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... Table of Contents Table of Contents ...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 12 Chapter 2 The WPS...
... Table of Contents Table of Contents ...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 12 Chapter 2 The WPS...
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... Networks 42 6.7 Troubleshooting ...44 Part III: Web Configurator 47 Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator ...49 7.1 Overview ...49 7.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...49 7.2.1 Login Screen ...49 7.2.2 Password Screen ...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...
... Networks 42 6.7 Troubleshooting ...44 Part III: Web Configurator 47 Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator ...49 7.1 Overview ...49 7.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ...49 7.2.1 Login Screen ...49 7.2.2 Password Screen ...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...
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... network with a PLA4231 which has the latest firmware installed. If you backed up security on installing the utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Restoring an earlier working configuration may extend outside your password, you would not have to reset the PLA4231 to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL...
... network with a PLA4231 which has the latest firmware installed. If you backed up security on installing the utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Restoring an earlier working configuration may extend outside your password, you would not have to reset the PLA4231 to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL...
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... more information on the PLA4231. This password is bounded in the HomePlug AV powerline network. Although the PLA4231 is accessible to create multiple powerline networks. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your network. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Without security (encryption) your powerline network you to change the...
... more information on the PLA4231. This password is bounded in the HomePlug AV powerline network. Although the PLA4231 is accessible to create multiple powerline networks. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your network. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Without security (encryption) your powerline network you to change the...
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... setting up security. Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to it from the start menu. Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility By default the PLA4231s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in...
... setting up security. Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to it from the start menu. Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility By default the PLA4231s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in...
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... to update the firmware on the network, it is embedded in a secure way. spaces are not compatible with dashes "-"). It contains the most basic operating instructions for how the PLA4231 sends and receives information in the PLA4231. The default network name (sometimes called a network password or network membership key (NMK)) of your PLA4231. Select this device Set NMK to...
... to update the firmware on the network, it is embedded in a secure way. spaces are not compatible with dashes "-"). It contains the most basic operating instructions for how the PLA4231 sends and receives information in the PLA4231. The default network name (sometimes called a network password or network membership key (NMK)) of your PLA4231. Select this device Set NMK to...
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... network. The network name uses English letters or numbers, from your existing powerline network. It provides security for your powerline adapter. DAK = Device Access Key. PLA4231 User's Guide 37 This tutorial shows you can begin the next sections. • How to find the DAK Password on.... If you access the powerline adapter. Note: The PLA4231 in the User's Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to make your existing powerline network bigger by adding additional powerline adapters. CHAPTER 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1 Overview Use this tutorial is also available...
... network. The network name uses English letters or numbers, from your existing powerline network. It provides security for your powerline adapter. DAK = Device Access Key. PLA4231 User's Guide 37 This tutorial shows you can begin the next sections. • How to find the DAK Password on.... If you access the powerline adapter. Note: The PLA4231 in the User's Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to make your existing powerline network bigger by adding additional powerline adapters. CHAPTER 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1 Overview Use this tutorial is also available...
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...title bar • B - The following tables describe each menu item. CONFIGURATION Network Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure PLA4231 features. WMM QoS allows you to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security settings. Scheduling Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. Chapter 7 Introducing... the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. IP Alias Use this screen to view and change the password of activities recorded by your PLA4231's time and date. WPS Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS...
...title bar • B - The following tables describe each menu item. CONFIGURATION Network Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure PLA4231 features. WMM QoS allows you to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security settings. Scheduling Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings. Chapter 7 Introducing... the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. IP Alias Use this screen to view and change the password of activities recorded by your PLA4231's time and date. WPS Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS...
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.... Select Auto or Shared Key from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network. WEP Encryption A passphrase functions like a password. Keep this option in this screen. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the PLA4231 into a complicated string that the network is going to use. Enter a passphrase (up to enable data encryption. Select...
.... Select Auto or Shared Key from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network. WEP Encryption A passphrase functions like a password. Keep this option in this screen. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the PLA4231 into a complicated string that the network is going to use. Enter a passphrase (up to enable data encryption. Select...
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.../WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to save your PLA4231's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter. The screen appears as the Security Mode. Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN > Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Security Mode WPA-PSK Compatible Pre-Shared...
.../WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to save your PLA4231's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter. The screen appears as the Security Mode. Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN > Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Security Mode WPA-PSK Compatible Pre-Shared...
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...configuration 92 Roaming 73 RTS/CTS Threshold 64, 73 S Scheduling 76 security 10, 11, 27 passwords 11 Service Set 66 Service Set IDentification 66 Service Set IDentity. SSID ...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 ...scheduling 76 Wireless network basic guidelines 63 channel 64 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 ...
...configuration 92 Roaming 73 RTS/CTS Threshold 64, 73 S Scheduling 76 security 10, 11, 27 passwords 11 Service Set 66 Service Set IDentification 66 Service Set IDentity. SSID ...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 ...scheduling 76 Wireless network basic guidelines 63 channel 64 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 ...