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... 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 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 10 2.2 Installing the Utility ...10 2.3 Low Power Mode...Multiple Networks ...19 3.4 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...
... 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 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 10 2.2 Installing the Utility ...10 2.3 Low Power Mode...Multiple Networks ...19 3.4 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is printed on page 24. Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to manage the PLA4211. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Table 1 Password ...devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use two types of passwords in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. If your home. 8 PLA4211 User's Guide Although the PLA4211 is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". See Section 4.3 on the powerline adapter...
... the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is printed on page 24. Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to manage the PLA4211. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Table 1 Password ...devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use two types of passwords in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. If your home. 8 PLA4211 User's Guide Although the PLA4211 is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". See Section 4.3 on the powerline adapter...
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... view the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 10 You should see this step will be skipped. This utility is necessary for and installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 2.0 software on your powerline...
... view the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 10 You should see this step will be skipped. This utility is necessary for and installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 2.0 software on your powerline...
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... automatically. Click Cancel only if you to see the progress of the installation. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA4211 User's Guide 11 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double... clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you want to continue through the initial screen. A prompt ...
... automatically. Click Cancel only if you to see the progress of the installation. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA4211 User's Guide 11 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double... clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you want to continue through the initial screen. A prompt ...
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Click Close to use the configuration utility. It goes into Low Power mode when there is no Ethernet connection. 12 PLA4211 User's Guide Figure 5 Install Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to know how much available disk space you have in the ... click Browse to specify a different location on your computer. Figure 6 Installation Complete Note: You may be able to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4211 is a certified green product. If you select "No, I will restart my computer later", you will not be asked to...
Click Close to use the configuration utility. It goes into Low Power mode when there is no Ethernet connection. 12 PLA4211 User's Guide Figure 5 Install Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to know how much available disk space you have in the ... click Browse to specify a different location on your computer. Figure 6 Installation Complete Note: You may be able to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4211 is a certified green product. If you select "No, I will restart my computer later", you will not be asked to...
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.../router first. While in Low Power mode. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you plug the PLA4211 into an electric socket, it is going into Low Power mode. When no connection is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable..., the PLA4211's Power LED blinks signalling that it waits for an Ethernet connection. To enable the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. PLA4211 User's Guide 13 Sixty (60) seconds after sixty (60...
.../router first. While in Low Power mode. Low Power mode is going into Low Power mode. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you plug the PLA4211 into an electric socket, it is going into Low Power mode. When no connection is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable..., the PLA4211's Power LED blinks signalling that it waits for an Ethernet connection. To enable the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. PLA4211 User's Guide 13 Sixty (60) seconds after sixty (60...
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... in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other , they use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your home's electrical wiring (A). The range varies 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 home's wiring. PLA4211...
... in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other , they use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your home's electrical wiring (A). The range varies 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 home's wiring. PLA4211...
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... Key) password. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. By default the PLA4211s are all need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add...need to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 23 This network name allows the powerline adapters to use the same network name. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other they all ...
... Key) password. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. By default the PLA4211s are all need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add...need to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 23 This network name allows the powerline adapters to use the same network name. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other they all ...
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...there is a powerline adapter in your PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on the powerline network. Site This field displays MAC Address • Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is...by your powerline network, to configure your device. 24 PLA4211 User's Guide This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA4211. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which...
...there is a powerline adapter in your PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on the powerline network. Site This field displays MAC Address • Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is...by your powerline network, to configure your device. 24 PLA4211 User's Guide This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA4211. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which...
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... is used to verify that you are authorized to perform changes on the PLA4211 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Click this to apply the NMK (entered in the PLA4211. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to load the firmware....clicking the MAC address which is "HomePlugAV". The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the PLA4211 such as how to power up and how to recognize and communicate with PLA4211s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; It contains the most basic operating instructions for your ...
... is used to verify that you are authorized to perform changes on the PLA4211 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Click this to apply the NMK (entered in the PLA4211. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to load the firmware....clicking the MAC address which is "HomePlugAV". The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the PLA4211 such as how to power up and how to recognize and communicate with PLA4211s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; It contains the most basic operating instructions for your ...
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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. 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 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4211 User's Guide
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. 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 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4211 User's Guide
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...your powerline adapter. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. Typically there is the powerline adapter which keeps track ...networks are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). The rate is displayed. Go to the ZyXEL website to the PLA4211. PLA4211 User's Guide 27 Table 4 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which communicate in the following format: ...
...your powerline adapter. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. Typically there is the powerline adapter which keeps track ...networks are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). The rate is displayed. Go to the ZyXEL website to the PLA4211. PLA4211 User's Guide 27 Table 4 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which communicate in the following format: ...
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Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your home, you should set ..., so the powerline adapter connected to it can be set to the Internet, can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4211 User's Guide Similarly, if you surf the Internet, your Internet gateway to the Internet. For example, when you want faster downloading through your network. •...
Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your home, you should set ..., so the powerline adapter connected to it can be set to the Internet, can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Figure 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4211 User's Guide Similarly, if you surf the Internet, your Internet gateway to the Internet. For example, when you want faster downloading through your network. •...
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... FROM your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on your changes. The new Priority setting is a powerline adapter in this screen. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to a powerline adapter. Figure 17 Advanced Screen...apply your network. Different powerline networks are connected to the selected powerline adapter. Typically there is the PLA4211 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. The options, in order of the powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. Select a priority ...
... FROM your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on your changes. The new Priority setting is a powerline adapter in this screen. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to a powerline adapter. Figure 17 Advanced Screen...apply your network. Different powerline networks are connected to the selected powerline adapter. Typically there is the PLA4211 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. The options, in order of the powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. Select a priority ...
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... version of the device you are connected to. Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the utility to close the About window. 30 PLA4211 User's Guide Click the button in the top right corner of the configuration... utility. This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Click the...
... version of the device you are connected to. Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the utility to close the About window. 30 PLA4211 User's Guide Click the button in the top right corner of the configuration... utility. This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Click the...
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... adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your powerline adapter. You need to find the DAK Password on a label on page 10 for instructions. Note: The PLA4211 in the User's Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to do not have the same network ...an example only. It provides security for your existing network with new powerline adapters. • How to 64 characters long, with the utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 31 The network name uses English letters or numbers, from your powerline network. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview...
... adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your powerline adapter. You need to find the DAK Password on a label on page 10 for instructions. Note: The PLA4211 in the User's Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to do not have the same network ...an example only. It provides security for your existing network with new powerline adapters. • How to 64 characters long, with the utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 31 The network name uses English letters or numbers, from your powerline network. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview...
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Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your network into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . ... connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on your existing adapters. 32 PLA4211 User's Guide Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network. • See Section 5.4 on page...
Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your network into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . ... connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on your existing adapters. 32 PLA4211 User's Guide Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network. • See Section 5.4 on page...
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... adapter connected to a printer. On this screen in the Site column your network and open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 5.3 on page 32). 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab. Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). The figure below shows the family computer...to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of your existing network. Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4211 User's Guide 33 It should match the MAC address listed on the label on a powerline network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.4 Adding ...
... adapter connected to a printer. On this screen in the Site column your network and open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 5.3 on page 32). 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab. Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). The figure below shows the family computer...to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of your existing network. Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4211 User's Guide 33 It should match the MAC address listed on the label on a powerline network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.4 Adding ...