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... sole responsibility that the product: Product information Product Name Model Number Produced by : 500 Mbps Powerline Pass-Thru Gigabit Ethernet Adapter : PLA4215 Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Corporation Company Add. : No. 6, Innovation Road II, Science-Park, Hsin-Chu, ..., vänligen se användarhandboken Bij 3 of meer powerline adapters, zie de handleiding Declarations www.zyxel.com Declaration of Conformity We, ZyXEL Communications Corp., located at : Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. Encrypt Connection (Recommended) Verbindungsaufbau | Procedimiento de ...
... sole responsibility that the product: Product information Product Name Model Number Produced by : 500 Mbps Powerline Pass-Thru Gigabit Ethernet Adapter : PLA4215 Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Corporation Company Add. : No. 6, Innovation Road II, Science-Park, Hsin-Chu, ..., vänligen se användarhandboken Bij 3 of meer powerline adapters, zie de handleiding Declarations www.zyxel.com Declaration of Conformity We, ZyXEL Communications Corp., located at : Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. Encrypt Connection (Recommended) Verbindungsaufbau | Procedimiento de ...
User Guide
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... one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA4215 User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for you to type one of measurement may need to that is denoted by square brackets and..."k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may be referred to as the "PLA4215", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. Syntax Conventions • The PLA4215 may be referred to as the "configuration utility" or the "utility" in this User's Guide. •...
... one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA4215 User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for you to type one of measurement may need to that is denoted by square brackets and..."k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may be referred to as the "PLA4215", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. Syntax Conventions • The PLA4215 may be referred to as the "configuration utility" or the "utility" in this User's Guide. •...
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... Screen ...34 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...37 5.1 Overview ...37 5.1.1 Important Terms ...37 5.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 38 5.3 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 5.4 Setting ...Up a New Network with a New Adapter 40 5.5 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 42 5.6 Troubleshooting ...44 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...47 6.1 LEDs ...47 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...48 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...50 6.4 Powerline Problems ...50 6.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems ...51 Appendix A Legal Information...53 Index ...57 8 PLA4215...
... Screen ...34 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...37 5.1 Overview ...37 5.1.1 Important Terms ...37 5.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 38 5.3 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 5.4 Setting ...Up a New Network with a New Adapter 40 5.5 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 42 5.6 Troubleshooting ...44 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...47 6.1 LEDs ...47 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...48 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...50 6.4 Powerline Problems ...50 6.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems ...51 Appendix A Legal Information...53 Index ...57 8 PLA4215...
User Guide
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...connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other at high data transfer rates. The PLA4215 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to as the "powerline network". The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 ...Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of the PLA4215 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA4215 PLA4215 User's Guide 11 This chapter introduces the main applications and features of information. CHAPTER 1...
...connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other at high data transfer rates. The PLA4215 uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to as the "powerline network". The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 ...Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of the PLA4215 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA4215 PLA4215 User's Guide 11 This chapter introduces the main applications and features of information. CHAPTER 1...
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... further expanded by plugging additional PLA4215s into other outlets in your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises..., it into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA4215 for Internet access. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for short) to...
... further expanded by plugging additional PLA4215s into other outlets in your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises..., it into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA4215 for Internet access. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for short) to...
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... you to change the Network Name to set up security on your powerline circuit. Use this powerline adapter. Although the PLA4215 is accessible to ensure privacy of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network and ... can create a private network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4215 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up a private network. 3 You may need to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to anyone using a powerline adapter on the same electrical circuit. In some cases,...
... you to change the Network Name to set up security on your powerline circuit. Use this powerline adapter. Although the PLA4215 is accessible to ensure privacy of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network and ... can create a private network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4215 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up a private network. 3 You may need to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to anyone using a powerline adapter on the same electrical circuit. In some cases,...
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...NET Framework version 2.0 installed on My Computer > Properties. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can go to Microsoft's website to ... .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your powerline network. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4215. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the PLA42xx Series ...
...NET Framework version 2.0 installed on My Computer > Properties. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can go to Microsoft's website to ... .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your powerline network. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA4215. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the PLA42xx Series ...
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...Section 2.3 on only two devices at the rear of devices on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to be connected to a networking equipment for the ENCRYPT button to work. PLA4215 User's Guide 21 Place a powerline device close to each one. Follow the steps below to set up your... powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. This resets the ...
...Section 2.3 on only two devices at the rear of devices on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to be connected to a networking equipment for the ENCRYPT button to work. PLA4215 User's Guide 21 Place a powerline device close to each one. Follow the steps below to set up your... powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. This resets the ...
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Note: Check the lights on the PLA4215. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section for the other powerline device you have probably pressed the ENCRYPT button for 1~ 2 seconds. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting..., pressing the ENCRYPT button for too long. Wait for suggestions. 4 To add more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. 22 PLA4215 User's Guide If the HomePlug ( ) lights on device C (shown below) for 1~2 seconds. Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the ENCRYPT ...
Note: Check the lights on the PLA4215. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section for the other powerline device you have probably pressed the ENCRYPT button for 1~ 2 seconds. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting..., pressing the ENCRYPT button for too long. Wait for suggestions. 4 To add more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. 22 PLA4215 User's Guide If the HomePlug ( ) lights on device C (shown below) for 1~2 seconds. Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the ENCRYPT ...
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PLA4215 User's Guide 23 This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. Figure 8 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any other networking product connected to connect (C). Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 5 Then ...
PLA4215 User's Guide 23 This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. Figure 8 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any other networking product connected to connect (C). Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 5 Then ...
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... blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 24 PLA4215 User's Guide Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). This disconnects (A) from your laptop to your home (A) which accesses...
... blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the ENCRYPT button on both (A) and (C). Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 24 PLA4215 User's Guide Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). This disconnects (A) from your laptop to your home (A) which accesses...
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...The device leaves any network it disconnects from the powerline network. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4215 User's Guide 25 HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. It shares the same ...work see Section 6.5 on page 51 for suggestions on the network. Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. You now have two separate powerline networks as other . The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is connected.
...The device leaves any network it disconnects from the powerline network. The power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. PLA4215 User's Guide 25 HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are not connected. It shares the same ...work see Section 6.5 on page 51 for suggestions on the network. Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. You now have two separate powerline networks as other . The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is connected.
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...home's wiring. This means that is sent in the powerline network. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4215s communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over ...If you do not know the secret code, you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4215s in the powerline network. This network name allows the powerline adapters to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4215 User's Guide 26 Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 26 for more information on...
...home's wiring. This means that is sent in the powerline network. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA4215s communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over ...If you do not know the secret code, you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4215s in the powerline network. This network name allows the powerline adapters to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4215 User's Guide 26 Note: See Section 4.1.1 on page 26 for more information on...
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...DAK (Device Access Key) password. PLA4215 User's Guide 27 If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK...the Configuration Utility To launch the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on the powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which ...
...DAK (Device Access Key) password. PLA4215 User's Guide 27 If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK...the Configuration Utility To launch the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on the powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which ...
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..., if it is only one connection, however, if your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4215 displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your powerline network but not directly connected to it is a read-only field which corresponds to the computer running the configuration...the same network name are configuring. Note: Only devices which powerline network information is used to verify that you have two powerline networks. Figure 13 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in your PLA4215. The fields described below are authorized to view online help...
..., if it is only one connection, however, if your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4215 displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your powerline network but not directly connected to it is a read-only field which corresponds to the computer running the configuration...the same network name are configuring. Note: Only devices which powerline network information is used to verify that you have two powerline networks. Figure 13 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in your PLA4215. The fields described below are authorized to view online help...
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If you change the network name, make sure you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all of the PLA4215 is similar to the selected powerline adapter. This software contains processing instructions for how the PLA4215 sends and receives information in the PLA4215. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is "HomePlugAV". spaces are not compatible with...
If you change the network name, make sure you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all of the PLA4215 is similar to the selected powerline adapter. This software contains processing instructions for how the PLA4215 sends and receives information in the PLA4215. Parameter Information Block (PIB) is "HomePlugAV". spaces are not compatible with...
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Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4215 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 30 PLA4215 User's Guide Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your powerline network.
Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note: Be sure to see the rates at which a specific PLA4215 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your device. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 30 PLA4215 User's Guide Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your powerline network.
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... Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the whole payload of the powerline network. You can configure the powerline adapters on your network to give priority to the computer running the configuration utility to this screen. Go to the ZyXEL website to a PLA4215, then you set the priority of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are...
... Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the whole payload of the powerline network. You can configure the powerline adapters on your network to give priority to the computer running the configuration utility to this screen. Go to the ZyXEL website to a PLA4215, then you set the priority of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are...
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... setting if you want to prioritize any priority. If video traffic is a file server, delivering audio or movie files to other hand, a powerline adapter attached to a printer should have a file server on application type as it usually sends simple requests for data. Similarly, if you want... faster downloading through your Internet gateway to your network. 32 PLA4215 User's Guide It should set the priority on the network. On the other users on the powerline adapter attached to High. For example, when you have a low priority setting since the...
... setting if you want to prioritize any priority. If video traffic is a file server, delivering audio or movie files to other hand, a powerline adapter attached to a printer should have a file server on application type as it usually sends simple requests for data. Similarly, if you want... faster downloading through your Internet gateway to your network. 32 PLA4215 User's Guide It should set the priority on the network. On the other users on the powerline adapter attached to High. For example, when you have a low priority setting since the...