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... may differ slightly from your computer operating system. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to differences in your hardware connections. It contains information on making your product. PLA Series User's Guide 2 IMPORTANT!
... may differ slightly from your computer operating system. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to differences in your hardware connections. It contains information on making your product. PLA Series User's Guide 2 IMPORTANT!
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... Models LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS POWER Green On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA is the front panel of the PLA. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. There are some problems on your powerline network. The following sections describes the lights on the PLA. Use the lights ...when it is behaving normally or if there are two types of hardware for details on and receiving power. The PLA is trying to connect with an AC power pass-through socket to supply power to determine if the PLA is in PLAs that have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons...
... Models LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS POWER Green On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA is the front panel of the PLA. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. There are some problems on your powerline network. The following sections describes the lights on the PLA. Use the lights ...when it is behaving normally or if there are two types of hardware for details on and receiving power. The PLA is trying to connect with an AC power pass-through socket to supply power to determine if the PLA is in PLAs that have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons...
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...detects another powerline adapter. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. Off The PLA does not detect any devices connected to connect with another powerline adapter. It indicates the PLA is greater than 80 Mbps. The PLA is between 0~20 Mbps. The data ...on and receiving power. Data is communicating with another device using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. The PLA does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA is being transmitted and/or received. Blinking The PLA is communicating with...
...detects another powerline adapter. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. Off The PLA does not detect any devices connected to connect with another powerline adapter. It indicates the PLA is greater than 80 Mbps. The PLA is between 0~20 Mbps. The data ...on and receiving power. Data is communicating with another device using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. The PLA does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA is being transmitted and/or received. Blinking The PLA is communicating with...
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...ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility, for any other at high data transfer rates. See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. 1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have to connect.... 1.5 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of information. The PLA wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to a computer/notebook or modem/router first. PLA Series User's Guide 9...
...ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility, for any other at high data transfer rates. See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. 1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have to connect.... 1.5 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of information. The PLA wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to a computer/notebook or modem/router first. PLA Series User's Guide 9...
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... Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is printed on your circuit, but not directly connected to your computer). The following table describes the differences between the passwords. Change the network name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET/ENCRYPT button to the PLA for example, a printer) to manage... can be further expanded by plugging additional PLAs into an ordinary power outlet in the HomePlug AV powerline network. See Section 4.4 on your home and connecting other outlets in the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility. In order to them.
... Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is printed on your circuit, but not directly connected to your computer). The following table describes the differences between the passwords. Change the network name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET/ENCRYPT button to the PLA for example, a printer) to manage... can be further expanded by plugging additional PLAs into an ordinary power outlet in the HomePlug AV powerline network. See Section 4.4 on your home and connecting other outlets in the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility. In order to them.
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...change the Network Name to this powerline adapter. Alternatively, use the PLA and other . When you have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to set up security on the same electrical circuit. Chapter 1 ...networks can create a private network. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in a small office environment where you use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to make sure that only permitted powerline adapters can be shared by plugging them into your network. Use ...
...change the Network Name to this powerline adapter. Alternatively, use the PLA and other . When you have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to set up security on the same electrical circuit. Chapter 1 ...networks can create a private network. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in a small office environment where you use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to make sure that only permitted powerline adapters can be shared by plugging them into your network. Use ...
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... page 9 for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to work. After you set up the first powerline device, you to connect. No other powerline setting changes are required to set up a connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. PLA Series User's Guide 12 CHAPTER ...2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. Follow the steps below to set up a secure powerline...
... page 9 for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to work. After you set up the first powerline device, you to connect. No other powerline setting changes are required to set up a connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. PLA Series User's Guide 12 CHAPTER ...2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. Follow the steps below to set up a secure powerline...
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... 1 in Section 6.4 on page 48 for suggestions. 2 To add more powerline devices to your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you want to connect (C and D). 3 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA. Wait for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device C. If that doesn't work, see... the Troubleshooting in this section. Note: Check the lights on both powerline devices do not light up a connection with the powerline devices you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 3 seconds. This must be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds...
... 1 in Section 6.4 on page 48 for suggestions. 2 To add more powerline devices to your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you want to connect (C and D). 3 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA. Wait for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device C. If that doesn't work, see... the Troubleshooting in this section. Note: Check the lights on both powerline devices do not light up a connection with the powerline devices you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 3 seconds. This must be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds...
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...seconds and within two minutes of each other . 4 Wait for about one minute while powerline devices G and H connect. 5 When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights shine steadily, the devices are not connected. Figure 6 Two Separate Powerline Networks E F G H If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both powerline devices...minutes of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the first PLA. 2 Wait for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect. 3 Now pair two different PLAs. Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT...
...seconds and within two minutes of each other . 4 Wait for about one minute while powerline devices G and H connect. 5 When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights shine steadily, the devices are not connected. Figure 6 Two Separate Powerline Networks E F G H If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both powerline devices...minutes of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the first PLA. 2 Wait for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect. 3 Now pair two different PLAs. Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT...
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...assumes a random value. This may take a minute. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is connected. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on page 6 to see which models have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. 2.6.1 ENCRYPT ... disconnects from the powerline network. Join an existing powerline network by sharing the same network name as other devices on if your device is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. Table 6 RESET/ENCRYPT...
...assumes a random value. This may take a minute. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is connected. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on page 6 to see which models have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. 2.6.1 ENCRYPT ... disconnects from the powerline network. Join an existing powerline network by sharing the same network name as other devices on if your device is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. Table 6 RESET/ENCRYPT...
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This means that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLAs in the powerline network. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message. The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-... A PLA PLA All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's electrical wiring (A). Note: It is recomended to use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration with PLA5206 independently. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLAs communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your network. Encryption is designed as...
This means that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLAs in the powerline network. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message. The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-... A PLA PLA All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's electrical wiring (A). Note: It is recomended to use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration with PLA5206 independently. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLAs communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your network. Encryption is designed as...
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... adapter), you must enter the adapters' password in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your computer). 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility In Windows, to launch the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility simply double click on the utility icon on your desktop. This password...to see the rates at which a specific PLA is communicating with each other powerline adapters on your powerline network. Figure 11 ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon (Windows) Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter ...
... adapter), you must enter the adapters' password in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your computer). 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility In Windows, to launch the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility simply double click on the utility icon on your desktop. This password...to see the rates at which a specific PLA is communicating with each other powerline adapters on your powerline network. Figure 11 ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon (Windows) Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter ...
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.... The Info screen also shows you how fast the selected powerline adapter sent information to or receive information from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the Remote powerline adapters. PLA Series User's Guide 30 Chapter 4 The Configuration... Utility You can select to view the connection status represented by icons ( receiving rates in a list ( ). ) or view transmission/ 4.3.1 Icon View Use the up/down arrow or just...
.... The Info screen also shows you how fast the selected powerline adapter sent information to or receive information from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the Remote powerline adapters. PLA Series User's Guide 30 Chapter 4 The Configuration... Utility You can select to view the connection status represented by icons ( receiving rates in a list ( ). ) or view transmission/ 4.3.1 Icon View Use the up/down arrow or just...
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... of which powerline network information is removed from the powerline network then another powerline adapter takes its place. Typically there is only one connection, however, if your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Figure 14 Network Info Screen (Icon)... 15 Network Info Screen (List) The following table describes the labels in your computer has two network cards and both are connected to the PLA. Central Coordinator MAC The Central Coordinator of the powerline network is the Central Coordinator of the network as well...
... of which powerline network information is removed from the powerline network then another powerline adapter takes its place. Typically there is only one connection, however, if your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Figure 14 Network Info Screen (Icon)... 15 Network Info Screen (List) The following table describes the labels in your computer has two network cards and both are connected to the PLA. Central Coordinator MAC The Central Coordinator of the powerline network is the Central Coordinator of the network as well...
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.... Site This field displays: MAC Address Transmit Rate (Mbps) Receive Rate (Mbps) • Local, if it is the PLA directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is given in your powerline network but not directly...down box. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 9 Network Info Screen (List) (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Select a powerline adapter from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the powerline adapters in your powerline network except the selected powerline adapter.
.... Site This field displays: MAC Address Transmit Rate (Mbps) Receive Rate (Mbps) • Local, if it is the PLA directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is given in your powerline network but not directly...down box. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 9 Network Info Screen (List) (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Select a powerline adapter from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the powerline adapters in your powerline network except the selected powerline adapter.
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... powerline adapter in your network. PLA Series User's Guide 33 Different powerline networks are identified by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of the remote powerline adapter. The configuration utility automatically updates this screen.... is a read -only field which shows the DAK (Device Access Key) password of your computer has two network cards and both are connected to select which share the same network name are displayed in this to a powerline device then you are used to the PLA. Chapter...
... powerline adapter in your network. PLA Series User's Guide 33 Different powerline networks are identified by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the bottom of the remote powerline adapter. The configuration utility automatically updates this screen.... is a read -only field which shows the DAK (Device Access Key) password of your computer has two network cards and both are connected to select which share the same network name are displayed in this to a powerline device then you are used to the PLA. Chapter...
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...not receive any downloads from 8 to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). If you change the network name for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. spaces are not allowed. Click this server to Medium. Similarly, if you want to ... as part of your PLA. For example, if you have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of the powerline adapter connected to this to apply your changes. If video traffic is applied to the selected powerline adapter. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 10...
...not receive any downloads from 8 to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). If you change the network name for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. spaces are not allowed. Click this server to Medium. Similarly, if you want to ... as part of your PLA. For example, if you have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of the powerline adapter connected to this to apply your changes. If video traffic is applied to the selected powerline adapter. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 10...
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...Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data Applications The figure below shows an example powerline home network connected to the Internet. • Device A is a printer and does not handle traffic with high importance, so the powerline adapter... connected to it can be set to the Internet. It should have a medium setting. • Device C, a home computer which connects to configure priority settings for data. Figure 17 Priority Settings D C E B A Use this ...
...Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data Applications The figure below shows an example powerline home network connected to the Internet. • Device A is a printer and does not handle traffic with high importance, so the powerline adapter... connected to it can be set to the Internet. It should have a medium setting. • Device C, a home computer which connects to configure priority settings for data. Figure 17 Priority Settings D C E B A Use this ...
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...About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility version of the PLA you are configuring. The new Priority setting is no Ethernet connection. Typically there is a powerline adapter in this to apply your computer which is a read-only field which powerline network information is...The Configuration Utility Figure 18 Advanced Screen The following table describes the labels in your computer has two network cards and both are connected to a powerline adapter, then you have the adapter(s) never go into standby mode. Table 12 Advanced Screen LABEL Adapter Priority ...
...About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility version of the PLA you are configuring. The new Priority setting is no Ethernet connection. Typically there is a powerline adapter in this to apply your computer which is a read-only field which powerline network information is...The Configuration Utility Figure 18 Advanced Screen The following table describes the labels in your computer has two network cards and both are connected to a powerline adapter, then you have the adapter(s) never go into standby mode. Table 12 Advanced Screen LABEL Adapter Priority ...
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... How to find the DAK Password on a label on your existing powerline network. See the product specifications in the Quick Start Guide for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 3 on your first home powerline network (instructions for that have . You can...network or create a new one by the software to expand your powerline device. The DAK Password lets you the following. • How to connect with the utility. PLA Series User's Guide 38 If you may be different. 5.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows...
... How to find the DAK Password on a label on your existing powerline network. See the product specifications in the Quick Start Guide for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 3 on your first home powerline network (instructions for that have . You can...network or create a new one by the software to expand your powerline device. The DAK Password lets you the following. • How to connect with the utility. PLA Series User's Guide 38 If you may be different. 5.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows...