User Guide
Page 8
Table of Contents 4.1 Overview ...26 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...26 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...27 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...27 4.3 Configuration Screen ...27 4.4 Firmware Screen ...29 4.5 Network Info Screen ...30 4.6 Advanced Screen ...31 4.7 About Screen ...34 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...37 5.1 Overview ...37 5.1.1 Important Terms .........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's Guide
Table of Contents 4.1 Overview ...26 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...26 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...27 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...27 4.3 Configuration Screen ...27 4.4 Firmware Screen ...29 4.5 Network Info Screen ...30 4.6 Advanced Screen ...31 4.7 About Screen ...34 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...37 5.1 Overview ...37 5.1.1 Important Terms .........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's Guide
User Guide
Page 12
... another device or connect to a power strip that follow the HomePlug AV standard are shipped with a PLA4215 which has the latest firmware installed. Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the... adapters that allows more electrical devices, such as a modem and plug it is important to the PLA4215 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 other computers or...
... another device or connect to a power strip that follow the HomePlug AV standard are shipped with a PLA4215 which has the latest firmware installed. Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the... adapters that allows more electrical devices, such as a modem and plug it is important to the PLA4215 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 other computers or...
User Guide
Page 14
... PLA4215. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. This utility allows you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL ...systems can go to Microsoft's website to upgrade their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4215 which has the latest firmware installed. If you to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Note: This...
... PLA4215. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. This utility allows you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL ...systems can go to Microsoft's website to upgrade their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA4215 which has the latest firmware installed. If you to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Note: This...
User Guide
Page 29
...HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to all devices Save The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4215 sends and receives information in the PLA4215. This software contains processing instructions for your changes. You can be part of the... computer running the configuration utility. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you can make sure you change the network name of one device on the PLA4215 directly connected to apply your PLA4215. Firmware is the software which is "HomePlugAV". Set NMK to this to...
...HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to all devices Save The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA4215 sends and receives information in the PLA4215. This software contains processing instructions for your changes. You can be part of the... computer running the configuration utility. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you can make sure you change the network name of one device on the PLA4215 directly connected to apply your PLA4215. Firmware is the software which is "HomePlugAV". Set NMK to this to...
User Guide
Page 30
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.
User Guide
Page 31
... Coordinator of the network as well as synchronizes communication within the powerline network. This field displays the MAC address of the PLA4215 which is the powerline adapter which keeps track of which communicate in the following format: "application data transmission rate / raw...Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Raw data refers to the whole payload of the device. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the...
... Coordinator of the network as well as synchronizes communication within the powerline network. This field displays the MAC address of the PLA4215 which is the powerline adapter which keeps track of which communicate in the following format: "application data transmission rate / raw...Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Raw data refers to the whole payload of the device. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the...
User Guide
Page 34
...; Remote, if it is applied to the selected powerline adapter. 4.7 About Screen Use the About screen to latest version firmware and utility. 34 PLA4215 User's Guide Select a priority setting from the drop-down box for traffic FROM your changes. Click this screen. The ... which powerline network information is only one connection. Figure 18 About Screen Upgrade to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels...
...; Remote, if it is applied to the selected powerline adapter. 4.7 About Screen Use the About screen to latest version firmware and utility. 34 PLA4215 User's Guide Select a priority setting from the drop-down box for traffic FROM your changes. Click this screen. The ... which powerline network information is only one connection. Figure 18 About Screen Upgrade to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the powerline adapter you have two powerline networks. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels...
User Guide
Page 35
... of the device you selected in the Device Selection field of the configuration utility. Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the Configuration screen. Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. Chapter 4 ...
... of the device you selected in the Device Selection field of the configuration utility. Table 7 About Screen LABEL Utility version: Firmware version DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the Configuration screen. Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. Chapter 4 ...
User Guide
Page 49
...Check the Ethernet adapter on your powerline adapter was probably previously on your network are HomePlug AV compliant. This PLA4215 can not detect earlier versions of the firmware. They are typed correctly in the utility. If it now lights up your computer and make sure the ...it came in your building. 6 If your powerline network is using earlier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. PLA4215s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on the electrical wiring in or ask your cables for more information on your network...
...Check the Ethernet adapter on your powerline adapter was probably previously on your network are HomePlug AV compliant. This PLA4215 can not detect earlier versions of the firmware. They are typed correctly in the utility. If it now lights up your computer and make sure the ...it came in your building. 6 If your powerline network is using earlier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. PLA4215s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on the electrical wiring in or ask your cables for more information on your network...
User Guide
Page 50
... interference with PLA4215s using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on your network have pressed the ENCRYPT button for instructions on installing the latest firmware. • Check you do not have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. ... adapters may be located close to large appliances such as the Firmware Detection Tool, the Utility will be connected to electrical surge protectors. At the time of the firmware. Go to reduce interference. 50 PLA4215 User's Guide Move the adapters further away from such appliances to...
... interference with PLA4215s using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on your network have pressed the ENCRYPT button for instructions on installing the latest firmware. • Check you do not have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. ... adapters may be located close to large appliances such as the Firmware Detection Tool, the Utility will be connected to electrical surge protectors. At the time of the firmware. Go to reduce interference. 50 PLA4215 User's Guide Move the adapters further away from such appliances to...
User Guide
Page 55
...replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will , at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. PLA4215 User's Guide 55 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ... the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at the discretion of this product. This warranty shall not apply...
...replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will , at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. PLA4215 User's Guide 55 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ... the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at the discretion of this product. This warranty shall not apply...
User Guide
Page 57
... Access Password, see DAK 12 disclaimer 53 E electrical and cable wiring 26 electrical circuit boundaries 26 encryption 11, 26 ETHN LED 47 PLA4215 User's Guide F FCC interference statement 53 firmware 29 H HomePlug AV standard 11 I installation overview 14 procedure 14 requirements 14 InstallShield wizard 15 introduction 11 L LED 47 ETHN 47 LINK...
... Access Password, see DAK 12 disclaimer 53 E electrical and cable wiring 26 electrical circuit boundaries 26 encryption 11, 26 ETHN LED 47 PLA4215 User's Guide F FCC interference statement 53 firmware 29 H HomePlug AV standard 11 I installation overview 14 procedure 14 requirements 14 InstallShield wizard 15 introduction 11 L LED 47 ETHN 47 LINK...