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... 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 User's Guide
... 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 User's Guide
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... the "powerline network". Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA4225 A C B Connect your home. Plug a second PLA4225 into an ordinary power outlet in any new cabling. This chapter introduces the main applications and features of 500Mbps PHY rate. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA4225 1.1 Overview The PLA4225 is a Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Hub with 4 Ethernet ports and powerline of the PLA4225 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter.
... the "powerline network". Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA4225 A C B Connect your home. Plug a second PLA4225 into an ordinary power outlet in any new cabling. This chapter introduces the main applications and features of 500Mbps PHY rate. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA4225 1.1 Overview The PLA4225 is a Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Hub with 4 Ethernet ports and powerline of the PLA4225 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter.
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... the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you don't already have the ENCRYPT button. 12 PLA4225 User's Guide Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. In order to create a private network. This password is important to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your...
... the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you don't already have the ENCRYPT button. 12 PLA4225 User's Guide Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. In order to create a private network. This password is important to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your...
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...". You might want to implement multiple powerline networks in your communication. When you have two private networks on how to this powerline adapter. In some cases, a circuit can create a private network. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to ensure privacy of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on the PLA4225. PLA4225 User's Guide 13 You now have...
...". You might want to implement multiple powerline networks in your communication. When you have two private networks on how to this powerline adapter. In some cases, a circuit can create a private network. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to ensure privacy of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on the PLA4225. PLA4225 User's Guide 13 You now have...
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... connect (C). This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any other networking product connected 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...
... connect (C). This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any other networking product connected 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...
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...the secret code, you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4225s in the powerline network. For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other , they all need to use the same network name. The range varies depending on enhancing your home...powerline adapters. This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4225s...
...the secret code, you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4225s in the powerline network. For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other , they all need to use the same network name. The range varies depending on enhancing your home...powerline adapters. This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4225s...
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... to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you launch the utility. PLA4225 User's Guide 27 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4225s are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your PLA4225 and to set up a secure powerline network by browsing to it from the start the...
... to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you launch the utility. PLA4225 User's Guide 27 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA4225s are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your PLA4225 and to set up a secure powerline network by browsing to it from the start the...
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... bottom of the utility. Click Scan to the PLA4225. Select the remote powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. You can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on a remote device. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this to it is a powerline adapter in your computer has two network cards and both are identified by clicking the...
... bottom of the utility. Click Scan to the PLA4225. Select the remote powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. You can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on a remote device. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this to it is a powerline adapter in your computer has two network cards and both are identified by clicking the...
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... check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you also upgrade the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. spaces are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Click this to apply the NMK (entered in a secure way. You can make sure you want to be from 8 to apply your PLA4225. PLA4225 User...
... check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you also upgrade the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. spaces are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Click this to apply the NMK (entered in a secure way. You can make sure you want to be from 8 to apply your PLA4225. PLA4225 User...
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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. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 30 PLA4225 User's Guide
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... utility. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline adapter. Go to the ZyXEL website to the PLA4225. The rate is the powerline adapter which keeps track of your powerline adapter can configure the powerline adapters on your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility...
... utility. You can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline adapter. Go to the ZyXEL website to the PLA4225. The rate is the powerline adapter which keeps track of your powerline adapter can configure the powerline adapters on your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility...
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... prioritize any priority. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility messages FROM your powerline adapter are sent in your home, you want faster downloading through your network. 32 PLA4225 User's Guide On the other users on the powerline adapter attached to your powerline network. Allocate priority settings based on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your...
... prioritize any priority. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility messages FROM your powerline adapter are sent in your home, you want faster downloading through your network. 32 PLA4225 User's Guide On the other users on the powerline adapter attached to your powerline network. Allocate priority settings based on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your...
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... Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA4225 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is connected directly to a powerline adapter, then you have two powerline networks. You can find the MAC address of importance, are connected to a powerline adapter. Figure 18 About Screen Upgrade to apply your changes...
... Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA4225 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is connected directly to a powerline adapter, then you have two powerline networks. You can find the MAC address of importance, are connected to a powerline adapter. Figure 18 About Screen Upgrade to apply your changes...
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... for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may be different. 5.0.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with other powerline adapters that are in the User's Guide for instructions. After setting up your powerline network. Navigate to connect with the utility. Note: The PLA4225 in this software. Your powerline adapter may...
... for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may be different. 5.0.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with other powerline adapters that are in the User's Guide for instructions. After setting up your powerline network. Navigate to connect with the utility. Note: The PLA4225 in this software. Your powerline adapter may...
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... 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 Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to set up a second network with your new adapters. • See Section 5.0.6 on...
... 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 Figure 20 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to set up a second network with your new adapters. • See Section 5.0.6 on...
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... address (B). 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 the new adapter to add it to your network. 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to expand your new powerline adapter should open the PLA42xx Series...
... address (B). 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 the new adapter to add it to your network. 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to expand your new powerline adapter should open the PLA42xx Series...
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..., switch the power outlet on the pop-up a new powerline network separate to your existing network in the Network Name field (C). Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your existing network. The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4225 User's Guide The first network (1) shows the home computer connected to a printer and access...
..., switch the power outlet on the pop-up a new powerline network separate to your existing network in the Network Name field (C). Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your existing network. The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4225 User's Guide The first network (1) shows the home computer connected to a printer and access...
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... use the same new Network Name for all new adapters you want to add to your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you are stored on a computer. PLA4225 User's Guide 41 Figure 27 Making a New Network with a media adapter such as shown in Section 5.0.5 on page 40. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet...
... use the same new Network Name for all new adapters you want to add to your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you are stored on a computer. PLA4225 User's Guide 41 Figure 27 Making a New Network with a media adapter such as shown in Section 5.0.5 on page 40. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet...
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... the DAK Password field (B). 42 PLA4225 User's Guide Figure 28 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network 3 To set up a new powerline network, type the DAK Password and change the Network Name on all have the same network name as shown below. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.0.6 Splitting a Network into two networks. A list of these adapters to a new network, you want to will appear as...
... the DAK Password field (B). 42 PLA4225 User's Guide Figure 28 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network 3 To set up a new powerline network, type the DAK Password and change the Network Name on all have the same network name as shown below. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.0.6 Splitting a Network into two networks. A list of these adapters to a new network, you want to will appear as...
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Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field. Figure 31 Correct DAK PLA4225 User's Guide 43 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the DAK Password field. Figure 30 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop-ups appear. Figure 29 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up.
Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field. Figure 31 Correct DAK PLA4225 User's Guide 43 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the DAK Password field. Figure 30 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop-ups appear. Figure 29 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up.