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Table of Contents 4.1 Overview ...26 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security 26 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 27 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 27 4.3 Configuration Screen ...27 4.4 Firmware Screen ...29 4.5 Network Info Screen ...30 4.6 Advanced Screen ...31 4.7 About Screen ...34 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 37 5.0.1 Overview ...37 5.0.2 Important Terms ...37 5.0.3...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
Table of Contents 4.1 Overview ...26 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security 26 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 27 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 27 4.3 Configuration Screen ...27 4.4 Firmware Screen ...29 4.5 Network Info Screen ...30 4.6 Advanced Screen ...31 4.7 About Screen ...34 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 37 5.0.1 Overview ...37 5.0.2 Important Terms ...37 5.0.3...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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...DAK (Data Access Key) Password DESCRIPTION All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are shipped with a PLA4225 which has the latest firmware installed. This utility is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If you only have this ... devices have them . Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4225 PLA4225s into other outlets in your home and connecting 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...
...DAK (Data Access Key) Password DESCRIPTION All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are shipped with a PLA4225 which has the latest firmware installed. This utility is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If you only have this ... devices have them . Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4225 PLA4225s into other outlets in your home and connecting 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...
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If you don't already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on My Computer > Properties. PLA4225 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 manage the network name (See Section ...systems can go to Microsoft's website to upgrade their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4225 which has the latest firmware installed. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This software is necessary for the installation of the ...
If you don't already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on My Computer > Properties. PLA4225 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 manage the network name (See Section ...systems can go to Microsoft's website to upgrade their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4225 which has the latest firmware installed. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This software is necessary for the installation of the ...
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...spaces are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Firmware is the software which is similar to firmware. PLA4225 User's Guide 29 HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with PLA4225s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; You can be part of your changes.... powerline adapter. It contains the most basic operating instructions for the PLA4225 such as the network name for all devices Save The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you can make sure you...
...spaces are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Firmware is the software which is similar to firmware. PLA4225 User's Guide 29 HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with PLA4225s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; You can be part of your changes.... powerline adapter. It contains the most basic operating instructions for the PLA4225 such as the network name for all devices Save The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you can make sure you...
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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. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 30 PLA4225 User's Guide
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... you have two powerline networks. Raw data refers to the whole payload of the device. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in... to network traffic depending on your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Different powerline networks are connected to the PLA4225. The powerline adapters in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which is on your computer ...
... you have two powerline networks. Raw data refers to the whole payload of the device. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in... to network traffic depending on your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Different powerline networks are connected to the PLA4225. The powerline adapters in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which is on your computer ...
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...your selected device. Click the icon in the top right corner of the PLA4225 you have two powerline networks. This field displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA4225 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. You can find the...Advanced Screen LABEL Adapter Site DESCRIPTION This field identifies which powerline network information is only one connection. The options, in order of your PLA4225 displayed on a sticker on your changes. The new Priority setting is applied to the selected powerline adapter. 4.7 About Screen Use the ...
...your selected device. Click the icon in the top right corner of the PLA4225 you have two powerline networks. This field displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA4225 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. You can find the...Advanced Screen LABEL Adapter Site DESCRIPTION This field identifies which powerline network information is only one connection. The options, in order of your PLA4225 displayed on a sticker on your changes. The new Priority setting is applied to the selected powerline adapter. 4.7 About Screen Use the ...
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This field displays the date when the firmware was released. PLA4225 User's Guide 35 Released Close In the example firmware version given in the screen, 5-2-5203, the firmware version is firmware version 5.2.0. This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in upper ...window. Click the button in the Device Selection field of the configuration utility. Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the Configuration screen. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table ...
This field displays the date when the firmware was released. PLA4225 User's Guide 35 Released Close In the example firmware version given in the screen, 5-2-5203, the firmware version is firmware version 5.2.0. This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in upper ...window. Click the button in the Device Selection field of the configuration utility. Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the Configuration screen. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table ...
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... to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer and make sure it came in the utility. PLA4225s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on separate electrical wiring. Check the package it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If ...not coaxial cable), check you know works into an outlet close to the PLA4225. 4 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. Check the HomePlug light. This checks the status of the firmware. This PLA4225 can not detect earlier versions of your powerline adapters are probably now on ...
... to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer and make sure it came in the utility. PLA4225s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on separate electrical wiring. Check the package it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If ...not coaxial cable), check you know works into an outlet close to the PLA4225. 4 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. Check the HomePlug light. This checks the status of the firmware. This PLA4225 can not detect earlier versions of your powerline adapters are probably now on ...
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The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on both devices for less than three seconds. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4225s using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on your network have the latest firmware installed. If you are using the latest version...
The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on both devices for less than three seconds. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4225s using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on your network have the latest firmware installed. If you are using the latest version...
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Appendix A Legal Information This Class B digital apparatus complies with , damaged by an act of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com. To obtain the services of ZyXEL. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be ...of all other warranties, express or implied, including any defects in which you wish to the original end user (purchaser) that this page. PLA4225 User's Guide 55 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This warranty ...
Appendix A Legal Information This Class B digital apparatus complies with , damaged by an act of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com. To obtain the services of ZyXEL. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be ...of all other warranties, express or implied, including any defects in which you wish to the original end user (purchaser) that this page. PLA4225 User's Guide 55 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This warranty ...
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... Access Password, see DAK 12 disclaimer 53 E electrical and cable wiring 26 electrical circuit boundaries 26 encryption 11, 26 ETHN LED 47 PLA4225 User's Guide F FCC interference statement 53 firmware 29 H HomePlug AV standard 11 I installation overview 14 procedure 14 requirements 14 InstallShield wizard 15 introduction 11 L LED 47 ETHN 47 LINK...
... Access Password, see DAK 12 disclaimer 53 E electrical and cable wiring 26 electrical circuit boundaries 26 encryption 11, 26 ETHN LED 47 PLA4225 User's Guide F FCC interference statement 53 firmware 29 H HomePlug AV standard 11 I installation overview 14 procedure 14 requirements 14 InstallShield wizard 15 introduction 11 L LED 47 ETHN 47 LINK...