Quick Start Guide
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All Rights Reserved Quick Start Guide PLA4215 Hardware Installation Installation der Hardware | Instalación del hardware Installation du matériel | Installazione hardware Maskinvaruinstallation | Hardware Installatie Room1 INTERNET Room2 Internet Setup Please ...-Setup | Configuración de Internet Installation d'Internet | Configurazione Internet Internetinställning | Internet Setup ETHERNET ON ON ON Room2 1 1 2 1/2 ETHERNET INTERNET 2 ETHERNET Copyright©2011 ZyXEL Communications Corp.
All Rights Reserved Quick Start Guide PLA4215 Hardware Installation Installation der Hardware | Instalación del hardware Installation du matériel | Installazione hardware Maskinvaruinstallation | Hardware Installatie Room1 INTERNET Room2 Internet Setup Please ...-Setup | Configuración de Internet Installation d'Internet | Configurazione Internet Internetinställning | Internet Setup ETHERNET ON ON ON Room2 1 1 2 1/2 ETHERNET INTERNET 2 ETHERNET Copyright©2011 ZyXEL Communications Corp.
Quick Start Guide
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...responsibility that the product: Product information Product Name Model Number Produced by : 500 Mbps Powerline Pass-Thru Gigabit Ethernet Adapter : PLA4215 Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Corporation Company Add. : No. 6, Innovation Road II, Science-Park, Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan to which this ...Full Name) VP Operations Position/ Title 2011-09-14 Date Legal Signature Note: See User's Guide for more information 2/2 Copyright©2011 ZyXEL Communications Corp. Company Address : Modranska 621, 143 01 Praha 4, Czech Republic Person is in das Benutzerhandbuch Para conectar 3 o má...
...responsibility that the product: Product information Product Name Model Number Produced by : 500 Mbps Powerline Pass-Thru Gigabit Ethernet Adapter : PLA4215 Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Corporation Company Add. : No. 6, Innovation Road II, Science-Park, Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan to which this ...Full Name) VP Operations Position/ Title 2011-09-14 Date Legal Signature Note: See User's Guide for more information 2/2 Copyright©2011 ZyXEL Communications Corp. Company Address : Modranska 621, 143 01 Praha 4, Czech Republic Person is in das Benutzerhandbuch Para conectar 3 o má...
User Guide
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Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA4215 User's Guide Syntax Conventions • The PLA4215 may be referred to as the "PLA4215", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility version 5.2.0 (AG) may be referred to as the "...
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA4215 User's Guide Syntax Conventions • The PLA4215 may be referred to as the "PLA4215", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility version 5.2.0 (AG) may be referred to as the "...
User Guide
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Plug a second PLA4215 into other computers or network devices (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 into an ordinary power outlet in the HomePlug AV ...powerline network. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4215 Use the ENCRYPT button ...
Plug a second PLA4215 into other computers or network devices (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 into an ordinary power outlet in the HomePlug AV ...powerline network. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4215 Use the ENCRYPT button ...
User Guide
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... At the time of writing the Utility is only compatible with a PLA4215 which has the latest firmware installed. PLA4215 User's Guide 14 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 .NET... PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4215. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information) or...
... At the time of writing the Utility is only compatible with a PLA4215 which has the latest firmware installed. PLA4215 User's Guide 14 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 .NET... PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4215. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information) or...
User Guide
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This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. PLA4215 User's Guide 27 Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by changing the powerline network name. This screen ... in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV...
This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. PLA4215 User's Guide 27 Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by changing the powerline network name. This screen ... in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV...
User Guide
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...you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you change the network name for all devices Save The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all powerline adapter detected by the utility. This software contains processing instructions for the powerline adapter ...directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. It contains the most basic operating instructions for the PLA4215 such as the network name for your powerline network. Select this to apply the NMK (entered in length, using the latest firmware...
...you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you change the network name for all devices Save The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all powerline adapter detected by the utility. This software contains processing instructions for the powerline adapter ...directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. It contains the most basic operating instructions for the PLA4215 such as the network name for your powerline network. Select this to apply the NMK (entered in length, using the latest firmware...
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Central Coordinator MAC The Central Coordinator of the powerline network is a PLA4215 in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. The information provided in the following table describes the labels in your computer has two network cards and both are connected to... keeps track of which communicate in this powerline adapter. The rate is only available with the latest version utility. In the case of the PLA4215, this table will display the rates of transmission from the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration screen to the whole payload of the packets transmitted...
Central Coordinator MAC The Central Coordinator of the powerline network is a PLA4215 in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. The information provided in the following table describes the labels in your computer has two network cards and both are connected to... keeps track of which communicate in this powerline adapter. The rate is only available with the latest version utility. In the case of the PLA4215, this table will display the rates of transmission from the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration screen to the whole payload of the packets transmitted...
User Guide
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... with the powerline adapters you have the same network name. This tutorial shows you the following. • How to start up your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may be different. 5.1.1 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with ...Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this before you can find this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. Note: The PLA4215 in this software. PLA4215 User's Guide 37 You need to find the DAK Password on a label on your new powerline adapter. Navigate to ...
... with the powerline adapters you have the same network name. This tutorial shows you the following. • How to start up your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may be different. 5.1.1 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with ...Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this before you can find this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. Note: The PLA4215 in this software. PLA4215 User's Guide 37 You need to find the DAK Password on a label on your new powerline adapter. Navigate to ...
User Guide
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...up a second network with your computer. Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to the same kind of port on your new adapters. 38 PLA4215 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... LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on . Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on page 40 to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below...
...up a second network with your computer. Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to the same kind of port on your new adapters. 38 PLA4215 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... LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to a Computer 3 2 4 Open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on . Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on page 40 to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below...
User Guide
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... New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use the same new Network Name for your new network. PLA4215 User's Guide 41 Make sure you use your TV to watch movies and play games which are ready...
... New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use the same new Network Name for your new network. PLA4215 User's Guide 41 Make sure you use your TV to watch movies and play games which are ready...
User Guide
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... the same time. • You have the latest firmware installed. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your PLA4215 and make sure that cause interference with the powerline signal. See Section 6.1 on page 47 for troubleshooting LED related problems...network is using the latest version utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4215s using the latest firmware. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be greyed out. •...
... the same time. • You have the latest firmware installed. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your PLA4215 and make sure that cause interference with the powerline signal. See Section 6.1 on page 47 for troubleshooting LED related problems...network is using the latest version utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4215s using the latest firmware. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be greyed out. •...
User Guide
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...of FCC rules. Operation is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is subject to any data, programs, or storage media resulting from the use the PLA4215 for any loss of or damage to the following ...mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. PLA4215 User's Guide 53 ZyXEL bears NO responsibility or liability for identification purposes only and may not be properties of their respective ...
...of FCC rules. Operation is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is subject to any data, programs, or storage media resulting from the use the PLA4215 for any loss of or damage to the following ...mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. PLA4215 User's Guide 53 ZyXEL bears NO responsibility or liability for identification purposes only and may not be properties of their respective ...
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... consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will , at www.zyxel.com. Appendix A Legal Information This Class B digital apparatus complies with your product online to receive e-mail notices of...ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that product's page. 3 Select the certification you bought the device at the discretion of this product. ZyXEL shall in material or workmanship for indirect or consequential damages of any defects in no event be solely at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. PLA4215...
... consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will , at www.zyxel.com. Appendix A Legal Information This Class B digital apparatus complies with your product online to receive e-mail notices of...ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that product's page. 3 Select the certification you bought the device at the discretion of this product. ZyXEL shall in material or workmanship for indirect or consequential damages of any defects in no event be solely at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. PLA4215...