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... 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 Button...13 2.1 WPS Overview ...13 2.2 How to Use the WPS Button ...13 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button...15 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 15 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT...
... 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 Button...13 2.1 WPS Overview ...13 2.2 How to Use the WPS Button ...13 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button...15 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 15 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT...
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... ...95 14.1 LEDs ...95 14.2 Power 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...
... ...95 14.1 LEDs ...95 14.2 Power 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...
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... See Chapter 3 on page 15 for instructions on your PLA4231. 10 PLA4231 User's Guide If you forget your password, you don't already have to reset the PLA4231 to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for everyday management ...of the PLA4231 using the ENCRYPT feature. • Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration ...
... See Chapter 3 on page 15 for instructions on your PLA4231. 10 PLA4231 User's Guide If you forget your password, you don't already have to reset the PLA4231 to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. • Use the Web Configurator for everyday management ...of the PLA4231 using the ENCRYPT feature. • Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration ...
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... make sure that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for more than one household. When you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. See Section 5.3 on the PLA4231. You don't need to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to ensure privacy of your powerline network...you can communicate in the HomePlug AV powerline network. PLA4231 User's Guide 11 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords You use two types of passwords in your devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA4231 and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your...
... make sure that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for more than one household. When you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. See Section 5.3 on the PLA4231. You don't need to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to ensure privacy of your powerline network...you can communicate in the HomePlug AV powerline network. PLA4231 User's Guide 11 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords You use two types of passwords in your devices do not have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use the PLA4231 and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your...
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... "Password1". Information is on. 2 Press 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 You now have two separate Ethernet ... assigning them "Password2". This completes the configuration of the PLA4231 to reload the factory-default configuration file. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.6 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate with each other. 1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 If you have two private networks on the second Ethernet ...
... "Password1". Information is on. 2 Press 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 You now have two separate Ethernet ... assigning them "Password2". This completes the configuration of the PLA4231 to reload the factory-default configuration file. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 1.6 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate with each other. 1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 If you have two private networks on the second Ethernet ...
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... device from your computer or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4231 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are required to set up the second ...powerline device. PLA4231 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you to set up a secure...
... device from your computer or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to be plugged into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4231 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are required to set up the second ...powerline device. PLA4231 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you to set up a secure...
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... below) for for about one minute while your powerline device for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 16 PLA4231 User's Guide Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this ...seconds press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds within 120 seconds of your powerline devices connect. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4231. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 3 seconds. Several times...
... below) for for about one minute while your powerline device for 0.5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 16 PLA4231 User's Guide Try again, pressing the RESET/ ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this ...seconds press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds within 120 seconds of your powerline devices connect. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA4231. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 3 seconds. Several times...
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PLA4231 User's Guide 17 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any other networking product connected to set up multiple powerline networks using ENCRYPT ... powerline device you want to connect (C). Figure 3 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. You must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. This sets up your powerline network...
PLA4231 User's Guide 17 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any other networking product connected to set up multiple powerline networks using ENCRYPT ... powerline device you want to connect (C). Figure 3 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you can use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on both devices. You must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. This sets up your powerline network...
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Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). Figure 4 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 4 Check the LEDs on (A) and (C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds and ...home (A) which accesses a printer (B). This disconnects (A) from your laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. Figure 5 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 18 PLA4231 User's Guide When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Chapter 3 The...
Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). Figure 4 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ENCRYPT button on (A) for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 4 Check the LEDs on (A) and (C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds and ...home (A) which accesses a printer (B). This disconnects (A) from your laptop to 8 seconds and then release it. Figure 5 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 18 PLA4231 User's Guide When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Chapter 3 The...
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...Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR 0.5 to 3 seconds 5 to 8 seconds 10 to 15 seconds The device joins a network. PLA4231 User's Guide 19 The device leaves any network it is connected to its network name assumes a random value. It shares the same network .... The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to another powerline device or a powerline network. HOMEPLUG LIGHT ...
...Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR 0.5 to 3 seconds 5 to 8 seconds 10 to 15 seconds The device joins a network. PLA4231 User's Guide 19 The device leaves any network it is connected to its network name assumes a random value. It shares the same network .... The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to another powerline device or a powerline network. HOMEPLUG LIGHT ...
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Backup/ Restore Use this document. 54 PLA4231 User's Guide It is discussed in the rest of this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your PLA4231. Restart System Restart This screen allows you prefer. 7.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information and... configuration fields. Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you to your PLA4231 to the factory defaults. ...
Backup/ Restore Use this document. 54 PLA4231 User's Guide It is discussed in the rest of this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your PLA4231. Restart System Restart This screen allows you prefer. 7.3.3 Main Window The main window displays information and... configuration fields. Language Language This screen allows you to select the language you to your PLA4231 to the factory defaults. ...
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...address of an IP address. Otherwise, you need to reset the PLA4231 to be accessible unless you cannot enter an IP address for details on page 92 for your PLA4231. If you select this screen to have the IP address of your PLA4231 in the field below. Also when you do not ... again with Internet access). Gateway IP Address Enter a gateway IP address (if your ISP or network administrator gave you a static IP address to reset the PLA4231). Or if your ISP or network administrator gave you one) in this screen. IP Address Type the IP address in order to the right....
...address of an IP address. Otherwise, you need to reset the PLA4231 to be accessible unless you cannot enter an IP address for details on page 92 for your PLA4231. If you select this screen to have the IP address of your PLA4231 in the field below. Also when you do not ... again with Internet access). Gateway IP Address Enter a gateway IP address (if your ISP or network administrator gave you a static IP address to reset the PLA4231). Or if your ISP or network administrator gave you one) in this screen. IP Address Type the IP address in order to the right....
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...Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to Confirm Type the new password again in this field. Retype to the PLA4231. If you use to reset the device. Table 32 Maintenance > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you forget ...your PLA4231's password. A value of "0" means a management session never times out, no matter how long it times out you will need to...
...Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to Confirm Type the new password again in this field. Retype to the PLA4231. If you use to reset the device. Table 32 Maintenance > Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you forget ...your PLA4231's password. A value of "0" means a management session never times out, no matter how long it times out you will need to...
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...screen. After you click Upload, you must decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can also press the RESET button on the RESET button. 92 PLA4231 User's Guide The PLA4231 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. Chapter 13 Maintenance 13.7 Configuration Backup/Restore ...Type in the location of your configuration file before logging into the PLA4231 again. Reset Note: Do not turn off the PLA4231 while configuration file upload is highly recommended that you want to reset the factory defaults of the file you must then wait one minute...
...screen. After you click Upload, you must decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can also press the RESET button on the RESET button. 92 PLA4231 User's Guide The PLA4231 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. Chapter 13 Maintenance 13.7 Configuration Backup/Restore ...Type in the location of your configuration file before logging into the PLA4231 again. Reset Note: Do not turn off the PLA4231 while configuration file upload is highly recommended that you want to reset the factory defaults of the file you must then wait one minute...
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...The data transfer rate is enabled. The PLA4231 is trying to its Ethernet port. 14.2 Power and Light Problems The PLA4231 does not turn on . It also indicates the PLA4231 is communicating with another device using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The PLA4231's wireless LAN is ready, or WPS ...is between 0~20 Mbps. The PLA4231 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer...
...The data transfer rate is enabled. The PLA4231 is trying to its Ethernet port. 14.2 Power and Light Problems The PLA4231 does not turn on . It also indicates the PLA4231 is communicating with another device using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The PLA4231's wireless LAN is ready, or WPS ...is between 0~20 Mbps. The PLA4231 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer...
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... the latest version utility. Try setting up a connection again, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for instructions on or blinking. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4231s using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. See Section 14.1 ...on my powerline network is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be greyed out. •...
... the latest version utility. Try setting up a connection again, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for instructions on or blinking. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4231s using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. See Section 14.1 ...on my powerline network is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be greyed out. •...
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.... • Check the device is in Low Power mode. Check your powerline device is a PLA4231. • For PLA4231, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button when it is on. • Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button again, making certain you have pressed the button for 5 to 8 seconds, then try... again. The ENCRYPT process has failed. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices. • Wait for 5 to 8 seconds to release the connection. PLA4231 User's Guide 99 Your device has already connected to another powerline device. The POWER light blinks...
.... • Check the device is in Low Power mode. Check your powerline device is a PLA4231. • For PLA4231, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button when it is on. • Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button again, making certain you have pressed the button for 5 to 8 seconds, then try... again. The ENCRYPT process has failed. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices. • Wait for 5 to 8 seconds to release the connection. PLA4231 User's Guide 99 Your device has already connected to another powerline device. The POWER light blinks...
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.... Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting • If that both the PLA4231 and your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the PLA4231. 5 Check that does not work, try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 3 seconds on both devices blink, ...then many lights blink and the HomePlug light blinks red. I cannot access the PLA4231 or ping any computer from its ...
.... Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting • If that both the PLA4231 and your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the PLA4231. 5 Check that does not work, try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 3 seconds on both devices blink, ...then many lights blink and the HomePlug light blinks red. I cannot access the PLA4231 or ping any computer from its ...
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... information on a table or floor, point the antennas upwards. If the AP is placed on resetting your PLA4231 is sending or receiving a lot of information, it , • and your PLA4231. Try pointing the antennas in different directions and check which allocates IP addresses on your... See Section 1.7 on page 12 for more information. • reset your network. This information is low. • Reduce wireless interference that may have forgotten it may be caused by other wireless devices. PLA4231 User's Guide 101 Find this problem? The following factors may cause...
... information on a table or floor, point the antennas upwards. If the AP is placed on resetting your PLA4231 is sending or receiving a lot of information, it , • and your PLA4231. Try pointing the antennas in different directions and check which allocates IP addresses on your... See Section 1.7 on page 12 for more information. • reset your network. This information is low. • Reduce wireless interference that may have forgotten it may be caused by other wireless devices. PLA4231 User's Guide 101 Find this problem? The following factors may cause...