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... 11.4 Password Screen ...56 11.5 Time Setting Screen ...56 11.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...58 11.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 60 11.8 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
... 11.4 Password Screen ...56 11.5 Time Setting Screen ...56 11.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...58 11.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 60 11.8 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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..., enabling a larger transmission capacity, all without the need for any room of the PLA. Multiple HD videos can easily set up a wireless network with an AC power passthrough socket to supply power to the device. 1.2 LEDs The following generic icon is referred to any other electrical outlet in your powerline network. PLA5236 User's Guide 7 The following sections describes the lights on your home. The PLA plugs into PLA with...
..., enabling a larger transmission capacity, all without the need for any room of the PLA. Multiple HD videos can easily set up a wireless network with an AC power passthrough socket to supply power to the device. 1.2 LEDs The following generic icon is referred to any other electrical outlet in your powerline network. PLA5236 User's Guide 7 The following sections describes the lights on your home. The PLA plugs into PLA with...
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... outlet in your home. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for more information on using the ENCRYPT feature. The PLA is greater than 80 Mbps. PLA5236 User's Guide 9 Data is being transmitted and/or received. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with each other at high data transfer rates. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Table 1 Front Panel LEDs LIGHTS ICON COLOR HomePlug Green STATUS On Blinking...
... outlet in your home. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for more information on using the ENCRYPT feature. The PLA is greater than 80 Mbps. PLA5236 User's Guide 9 Data is being transmitted and/or received. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with each other at high data transfer rates. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Table 1 Front Panel LEDs LIGHTS ICON COLOR HomePlug Green STATUS On Blinking...
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... on the powerline adapter itself. Table 2 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name DAK (Data Access Key) Password All powerline adapters that only permitted powerline adapters can be shared by a power meter. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1.5 Security Since your powerline network may need to add the password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the web configurator (local powerline adapter), you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button.
... on the powerline adapter itself. Table 2 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name DAK (Data Access Key) Password All powerline adapters that only permitted powerline adapters can be shared by a power meter. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1.5 Security Since your powerline network may need to add the password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the web configurator (local powerline adapter), you only have the RESET/ENCRYPT button.
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... seconds) of your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you want to connect (C and D). 3 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and D, B and D or C and D) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device C. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 3 seconds. Wait for each Powerline model. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. Note: Check the...
... seconds) of your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you want to connect (C and D). 3 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and D, B and D or C and D) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device C. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 3 seconds. Wait for each Powerline model. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. Note: Check the...
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... the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights shine steadily, the devices are not connected. PLA5236 User's Guide 15 This must be done within two minutes of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on page 64 for the correct time and within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of each other . Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. Figure 6 Two Separate Powerline Networks...
... the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights shine steadily, the devices are not connected. PLA5236 User's Guide 15 This must be done within two minutes of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on page 64 for the correct time and within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of each other . Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. Figure 6 Two Separate Powerline Networks...
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.... POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light blinks until the device is unknown when you use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. Note: The network name is connected. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from any network it is associated with a new random network name. 5 to 8 seconds 10 to 15 seconds Join an existing powerline network by...
.... POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light blinks until the device is unknown when you use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. Note: The network name is connected. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from any network it is associated with a new random network name. 5 to 8 seconds 10 to 15 seconds Join an existing powerline network by...
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... turning the power off. Backup/ Restore Use this screen to configure WPS. Language Language This screen allows you prefer. PLA5236 User's Guide 21 CONFIGURATION Network Wireless LAN 2.4 and Wireless LAN 5G General MAC Filter Use this screen to change administrative settings such as system and domain names. Password Password Setup Use this screen to your PLA. MONITOR Log Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your home network. WLAN 2.4G Station Status Use...
... turning the power off. Backup/ Restore Use this screen to configure WPS. Language Language This screen allows you prefer. PLA5236 User's Guide 21 CONFIGURATION Network Wireless LAN 2.4 and Wireless LAN 5G General MAC Filter Use this screen to change administrative settings such as system and domain names. Password Password Setup Use this screen to your PLA. MONITOR Log Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your home network. WLAN 2.4G Station Status Use...
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... wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. This shows the channel number which the PLA is the total time the PLA has been on page 30). Client or None. WLAN_5G Information WLAN OP Mode MAC Address SSID Channel Security WPS Status This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up . Use this screen to view port status and packet specific...
... wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. This shows the channel number which the PLA is the total time the PLA has been on page 30). Client or None. WLAN_5G Information WLAN OP Mode MAC Address SSID Channel Security WPS Status This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up . Use this screen to view port status and packet specific...
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...password should be in the wireless network. Enter a descriptive name used to identify your settings to the PLA. Choose one of ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64. Apply Settings Skip Setup Click this to view and/or change... wireless network. PLA5236 User's Guide 26 Choose this mode if all devices to the Dashboard screen. Chapter 5 Connection Wizard Table 7 Wizard Setup Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Network Use this step to configure your wireless network. Wireless Name (SSID) Wireless Password (WPA2) Edit 5GHz wireless network ...
...password should be in the wireless network. Enter a descriptive name used to identify your settings to the PLA. Choose one of ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64. Apply Settings Skip Setup Click this to view and/or change... wireless network. PLA5236 User's Guide 26 Choose this mode if all devices to the Dashboard screen. Chapter 5 Connection Wizard Table 7 Wizard Setup Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Network Use this step to configure your wireless network. Wireless Name (SSID) Wireless Password (WPA2) Edit 5GHz wireless network ...
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... copy wireless settings, the PLA4213 must be within 5 meters of the AP, or there are some wireless clients may have problems if they discover duplicate SSIDs. PLA5236 User's Guide 32 No configuration is connecting to the APN or the PEN. • Use the web configurator to services, such as thick walls, impeding Wi-Fi signals between them. You also won't know if your Powerline network...
... copy wireless settings, the PLA4213 must be within 5 meters of the AP, or there are some wireless clients may have problems if they discover duplicate SSIDs. PLA5236 User's Guide 32 No configuration is connecting to the APN or the PEN. • Use the web configurator to services, such as thick walls, impeding Wi-Fi signals between them. You also won't know if your Powerline network...
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... SSID, select the channel and configure wireless security settings. You must have a RADIUS server. PLA5236 User's Guide 34 Many types of your wireless connection when you should set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to protect the information that is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you press Apply...
... SSID, select the channel and configure wireless security settings. You must have a RADIUS server. PLA5236 User's Guide 34 Many types of your wireless connection when you should set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to protect the information that is an industry standard specification, defined by themselves. 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you press Apply...
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... WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to all clients. This field appears when you to configure the PLA to give exclusive access to configure this screen. The Group Key Update Timer is 3600 seconds (60 minutes). Click Apply to save your PLA's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > MAC Filter. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. PLA5236 User's Guide 40
... WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to all clients. This field appears when you to configure the PLA to give exclusive access to configure this screen. The Group Key Update Timer is 3600 seconds (60 minutes). Click Apply to save your PLA's MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > MAC Filter. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. PLA5236 User's Guide 40
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..., if it . This field displays the MAC address of the PLA which is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of the network as well as the network name for the selected powerline adapter before you are part of the powerline adapter you can be part of that you are not allowed. PLA5236 User's Guide 52 Chapter 9 Home Plug The following table describes the labels in...
..., if it . This field displays the MAC address of the PLA which is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of the network as well as the network name for the selected powerline adapter before you are part of the powerline adapter you can be part of that you are not allowed. PLA5236 User's Guide 52 Chapter 9 Home Plug The following table describes the labels in...
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... change your PLA's system password. • Use the Time screen (Section 11.5 on page 56) to change your PLA's time and date. • Use the Firmware Upgrade screen (Section 11.6 on page 58) to upload firmware to your PLA. • Use the Backup/Restore screen (Section 11.8 on page 61) to view information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration. • Use the...
... change your PLA's system password. • Use the Time screen (Section 11.5 on page 56) to change your PLA's time and date. • Use the Firmware Upgrade screen (Section 11.6 on page 58) to upload firmware to your PLA. • Use the Backup/Restore screen (Section 11.8 on page 61) to view information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration. • Use the...
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....) PLA5236 User's Guide 63 The HomePlug light does not turn on. 1 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is connected to solve problems you know works into the same power outlet. CHAPTER 12 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to an Ethernet switch or router, make sure it came in or ask your cables for damage. This PLA can not detect earlier versions of...
....) PLA5236 User's Guide 63 The HomePlug light does not turn on. 1 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is connected to solve problems you know works into the same power outlet. CHAPTER 12 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to an Ethernet switch or router, make sure it came in or ask your cables for damage. This PLA can not detect earlier versions of...
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... normally. PLA5236 User's Guide 65 The ENCRYPT process has failed. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then 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 pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 3 seconds. • The POWER light on some powerline devices do not blink as part of the...
... normally. PLA5236 User's Guide 65 The ENCRYPT process has failed. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then 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 pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 3 seconds. • The POWER light on some powerline devices do not blink as part of the...
User Guide
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... mode power consumption < 0.5W. (Wireless setting, please refer to "Wireless" chapter for the recycling of this device before connecting it from domestic waste. For permanently connected devices, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be easily accessible. Wenden Sie sich an eine Recyclingstation, wenn dieses Produkt das Ende seiner Lebensdauer erreicht hat. PLA5236 User's Guide 77 If the power adaptor or cord is...
... mode power consumption < 0.5W. (Wireless setting, please refer to "Wireless" chapter for the recycling of this device before connecting it from domestic waste. For permanently connected devices, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be easily accessible. Wenden Sie sich an eine Recyclingstation, wenn dieses Produkt das Ende seiner Lebensdauer erreicht hat. PLA5236 User's Guide 77 If the power adaptor or cord is...
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.... You can download the latest firmware at the discretion of Zyxel. Appendix B Legal Information Explanation of the Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANATION Alternating current (AC): AC is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. PLA5236 User's Guide 79 ground: A wiring terminal intended for a specific period (the Warranty Period) from any kind to abnormal working conditions. This warranty is either parts or labor, and to view this warranty, contact...
.... You can download the latest firmware at the discretion of Zyxel. Appendix B Legal Information Explanation of the Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANATION Alternating current (AC): AC is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. PLA5236 User's Guide 79 ground: A wiring terminal intended for a specific period (the Warranty Period) from any kind to abnormal working conditions. This warranty is either parts or labor, and to view this warranty, contact...
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See SSID. M MAC 40 MAC address 33 MAC address filter 33 MAC address filtering 40 MAC filter 40 management multiple networks 10 Media access control 40 Memory usage 24 multiple networks 11 N network name 16 O One Connect 54 Operating Channel 23 P passwords 52 PLA Comparison 7 port speed 24 Powerline Network Adding Devices 12 Creating multiple networks 15 Removing Devices 14 powerline setting 51 problems and solutions 63 Q Quality of Service (QoS) 42 Index R RESET/ENCRYPT Button Manage 9 Restore configuration 60...
See SSID. M MAC 40 MAC address 33 MAC address filter 33 MAC address filtering 40 MAC filter 40 management multiple networks 10 Media access control 40 Memory usage 24 multiple networks 11 N network name 16 O One Connect 54 Operating Channel 23 P passwords 52 PLA Comparison 7 port speed 24 Powerline Network Adding Devices 12 Creating multiple networks 15 Removing Devices 14 powerline setting 51 problems and solutions 63 Q Quality of Service (QoS) 42 Index R RESET/ENCRYPT Button Manage 9 Restore configuration 60...