Quick Start Guide
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...PLA4231. Anslut en dator med en Ethernet-kabel till PLA4231. Abra un navegador de web e introduzca: "http://192.168.1.2". Ouvrez un navigateur Web et saisissez: "http://192.168.1.2". Connectez un ordinateur avec un câble Ethernet au PLA4231.... Sluit een computer met behulp van een netwerkkabel aan op de PLA4231 PLA4231... un computer al PLA4231 utilizzando un cavo ...Rights Reserved Quick Start Guide Initial Setup 1 Hardware Installation PLA4231 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless...guide to the PLA4231. Vänligen se användarhandboken. Verbinden Sie Computer und PLA4231...
...PLA4231. Anslut en dator med en Ethernet-kabel till PLA4231. Abra un navegador de web e introduzca: "http://192.168.1.2". Ouvrez un navigateur Web et saisissez: "http://192.168.1.2". Connectez un ordinateur avec un câble Ethernet au PLA4231.... Sluit een computer met behulp van een netwerkkabel aan op de PLA4231 PLA4231... un computer al PLA4231 utilizzando un cavo ...Rights Reserved Quick Start Guide Initial Setup 1 Hardware Installation PLA4231 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless...guide to the PLA4231. Vänligen se användarhandboken. Verbinden Sie Computer und PLA4231...
User Guide
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IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your computer operating system. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your product due to connect the PLA4231 and access the Web Configurator. 2 PLA4231 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
IMPORTANT! KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book may differ slightly from your computer operating system. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to differences in this manual is accurate. Screenshots and graphics in your product firmware or your product due to connect the PLA4231 and access the Web Configurator. 2 PLA4231 User's Guide READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
User Guide
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... Part I: Introduction 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 ...9 1.1 Overview ...9 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231 9 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4231 ...10 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231 10 1.5 Powerline Security ...10 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords ...11 1.5.2 Setting Up Powerline Security 11 1.6 Multiple Networks ...12 1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 ...12 1.7.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ... Configuration Utility 21 Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 23 4.1 Overview of the Installation Process 23 4.2 Installing the Utility ...23 PLA4231 User's Guide 3
... Part I: Introduction 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 ...9 1.1 Overview ...9 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231 9 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4231 ...10 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231 10 1.5 Powerline Security ...10 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords ...11 1.5.2 Setting Up Powerline Security 11 1.6 Multiple Networks ...12 1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 ...12 1.7.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button ... Configuration Utility 21 Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility 23 4.1 Overview of the Installation Process 23 4.2 Installing the Utility ...23 PLA4231 User's Guide 3
User Guide
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... ...51 7.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ...52 7.3.1 Title Bar ...53 7.3.2 Navigation Panel ...53 7.3.3 Main Window ...54 Chapter 8 Dashboard ...55 8.1 The Dashboard Screen ...55 Chapter 9 Monitor...59 4 PLA4231 User's Guide
... ...51 7.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ...52 7.3.1 Title Bar ...53 7.3.2 Navigation Panel ...53 7.3.3 Main Window ...54 Chapter 8 Dashboard ...55 8.1 The Dashboard Screen ...55 Chapter 9 Monitor...59 4 PLA4231 User's Guide
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... ...81 Chapter 12 HomePlug ...83 12.1 Overview ...83 12.2 What You Can Do ...83 12.3 HomePlug Screen ...83 Chapter 13 Maintenance ...87 13.1 Overview ...87 PLA4231 User's Guide 5
... ...81 Chapter 12 HomePlug ...83 12.1 Overview ...83 12.2 What You Can Do ...83 12.3 HomePlug Screen ...83 Chapter 13 Maintenance ...87 13.1 Overview ...87 PLA4231 User's Guide 5
User Guide
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... and Light Problems ...96 14.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...98 14.4 Powerline Problems ...98 14.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 99 14.6 Wireless Connection Problems ...100 14.7 PLA4231 Access and Login Problems 101 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 105 Appendix B Legal Information...115 Index ...121...
... and Light Problems ...96 14.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...98 14.4 Powerline Problems ...98 14.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 99 14.6 Wireless Connection Problems ...100 14.7 PLA4231 Access and Login Problems 101 Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions 105 Appendix B Legal Information...115 Index ...121...
User Guide
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... can securely communicate with the PLA4231 The PLA4231 plugs into another power outlet and connect a computer to your home. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of information. In this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is ... or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to as an AP or wireless extender. Devices can be further PLA4231 User's Guide 9 The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other...
... can securely communicate with the PLA4231 The PLA4231 plugs into another power outlet and connect a computer to your home. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of information. In this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is ... or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to as an AP or wireless extender. Devices can be further PLA4231 User's Guide 9 The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other...
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...the device becomes unstable or even crashes. You could simply restore your last configuration. 1.5 Powerline Security Since your Quick Start Guide for Managing the PLA4231 Do the following things regularly to make sure you know how to restore it is only compatible with your password, you ... or network devices (for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for short) to manage the PLA4231. See Section 7.2 on page 49 for instructions on accessing the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi ...
...the device becomes unstable or even crashes. You could simply restore your last configuration. 1.5 Powerline Security Since your Quick Start Guide for Managing the PLA4231 Do the following things regularly to make sure you know how to restore it is only compatible with your password, you ... or network devices (for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for short) to manage the PLA4231. See Section 7.2 on page 49 for instructions on accessing the Web Configurator. • WPS (Wi-Fi ...
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...cases by more information on how to set up security on the same electrical circuit. Although the PLA4231 is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the PLA4231. To prevent compromising your network security, you can be shared by a power meter. See ... other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of passwords in your Ethernet network. PLA4231 User's Guide 11 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords You use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to set up a multiple network. Table 1 Powerline ...
...cases by more information on how to set up security on the same electrical circuit. Although the PLA4231 is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the PLA4231. To prevent compromising your network security, you can be shared by a power meter. See ... other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of passwords in your Ethernet network. PLA4231 User's Guide 11 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords You use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to set up a multiple network. Table 1 Powerline ...
User Guide
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...the RESET button for 10 to 15 seconds (until the power LED begins to blink) and release it to set the PLA4231 back to its factory-default configurations. 12 PLA4231 User's Guide This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234"... and the IP address will need to use the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of the PLA4231 to reload the factory-default ...
...the RESET button for 10 to 15 seconds (until the power LED begins to blink) and release it to set the PLA4231 back to its factory-default configurations. 12 PLA4231 User's Guide This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to "1234"... and the IP address will need to use the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of the PLA4231 to reload the factory-default ...
User Guide
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...if WPS has failed, and comes on a device, it . When WPS is activated on again. The WLAN LED begins to make sure). PLA4231 User's Guide 13 Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Each WPS connection works between two devices. ...CHAPTER 2 The WPS Button 2.1 WPS Overview Your PLA4231 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. 2.2...
...if WPS has failed, and comes on a device, it . When WPS is activated on again. The WLAN LED begins to make sure). PLA4231 User's Guide 13 Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Each WPS connection works between two devices. ...CHAPTER 2 The WPS Button 2.1 WPS Overview Your PLA4231 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. 2.2...
User Guide
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After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up each other powerline setting changes are required to connect. PLA4231 User's Guide 15 This resets the network name to a random value and removes your device from your computer or modem (or other HomePlug AV compliant...only two devices at the side of devices on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4231 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other networking equipment) if you need to move them from any network it . ...
After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up each other powerline setting changes are required to connect. PLA4231 User's Guide 15 This resets the network name to a random value and removes your device from your computer or modem (or other HomePlug AV compliant...only two devices at the side of devices on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4231 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other networking equipment) if you need to move them from any network it . ...
User Guide
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...connected. If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you wish to 8 seconds and then release it. 16 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the two powerline devices.... Note: Check the lights on the PLA4231. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section. Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to set ...
...connected. If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you wish to 8 seconds and then release it. 16 PLA4231 User's Guide Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the two powerline devices.... Note: Check the lights on the PLA4231. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section. Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to set ...
User Guide
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... using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you want to your powerline device) in this section, you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. PLA4231 User's Guide 17 This sets up your powerline network between your existing powerline network. Figure 3 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected...
... using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you want to your powerline device) in this section, you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. PLA4231 User's Guide 17 This sets up your powerline network between your existing powerline network. Figure 3 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected...
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... it. When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 5 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 18 PLA4231 User's Guide Figure 4 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C).
... it. When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 5 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 18 PLA4231 User's Guide Figure 4 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C).
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... device joins a network. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. PLA4231 User's Guide 19 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. If that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is connected. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then...
... device joins a network. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. PLA4231 User's Guide 19 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. If that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is connected. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then...
User Guide
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...can work with a PLA4231 which has the latest firmware installed. CHAPTER 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4231. 4.1 Overview of ...the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL...
...can work with a PLA4231 which has the latest firmware installed. CHAPTER 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4231. 4.1 Overview of ...the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL...
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... Yes or Next to abort the installation. Click Cancel only if you want to continue through the initial screen. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 24 PLA4231 User's Guide Figure 7 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to install the .NET...
... Yes or Next to abort the installation. Click Cancel only if you want to continue through the initial screen. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 24 PLA4231 User's Guide Figure 7 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to install the .NET...