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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. All Rights Reserved Encrypt Connection (Recommended) Verbindungsaufbau...
... 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. All Rights Reserved Encrypt Connection (Recommended) Verbindungsaufbau...
User Guide
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... you other important information (for you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for example, other words". 4 PLA4215 User's Guide Syntax Conventions • The PLA4215 may be referred to as the "PLA4215", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility version 5.2.0 (AG) may need to configure...
... you other important information (for you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for example, other words". 4 PLA4215 User's Guide Syntax Conventions • The PLA4215 may be referred to as the "PLA4215", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility version 5.2.0 (AG) may need to configure...
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... 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's Guide
... 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's Guide
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... introduces the main applications and features of the PLA4215 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PLA4215 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4215 PLA4215 User's Guide 11 In this User's Guide the...
... introduces the main applications and features of the PLA4215 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PLA4215 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4215 PLA4215 User's Guide 11 In this User's Guide the...
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...the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on your PLA4215. 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. You don't need to add the password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you ...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 ...
...the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on your PLA4215. 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. You don't need to add the password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you ...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 ...
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... devices do not have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. Information is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example "Password1") to this powerline adapter. 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...
... devices do not have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. Information is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example "Password1") to this powerline adapter. 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...
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...use the ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you want to your powerline device) in this section, you can now reconnect them. This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You ...Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any powerline device (A or B) you have connected using your existing powerline network. 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...
...use the ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you want to your powerline device) in this section, you can now reconnect them. This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You ...Chapter 3 The ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any powerline device (A or B) you have connected using your existing powerline network. 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...
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.... Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's electrical wiring (A). This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in your network (without additional configuration) are able to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4215 User's Guide 26 Encryption is designed as a plug-and...
.... Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's electrical wiring (A). This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in your network (without additional configuration) are able to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. PLA4215 User's Guide 26 Encryption is designed as a plug-and...
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...ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter... directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you launch the utility. PLA4215 User's Guide 27 Figure 12 PLA42xx Series ...
...ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter... directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you launch the utility. PLA4215 User's Guide 27 Figure 12 PLA42xx Series ...
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... this screen. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this information every 10 seconds. Select the remote powerline adapter you are authorized to the PLA4215. Figure 13 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in these fields (immediately). Site This field displays MAC Address DAK Password • Local, if ...
... this screen. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this information every 10 seconds. Select the remote powerline adapter you are authorized to the PLA4215. Figure 13 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in these fields (immediately). Site This field displays MAC Address DAK Password • Local, if ...
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... same network name to the selected powerline adapter. It contains the most basic operating instructions for how the PLA4215 sends and receives information in the PLA4215. This software contains processing instructions for the PLA4215 such as part of your powerline network. Note: If you have ... part of that you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you want to all powerline adapter detected by the utility. spaces are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table...
... same network name to the selected powerline adapter. It contains the most basic operating instructions for how the PLA4215 sends and receives information in the PLA4215. This software contains processing instructions for the PLA4215 such as part of your powerline network. Note: If you have ... part of that you can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the selected powerline adapter before you want to all powerline adapter detected by the utility. spaces are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table...
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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. 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.
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... are transmitting application relevant traffic (for your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Different powerline networks are part of the powerline network. Raw data refers to all the powerline adapters in this screen. Site This field displays: MAC Address Transmit Rate (Mbps) Receive Rate (Mbps) • Local, if it is the PLA4215 directly connected to the whole payload of...
... are transmitting application relevant traffic (for your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Different powerline networks are part of the powerline network. Raw data refers to all the powerline adapters in this screen. Site This field displays: MAC Address Transmit Rate (Mbps) Receive Rate (Mbps) • Local, if it is the PLA4215 directly connected to the whole payload of...
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...8226; Device D is a modem attached to High. For example, when you want faster downloading through your network. 32 PLA4215 User's Guide On the other hand, a powerline adapter attached to other users on the network. If video traffic is a file server, delivering audio or movie files to a... will not affect the print job. It should receive a high priority setting if you should have a file server on the powerline adapter attached to your Internet gateway to the Internet. Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio ...
...8226; Device D is a modem attached to High. For example, when you want faster downloading through your network. 32 PLA4215 User's Guide On the other hand, a powerline adapter attached to other users on the network. If video traffic is a file server, delivering audio or movie files to a... will not affect the print job. It should receive a high priority setting if you should have a file server on the powerline adapter attached to your Internet gateway to the Internet. Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio ...
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Figure 16 Priority Settings C D E B A Use this screen to a low priority. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility • Although device E receives audio or movie files, it does not send a lot of traffic, so the powerline adaptor attached to it can be set to configure priority settings for traffic from the powerline adapters on your network. Figure 17 Advanced Screen PLA4215 User's Guide 33
Figure 16 Priority Settings C D E B A Use this screen to a low priority. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility • Although device E receives audio or movie files, it does not send a lot of traffic, so the powerline adaptor attached to it can be set to configure priority settings for traffic from the powerline adapters on your network. Figure 17 Advanced Screen PLA4215 User's Guide 33
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... Upgrade to apply your changes. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4215 displayed on a sticker on your computer which is a powerline adapter in the top right corner of your powerline network but not directly connected to a powerline adapter. Table 6 Advanced Screen LABEL Adapter Site DESCRIPTION This field identifies which shows the MAC address of the...
... Upgrade to apply your changes. You can find the MAC address of your PLA4215 displayed on a sticker on your computer which is a powerline adapter in the top right corner of your powerline network but not directly connected to a powerline adapter. Table 6 Advanced Screen LABEL Adapter Site DESCRIPTION This field identifies which shows the MAC address of the...
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... connect with the utility, the utility software is an example only. PLA4215 User's Guide 37 This tutorial shows you access the powerline adapter. If you may be different. 5.1.1 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to start up your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your computer...
... connect with the utility, the utility software is an example only. PLA4215 User's Guide 37 This tutorial shows you access the powerline adapter. If you may be different. 5.1.1 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to start up your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your computer...
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Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on page 40 to set up a second network with your new adapters. 38 PLA4215 User's Guide Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch ...the power socket on. Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up ...
Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on page 40 to set up a second network with your new adapters. 38 PLA4215 User's Guide Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch ...the power socket on. Figure 21 Click on the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up ...
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...address listed on the label on the back of the new adapter to add it to your network. 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to a printer. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • See Section 5.5 on page 42...name of your powerline adapter. Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to expand your new powerline adapter should appear as Local (A). Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). On this screen in the Site column your existing network. Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4215 User's Guide ...
...address listed on the label on the back of the new adapter to add it to your network. 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to a printer. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • See Section 5.5 on page 42...name of your powerline adapter. Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to expand your new powerline adapter should appear as Local (A). Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). On this screen in the Site column your existing network. Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4215 User's Guide ...
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... section shows you how to use your new powerline adapters to set up a new powerline network separate to your existing network in the Network Name field (C). The figure below shows two powerline networks in a house. The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4215 User's Guide Figure 24 Adding an Adapter to the Internet. The first network (1) shows...
... section shows you how to use your new powerline adapters to set up a new powerline network separate to your existing network in the Network Name field (C). The figure below shows two powerline networks in a house. The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4215 User's Guide Figure 24 Adding an Adapter to the Internet. The first network (1) shows...