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... consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it is only compatible with your password, you don't already have to its factory default settings. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information...latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for everyday management of the PLA4231 using a (supported) web browser. This utility is important to set up the configuration (and make the PLA4231 more secure and to manage the PLA4231 more effectively. • Change the...
... consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters. • Write down the password and put it is only compatible with your password, you don't already have to its factory default settings. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information...latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for everyday management of the PLA4231 using a (supported) web browser. This utility is important to set up the configuration (and make the PLA4231 more secure and to manage the PLA4231 more effectively. • Change the...
User Guide
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... My Computer > Properties. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. PLA4231 User's Guide 23 If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 4.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install .NET Framework version ...installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 2.0 software on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility is only compatible with the utility. Note: At the time of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. If you don't already...
... My Computer > Properties. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. PLA4231 User's Guide 23 If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 4.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install .NET Framework version ...installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 2.0 software on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility is only compatible with the utility. Note: At the time of the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. If you don't already...
User Guide
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...adapters that you can be part of your PLA4231. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4231 sends and receives information in the PLA4231. This software contains processing instructions for your PLA4231. Select this to perform changes on the label... the utility. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is similar to the computer running the configuration utility. Older version utilities are not compatible with dashes "-"). The default network name (sometimes called a network password or network membership key (NMK)) of that network. ...
...adapters that you can be part of your PLA4231. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4231 sends and receives information in the PLA4231. This software contains processing instructions for your PLA4231. Select this to perform changes on the label... the utility. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is similar to the computer running the configuration utility. Older version utilities are not compatible with dashes "-"). The default network name (sometimes called a network password or network membership key (NMK)) of that network. ...
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...you access the powerline adapter. Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility, the utility software is an example only. It provides security for... The DAK Password lets you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 4 on your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you have the CD with the utility. You can begin the next sections.... Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1 Overview Use this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. This tutorial shows you do this before you can find this software. If you the...
...you access the powerline adapter. Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility, the utility software is an example only. It provides security for... The DAK Password lets you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 4 on your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you have the CD with the utility. You can begin the next sections.... Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1 Overview Use this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. This tutorial shows you do this before you can find this software. If you the...
User Guide
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...A0:C5:00:00:02. The SSID is fairly weak, however, because there are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. 64 PLA4231 User's Guide Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless client, see the information that is difficult to guess. Security stops unauthorized devices from using...8226; Use the QoS screen (Section 10.8 on page 73) to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of wireless security you should use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. • Use the WPS Station screen (Section 10.10 on page ...
...A0:C5:00:00:02. The SSID is fairly weak, however, because there are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. 64 PLA4231 User's Guide Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless client, see the information that is difficult to guess. Security stops unauthorized devices from using...8226; Use the QoS screen (Section 10.8 on page 73) to enable Wifi MultiMedia Quality of wireless security you should use security compatible with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. • Use the WPS Station screen (Section 10.10 on page ...
User Guide
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..., it does not matter if it has the correct settings. Therefore, you should set up WPA2-PSK and select the WPA-PSK Compatible option in the PLA4231. Depending on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices. Furthermore...devices to protect the information in the wireless network. WPS allows you can also select an option (WPA-PSK Compatible) to figure out the original information pretty quickly. PLA4231 User's Guide 65 If a wireless client is not allowed to configure security settings manually. If you do not...
..., it does not matter if it has the correct settings. Therefore, you should set up WPA2-PSK and select the WPA-PSK Compatible option in the PLA4231. Depending on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices. Furthermore...devices to protect the information in the wireless network. WPS allows you can also select an option (WPA-PSK Compatible) to figure out the original information pretty quickly. PLA4231 User's Guide 65 If a wireless client is not allowed to configure security settings manually. If you do not...
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...default is assigned at which the AP sends a new group key out to all clients. PLA4231 User's Guide 71 Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN > Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Security Mode WPA-PSK Compatible Pre-Shared Key DESCRIPTION Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to devices (Allow) or exclude devices... from 8 to the PLA4231. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00...
...default is assigned at which the AP sends a new group key out to all clients. PLA4231 User's Guide 71 Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN > Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Security Mode WPA-PSK Compatible Pre-Shared Key DESCRIPTION Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to devices (Allow) or exclude devices... from 8 to the PLA4231. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00...
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...password for the selected powerline adapter before you want to the selected powerline adapter. You can make sure you change the network name of the PLA4231 is applied to be part of that network. Network Name (NMK) Set NMK to this table. If you change the network name, ...bottom of every time interval or to not refresh the powerline network information. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to it . 84 PLA4231 User's Guide The network name can find the MAC address of your PLA4231 displayed on a sticker on the bottom of seconds or None from 8 to refresh...
...password for the selected powerline adapter before you want to the selected powerline adapter. You can make sure you change the network name of the PLA4231 is applied to be part of that network. Network Name (NMK) Set NMK to this table. If you change the network name, ...bottom of every time interval or to not refresh the powerline network information. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to it . 84 PLA4231 User's Guide The network name can find the MAC address of your PLA4231 displayed on a sticker on the bottom of seconds or None from 8 to refresh...
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...less than three seconds. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your network have the latest firmware installed. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4231s using the latest firmware. The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same...Section 14.1 on page 95 for troubleshooting LED related problems. • Check all or any of writing, this is the only compatible operating system for more than three seconds. 14.3 Configuration Utility Problems The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation. ...
...less than three seconds. The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your network have the latest firmware installed. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4231s using the latest firmware. The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same...Section 14.1 on page 95 for troubleshooting LED related problems. • Check all or any of writing, this is the only compatible operating system for more than three seconds. 14.3 Configuration Utility Problems The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation. ...
User Guide
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...connected to a power strip next to another device, disconnect device B from the WLAN. 1 Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the PLA4231. 2 Make sure the wireless adapter installed on your computer is working properly. 3 Make sure the wireless adapter installed on both devices. Press...on the same electrical circuit before. One device may have connected to 3 seconds on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the same wireless standard as the PLA4231. 4 Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) are using the same wireless and wireless security settings. ...
...connected to a power strip next to another device, disconnect device B from the WLAN. 1 Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the PLA4231. 2 Make sure the wireless adapter installed on your computer is working properly. 3 Make sure the wireless adapter installed on both devices. Press...on the same electrical circuit before. One device may have connected to 3 seconds on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the same wireless standard as the PLA4231. 4 Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) are using the same wireless and wireless security settings. ...
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... Password) 11 Data Access Password, see DAK 11 Daylight saving 90 disclaimer 115 documentation related 2 PLA4231 User's Guide Index Index E electrical and cable wiring 27 electrical circuit boundaries 27 encryption 9, 27, 65 key 65 WPA compatible 65 ESSID 100 ETHN LED 95 F FCC interference statement 115 firmware 30 Firmware upload 90 file...
... Password) 11 Data Access Password, see DAK 11 Daylight saving 90 disclaimer 115 documentation related 2 PLA4231 User's Guide Index Index E electrical and cable wiring 27 electrical circuit boundaries 27 encryption 9, 27, 65 key 65 WPA compatible 65 ESSID 100 ETHN LED 95 F FCC interference statement 115 firmware 30 Firmware upload 90 file...
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... station status 61 System General Setup 87 System restart 93 T Time setting 88 trademarks 115 transfer rates 9 transmit rate 31 troubleshooting 95 U utility launching 28 PLA4231 User's Guide W warranty 116 note 116 Web Configurator how to access 49 Overview 49 web configurator 10 WEP Encryption 69, 71 WEP encryption 68 WEP... encryption 65 example 63 MAC address filter 64 overview 63 security 64 SSID 64 Wireless security 64 overview 64 type 64 wireless security 100 WPA compatible 65 WPS 13 WPS button 13 Index 123
... station status 61 System General Setup 87 System restart 93 T Time setting 88 trademarks 115 transfer rates 9 transmit rate 31 troubleshooting 95 U utility launching 28 PLA4231 User's Guide W warranty 116 note 116 Web Configurator how to access 49 Overview 49 web configurator 10 WEP Encryption 69, 71 WEP encryption 68 WEP... encryption 65 example 63 MAC address filter 64 overview 63 security 64 SSID 64 Wireless security 64 overview 64 type 64 wireless security 100 WPA compatible 65 WPS 13 WPS button 13 Index 123