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... 4.3.2 List View ...31 4.4 Configuration Screen ...32 4.5 Advanced Screen ...34 4.6 About Screen ...36 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...38 5.1 Overview ...38 5.2 Important Terms ...38 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 39 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 5.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 41 5.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 43 5.7 Troubleshooting ...45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...46 6.1 Power and Light Problems ...46 6.2 Configuration Utility Problems ...47 6.3 Powerline Problems ...48 6.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 48 Appendix A Customer Support...
... 4.3.2 List View ...31 4.4 Configuration Screen ...32 4.5 Advanced Screen ...34 4.6 About Screen ...36 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...38 5.1 Overview ...38 5.2 Important Terms ...38 5.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 39 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 5.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 41 5.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 43 5.7 Troubleshooting ...45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...46 6.1 Power and Light Problems ...46 6.2 Configuration Utility Problems ...47 6.3 Powerline Problems ...48 6.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 48 Appendix A Customer Support...
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... working Ethernet connection. See Chapter 2 on installing the utility. 1.5 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in standby mode. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to any other at high data transfer rates. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in any new cabling. PLA Series User's Guide 9 Devices can start using the ENCRYPT feature. When no Ethernet connection. See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on...
... working Ethernet connection. See Chapter 2 on installing the utility. 1.5 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in standby mode. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to any other at high data transfer rates. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in any new cabling. PLA Series User's Guide 9 Devices can start using the ENCRYPT feature. When no Ethernet connection. See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on...
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... Series User's Guide 10 Change the network name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET/ENCRYPT button to add the password for Internet access. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLAs into an ordinary power outlet in your home and connecting other outlets in your powerline network you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords...
... Series User's Guide 10 Change the network name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET/ENCRYPT button to add the password for Internet access. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLAs into an ordinary power outlet in your home and connecting other outlets in your powerline network you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords...
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... or switch on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for example "Password1") to implement multiple powerline networks in your Ethernet network. PLA Series User's Guide 11 When you can communicate in a small office environment where you to change the Network Name to anyone using a powerline adapter on your powerline devices have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. To prevent compromising your network security, you use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility...
... or switch on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for example "Password1") to implement multiple powerline networks in your Ethernet network. PLA Series User's Guide 11 When you can communicate in a small office environment where you to change the Network Name to anyone using a powerline adapter on your powerline devices have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. To prevent compromising your network security, you use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility...
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... power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA Series User's Guide 12 No other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. Note: Your PLA must be connected to a networking equipment for 0.5 to 3 seconds. Follow the steps below to set up a connection with other powerline setting changes are required to work...
... power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up your HomePlug AV Network: 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at a time. PLA Series User's Guide 12 No other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. Note: Your PLA must be connected to a networking equipment for 0.5 to 3 seconds. Follow the steps below to set up a connection with other powerline setting changes are required to work...
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... about two minutes while your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to add powerline device D. Wait for each Powerline model. Repeat step 1 in Section 6.4 on both powerline devices (A and D, B and D or C and D) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. PLA Series User's Guide 13 Note: Check the lights on while the devices are...
... about two minutes while your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to add powerline device D. Wait for each Powerline model. Repeat step 1 in Section 6.4 on both powerline devices (A and D, B and D or C and D) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. PLA Series User's Guide 13 Note: Check the lights on while the devices are...
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...) of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect. 3 Now pair two different PLAs. PLA Series User's Guide 15 If that does not work see which models have a combination RESET /ENCRYPT button. Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button on only two...
...) of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect. 3 Now pair two different PLAs. PLA Series User's Guide 15 If that does not work see which models have a combination RESET /ENCRYPT button. Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button on only two...
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... when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is pressed for specific lengths of time. The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 16 Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to another powerline device or a powerline network. POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light blinks until the device is associated with a new random network name. The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it is connected. This may...
... when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is pressed for specific lengths of time. The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 16 Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to another powerline device or a powerline network. POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light blinks until the device is associated with a new random network name. The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it is connected. This may...
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Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.6.2 RESET Button Behavior Use a pointed device such as a pin to reset the Network Name back to its factory defaults. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 17 The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. Table 8 RESET Button TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR 1 to 3 seconds Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to default HomePlugAV. See...
Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.6.2 RESET Button Behavior Use a pointed device such as a pin to reset the Network Name back to its factory defaults. HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 17 The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. Table 8 RESET Button TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR 1 to 3 seconds Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to default HomePlugAV. See...
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... version 4 on all supported operating systems (if it's not already installed on your computer). 3.1.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install WinPcap 4.1.3, .NET Framework version 4 and the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility on your computer's CD-ROM drive. Alternatively this information in the General tab. PLA Series User's Guide 19 The setup utility runs automatically. If WinPcap 4.1.3 is compatible with: • Windows XP (32-bit version) • Windows...
... version 4 on all supported operating systems (if it's not already installed on your computer). 3.1.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install WinPcap 4.1.3, .NET Framework version 4 and the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility on your computer's CD-ROM drive. Alternatively this information in the General tab. PLA Series User's Guide 19 The setup utility runs automatically. If WinPcap 4.1.3 is compatible with: • Windows XP (32-bit version) • Windows...
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... 11 ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon (Windows) Alternatively, start menu. PLA Series User's Guide 29 In Mac OS X, open the Applications folder and double-click the PLA Utility icon. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. You don't need to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in and not worry about setting up security. Figure 12 ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon (Mac) 4.3 Network Info Screen Use the Network...
... 11 ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon (Windows) Alternatively, start menu. PLA Series User's Guide 29 In Mac OS X, open the Applications folder and double-click the PLA Utility icon. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. You don't need to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in and not worry about setting up security. Figure 12 ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon (Mac) 4.3 Network Info Screen Use the Network...
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... ) as part of your powerline network. The new Network Name is delivered too slowly, quality problems may occur. If video traffic is applied to the selected powerline adapter. When you set the priority of the PLA is "HomePlugAV". Similarly, if you change the network name for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 10 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION...
... ) as part of your powerline network. The new Network Name is delivered too slowly, quality problems may occur. If video traffic is applied to the selected powerline adapter. When you set the priority of the PLA is "HomePlugAV". Similarly, if you change the network name for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 10 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DAK Password DESCRIPTION...
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... numbers, from your new powerline adapter. The DAK Password lets you can find this software. The tutorial uses the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to 64 characters long, with no spaces allowed. This tutorial shows you may be different. 5.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to make a new network separate from 8 to set up your first home powerline network (instructions for instructions. Note: The PLA in the Quick Start Guide for download...
... numbers, from your new powerline adapter. The DAK Password lets you can find this software. The tutorial uses the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to 64 characters long, with no spaces allowed. This tutorial shows you may be different. 5.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to make a new network separate from 8 to set up your first home powerline network (instructions for instructions. Note: The PLA in the Quick Start Guide for download...
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... adapters are now part of your new powerline networks using the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility, change the Network Name on your network. All adapters with the new Network Name now appear in the list of adapters on your network. If it successfully connects to other powerline adapters on your network. PLA Series User's Guide 45 The adapters on that network will then display in the adapter table, allowing you want to access any of your new network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup...
... adapters are now part of your new powerline networks using the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility, change the Network Name on your network. All adapters with the new Network Name now appear in the list of adapters on your network. If it successfully connects to other powerline adapters on your network. PLA Series User's Guide 45 The adapters on that network will then display in the adapter table, allowing you want to access any of your new network. Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup...
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... connections. The ETHERNET light does not turn on changing the network name. 2 Check the DAK password and MAC address for instructions on all powerline adapters are typed correctly in the utility. See Section 4.4 on page 32 for damage. None of the power outlet. 3 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you know works into the same power outlet. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your powerline adapters...
... connections. The ETHERNET light does not turn on changing the network name. 2 Check the DAK password and MAC address for instructions on all powerline adapters are typed correctly in the utility. See Section 4.4 on page 32 for damage. None of the power outlet. 3 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you know works into the same power outlet. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your powerline adapters...
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... Series User's Guide 47 The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. • You have a power meter between powerline adapters. Connect another tool such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.0.1. (Although they can not detect earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA and make sure you are running another powerline adapter into an outlet close to which the PLA is using the supported operating system. Check...
... Series User's Guide 47 The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. • You have a power meter between powerline adapters. Connect another tool such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.0.1. (Although they can not detect earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA and make sure you are running another powerline adapter into an outlet close to which the PLA is using the supported operating system. Check...
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...-killers which models have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be located close to release the connection. Your device has already connected to large appliances such as part of the ENCRYPT process. Connect the PLA to electrical surge protectors. These may interfere with the powerline signal. The HomePlug light is already on, but I press the RESET/ENCRYPT button. •...
...-killers which models have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be located close to release the connection. Your device has already connected to large appliances such as part of the ENCRYPT process. Connect the PLA to electrical surge protectors. These may interfere with the powerline signal. The HomePlug light is already on, but I press the RESET/ENCRYPT button. •...
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... the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices blink, then many lights blink and the HomePlug light blinks red. The POWER lights on . • Ensure you have connected to another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn on both devices for 5 to reconnect. I press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons, but the HomePlug light is on the same electrical circuit before repeating. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The POWER light blinks two times quickly...
... the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices blink, then many lights blink and the HomePlug light blinks red. The POWER lights on . • Ensure you have connected to another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn on both devices for 5 to reconnect. I press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons, but the HomePlug light is on the same electrical circuit before repeating. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The POWER light blinks two times quickly...
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... product or components to repair the powerline adapter. Contact your vendor. Registration Register your device. • Connect the powerline adapter to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will , at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to...
... product or components to repair the powerline adapter. Contact your vendor. Registration Register your device. • Connect the powerline adapter to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will , at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to...
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... priority settings 34 application type 35 priority levels 36 private network 10 problems and solutions 46 product registration 58 Index Q Quick Start Guide 2 R receive rate 29 registration product 58 related documentation 2 RESET Button 17 Reset Button 6 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Combination 15 Manage 9 Separate 16 S security 10, 11, 28 passwords 10 standby mode (power saving mode) 9 starting the utility 29 T trademarks 56 transfer rates 9 transmit rate 29 troubleshooting 46 U utility 9 launching 29 W warranty 57...
... priority settings 34 application type 35 priority levels 36 private network 10 problems and solutions 46 product registration 58 Index Q Quick Start Guide 2 R receive rate 29 registration product 58 related documentation 2 RESET Button 17 Reset Button 6 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Combination 15 Manage 9 Separate 16 S security 10, 11, 28 passwords 10 standby mode (power saving mode) 9 starting the utility 29 T trademarks 56 transfer rates 9 transmit rate 29 troubleshooting 46 U utility 9 launching 29 W warranty 57...