Quick Start Guide
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...;n de Internet Installation d'Internet | Configurazione Internet Internetinställning | Internet Setup ETHERNET ON ON ON Room2 1 1 2 1/2 ETHERNET INTERNET 2 ETHERNET Copyright©2011 ZyXEL Communications Corp. Bitte prüfen... | Por favor, compruebe... All Rights Reserved Veuillez vérifier... | Controllare... Quick Start Guide PLA4215 Hardware Installation Installation der Hardware | Instalación del hardware Installation...
...;n de Internet Installation d'Internet | Configurazione Internet Internetinställning | Internet Setup ETHERNET ON ON ON Room2 1 1 2 1/2 ETHERNET INTERNET 2 ETHERNET Copyright©2011 ZyXEL Communications Corp. Bitte prüfen... | Por favor, compruebe... All Rights Reserved Veuillez vérifier... | Controllare... Quick Start Guide PLA4215 Hardware Installation Installation der Hardware | Instalación del hardware Installation...
User Guide
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...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 ...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... 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
...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 ...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... 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
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Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to continue through the initial screen. Click Yes or Next to proceed. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA4215 User's Guide 15 A prompt appears asking you to see the progress of the installation. Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows... computer's CD-ROM drive. Click Cancel only if you want to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the...
Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to continue through the initial screen. Click Yes or Next to proceed. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA4215 User's Guide 15 A prompt appears asking you to see the progress of the installation. Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows... computer's CD-ROM drive. Click Cancel only if you want to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the...
User Guide
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...4.1.1 on page 26 for more information on the quality of Service (QoS) on your home's wiring. Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's electrical wiring (A). The range varies depending 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 your network. PLA4215 User's Guide 26 CHAPTER 4 The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview This chapter shows you how ...
...4.1.1 on page 26 for more information on the quality of Service (QoS) on your home's wiring. Figure 11 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's electrical wiring (A). The range varies depending 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 your network. PLA4215 User's Guide 26 CHAPTER 4 The Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview This chapter shows you how ...
User Guide
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...find the DAK Password on a label on your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may be different. 5.1.1 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to set up your new powerline adapter. Note: The PLA4215 in the Quick Start Guide for your powerline device...Password lets you do this tutorial to start up your computer. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this before you can find this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. This tutorial shows you the following. • How to expand your powerline ...
...find the DAK Password on a label on your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may be different. 5.1.1 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to set up your new powerline adapter. Note: The PLA4215 in the Quick Start Guide for your powerline device...Password lets you do this tutorial to start up your computer. CHAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this before you can find this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. This tutorial shows you the following. • How to expand your powerline ...
User Guide
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... Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on page 40 to set up a second network with your new adapters. 38 PLA4215 User's Guide Go to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a ... into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your computer. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your ...
... Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on page 40 to set up a second network with your new adapters. 38 PLA4215 User's Guide Go to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . Figure 19 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a ... into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your computer. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your ...
User Guide
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...adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to a printer. Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4215 User's Guide 39 It should match the MAC address listed on the label on page 38). 2 The utility should appear as Local (A). Figure 22 Add...Utility (see Section 5.2 on the back of the new adapter to add it to your network. 1 Connect your existing network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • See Section 5.5 on a powerline network. The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on page 42 to set up ...
...adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to a printer. Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). Figure 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4215 User's Guide 39 It should match the MAC address listed on the label on page 38). 2 The utility should appear as Local (A). Figure 22 Add...Utility (see Section 5.2 on the back of the new adapter to add it to your network. 1 Connect your existing network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • See Section 5.5 on a powerline network. The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on page 42 to set up ...
User Guide
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... on . 8 Repeat this procedure for your existing network in a house. The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4215 User's Guide The figure below shows two powerline networks in the Network Name field (C). Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for all additional powerline adapters...
... on . 8 Repeat this procedure for your existing network in a house. The second network (2) has no 40 PLA4215 User's Guide The figure below shows two powerline networks in the Network Name field (C). Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for all additional powerline adapters...
User Guide
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PLA4215 User's Guide 41 The screen shown below appears. 2 Type a Network Name that is different from the Network Name... 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use the same new Network Name for all new adapters you want to add to devices, for your... to connect each powerline adapter on your new network to your existing network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter 3 After you have set up a new network, you are stored on a ...
PLA4215 User's Guide 41 The screen shown below appears. 2 Type a Network Name that is different from the Network Name... 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use the same new Network Name for all new adapters you want to add to devices, for your... to connect each powerline adapter on your new network to your existing network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with the New Adapter 3 After you have set up a new network, you are stored on a ...
User Guide
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... same network name as Local in this table. This is useful if you how to split your existing network into two networks. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.5 Splitting a Network into Two Networks This section shows you want to add (A) and type the DAK Password in the DAK Password field (B). 42...
... same network name as Local in this table. This is useful if you how to split your existing network into two networks. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.5 Splitting a Network into Two Networks This section shows you want to add (A) and type the DAK Password in the DAK Password field (B). 42...
User Guide
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Figure 31 Correct DAK PLA4215 User's Guide 43 Figure 30 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop-ups appear. Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the DAK Password field. Figure 29 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up.
Figure 31 Correct DAK PLA4215 User's Guide 43 Figure 30 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop-ups appear. Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the DAK Password field. Figure 29 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up.
User Guide
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Figure 33 Adapters on . 44 PLA4215 User's Guide Figure 32 An Adapter on Your New Network 6 Go back to a power socket and the power socket is turned on a New Powerline Network ... for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network. 7 Check you want to other adapters on your new network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 The settings for the local adapter.
Figure 33 Adapters on . 44 PLA4215 User's Guide Figure 32 An Adapter on Your New Network 6 Go back to a power socket and the power socket is turned on a New Powerline Network ... for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network. 7 Check you want to other adapters on your new network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 The settings for the local adapter.