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Syntax Conventions • The PLA4225 may be referred to as the "PLA4225", 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 "configuration utility...of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA4225 User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for you may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. Document Conventions Document Conventions ...
Syntax Conventions • The PLA4225 may be referred to as the "PLA4225", 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 "configuration utility...of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA4225 User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for you may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. Document Conventions Document Conventions ...
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...Screen ...34 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 37 5.0.1 Overview ...37 5.0.2 Important Terms ...37 5.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 38 5.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter 39 5.0.5 Setting Up... a New Network with a New Adapter 40 5.0.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 42 5.1 Troubleshooting ...44 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...47 6.1 LEDs ...47 6.2 Power and Light Problems 48 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems 50 6.4 Powerline Problems ...50 6.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 51 Appendix A Legal Information 53 Index ...57 8 PLA4225...
...Screen ...34 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 37 5.0.1 Overview ...37 5.0.2 Important Terms ...37 5.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 38 5.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter 39 5.0.5 Setting Up... a New Network with a New Adapter 40 5.0.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 42 5.1 Troubleshooting ...44 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...47 6.1 LEDs ...47 6.2 Power and Light Problems 48 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems 50 6.4 Powerline Problems ...50 6.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 51 Appendix A Legal Information 53 Index ...57 8 PLA4225...
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... using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with HomePlug AV standard and IEEE1901 designed for transmitting home HDTV and VoIP. The PLA4225 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power outlet in any other ... connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to an Internet gateway such as the "powerline network". It is fully compliant with the PLA4225 The PLA4225 plugs into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA4225 for any new cabling. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet...
... using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with HomePlug AV standard and IEEE1901 designed for transmitting home HDTV and VoIP. The PLA4225 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power outlet in any other ... connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to an Internet gateway such as the "powerline network". It is fully compliant with the PLA4225 The PLA4225 plugs into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA4225 for any new cabling. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet...
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...for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4225 Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this feature if your powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button. 12 PLA4225 User's Guide The following table describes the differences ...firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If you don't already have them . Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4225 PLA4225s into other outlets in your...
...for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4225 Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this feature if your powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button. 12 PLA4225 User's Guide The following table describes the differences ...firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If you don't already have them . Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4225 PLA4225s into other outlets in your...
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...and is accessible to your network by a power meter. PLA4225 User's Guide 13 A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to this powerline adapter. See the next section for more than one powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network...circuit. You now have two private networks on a single powerline circuit. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your communication. Add additional powerline adapters to anyone using a powerline adapter on the PLA4225. This completes the configuration of your home. 1 It's...
...and is accessible to your network by a power meter. PLA4225 User's Guide 13 A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to this powerline adapter. See the next section for more than one powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network...circuit. You now have two private networks on a single powerline circuit. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your communication. Add additional powerline adapters to anyone using a powerline adapter on the PLA4225. This completes the configuration of your home. 1 It's...
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...ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to manage the network name (See Section 4.3 on page 27 for the installation of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility is necessary for more information) or view the devices recognized on your computer. This software is only compatible with the utility. PLA4225...the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4225. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the ...on your powerline network.
...ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to manage the network name (See Section 4.3 on page 27 for the installation of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility is necessary for more information) or view the devices recognized on your computer. This software is only compatible with the utility. PLA4225...the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4225. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the ...on your powerline network.
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...) if you have time to work. Note: Because your PLA4225 goes into Low Power mode, it may belong to Section 2.3 on only two devices at a time. Follow the steps below to set up each other powerline setting changes are required to a random value and removes your...your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear of devices on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to be connected to a networking equipment for the ENCRYPT button to set up a new powerline network • separate an existing powerline network into power outlets. PLA4225 User's Guide 21
...) if you have time to work. Note: Because your PLA4225 goes into Low Power mode, it may belong to Section 2.3 on only two devices at a time. Follow the steps below to set up each other powerline setting changes are required to a random value and removes your...your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear of devices on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to be connected to a networking equipment for the ENCRYPT button to set up a new powerline network • separate an existing powerline network into power outlets. PLA4225 User's Guide 21
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..., see the Troubleshooting in this section for about one minute while your powerline devices connect. Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA4225. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light ... To add more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. 22 PLA4225 User's Guide The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to your network, press the ENCRYPT button on the two powerline devices. Try again, pressing the ENCRYPT button for 1~2 seconds. Figure 7 ENCRYPT ...
..., see the Troubleshooting in this section for about one minute while your powerline devices connect. Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA4225. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light ... To add more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. 22 PLA4225 User's Guide The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to your network, press the ENCRYPT button on the two powerline devices. Try again, pressing the ENCRYPT button for 1~2 seconds. Figure 7 ENCRYPT ...
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... repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you want to your existing powerline network. PLA4225 User's Guide 23 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 can use the ENCRYPT button on both devices...
... repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you want to your existing powerline network. PLA4225 User's Guide 23 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 can use the ENCRYPT button on both devices...
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... and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C Congratulations. Now you have two separate powerline networks as shown above. 24 PLA4225 User's Guide Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). This disconnects (A) from...
... and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C Congratulations. Now you have two separate powerline networks as shown above. 24 PLA4225 User's Guide Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). This disconnects (A) from...
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... . The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is associated with the ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA4225 User's Guide 25 This may take a minute. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and ...within two minutes of time. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. Table 2 Time ENCRYPT Button is connected. If that does not work see Section 6.5 on page 51...
... . The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is associated with the ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA4225 User's Guide 25 This may take a minute. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and ...within two minutes of time. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. Table 2 Time ENCRYPT Button is connected. If that does not work see Section 6.5 on page 51...
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... of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4225s communicate with each other they use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4225s in your network (without additional configuration) are... able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network. For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other , they...
... of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4225s communicate with each other they use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4225s in your network (without additional configuration) are... able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network. For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other , they...
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...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 allows you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4225s are recognized by your powerline... network, to configure your PLA4225 and to simply plug the devices in and not worry about...
...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 allows you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4225s are recognized by your powerline... network, to configure your PLA4225 and to simply plug the devices in and not worry about...
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...has two network cards and both are connected to a powerline device then you are configuring. Typically there is printed on the powerline network. This is a powerline adapter in your PLA4225. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4225 displayed on a sticker on a remote device. The ... it is only one connection, however, if your device. Click Scan to the PLA4225. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this information every 10 seconds. Different powerline networks are used to verify that you want to manage by the Ethernet interface (network...
...has two network cards and both are connected to a powerline device then you are configuring. Typically there is printed on the powerline network. This is a powerline adapter in your PLA4225. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4225 displayed on a sticker on a remote device. The ... it is only one connection, however, if your device. Click Scan to the PLA4225. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this information every 10 seconds. Different powerline networks are used to verify that you want to manage by the Ethernet interface (network...
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... and how to apply the NMK (entered in a secure way. If you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you change the network name, make changes to apply your PLA4225. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for your changes. It contains the most basic...
... and how to apply the NMK (entered in a secure way. If you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you change the network name, make changes to apply your PLA4225. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for your changes. It contains the most basic...
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Figure 15 Network Info Screen 30 PLA4225 User's Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4225 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 30 PLA4225 User's Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4225 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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... to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote: if it is the PLA4225 directly connected to the whole payload of the device. The powerline adapters listed in this powerline adapter. This field displays the MAC address of your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in...
... to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote: if it is the PLA4225 directly connected to the whole payload of the device. The powerline adapters listed in this powerline adapter. This field displays the MAC address of your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in...
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... attached to it usually sends simple requests for data. Transmissions TO your network. 32 PLA4225 User's Guide If video traffic is a file server, delivering audio or movie files to other hand, a powerline adapter attached to a printer should have a medium setting. • Device C, a home computer which connects to the Internet, can be set...
... attached to it usually sends simple requests for data. Transmissions TO your network. 32 PLA4225 User's Guide If video traffic is a file server, delivering audio or movie files to other hand, a powerline adapter attached to a printer should have a medium setting. • Device C, a home computer which connects to the Internet, can be set...
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Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility • Although device E receives audio or movie files, it does not send a lot of traffic, so the powerline adaptor attached to it can be set to configure priority settings for traffic from the powerline adapters on your network. Figure 17 Advanced Screen PLA4225 User's Guide 33 Figure 16 Priority Settings C D B A E Use this screen to a low priority.
Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility • Although device E receives audio or movie files, it does not send a lot of traffic, so the powerline adaptor attached to it can be set to configure priority settings for traffic from the powerline adapters on your network. Figure 17 Advanced Screen PLA4225 User's Guide 33 Figure 16 Priority Settings C D B A E Use this screen to a low priority.
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... to a powerline adapter. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4225 displayed on a sticker on your computer which is a read-only field which powerline network information is a powerline adapter in order of importance, are connected to a powerline adapter, then you have two powerline networks. Click...screen. Figure 18 About Screen Upgrade to . The options, in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4225 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Table 6 Advanced...
... to a powerline adapter. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4225 displayed on a sticker on your computer which is a read-only field which powerline network information is a powerline adapter in order of importance, are connected to a powerline adapter, then you have two powerline networks. Click...screen. Figure 18 About Screen Upgrade to . The options, in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA4225 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Table 6 Advanced...