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... Internet Fax Printer Printer Desktop Smart TV Set-top Box PLA6456 User's Guide 3 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you may need to as the "PLA" in this guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are shown in this user guide may be referred to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Document Conventions Warnings...
... Internet Fax Printer Printer Desktop Smart TV Set-top Box PLA6456 User's Guide 3 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you may need to as the "PLA" in this guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are shown in this user guide may be referred to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Document Conventions Warnings...
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Table of Contents 3.8 Log File Settings ...26 Chapter 4 HomeGrid Network Setup Tutorial ...28 4.1 Overview ...28 4.2 Important Terms ...28 4.3 Accessing Your PLA ...28 4.4 Adding a PLA ...29 4.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New PLA 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...34 5.1 Power and Light Problems ...34 5.2 Web Configurator Problems ...35 5.3 Powerline Problems ...35 5.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 36 Appendix A Customer Support ...37 Appendix B Legal Information ...43 Index ...47 PLA6456 User's Guide 5
Table of Contents 3.8 Log File Settings ...26 Chapter 4 HomeGrid Network Setup Tutorial ...28 4.1 Overview ...28 4.2 Important Terms ...28 4.3 Accessing Your PLA ...28 4.4 Adding a PLA ...29 4.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New PLA 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...34 5.1 Power and Light Problems ...34 5.2 Web Configurator Problems ...35 5.3 Powerline Problems ...35 5.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 36 Appendix A Customer Support ...37 Appendix B Legal Information ...43 Index ...47 PLA6456 User's Guide 5
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... Gigabit Ethernet port(s) AC Pass-Through Reset/Encrypt Button Maximum PHY Rate over power lines. Figure 1 PLA Lights PLA6456 User's Guide 7 G.hn is referred to as a router or computer) into the PLA with an AC power pass-through socket to supply power to determine if the PLA is called "PLA" in this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is a specification for home networking device that operates over Powerline PLA6456 1 1200 Mbps You can directly plug...
... Gigabit Ethernet port(s) AC Pass-Through Reset/Encrypt Button Maximum PHY Rate over power lines. Figure 1 PLA Lights PLA6456 User's Guide 7 G.hn is referred to as a router or computer) into the PLA with an AC power pass-through socket to supply power to determine if the PLA is called "PLA" in this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is a specification for home networking device that operates over Powerline PLA6456 1 1200 Mbps You can directly plug...
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... this feature. PLA6456 User's Guide 8 The data transfer rate is up from standby mode and you have to connect the PLA's Ethernet cable to Section 1.3 on page 8 for instructions on this feature. The PLA does not detect any devices connected to set your HomeGrid network. Table 2 LEDs LIGHTS ICON POWER COLOR Green STATUS On Blinking POWERLINE ETHERNET Off Green On Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red Green Blinking Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION...
... this feature. PLA6456 User's Guide 8 The data transfer rate is up from standby mode and you have to connect the PLA's Ethernet cable to Section 1.3 on page 8 for instructions on this feature. The PLA does not detect any devices connected to set your HomeGrid network. Table 2 LEDs LIGHTS ICON POWER COLOR Green STATUS On Blinking POWERLINE ETHERNET Off Green On Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red Green Blinking Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION...
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... at high data transfer rates. Table 3 Domain Name Summary IDENTITY DESCRIPTION Domain Name Your PLA follow the HomeGrid standard and is important to set up security on your home. PLA6456 User's Guide 9 Devices can use the domain name to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is shipped with each other electrical outlet in your HomeGrid network using the RESET/ENCRYPT button (see...
... at high data transfer rates. Table 3 Domain Name Summary IDENTITY DESCRIPTION Domain Name Your PLA follow the HomeGrid standard and is important to set up security on your home. PLA6456 User's Guide 9 Devices can use the domain name to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it is shipped with each other electrical outlet in your HomeGrid network using the RESET/ENCRYPT button (see...
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... or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a Domain Name (for example "HomeGrid") to anyone using a PLA on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Domain Name (for information on setting up a private network. 3 You may need to change a network name. 2 It is accessible to this PLA. Without security (encryption) your information is a good idea to your network by plugging them into your Ethernet network. PLA6456 User's Guide...
... or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a Domain Name (for example "HomeGrid") to anyone using a PLA on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Domain Name (for information on setting up a private network. 3 You may need to change a network name. 2 It is accessible to this PLA. Without security (encryption) your information is a good idea to your network by plugging them into your Ethernet network. PLA6456 User's Guide...
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... another PLA or a HomeGrid network. No other HomeGrid compliant PLAs which also support the ENCRYPT feature. You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to: • set up a new HomeGrid network. • reset the PLA to its factory defaults. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to the factory defaults. The Powerline ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from...
... another PLA or a HomeGrid network. No other HomeGrid compliant PLAs which also support the ENCRYPT feature. You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to: • set up a new HomeGrid network. • reset the PLA to its factory defaults. The power ( ) light blinks and then shines steadily. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to the factory defaults. The Powerline ( ) light turns off when it disconnects from...
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.... 2 To add more PLAs to your PLAs connect. The power ( ) light will blink as the PLA tries to set up a connection with the PLAs you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for too long. If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you have connected to set up a connection with a new random domain name. PLA6456 User's Guide 12 Chapter 2 RESET/ENCRYPT Button 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the...
.... 2 To add more PLAs to your PLAs connect. The power ( ) light will blink as the PLA tries to set up a connection with the PLAs you have probably pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for too long. If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you have connected to set up a connection with a new random domain name. PLA6456 User's Guide 12 Chapter 2 RESET/ENCRYPT Button 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the...
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... to the Quick Start Guide). PLA6456 User's Guide 17 The range varies depending on the PLAs you want to a router with the network name HomeGrid, this website address. 4 The following screen appears. Encryption is properly connected to enhance the security on your HomeGrid network, you can join your home's wiring. Press [ENTER]. By default the PLAs are all need to use encryption to simply plug the...
... to the Quick Start Guide). PLA6456 User's Guide 17 The range varies depending on the PLAs you want to a router with the network name HomeGrid, this website address. 4 The following screen appears. Encryption is properly connected to enhance the security on your HomeGrid network, you can join your home's wiring. Press [ENTER]. By default the PLAs are all need to use encryption to simply plug the...
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... the same HomeGrid network are available and sending and receiving of data is DISABLED Pairing password Use this PLA. 3.4 IP Settings Use the IP screen to enable DHCP, or manually assign an IPv4 or IPv6 address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server to update the status. PLA6456 User's Guide 19 The password can take some time, click Ok after making any changes in the...
... the same HomeGrid network are available and sending and receiving of data is DISABLED Pairing password Use this PLA. 3.4 IP Settings Use the IP screen to enable DHCP, or manually assign an IPv4 or IPv6 address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server to update the status. PLA6456 User's Guide 19 The password can take some time, click Ok after making any changes in the...
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... you upload new firmware to your device's performance. You can download new firmware releases from your nearest Zyxel FTP site (or www.zyxel.com) to upgrade your PLA. This field is no Ethernet activity detected. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to have the selected PLA(s) go into standby mode when no Ethernet connection. Chapter 3 Web Configurator The...
... you upload new firmware to your device's performance. You can download new firmware releases from your nearest Zyxel FTP site (or www.zyxel.com) to upgrade your PLA. This field is no Ethernet activity detected. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to have the selected PLA(s) go into standby mode when no Ethernet connection. Chapter 3 Web Configurator The...
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... new PLA. The tutorial uses the Web Configurator to your network into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on page 18 for your existing network with no spaces allowed. (See Section 3.3 on . PLA6456 User's Guide 28 The domain name uses English letters or numbers, from your HomeGrid network. Note: The PLA in the Quick Start Guide for that have the same domain name. CHAPTER 4 HomeGrid Network Setup...
... new PLA. The tutorial uses the Web Configurator to your network into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on page 18 for your existing network with no spaces allowed. (See Section 3.3 on . PLA6456 User's Guide 28 The domain name uses English letters or numbers, from your HomeGrid network. Note: The PLA in the Quick Start Guide for that have the same domain name. CHAPTER 4 HomeGrid Network Setup...
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.... 6 Plug the adapter's power cord into a power outlet and, if required, switch the power outlet on. 7 Repeat this procedure for your existing network. Then click PAIR (D). 4 Your new adapter will now have the same Domain Name as the Zyxel DMA-1100P you how to use your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on a computer. The first network (1) shows the home computer connected to...
.... 6 Plug the adapter's power cord into a power outlet and, if required, switch the power outlet on. 7 Repeat this procedure for your existing network. Then click PAIR (D). 4 Your new adapter will now have the same Domain Name as the Zyxel DMA-1100P you how to use your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on a computer. The first network (1) shows the home computer connected to...
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... the network password) is turned on. 2 Use the Web Configurator to detect all other PLAs on all PLAs are shown correctly in to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on changing the network name. 3 Check the MAC address for instructions on . 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 Remove the PLA from the outlet. See Section 3.6 on page 22 for all of the power outlet. 3 If the problem...
... the network password) is turned on. 2 Use the Web Configurator to detect all other PLAs on all PLAs are shown correctly in to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on changing the network name. 3 Check the MAC address for instructions on . 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 Remove the PLA from the outlet. See Section 3.6 on page 22 for all of the power outlet. 3 If the problem...
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... you do not have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for troubleshooting LED related problems. 5.3 Powerline Problems The signal on the same electrical wiring. Try setting up your PLA's power outlet. Move the adapters further away from such electrical devices. 4 Your wiring may be placed close to electrical devices such as refrigerators or air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and Powerline LEDs are HomeGrid compliant. Powerline signals cannot pass this time...
... you do not have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for troubleshooting LED related problems. 5.3 Powerline Problems The signal on the same electrical wiring. Try setting up your PLA's power outlet. Move the adapters further away from such electrical devices. 4 Your wiring may be placed close to electrical devices such as refrigerators or air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and Powerline LEDs are HomeGrid compliant. Powerline signals cannot pass this time...
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... set up a connection. • If that does not work, try again. Try to reconnect by pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 2 to 5 seconds. • For PLA, you have connected to device B and not another device, disconnect device B from its power source. To check if device A is proceeding normally. PLA6456 User's Guide 36 The Power lights on both devices blink, then many lights blink and the Powerline light blinks red...
... set up a connection. • If that does not work, try again. Try to reconnect by pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 2 to 5 seconds. • For PLA, you have connected to device B and not another device, disconnect device B from its power source. To check if device A is proceeding normally. PLA6456 User's Guide 36 The Power lights on both devices blink, then many lights blink and the Powerline light blinks red...
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...-6/NMB-6 EUROPEAN UNION PLA6456 User's Guide 43 Regulatory Notice and Statement United States of others. However, there is encouraged to try to the instructions, may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in a residential installation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of this device...
...-6/NMB-6 EUROPEAN UNION PLA6456 User's Guide 43 Regulatory Notice and Statement United States of others. However, there is encouraged to try to the instructions, may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in a residential installation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of this device...
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..., the socket-outlet shall be installed near a swimming pool. • Do not expose your vendor for further information. • Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. • Place connecting cables carefully so that according to the instruction. Cuando llegue el momento de desechar el PLA6456 User's Guide 44 Appendix B Legal Information List of national codes COUNTRY Austria Belgium...
..., the socket-outlet shall be installed near a swimming pool. • Do not expose your vendor for further information. • Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. • Place connecting cables carefully so that according to the instruction. Cuando llegue el momento de desechar el PLA6456 User's Guide 44 Appendix B Legal Information List of national codes COUNTRY Austria Belgium...
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... DHCP-enabled router 20 disclaimer 43 disposal and recycling information EU 44 DNS 20 Domain Name 31 security 10 domain name 9, 11, 30 criteria 28 default 18 duplex setting 22 E electrical circuit boundaries 17 ENCRYPT connection procedure 12 encryption 9, 17 Encryption configuration 19 Ethernet activity no detection 22 Ethernet connection inactivity 22 Ethernet port number of 7 Ethernet screen 21 expand the network 9 PLA6456 User's Guide 47
... DHCP-enabled router 20 disclaimer 43 disposal and recycling information EU 44 DNS 20 Domain Name 31 security 10 domain name 9, 11, 30 criteria 28 default 18 duplex setting 22 E electrical circuit boundaries 17 ENCRYPT connection procedure 12 encryption 9, 17 Encryption configuration 19 Ethernet activity no detection 22 Ethernet connection inactivity 22 Ethernet port number of 7 Ethernet screen 21 expand the network 9 PLA6456 User's Guide 47
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... FTP server 27 Web Configurator 23 passwords 22, 25, 26 PHY internal 22 PHY rate maximum 7 plug-and-play 16 power and light problem 34 power LED behavior 11 power pass-through 7 power saving 22 power saving mode 8 setup 21 Powerline problem 35 Powerline LED behavior 11 Powerline network add devices 11 create multiple networks 13 priority settings 24, 26 Index private network 9 problem power and light 34 Powerline 35 RESET/ENCRYPT button 36 Web Configurator 35 problems and solutions 34...
... FTP server 27 Web Configurator 23 passwords 22, 25, 26 PHY internal 22 PHY rate maximum 7 plug-and-play 16 power and light problem 34 power LED behavior 11 power pass-through 7 power saving 22 power saving mode 8 setup 21 Powerline problem 35 Powerline LED behavior 11 Powerline network add devices 11 create multiple networks 13 priority settings 24, 26 Index private network 9 problem power and light 34 Powerline 35 RESET/ENCRYPT button 36 Web Configurator 35 problems and solutions 34...
