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...get up your network and configuring for Internet access. • Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help you ! E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA450 User's Guide 3 It contains information on setting up and running right away. Thank you . About This User's Guide About This ... The Quick Start Guide is designed to the following address, or use the web configurator to configure the PLA450. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product certifications.
...get up your network and configuring for Internet access. • Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help you ! E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA450 User's Guide 3 It contains information on setting up and running right away. Thank you . About This User's Guide About This ... The Quick Start Guide is designed to the following address, or use the web configurator to configure the PLA450. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product certifications.
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... 13 Language ...113 13.1 Selecting Language ...113 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting...115 14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 115 14.2 PLA450 Access and Login 116 14.3 Internet Access ...117 14.4 Resetting the PLA450 to Its Factory Defaults 118 14.5 Wireless Troubleshooting 119 14.6 HomePlug AV Troubleshooting 119 14.7 ENCRYPT Button Problems 120 14... C Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 143 15.0.1 Verifying Settings 158 Appendix D Wireless LANs 159 Appendix E Common Services 173 Appendix F Legal Information 177 Appendix G Customer Support 181 Index...187 14 PLA450 User's Guide
... 13 Language ...113 13.1 Selecting Language ...113 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting...115 14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 115 14.2 PLA450 Access and Login 116 14.3 Internet Access ...117 14.4 Resetting the PLA450 to Its Factory Defaults 118 14.5 Wireless Troubleshooting 119 14.6 HomePlug AV Troubleshooting 119 14.7 ENCRYPT Button Problems 120 14... C Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 143 15.0.1 Verifying Settings 158 Appendix D Wireless LANs 159 Appendix E Common Services 173 Appendix F Legal Information 177 Appendix G Customer Support 181 Index...187 14 PLA450 User's Guide
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... 34 Maintenance > Config Mode > General 111 Table 35 Advanced Configuration Options 111 Table 36 Hardware Features ...123 Table 37 Firmware Features ...123 Table 38 Standards Supported ...124 PLA450 User's Guide 19
... 34 Maintenance > Config Mode > General 111 Table 35 Advanced Configuration Options 111 Table 36 Hardware Features ...123 Table 37 Firmware Features ...123 Table 38 Standards Supported ...124 PLA450 User's Guide 19
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... backup/restore. Use File Transfer Protocol for everyday management of the PLA450 using a (supported) web browser. • FTP. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your PLA450 Figure 2 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example D C B A 1.2 Ways to Manage the PLA450 Use any of the following methods to manage the PLA450. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): You can use the...
... backup/restore. Use File Transfer Protocol for everyday management of the PLA450 using a (supported) web browser. • FTP. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your PLA450 Figure 2 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example D C B A 1.2 Ways to Manage the PLA450 Use any of the following methods to manage the PLA450. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): You can use the...
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...connection to enter any information. WPS is initiated by the WiFi Alliance. WPS allows you need to the enrollee. PLA450 User's Guide 27 Both devices must support WPS (check each WPS-enabled device, and allowing them to connect automatically. Depending on the devices you have,... to set up are within wireless range of associated wireless clients in the AP's configuration utility. CHAPTER 2 The WPS Button 2.1 Overview Your PLA450 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is activated on a device, it doesn't matter which). 4 Within two minutes, press the button on ...
...connection to enter any information. WPS is initiated by the WiFi Alliance. WPS allows you need to the enrollee. PLA450 User's Guide 27 Both devices must support WPS (check each WPS-enabled device, and allowing them to connect automatically. Depending on the devices you have,... to set up are within wireless range of associated wireless clients in the AP's configuration utility. CHAPTER 2 The WPS Button 2.1 Overview Your PLA450 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is activated on a device, it doesn't matter which). 4 Within two minutes, press the button on ...
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You can use the ENCRYPT button on only two devices at a time. The PLA450 and PLA-400 v2 are required to connect. After you set up the first powerline device, you can disconnect them close to another powerline device so you have version 3.0.5 ...firmware or later installed to enable the ENCRYPT feature. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the...
You can use the ENCRYPT button on only two devices at a time. The PLA450 and PLA-400 v2 are required to connect. After you set up the first powerline device, you can disconnect them close to another powerline device so you have version 3.0.5 ...firmware or later installed to enable the ENCRYPT feature. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the...
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...more than in to use the wireless network, it does not matter if it . If a wireless client is sent in the wireless network has to support the authentication method to do this is called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized devices ... wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to store the user names and passwords for example, 00A0C5000002 or 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. PLA450 User's Guide 59 In addition, you can hide the SSID instead, in the area. Hexadecimal characters are two typical places to use it ...
...more than in to use the wireless network, it does not matter if it . If a wireless client is sent in the wireless network has to support the authentication method to do this is called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized devices ... wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to store the user names and passwords for example, 00A0C5000002 or 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. PLA450 User's Guide 59 In addition, you can hide the SSID instead, in the area. Hexadecimal characters are two typical places to use it ...
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...select the WPA Compatible option in your PLA450, you can use WPA-PSK, WPA or stronger encryption with the local user database. Device A only supports WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA. When you select WPA2 or WPA2-PSK in the PLA450. 60 PLA450 User's Guide In this case, if ...some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up weaker encryption with a local...
...select the WPA Compatible option in your PLA450, you can use WPA-PSK, WPA or stronger encryption with the local user database. Device A only supports WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA. When you select WPA2 or WPA2-PSK in the PLA450. 60 PLA450 User's Guide In this case, if ...some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up weaker encryption with a local...
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... the registrar if necessary. If not, it sends the existing information. The WPS connection process is used depends on the standards supported by the devices. If the registrar is not always the enrollee. PLA450 User's Guide 65 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.5.2 How WPS Works When two WPS-enabled devices connect, each WPS transaction.
... the registrar if necessary. If not, it sends the existing information. The WPS connection process is used depends on the standards supported by the devices. If the registrar is not always the enrollee. PLA450 User's Guide 65 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN 6.5.2 How WPS Works When two WPS-enabled devices connect, each WPS transaction.
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... WPS connections, but it to the network. A configured wireless client can still act as enrollee. If you add another device using WPS, it supports both functions). Figure 31 WPS: Example Network Step 1 ENROLLEE REGISTRAR CLIENT 1 SECURITY INFO AP1 In step 2, you want a configured AP to ...must connect to use the network. Figure 32 WPS: Example Network Step 2 EXISTING CONNECTION REGISTRAR CLIENT 1 ENROLLEE SECURITY INFO AP1 CLIENT 2 66 PLA450 User's Guide In step 1, both , they perform the handshake. It will be the registrar, since it is better to use AP1 for the ...
... WPS connections, but it to the network. A configured wireless client can still act as enrollee. If you add another device using WPS, it supports both functions). Figure 31 WPS: Example Network Step 1 ENROLLEE REGISTRAR CLIENT 1 SECURITY INFO AP1 In step 2, you want a configured AP to ...must connect to use the network. Figure 32 WPS: Example Network Step 2 EXISTING CONNECTION REGISTRAR CLIENT 1 ENROLLEE SECURITY INFO AP1 CLIENT 2 66 PLA450 User's Guide In step 1, both , they perform the handshake. It will be the registrar, since it is better to use AP1 for the ...
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...you cannot use it to perform the WPS handshake instead. PLA450 User's Guide 67 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN In step 3, you can enter the key into the non-WPS device and join the network as normal (the nonWPS device must also support WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK). It does not work in... point (AP2) to the enrollee devices (see Section 6.6.2 on page 70 for example), then check that Client 2 supports the registrar function, so you already set up using (if the device supports this feature). Whether the network uses WPA-PSK or WPA2PSK depends on pre-shared keys). For instance, if you...
...you cannot use it to perform the WPS handshake instead. PLA450 User's Guide 67 Chapter 6 Wireless LAN In step 3, you can enter the key into the non-WPS device and join the network as normal (the nonWPS device must also support WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK). It does not work in... point (AP2) to the enrollee devices (see Section 6.6.2 on page 70 for example), then check that Client 2 supports the registrar function, so you already set up using (if the device supports this feature). Whether the network uses WPA-PSK or WPA2PSK depends on pre-shared keys). For instance, if you...
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...WPA2 equivalent of automatically changing the WEP key for an AP and all clients. Apply Click Apply to save your PLA450's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter. The MAC address is assigned at which ... up to configure this screen. You need to know the MAC address of the devices to 32 devices from accessing the PLA450 (Deny). Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The screen appears as shown. Chapter 6...Key Update Timer is 1800 seconds (30 minutes). The default is also supported in a WLAN on a periodic basis.
...WPA2 equivalent of automatically changing the WEP key for an AP and all clients. Apply Click Apply to save your PLA450's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter. The MAC address is assigned at which ... up to configure this screen. You need to know the MAC address of the devices to 32 devices from accessing the PLA450 (Deny). Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The screen appears as shown. Chapter 6...Key Update Timer is 1800 seconds (30 minutes). The default is also supported in a WLAN on a periodic basis.
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...11g to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the PLA450. Super G mode is on only when all of your wireless clients support Super G with the PLA450. The following screen appears. 74 PLA450 User's Guide The transmission rate of Service (QoS) Screen The QoS screen ...transmission rates than 802.11g or Super G without Turbo if the wireless clients on the network support it. Dynamic turbo is available only if you to the PLA450. Select Super G with the PLA450. Super G Mode Use this field to associate with Dynamic Turbo if some or all wireless...
...11g to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the PLA450. Super G mode is on only when all of your wireless clients support Super G with the PLA450. The following screen appears. 74 PLA450 User's Guide The transmission rate of Service (QoS) Screen The QoS screen ...transmission rates than 802.11g or Super G without Turbo if the wireless clients on the network support it. Dynamic turbo is available only if you to the PLA450. Select Super G with the PLA450. Super G Mode Use this field to associate with Dynamic Turbo if some or all wireless...
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...may assign priority to traffic based on page 92 as the highest priority. Selecting this option supports ISP assigned priority settings. • VLAN priority settings are unsure of a device on your PLA450 based on their VLAN tag or ToS bit priority setting. MAC Address or IP Port ... MAC Address or IP Port Number Priority Number This is prioritized according to enable or disable priority rules based on your settings. 94 PLA450 User's Guide Chapter 8 HomePlug AV The following table describes the labels in dotted decimal notation, for example, 192.168.1.1. Enter the...
...may assign priority to traffic based on page 92 as the highest priority. Selecting this option supports ISP assigned priority settings. • VLAN priority settings are unsure of a device on your PLA450 based on their VLAN tag or ToS bit priority setting. MAC Address or IP Port ... MAC Address or IP Port Number Priority Number This is prioritized according to enable or disable priority rules based on your settings. 94 PLA450 User's Guide Chapter 8 HomePlug AV The following table describes the labels in dotted decimal notation, for example, 192.168.1.1. Enter the...
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... are using the same wireless and wireless security settings. • See the chapter on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the same wireless standard as the PLA450. 4 Make sure your network. 2 Check the DAK and MAC address for more information. 14.6 HomePlug AV Troubleshooting V I cannot... restarting, and log in your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the power outlet. If the PLA450 restarts automatically, wait for five to blink. Then, follow the directions above again. 14.5 Wireless Troubleshooting V I cannot access the...
... are using the same wireless and wireless security settings. • See the chapter on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the same wireless standard as the PLA450. 4 Make sure your network. 2 Check the DAK and MAC address for more information. 14.6 HomePlug AV Troubleshooting V I cannot... restarting, and log in your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the power outlet. If the PLA450 restarts automatically, wait for five to blink. Then, follow the directions above again. 14.5 Wireless Troubleshooting V I cannot access the...
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... server when you turn on your specific model! Get the current time and date from the ZyXEL web site and use the web configurator, an FTP or a TFTP tool to the PLA450 wirelessly. You can connect using standard electrical wiring. The following list, which is 300 meters/... Firmware Features FEATURE DESCRIPTION Wireless Functionality Allows IEEE 802.11b and/or IEEE 802.11g wireless clients to connect to put it on the PLA450. It supports a data transfer rate of powerline adapters on a single electrical circuit is compatible with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not detect each other ...
... server when you turn on your specific model! Get the current time and date from the ZyXEL web site and use the web configurator, an FTP or a TFTP tool to the PLA450 wirelessly. You can connect using standard electrical wiring. The following list, which is 300 meters/... Firmware Features FEATURE DESCRIPTION Wireless Functionality Allows IEEE 802.11b and/or IEEE 802.11g wireless clients to connect to put it on the PLA450. It supports a data transfer rate of powerline adapters on a single electrical circuit is compatible with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not detect each other ...
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... the holes on the wall. They need to hang your PLA450 on a wall that is listed in the product specifications appendix. 1 Be careful to the wall. Chapter 15 Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions Table 38 Standards Supported (continued) STANDARD DESCRIPTION RFC 2236 Internet Group Management Protocol, ...the 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) band IEEE 802.11g Uses the 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) band IEEE 802.11d Standard for the screws. Hang the PLA450 on page 123 for the screws. 3 Do not screw the screws all the way into the wall. RFC 2516 A Method for Transmitting PPP...
... the holes on the wall. They need to hang your PLA450 on a wall that is listed in the product specifications appendix. 1 Be careful to the wall. Chapter 15 Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions Table 38 Standards Supported (continued) STANDARD DESCRIPTION RFC 2236 Internet Group Management Protocol, ...the 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) band IEEE 802.11g Uses the 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) band IEEE 802.11d Standard for the screws. Hang the PLA450 on page 123 for the screws. 3 Do not screw the screws all the way into the wall. RFC 2516 A Method for Transmitting PPP...
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PLA450 User's Guide 151 Macintosh OS 8/9 1 Click the Apple menu, Control Panel and double-click TCP/IP to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 9 ... Connections window (Network and Dial-up Connections in Windows 2000/NT) to open Network Connections, right-click a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab. Verifying Settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories and then Command Prompt. 2 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. You can...
PLA450 User's Guide 151 Macintosh OS 8/9 1 Click the Apple menu, Control Panel and double-click TCP/IP to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 9 ... Connections window (Network and Dial-up Connections in Windows 2000/NT) to open Network Connections, right-click a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab. Verifying Settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories and then Command Prompt. 2 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. You can...
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...the dynamic setting to automatically use the same preamble mode in a packet. PLA450 User's Guide 163 All IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless adapters support long preamble, but not all wireless devices on the network support it , and to protect wireless communication between the maximum and minimum data ... 802.11g is smaller than the RTS/CTS value (see previously) you are sure all wireless devices on the network support it , otherwise the PLA450 uses long preamble. Short preamble increases performance as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS/CTS size. Short ...
...the dynamic setting to automatically use the same preamble mode in a packet. PLA450 User's Guide 163 All IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless adapters support long preamble, but not all wireless devices on the network support it , and to protect wireless communication between the maximum and minimum data ... 802.11g is smaller than the RTS/CTS value (see previously) you are sure all wireless devices on the network support it , otherwise the PLA450 uses long preamble. Short preamble increases performance as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS/CTS size. Short ...
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... server handles the following figure shows the relative effectiveness of the users. • Authorization 164 PLA450 User's Guide Appendix D Wireless LANs Wireless security methods available on the PLA450 are : • User based identification that allows for roaming. • Support for RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service, RFC 2138, 2139) for centralized user...
... server handles the following figure shows the relative effectiveness of the users. • Authorization 164 PLA450 User's Guide Appendix D Wireless LANs Wireless security methods available on the PLA450 are : • User based identification that allows for roaming. • Support for RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service, RFC 2138, 2139) for centralized user...