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... Internet access or home network already set up and running right away. PLA4225 User's Guide 3 You should have your hardware connections. • Supporting Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for people who want to help you get up . Related Documentation...
... Internet access or home network already set up and running right away. PLA4225 User's Guide 3 You should have your hardware connections. • Supporting Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for people who want to help you get up . Related Documentation...
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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 need to use one or ...
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 need to use one or ...
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...to your computer). 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4225 PLA4225s into other outlets in your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to your powerline network ...your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4225 Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises,...
...to your computer). 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4225 PLA4225s into other outlets in your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to your powerline network ...your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4225 Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises,...
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...NET Framework version 2.0 software on your computer. Note: At the time of writing the Utility is only compatible with the utility. PLA4225 User's Guide 14 This software is necessary for the installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information...the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. You should see this step will be skipped. To check for your PLA4225. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the PLA42xx Series Configuration ...
...NET Framework version 2.0 software on your computer. Note: At the time of writing the Utility is only compatible with the utility. PLA4225 User's Guide 14 This software is necessary for the installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information...the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. You should see this step will be skipped. To check for your PLA4225. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the PLA42xx Series Configuration ...
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... directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you launch the utility. 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 ...(those in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4225s are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your desktop. PLA4225 User's Guide 27 Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. This ...
... directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you launch the utility. 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 ...(those in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4225s are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your desktop. PLA4225 User's Guide 27 Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. This ...
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...Parameter Information Block (PIB) is embedded in a secure way. Firmware is the software which is similar to the selected powerline adapter. PLA4225 User's Guide 29 HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to load the firmware. If you also upgrade the PLA42xx Series Configuration... Utility. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for the selected powerline adapter before you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to be from 8 to all powerline adapter detected by the utility....
...Parameter Information Block (PIB) is embedded in a secure way. Firmware is the software which is similar to the selected powerline adapter. PLA4225 User's Guide 29 HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to load the firmware. If you also upgrade the PLA42xx Series Configuration... Utility. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for the selected powerline adapter before you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the powerline adapter directly connected to be from 8 to all powerline adapter detected by the utility....
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... at the label on the bottom of a powerline adapter, you set how quickly PLA4225 User's Guide 31 This field displays the MAC address of the PLA4225 which communicate in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. The information provided in this label is the Central Coordinator of ...the configuration utility to the PLA4225. In the case of transmission from the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Go to the ZyXEL website to this powerline adapter....
... at the label on the bottom of a powerline adapter, you set how quickly PLA4225 User's Guide 31 This field displays the MAC address of the PLA4225 which communicate in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. The information provided in this label is the Central Coordinator of ...the configuration utility to the PLA4225. In the case of transmission from the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Go to the ZyXEL website to this powerline adapter....
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...your powerline network. Navigate to install it on your computer. Note: The PLA4225 in this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. If you do this software. Your powerline adapter may want to ...with the utility, the utility software is an example only. It provides security for a list of the ZyXEL website to start up your powerline device. You can find this before you can begin the next sections....find the DAK Password on a label on page 14 for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you access the powerline adapter. PLA4225 User's Guide 37
...your powerline network. Navigate to install it on your computer. Note: The PLA4225 in this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. If you do this software. Your powerline adapter may want to ...with the utility, the utility software is an example only. It provides security for a list of the ZyXEL website to start up your powerline device. You can find this before you can begin the next sections....find the DAK Password on a label on page 14 for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you access the powerline adapter. PLA4225 User's Guide 37
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...5.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 38 PLA4225 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...on your adapter to the same kind of port on your computer. Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below. Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter ...
...5.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 38 PLA4225 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...on your adapter to the same kind of port on your computer. Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below. Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter ...
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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 Name for all new adapters you want to add to devices, for your new network. ... 5.0.5 on page 40. The screen shown below appears. 2 Type a Network Name that is different from the Network Name for example, a computer or a games console. PLA4225 User's Guide 41 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter 3 After you have set up a new network, you use your...
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 Name for all new adapters you want to add to devices, for your new network. ... 5.0.5 on page 40. The screen shown below appears. 2 Type a Network Name that is different from the Network Name for example, a computer or a games console. PLA4225 User's Guide 41 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter 3 After you have set up a new network, you use your...
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...ENCRYPT button for troubleshooting LED related problems. • Check all or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA4225 and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running another tool such as refrigerators or airconditioners that cause interference with..., the Utility will be located close to reduce interference. 50 PLA4225 User's Guide Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with the powerline signal. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will not detect your...
...ENCRYPT button for troubleshooting LED related problems. • Check all or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA4225 and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running another tool such as refrigerators or airconditioners that cause interference with..., the Utility will be located close to reduce interference. 50 PLA4225 User's Guide Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with the powerline signal. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will not detect your...
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... notice. Other trademarks mentioned in any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of any infringements thereof. PLA4225 User's Guide 53 Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of this or any products, or software described... and conditions of others. The contents of this publication are also stored elsewhere. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL bears NO responsibility or liability for your use the PLA4225 for any loss of or damage to make changes in this publication may not cause harmful ...
... notice. Other trademarks mentioned in any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of any infringements thereof. PLA4225 User's Guide 53 Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of this or any products, or software described... and conditions of others. The contents of this publication are also stored elsewhere. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL bears NO responsibility or liability for your use the PLA4225 for any loss of or damage to make changes in this publication may not cause harmful ...
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...warranty of merchantability or fitness for a period of up to two years from any kind to the purchaser. Registration Register your product on the ZyXEL home page to go to that this page. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of ... under this warranty, contact your vendor. To obtain the services of this warranty, is in no event be solely at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. PLA4225 User's Guide 55 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This...
...warranty of merchantability or fitness for a period of up to two years from any kind to the purchaser. Registration Register your product on the ZyXEL home page to go to that this page. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of ... under this warranty, contact your vendor. To obtain the services of this warranty, is in no event be solely at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. PLA4225 User's Guide 55 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This...