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... this manual is a reference for a series of products. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Note: This guide is accurate. Therefore some features or options in your product firmware or your product. PLA Series User's Guide 2 Screenshots and graphics in this book may not be available in your computer operating system...
... this manual is a reference for a series of products. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Note: This guide is accurate. Therefore some features or options in your product firmware or your product. PLA Series User's Guide 2 Screenshots and graphics in this book may not be available in your computer operating system...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA ...6 1.1 Overview ...6 1.2 LEDs ...7 1.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode 9 1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA ...9 1.5 Expand Your Network with the PLA ...9 1.6 Security ...10 1.6.1 Passwords ......: Technical Reference 18 Chapter 3 Installing the Utility...19 3.1 Windows ...19 3.1.1 System Requirements ...19 3.1.2 Installing the Utility ...19 3.2 Macintosh (Mac) ...25 3.2.1 Supported OSs ...25 PLA Series User's Guide 3
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA ...6 1.1 Overview ...6 1.2 LEDs ...7 1.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode 9 1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA ...9 1.5 Expand Your Network with the PLA ...9 1.6 Security ...10 1.6.1 Passwords ......: Technical Reference 18 Chapter 3 Installing the Utility...19 3.1 Windows ...19 3.1.1 System Requirements ...19 3.1.2 Installing the Utility ...19 3.2 Macintosh (Mac) ...25 3.2.1 Supported OSs ...25 PLA Series User's Guide 3
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... ...46 6.2 Configuration Utility Problems ...47 6.3 Powerline Problems ...48 6.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 48 Appendix A Customer Support ...50 Appendix B Legal Information...56 Index ...59 PLA Series User's Guide 4
... ...46 6.2 Configuration Utility Problems ...47 6.3 Powerline Problems ...48 6.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 48 Appendix A Customer Support ...50 Appendix B Legal Information...56 Index ...59 PLA Series User's Guide 4
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... Button Encrypt Button Maximum PHY Rate over Powerline 1000 Mbps PLA5405 1200 Mbps PLA Series User's Guide 6 CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of your ZyXEL HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter, which is called "PLA" in this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is used to as the "powerline...
... Button Encrypt Button Maximum PHY Rate over Powerline 1000 Mbps PLA5405 1200 Mbps PLA Series User's Guide 6 CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of your ZyXEL HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter, which is called "PLA" in this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is used to as the "powerline...
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...socket to supply power to the device. It indicates the PLA is behaving normally or if there are two types of the lights on this guide RESET/ENCRYPT refers to the ENCRYPT button in standby mode. The following table describes the behavior of hardware for details on the PLA. It...: 200 Mbps Models LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS POWER Green On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA is the front panel of the rear panel. PLA Series User's Guide 7 You can directly plug an electrical device (such as a router or computer) into PLAs with another device using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. The ...
...socket to supply power to the device. It indicates the PLA is behaving normally or if there are two types of the lights on this guide RESET/ENCRYPT refers to the ENCRYPT button in standby mode. The following table describes the behavior of hardware for details on the PLA. It...: 200 Mbps Models LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS POWER Green On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA is the front panel of the rear panel. PLA Series User's Guide 7 You can directly plug an electrical device (such as a router or computer) into PLAs with another device using the RESET/ ENCRYPT button. The ...
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... 1.3 on page 9 for details on and receiving power. It indicates the PLA is greater than 80 Mbps. The PLA is on this feature. PLA Series User's Guide 8 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Table 3 LEDs: 200 Mbps Models (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION HomePlug Green On The PLA detects another powerline adapter. Amber...
... 1.3 on page 9 for details on and receiving power. It indicates the PLA is greater than 80 Mbps. The PLA is on this feature. PLA Series User's Guide 8 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Table 3 LEDs: 200 Mbps Models (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION HomePlug Green On The PLA detects another powerline adapter. Amber...
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When you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in any room of information. Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility, for any other at high data transfer rates. The same process occurs when you disconnect the...utility. 1.5 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in standby mode. While in standby mode, you plug the PLA into standby mode. PLA Series User's Guide 9 See Chapter 2 on page 12 for an Ethernet connection. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode) Your PLA is going...
When you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in any room of information. Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility (or utility, for any other at high data transfer rates. The same process occurs when you disconnect the...utility. 1.5 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in standby mode. While in standby mode, you plug the PLA into standby mode. PLA Series User's Guide 9 See Chapter 2 on page 12 for an Ethernet connection. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode) Your PLA is going...
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...use two types of passwords in your home and connecting other outlets in the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility. You don't need to add the password for Internet access. Change the network ...name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET/ENCRYPT button to your powerline network you only have...but not directly connected to create a private network. PLA Series User's Guide 10 See Section 4.4 on your Quick Start Guide for example, a printer) to set up security on the powerline adapter itself.
...use two types of passwords in your home and connecting other outlets in the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility. You don't need to add the password for Internet access. Change the network ...name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET/ENCRYPT button to your powerline network you only have...but not directly connected to create a private network. PLA Series User's Guide 10 See Section 4.4 on your Quick Start Guide for example, a printer) to set up security on the powerline adapter itself.
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Use this feature if your powerline devices have two private networks on your powerline circuit. When you use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to set up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate in your ...Network Name (for example "Password1") to implement multiple powerline networks in your home becomes an extension of your Ethernet network. PLA Series User's Guide 11 You might want to this powerline adapter. This completes the configuration of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to...
Use this feature if your powerline devices have two private networks on your powerline circuit. When you use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to set up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can communicate in your ...Network Name (for example "Password1") to implement multiple powerline networks in your home becomes an extension of your Ethernet network. PLA Series User's Guide 11 You might want to this powerline adapter. This completes the configuration of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to...
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... setting changes are required to work. Refer to Section 1.3 on a powerline network, but you to set up each one. PLA Series User's Guide 12 The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline device... for more details. Note: In this guide RESET/ENCRYPT refers to the ENCRYPT button in PLAs that have time to set up a secure powerline connection with a new random network name...
... setting changes are required to work. Refer to Section 1.3 on a powerline network, but you to set up each one. PLA Series User's Guide 12 The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline device... for more details. Note: In this guide RESET/ENCRYPT refers to the ENCRYPT button in PLAs that have time to set up a secure powerline connection with a new random network name...
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... suggestions. 2 To add more powerline devices to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the two powerline devices. PLA Series User's Guide 13 Repeat step 1 in Section 6.4 on page 48 for too long.
... suggestions. 2 To add more powerline devices to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the two powerline devices. PLA Series User's Guide 13 Repeat step 1 in Section 6.4 on page 48 for too long.
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This disconnects C from the following powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 14 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Figure 4 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network B A A OR B A OR B OR C C D This sets up your powerline network between your ...
This disconnects C from the following powerline network. PLA Series User's Guide 14 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Figure 4 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network B A A OR B A OR B OR C C D This sets up your powerline network between your ...
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... 2 minutes (120 seconds) of each other . 4 Wait for suggestions. 2.5 PLAs With One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button Refer to create multiple separate powerline networks. PLA Series User's Guide 15
... 2 minutes (120 seconds) of each other . 4 Wait for suggestions. 2.5 PLAs With One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button Refer to create multiple separate powerline networks. PLA Series User's Guide 15
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...ENCRYPT Button The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is pressed for specific lengths of time. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its network name assumes a random value. POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light ... the same network name as other devices on if your device is associated with and its network name assumes a random value. PLA Series User's Guide 16 HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. Remove the device from any network it is connected to 15 ...
...ENCRYPT Button The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is pressed for specific lengths of time. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its network name assumes a random value. POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power ( ) light ... the same network name as other devices on if your device is associated with and its network name assumes a random value. PLA Series User's Guide 16 HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. Remove the device from any network it is connected to 15 ...
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See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 48 for suggestions on problems with the RESET/ ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA Series User's Guide 17 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...HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. 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. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily.
See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 48 for suggestions on problems with the RESET/ ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA Series User's Guide 17 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...HomePlug ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. 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. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily.
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...version 4 and the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility on your computer. 1 Insert the included CD into your computer, the following screen appears. You should see this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. PLA Series User's Guide 19 If WinPcap 4.1.3 ... This section uses the Windows XP screens as an example to show you how to step 5. CHAPTER 3 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your Windows operating system version, right-click on My Computer > Properties. Alternatively this ...
...version 4 and the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility on your computer. 1 Insert the included CD into your computer, the following screen appears. You should see this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. PLA Series User's Guide 19 If WinPcap 4.1.3 ... This section uses the Windows XP screens as an example to show you how to step 5. CHAPTER 3 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your Windows operating system version, right-click on My Computer > Properties. Alternatively this ...
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Click Install to start the WinPcap driver at boot time if you want to install WinPcap. PLA Series User's Guide 20 Click Next to continue. 2 Review the license agreement, and click I Agree to proceed. 3 Select Automatically start WinPcap automatically when the computer boots. Chapter 3 Installing the Utility Otherwise, the WinPcap setup wizard runs automatically.
Click Install to start the WinPcap driver at boot time if you want to install WinPcap. PLA Series User's Guide 20 Click Next to continue. 2 Review the license agreement, and click I Agree to proceed. 3 Select Automatically start WinPcap automatically when the computer boots. Chapter 3 Installing the Utility Otherwise, the WinPcap setup wizard runs automatically.
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PLA Series User's Guide 21 Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select I want to manually reboot later, and click Finish to exit the wizard. 5 A prompt appears asking you already have read and accept the license terms. and click Intall to install the .NET Framework version 4. Note: If you to proceed. Chapter 3 Installing the Utility 4 Select I have .NET Framework version 4 installed on your computer this step can be skipped.
PLA Series User's Guide 21 Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select I want to manually reboot later, and click Finish to exit the wizard. 5 A prompt appears asking you already have read and accept the license terms. and click Intall to install the .NET Framework version 4. Note: If you to proceed. Chapter 3 Installing the Utility 4 Select I have .NET Framework version 4 installed on your computer this step can be skipped.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Utility 6 The next screen allows you to see the progress of the installation. 7 Click Finish to close the window. PLA Series User's Guide 22
Chapter 3 Installing the Utility 6 The next screen allows you to see the progress of the installation. 7 Click Finish to close the window. PLA Series User's Guide 22
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Click Yes or Next to the default folder. Chapter 3 Installing the Utility 8 The utility installation wizard runs automatically. PLA Series User's Guide 23 Click Cancel only if you want to abort the installation. 9 Click Install to install the utility to continue through the initial screen.
Click Yes or Next to the default folder. Chapter 3 Installing the Utility 8 The utility installation wizard runs automatically. PLA Series User's Guide 23 Click Cancel only if you want to abort the installation. 9 Click Install to install the utility to continue through the initial screen.