Multiple Networks ...9 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...10... RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior 21 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility...22 4.1 Overview ...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...
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... 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...31 5.1 Overview ...31 5.2 Important Terms ...31 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 32 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ......33 5.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 34 5.6 Splitting a Network 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 PLA4211...
... 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...31 5.1 Overview ...31 5.2 Important Terms ...31 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 32 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ......33 5.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 34 5.6 Splitting a Network 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 PLA4211...
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... Your network can securely communicate with the PLA4211 Connect your home. PLA4211 User's Guide 7 The PLA4211 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to an Internet gateway such as the "powerline network". Plug a second PLA4211 into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend... other outlets in your home and connecting other electrical outlet in your PLA4211 to ensure safe transfer of the PLA4211 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA4211 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of information.
... Your network can securely communicate with the PLA4211 Connect your home. PLA4211 User's Guide 7 The PLA4211 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to an Internet gateway such as the "powerline network". Plug a second PLA4211 into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend... other outlets in your home and connecting other electrical outlet in your PLA4211 to ensure safe transfer of the PLA4211 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA4211 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of information.
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... page 10 for instructions on your PLA4211. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on installing the utility. If you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your powerline network you only have the...
... page 10 for instructions on your PLA4211. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on installing the utility. If you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your powerline network you only have the...
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... your network. You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. See Section 4.3 on page 24 for more than one powerline adapter to a router or switch on a single powerline circuit. PLA4211 User's Guide 9 In some cases, a circuit can communicate in a small office environment where you have two private networks on your network...
... your network. You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. See Section 4.3 on page 24 for more than one powerline adapter to a router or switch on a single powerline circuit. PLA4211 User's Guide 9 In some cases, a circuit can communicate in a small office environment where you have two private networks on your network...
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...NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4211 which has the latest firmware installed. This software is necessary...have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to...Utility on your computer. PLA4211 User's Guide 10 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter...the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4211. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The ... this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. You should see this step will ...
...NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4211 which has the latest firmware installed. This software is necessary...have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to...Utility on your computer. PLA4211 User's Guide 10 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter...the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4211. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The ... this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. You should see this step will ...
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...but you can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to: • set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT You can connect a number of your powerline device for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to work. PLA4211 User's Guide 17 This resets the network name to a random value and removes your... then release it may belong to. No other powerline setting changes are required to Section 2.3 on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to move them from any network it . Place a powerline device close to each one. Note: Because your PLA4211 goes into Low Power mode, it must be ...
...but you can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to: • set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT You can connect a number of your powerline device for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to work. PLA4211 User's Guide 17 This resets the network name to a random value and removes your... then release it may belong to. No other powerline setting changes are required to Section 2.3 on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to move them from any network it . Place a powerline device close to each one. Note: Because your PLA4211 goes into Low Power mode, it must be ...
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... 3 in Section 6.5 on page 45 for 5 to your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4211. Figure 7 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds within 120 seconds of your powerline device for too long. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing...
... 3 in Section 6.5 on page 45 for 5 to your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4211. Figure 7 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds within 120 seconds of your powerline device for too long. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing...
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PLA4211 User's Guide 19 Figure 8 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any powerline device (A or B) you have connected using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 5 Then ...repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section using any other networking product connected to your powerline device) in step of this section, you want to connect (C). You must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up your...
PLA4211 User's Guide 19 Figure 8 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any powerline device (A or B) you have connected using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 5 Then ...repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section using any other networking product connected to your powerline device) in step of this section, you want to connect (C). You must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up your...
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...) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4211 User's Guide This disconnects (A) from your laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button For example, ...you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds and...
...) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4211 User's Guide This disconnects (A) from your laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button For example, ...you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds and...
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... device leaves any network it disconnects from the powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for suggestions on problems with and its factory defaults. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4211 User's Guide 21 The power ( ) light... blinks until the device is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR 0.5 to 3 seconds 5 to 8 seconds 10 to another powerline device or a powerline network. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on ...
... device leaves any network it disconnects from the powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for suggestions on problems with and its factory defaults. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4211 User's Guide 21 The power ( ) light... blinks until the device is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR 0.5 to 3 seconds 5 to 8 seconds 10 to another powerline device or a powerline network. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on ...
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... Configuration Utility (or Utility) to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4211s in the powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 22 Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your powerline network. Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 22 for more information on enhancing your...
... Configuration Utility (or Utility) to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4211s in the powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 22 Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your powerline network. Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 22 for more information on enhancing your...
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.... 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 the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access Key ...(DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on your desktop. This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 23 By default the PLA4211s are all configured with each other they ...
.... 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 the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access Key ...(DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on your desktop. This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 23 By default the PLA4211s are all configured with each other they ...
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... the labels in these fields (immediately). The fields described below are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of your device. 24 PLA4211 User's Guide Note: Only devices which share the same network name are configuring. Site This...network card) connected directly to the PLA4211. Different powerline networks are connected to a powerline device then you have two powerline networks. Typically there is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of your PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on the powerline network. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility ...
... the labels in these fields (immediately). The fields described below are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of your device. 24 PLA4211 User's Guide Note: Only devices which share the same network name are configuring. Site This...network card) connected directly to the PLA4211. Different powerline networks are connected to a powerline device then you have two powerline networks. Typically there is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of your PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on the powerline network. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility ...
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... change the network name, make sure you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. spaces are not compatible with PLA4211s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; The new Network Name is similar to...Address column. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is applied to manage by the utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 25 Select the remote powerline adapter you want to the selected powerline adapter. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make changes to recognize and ...
... change the network name, make sure you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. spaces are not compatible with PLA4211s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; The new Network Name is similar to...Address column. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is applied to manage by the utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 25 Select the remote powerline adapter you want to the selected powerline adapter. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make changes to recognize and ...
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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. 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.
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...) Receive Rate (Mbps) • Local, if it is the PLA4211 directly connected to this screen. The rate is the Central Coordinator of the PLA4211 which powerline network information is a PLA4211 in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility... to the PLA4211. This field displays the MAC address of the powerline network. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to all the powerline adapters in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Central Coordinator MAC...
...) Receive Rate (Mbps) • Local, if it is the PLA4211 directly connected to this screen. The rate is the Central Coordinator of the PLA4211 which powerline network information is a PLA4211 in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility... to the PLA4211. This field displays the MAC address of the powerline network. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to all the powerline adapters in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Central Coordinator MAC...
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... attached to High. It should receive a high priority setting if you surf the Internet, your Internet gateway to the Internet. The powerline adapter attached to it can be set to low priority. • Device B is delivered too slowly, quality problems may occur. Table... not handle traffic with high importance, so the powerline adapter connected to it should have a medium setting. • Device C, a home computer which connects to other hand, a powerline adapter attached to Medium. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4211 User's Guide On the other users on the ...
... attached to High. It should receive a high priority setting if you surf the Internet, your Internet gateway to the Internet. The powerline adapter attached to it can be set to low priority. • Device B is delivered too slowly, quality problems may occur. Table... not handle traffic with high importance, so the powerline adapter connected to it should have a medium setting. • Device C, a home computer which connects to other hand, a powerline adapter attached to Medium. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4211 User's Guide On the other users on the ...
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...) on the bottom of importance, are configuring. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on your computer which is a read-only field which powerline network information is only one connection. The options, in order of your device. The new .... Table 6 Advanced Screen LABEL Adapter Site DESCRIPTION This field identifies which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. PLA4211 User's Guide 29 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic FROM your selected...
...) on the bottom of importance, are configuring. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on your computer which is a read-only field which powerline network information is only one connection. The options, in order of your device. The new .... Table 6 Advanced Screen LABEL Adapter Site DESCRIPTION This field identifies which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. PLA4211 User's Guide 29 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic FROM your selected...
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... Chapter 2 on page 10 for download at www.zyxel.com. After setting up your existing network with new powerline adapters. • How to make a new, separate powerline network with other powerline adapters that are in the User's Guide for your computer. PLA4211 User's Guide 31 CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand...
... Chapter 2 on page 10 for download at www.zyxel.com. After setting up your existing network with new powerline adapters. • How to make a new, separate powerline network with other powerline adapters that are in the User's Guide for your computer. PLA4211 User's Guide 31 CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand...