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..." and so on your device. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA4225 User's Guide 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...
..." and so on your device. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA4225 User's Guide 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...
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... 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 User's Guide
... 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 User's Guide
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... a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other at high data transfer rates. Plug a second PLA4225 into an ordinary power outlet in any room of the PLA4225 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. In this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to an Internet gateway such as the...
... a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other at high data transfer rates. Plug a second PLA4225 into an ordinary power outlet in any room of the PLA4225 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. In this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to an Internet gateway such as the...
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...powerline adapter itself. This utility is printed on your PLA4225. 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. If you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. In order to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline...for example, a printer) to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network. Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to manage the PLA4225. See Section 4.3 on installing the utility...
...powerline adapter itself. This utility is printed on your PLA4225. 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. If you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. In order to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline...for example, a printer) to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network. Change the network name via the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to manage the PLA4225. See Section 4.3 on installing the utility...
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... to this powerline adapter. Add additional powerline adapters to this powerline adapter. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4225 If your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA4225 and other . See Section 4.3 on the same electrical circuit. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them into your network. PLA4225 User's Guide 13 Although the PLA4225 is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on page...
... to this powerline adapter. Add additional powerline adapters to this powerline adapter. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4225 If your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA4225 and other . See Section 4.3 on the same electrical circuit. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them into your network. PLA4225 User's Guide 13 Although the PLA4225 is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on page...
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... button to set up your powerline network between your existing powerline network. 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 ENCRYPT button on both devices. PLA4225 User's Guide 23 Chapter 3 The...
... button to set up your powerline network between your existing powerline network. 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 ENCRYPT button on both devices. PLA4225 User's Guide 23 Chapter 3 The...
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... with each other, they all need to use the same network name. This network name allows the powerline adapters to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4225 User's Guide 26 The PLA4225 is like a secret code. Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 26 for more information on your home's electrical wiring (A). If you do not know the...
... with each other, they all need to use the same network name. This network name allows the powerline adapters to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4225 User's Guide 26 The PLA4225 is like a secret code. Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 26 for more information on your home's electrical wiring (A). If you do not know the...
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... powerline adapter), you must enter the adapters' password in your desktop. 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 allows you launch the utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4225s are...
... powerline adapter), you must enter the adapters' password in your desktop. 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 allows you launch the utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4225s are...
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... value exactly as it in the MAC Address column. Different powerline networks are connected to refresh the information in this to the PLA4225. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this table. The fields described below are authorized to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of your device. DAK (Device Access...
... value exactly as it in the MAC Address column. Different powerline networks are connected to refresh the information in this to the PLA4225. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this table. The fields described below are authorized to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of your device. DAK (Device Access...
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... way. This software contains processing instructions for how the PLA4225 sends and receives information in the field above ) as the network name for all devices Save The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to all powerline adapter detected by the utility. You can be part of...
... way. This software contains processing instructions for how the PLA4225 sends and receives information in the field above ) as the network name for all devices Save The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to all powerline adapter detected by the utility. You can be part of...
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Figure 15 Network Info Screen 30 PLA4225 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 PLA4225 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
Figure 15 Network Info Screen 30 PLA4225 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 PLA4225 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device.
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...) traffic). When you set the priority of the device. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is a PLA4225 in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Different powerline networks are identified by looking at the label on the bottom of a powerline adapter, you have two powerline networks. The information provided in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the...
...) traffic). When you set the priority of the device. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is a PLA4225 in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Different powerline networks are identified by looking at the label on the bottom of a powerline adapter, you have two powerline networks. The information provided in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the...
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... pages. • Device D is a printer and does not handle traffic with high importance, so the powerline adapter connected to computers in your network. 32 PLA4225 User's Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility messages FROM your powerline adapter are sent in your powerline adapter do not receive any downloads from the Internet, set the priority on your home network...
... pages. • Device D is a printer and does not handle traffic with high importance, so the powerline adapter connected to computers in your network. 32 PLA4225 User's Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility messages FROM your powerline adapter are sent in your powerline adapter do not receive any downloads from the Internet, set the priority on your home network...
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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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...which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you are connected 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. Figure 18 About Screen Upgrade to a powerline adapter. This field displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is a powerline adapter in order of importance, are High, Medium,...
...which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you are connected 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. Figure 18 About Screen Upgrade to a powerline adapter. This field displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is a powerline adapter in order of importance, are High, Medium,...
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...a powerline adapter to connect with the powerline adapters you access the powerline adapter. Your powerline adapter may want to extend the network or create a new one by adding new powerline adapters. • How to make a new network separate from 8 to find the DAK Password on a label on your ZyXEL powerline adapter)...do this before you can find this software. Note: The PLA4225 in the Quick Start Guide for instructions. PLA4225 User's Guide 37 DAK = Device Access Key. Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility, ...
...a powerline adapter to connect with the powerline adapters you access the powerline adapter. Your powerline adapter may want to extend the network or create a new one by adding new powerline adapters. • How to make a new network separate from 8 to find the DAK Password on a label on your ZyXEL powerline adapter)...do this before you can find this software. Note: The PLA4225 in the Quick Start Guide for instructions. PLA4225 User's Guide 37 DAK = Device Access Key. Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility, ...
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... Go to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your network into a power... now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network. • See Section 5.0.4 on page 39 to add a new powerline adapter to your network. • See Section 5.0.5 on page 40 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 38 PLA4225 User's Guide
... Go to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your network into a power... now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network. • See Section 5.0.4 on page 39 to add a new powerline adapter to your network. • See Section 5.0.5 on page 40 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 38 PLA4225 User's Guide
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...Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4225 User's Guide 39 Figure 22 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of your existing network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you want ...to add to the configuration tab. On this screen in the Site column your new powerline adapter should open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see ...
...Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4225 User's Guide 39 Figure 22 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of your existing network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you want ...to add to the configuration tab. On this screen in the Site column your new powerline adapter should open the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (see ...
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...Pop-up 5 Your new adapter will now have the same Network Name as your existing network and so has now joined your existing network. 6 Connect the adapter to the device you how to use your new powerline adapters to set up . The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4225 User's Guide Figure 24... Adding an Adapter to an Existing Network C 4 Click Write and click OK on . 8 ...
...Pop-up 5 Your new adapter will now have the same Network Name as your existing network and so has now joined your existing network. 6 Connect the adapter to the device you how to use your new powerline adapters to set up . The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4225 User's Guide Figure 24... Adding an Adapter to an Existing Network C 4 Click Write and click OK on . 8 ...
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... that is different from the Network Name for all new adapters you want to add to connect each powerline adapter on page 40. PLA4225 User's Guide 41 Figure 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 2 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use the same new Network...
... that is different from the Network Name for all new adapters you want to add to connect each powerline adapter on page 40. PLA4225 User's Guide 41 Figure 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 2 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use the same new Network...