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... Up Security ...10 1.6 Multiple Networks ...11 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button ...12 2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 12 2.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network 12 2.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network 14 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks 15 2.5 One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button 16 Part II: Web Configurator 17 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 18 3.1 Overview ...18...
... Up Security ...10 1.6 Multiple Networks ...11 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button ...12 2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview 12 2.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network 12 2.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network 14 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks 15 2.5 One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button 16 Part II: Web Configurator 17 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 18 3.1 Overview ...18...
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... You Can Do ...27 6.3 Log ...27 6.4 Packet Statistics ...28 6.5 WLAN 2.4G Station Status ...29 6.6 WLAN 5G Station Status ...30 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN ...31 7.1 Overview ...31 7.1.1 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN 31 7.2 What You Can Do ...32 7.3 What You Should Know ...33 7.3.1 Wireless Security Overview 33 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ...34 7.5 Wireless Security...
... You Can Do ...27 6.3 Log ...27 6.4 Packet Statistics ...28 6.5 WLAN 2.4G Station Status ...29 6.6 WLAN 5G Station Status ...30 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN ...31 7.1 Overview ...31 7.1.1 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN 31 7.2 What You Can Do ...32 7.3 What You Should Know ...33 7.3.1 Wireless Security Overview 33 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ...34 7.5 Wireless Security...
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....8 Restart Screen ...61 11.9 Language Screen ...61 11.10 Wi-Fi Mode Screen ...61 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...63 12.1 Power and Light Problems ...63 12.2 Powerline Problems ...64 12.3 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 64 Appendix A Customer Support ...67 Appendix B Legal Information ...73 Index ...80 PLA5236 User's Guide 5
....8 Restart Screen ...61 11.9 Language Screen ...61 11.10 Wi-Fi Mode Screen ...61 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting...63 12.1 Power and Light Problems ...63 12.2 Powerline Problems ...64 12.3 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 64 Appendix A Customer Support ...67 Appendix B Legal Information ...73 Index ...80 PLA5236 User's Guide 5
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...". PLA5236 User's Guide 7 Use the lights to represent the PLA. The following sections describes the lights on your Zyxel Powerline Wireless 11ac Dual Band Extender with an AC power passthrough socket to supply power to any other electrical outlet in any new cabling, since power ... rate, which is behaving normally or if there are available everywhere in this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is the front panel of your powerline network. You can easily set up a wireless network with no frame loss. With the PLA you understand more about how your PLA works and how...
...". PLA5236 User's Guide 7 Use the lights to represent the PLA. The following sections describes the lights on your Zyxel Powerline Wireless 11ac Dual Band Extender with an AC power passthrough socket to supply power to any other electrical outlet in any new cabling, since power ... rate, which is behaving normally or if there are available everywhere in this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is the front panel of your powerline network. You can easily set up a wireless network with no frame loss. With the PLA you understand more about how your PLA works and how...
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...LIGHTS ICON COLOR HomePlug Green STATUS On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA detects another powerline adapter. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this button. Devices can be further expanded by plugging ...your home and connecting other at high data transfer rates. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA The PLA plugs into another powerline adapter. The PLA is communicating with each other computers or network devices (for any room of information. Your network can securely ...
...LIGHTS ICON COLOR HomePlug Green STATUS On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA detects another powerline adapter. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this button. Devices can be further expanded by plugging ...your home and connecting other at high data transfer rates. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA The PLA plugs into another powerline adapter. The PLA is communicating with each other computers or network devices (for any room of information. Your network can securely ...
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...a circuit can create a private network. See the next section for more than one household. Alternatively, use the Zyxel Home Plug screen (Section 9.3 on page 51) to set up security on the powerline network in your network. 3 You may extend outside your premises, it is a "plug-and-play" network.... Without security (encryption) your information is bounded in your home becomes an extension of your home and is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on page 51). PLA5236 User's Guide 10 When you use two types of passwords in the Home Plug Screen (Section 9.3 on ...
...a circuit can create a private network. See the next section for more than one household. Alternatively, use the Zyxel Home Plug screen (Section 9.3 on page 51) to set up security on the powerline network in your network. 3 You may extend outside your premises, it is a "plug-and-play" network.... Without security (encryption) your information is bounded in your home becomes an extension of your home and is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on page 51). PLA5236 User's Guide 10 When you use two types of passwords in the Home Plug Screen (Section 9.3 on ...
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.... Information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with the same Network Name can coexist on your powerline outlets and assigning them "Password2". Add additional powerline adapters to this powerline adapter. You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network...
.... Information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with the same Network Name can coexist on your powerline outlets and assigning them "Password2". Add additional powerline adapters to this powerline adapter. You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network...
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... must be connected to a networking equipment for more details. Refer to Section 1.3 on page 9 for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to connect. Place a powerline device close to another powerline device so you have time to set up each one. After you set up the first...at a time. Follow the steps below to set up your powerline devices. 2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you can connect a number of PLAs on a powerline network, but you to set up a secure powerline connection with other powerline setting changes are required to work. CHAPTER 2 The RESET/...
... must be connected to a networking equipment for more details. Refer to Section 1.3 on page 9 for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to connect. Place a powerline device close to another powerline device so you have time to set up each one. After you set up the first...at a time. Follow the steps below to set up your powerline devices. 2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you can connect a number of PLAs on a powerline network, but you to set up a secure powerline connection with other powerline setting changes are required to work. CHAPTER 2 The RESET/...
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... should be on while the devices are not connected. Wait for each Powerline model. Repeat step 1 in Section 12.3 on both powerline devices do not light up a connection with the powerline devices you have connected to add powerline device D. PLA5236 User's Guide 13 Figure 3 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure PLA ... RESET/ENCRYPT, you want to connect (C and D). 3 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and C, or B and C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for too long. If that...
... should be on while the devices are not connected. Wait for each Powerline model. Repeat step 1 in Section 12.3 on both powerline devices do not light up a connection with the powerline devices you have connected to add powerline device D. PLA5236 User's Guide 13 Figure 3 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure PLA ... RESET/ENCRYPT, you want to connect (C and D). 3 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and C, or B and C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for too long. If that...
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... and then release it . This disconnects D from the following powerline network. PLA5236 User's Guide 14 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Figure 4 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network B A A OR B A OR B OR C C D This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 2.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network Suppose you want to remove PLAs (C) and (D) from the...
... and then release it . This disconnects D from the following powerline network. PLA5236 User's Guide 14 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Figure 4 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network B A A OR B A OR B OR C C D This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 2.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network Suppose you want to remove PLAs (C) and (D) from the...
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...certain you press the RESET/ ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other . Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline devices G and H for suggestions. Use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time. 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button...to 3 seconds and within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of each other . 4 Wait for 0.5 to create multiple separate powerline networks. Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to 3 seconds. PLA5236 User's Guide 15 This must be done within ...
...certain you press the RESET/ ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other . Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline devices G and H for suggestions. Use the RESET/ ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time. 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button...to 3 seconds and within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of each other . 4 Wait for 0.5 to create multiple separate powerline networks. Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to 3 seconds. PLA5236 User's Guide 15 This must be done within ...
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.... HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA5236 User's Guide 16 POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light blinks until the device is unknown when you use the RESET/ENCRYPT... button. Note: The network name is connected. Table 3 RESET/ENCRYPT TIME ACTION 0.5 to 3 seconds Create a powerline network with and its factory defaults. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. This may take a minute. Clear all user-entered...
.... HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA5236 User's Guide 16 POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light blinks until the device is unknown when you use the RESET/ENCRYPT... button. Note: The network name is connected. Table 3 RESET/ENCRYPT TIME ACTION 0.5 to 3 seconds Create a powerline network with and its factory defaults. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. This may take a minute. Clear all user-entered...
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... status information. MAINTENANCE General Use this screen to view and change your PLA. Password Password Setup Use this screen to change powerline settings. WiFi Mode This screen allows you to access the summary statistics tables. Scheduling Use this screen to configure advanced wireless ...Mode, Performance Mode or Mixed Mode. Advanced This screen allows you to view and change the password of individual services. HomePlug Powerline Setting Use this screen to the delivery requirements of your PLA's time and date. One Connect uses an app that allows ...
... status information. MAINTENANCE General Use this screen to view and change your PLA. Password Password Setup Use this screen to change powerline settings. WiFi Mode This screen allows you to access the summary statistics tables. Scheduling Use this screen to configure advanced wireless ...Mode, Performance Mode or Mixed Mode. Advanced This screen allows you to view and change the password of individual services. HomePlug Powerline Setting Use this screen to the delivery requirements of your PLA's time and date. One Connect uses an app that allows ...
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... Web Configurator. The Web Configurator Wizard setup helps you configure your PLA. Figure 11 Wizard Setup Screen to refresh your PLA and connect with other powerline adapters and your device. 5.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard After you access the PLA Web Configurator. CHAPTER 5 Connection Wizard 5.1 Overview This Chapter provides information on...
... Web Configurator. The Web Configurator Wizard setup helps you configure your PLA. Figure 11 Wizard Setup Screen to refresh your PLA and connect with other powerline adapters and your device. 5.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard After you access the PLA Web Configurator. CHAPTER 5 Connection Wizard 5.1 Overview This Chapter provides information on...
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... This is the key for more detailed information about wireless networks. The following figure provides an example of a Wireless Network The wireless network is a wireless Powerline Extender (PE) that allows you to extend your PLA. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices (such as the... printer) or with the Internet. Your PLA is the AP. 7.1.1 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN The PLA is the part in the blue circle. See the appendices for items in Figure 18 on page 32: • PE...
... This is the key for more detailed information about wireless networks. The following figure provides an example of a Wireless Network The wireless network is a wireless Powerline Extender (PE) that allows you to extend your PLA. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices (such as the... printer) or with the Internet. Your PLA is the AP. 7.1.1 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN The PLA is the part in the blue circle. See the appendices for items in Figure 18 on page 32: • PE...
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...8226; APN = Your existing wireless router or AP wireless Network • PL = Powerline connection Using a PE is desirable when you want them in the PE location. • Use the default PLA wireless settings (SSID = ZyXEL, no Wi-Fi key) and vulnerable. • Copy the AP settings to the... PLA using WPS to copy wireless settings, the PLA4213 must be within 5 meters of Service (WMMQoS). After a successful copy, position them . Figure 18 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN 7.2 What You...
...8226; APN = Your existing wireless router or AP wireless Network • PL = Powerline connection Using a PE is desirable when you want them in the PE location. • Use the default PLA wireless settings (SSID = ZyXEL, no Wi-Fi key) and vulnerable. • Copy the AP settings to the... PLA using WPS to copy wireless settings, the PLA4213 must be within 5 meters of Service (WMMQoS). After a successful copy, position them . Figure 18 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN 7.2 What You...
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Click Network > HomePlug. Figure 33 Network > HomePlug PLA5236 User's Guide 51 See Chapter 4 on page 22 for more information about powerline network security. 9.2 What You Can Do Use the HomePlug screen (Section 9.3 on page 51) to secure, manage and set up Quality of Service (QoS) on your powerline network. 9.3 HomePlug Screen Use this screen to configure powerline settings. CHAPTER 9 Home Plug 9.1 Overview This chapter describes how to change the powerline settings for your PLA.
Click Network > HomePlug. Figure 33 Network > HomePlug PLA5236 User's Guide 51 See Chapter 4 on page 22 for more information about powerline network security. 9.2 What You Can Do Use the HomePlug screen (Section 9.3 on page 51) to secure, manage and set up Quality of Service (QoS) on your powerline network. 9.3 HomePlug Screen Use this screen to configure powerline settings. CHAPTER 9 Home Plug 9.1 Overview This chapter describes how to change the powerline settings for your PLA.
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...manage by clicking the MAC address which corresponds to it will no longer be recognized as it is removed from the powerline network then another powerline adapter takes its place. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. Select this screen. Site This field displays ... device Set NMK to the computer running the Web Configurator. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to not refresh the powerline network information. If you change the network name, make changes to the computer running the Web Configurator. Network Information Central Coordinator MAC...
...manage by clicking the MAC address which corresponds to it will no longer be recognized as it is removed from the powerline network then another powerline adapter takes its place. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. Select this screen. Site This field displays ... device Set NMK to the computer running the Web Configurator. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to not refresh the powerline network information. If you change the network name, make changes to the computer running the Web Configurator. Network Information Central Coordinator MAC...
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... Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION The information provided in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in the table of your powerline adapter can be found by looking at the label on the bottom of the Network Name section. In...displays the MAC address of the Network Name section to the whole payload of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are all the Remote powerline adapters. The MAC address of the Network Name section to the computer running the Web Configurator. This field displays how fast ...
... Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION The information provided in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in the table of your powerline adapter can be found by looking at the label on the bottom of the Network Name section. In...displays the MAC address of the Network Name section to the whole payload of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are all the Remote powerline adapters. The MAC address of the Network Name section to the computer running the Web Configurator. This field displays how fast ...
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...12 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to an Ethernet switch or router, make sure the device is working correctly, and that all of your powerline adapters. 2 Make sure that the LAN network is working properly. 4 If the PLA is the same on all your cables for damage. Check... that you might encounter. 12.1 Power and Light Problems The PLA does not turn on . 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. The ETHERNET light does not turn on . 1 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is connected ...
...12 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to an Ethernet switch or router, make sure the device is working correctly, and that all of your powerline adapters. 2 Make sure that the LAN network is working properly. 4 If the PLA is the same on all your cables for damage. Check... that you might encounter. 12.1 Power and Light Problems The PLA does not turn on . 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. The ETHERNET light does not turn on . 1 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is connected ...