ZyXEL PLA4101 User's Manual
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1. 2 1 System Requirements At the time of writing the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility is compatible with e Windows XP 32 bit version e Windows XP 64 bit version you may need to download and install NET Framework version 2 0 e Windows Vista 32 bit version e Windows Vista 64 bit version e Windows 7 32 bit version e Windows 7 64 bit version e Windows 8 32 bit version e Windows 8 64 bit version Note To check for your Windows operating system version right click on My Computer gt Properties You should see this information in the General tab Microsoft s NET Framework version 2 0 software is necessary for the installation of the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility The utility automatically installs NET Framework version 2 0 on all Supported operating systems if it s not already installed on your computer except Windows XP 64 bit version Note Users with Windows XP 64 Bit version operating systems can go to Microsoft s website to upgrade their systems to NET Framework version 2 0 so it can work with the utility 2 2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install NET Framework version 2 0 and the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility on your computer 1 Insert the included CD ROM into your computer s CD ROM drive The Setup utility runs automatically Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup exe file on the CD A prompt appears asking you to2. 2 3 Standby Mode Power Saving Mode xicccccccsscccccscnecoessccnassenssectnncssssecsssesansecssncenseeecesaunssneassenseenmenseas 16 Patt Ib Technical Hero ren A 17 Chapter 3 TUS ARRE RENA E is 19 J1 RESTE LENA Bulon OIC tien tdi 19 3 2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network coooocccccccocconcccnnconononncononnnncnnonnonnnnnnnnncnnnonnnnnnnnnancnnnnnnnnnos 19 3 3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network ccccccococccoccncccccncconcoconanononononononcnnonannnonannnonananonnns 21 3 4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks sia ia 22 3 5 PLAS With One Combination RESET ENCRYPT Button agricola 22 3 6 PLAs with Separate RESET and ENCRYPT Buttons oooooccccnnncccccncnnnnnccnnnnnononnononanccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnennns 23 A ear AAA 23 3 6 2 RESET Button Behavior AS 24 Chapter 4 Te nt E a 25 PLA Series User s Guide 3 Table of Contents MARI apra bi aro ERASI E E T A 25 As ee A S ES a Earias 25 le DE IGE ACCOSS KOy DARK ai an 26 AE aing the Coniguraton CIO stc ici ais 26 4 3 Configuration OOOO asisiosi naia arica iii 27 A eee amp Lo lt ze enentee eee een erie ane nee on ene eee EEE 28 o A e PA ISA 29 SAO I A ii 30 MEA rata er pe teeter rent nr ert re orere re 33 Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TuUtorial cccccssscesseseecesseeceeseeeeenseeseesseesenseseeseeseesseseonseesonasessonnsnesses 35 SARE ia iaa ao A eiareianeciantiapareual saint Seiacnaiold abi poreed vicarenmnaiatinboids 35 5 3 Accessing
3. MME vetworkMameZ Write Set NME to this device Set NME to all managed devices e If you want to access any of your new powerline networks using the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility change the Network Name on your local adapter to the network name for the network you want to access The adapters on that network will then display in the adapter table allowing you to select and configure each one 5 7 Troubleshooting The HomePlug 3 LED light should light up on your adapter when it successfully connects to other adapters on your network If it does not try the following measures e Make sure the adapter is plugged in to a power socket and the power socket is turned on PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial e Check you have entered the correct network name for your network e Check your powerline adapter is connected to the same electrical circuit as other powerline adapters on your network PLA Series User s Guide EN Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ES PLA Series User s Guide Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter 6 1 Power and Light Problems The PLA does not turn on None of the lights turn on 1 Make sure you are using the power cord included with the PLA 2 Make sure the power cord is connected to the PLA and plugged in to an appropriate power source Make sure the power source is turne
4. This is useful if you want to set up a second powerline network in your home for example in your study connecting a laptop and printer See Figure 28 on page 39 for an example To set up your existing powerline network you had to set each powerline adapter with the same network name To create a second Separate powerline network configure the PLAs you want to add to the second network with a new network name 1 Connect a powerline adapter to your computer and open the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility see Section 5 3 on page 36 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab as shown below A list of powerline adapters on your network displays These adapters all have the same network name as the adapter you are connected to The adapter you are connected to will appear as Local in this table All others are listed as Remote Figure 30 Local Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network Configuration Network Topology Reminder The network topology will automatically refresh after every 15 seconds 0 Broadcom Metxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver 00 24 21 7E 20 96 MAC Address DAK Password E Local OO 08 EO 0C 82 03 Remote 00 02 cf 74 89 18 Remote 00 32 0f 72 89 20 DAK Password Save Mote You can Find your MAC Address and DAK Password on your device s back label and the password Format should be xo AMAA Network Name NME Write Set NME to this device Set NME to all managed devices 3 To set
5. 10 copyright 49 D DAK 11 25 27 DAK Data Access Password 11 Data Access Key 11 Data Access Password see DAK 11 disclaimer 49 documentation related 2 E electrical and cable wiring 25 electrical circuit boundaries 25 ENCRYPT Button 23 encryption 9 25 Index Index F FCC interference statement 49 firmware 28 G Guide Quick Start 2 H HomePlug AV standard 7 installation procedure 13 InstallShield wizard 14 introduction 7 L LED 45 ETHERNET 8 9 HomePlug 8 9 POWER 8 9 local vs remote adapter 27 MAC address 27 management multiple networks 11 PLA Series User s Guide 53 Index overview 25 managing the device using the utility maximum PHY rate 7 multiple networks 12 N network example 25 network information 29 Network Name 11 network name 23 O other documentation 2 P Parameter Information Block see PIB 28 pass through 7 passwords 25 27 28 types of 11 PIB Parameter Information Block 28 PLA Comparison 7 plug and play 25 power pass through 7 Powerline Network Adding Devices 19 Creating multiple networks 22 Removing Devices 21 priority settings 30 application type 31 priority levels 32 private network 11 problems and solutions 45 product registration 51 Q Quick Start Guide 2 R receive rate 29 registration product 51 related documentation 2 RESET Button 24 RESET ENCRYPT Button Combination 22 Manage 10 Separate 23 S secu
6. C and D from the following powerline network Figure 11 Removing Devices From an Existing Powerline Network 1 Press the RESET ENCRYPT button on powerline device C for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it This disconnects C from the current network 2 Press the RESET ENCRYPT button on powerline device D for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it This disconnects D from the current network PLA Series User s Guide y Chapter 3 The RESET ENCRYPT Button 3 4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET ENCRYPT button to create multiple separate powerline networks Use the RESET ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time 1 Press the RESET ENCRYPT button on powerline devices E and F for 0 5 to 3 seconds This must be done within 2 minutes 120 seconds of pressing the RESET ENCRYPT button on the first PLA 2 Wait for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect 3 Now pair two different PLAs Press the RESET ENCRYPT button on powerline devices G and H for 0 5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other 4 Wait for about one minute while powerline devices G and H connect 5 When the power and HomePlug S lights shine steadily the devices are connected Figure 12 Two Separate Powerline Networks ESET ENCRYPT If the HomePlug 2 lights on both powerline devices do not light up the powerline devices are not connected Repeat the connection process making certain y
7. In other words if the Local powerline adapter is selected in the Configuration screen then this table will display the rates of transmission from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the Remote powerline adapters Site This field displays e Local if it is the PLA directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility e Remote if it is a PLA in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of your powerline adapter The MAC address of your powerline adapter can be found by looking at the label on your device It consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters hexadecimal characters are 0 9 and a f In the case of the PLA this label is on the bottom of the device Transmit Rate This field displays how fast information is sent from the powerline adapter selected in the Mbps Configuration screen to this powerline adapter The rate is given in the following format application data transmission rate raw data transmission rate Application data reflects more accurately how fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic for example Internet Protocol IP traffic Raw data refers to the whole payload of the packets transmitted across the powerline network Receive Rate This field displays how fast information is received from the powerline ada
8. PLA detects another powerline adapter The data transfer rate is greater than 40 Mbps The PLA detects another powerline adapter The data transfer rate is between 12 40 Mbps The PLA detects another powerline adapter The data transfer rate is between 0 12 Mbps mn Blinking The PLA is communicating with another powerline adapter Amber Data is being transmitted and or received Red MD a The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter ETHERNET On The ETHERNET port is on and ready and the PLA detects a z device connected to it Blinking The PLA is communicating with a networking device connected to it Off The PLA does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port oe PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Table 3 LEDs 500 and 600 Mbps Models LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION EN EZ The PLA is on and receiving power It also indicates a successful connection using the RESET ENCRYPT button Blinking The PLA is starting up It also indicates the PLA is trying to connect with another device using the ENCRYPT function The Power LED blinks when it is in standby mode Refer to Section 2 3 on page 16 for details on this feature a The PLA is not receiving power HomePlug Green The PLA detects another powerline adapter The data transfer rate is greater than 80 Mbps a The PLA detects another powerline adapter The data transfer rate is between 20 80 Mbps The PLA
9. Your Powerline Adapter cocaina diia 36 g4 Adang a eel ici gic ee 1 8 rc 37 5 5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter cccccococcccccccccooccccnccononoccnnncnononnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnannnnncnnns 38 5 6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks vsrasiipainais io br idiadinss 40 SR oa a E E E E E E E E E A A A A E E E E E E EN 42 Chapter 6 EPU N n nuinala niasndinniaesieienweaniwepsaielunldloktead eniaea aad atelaxaniduiadee os 45 NA AAA nt satis iaa ais T 45 E IA II ar 46 A O 47 DA HEEE ee BUON PATOS MA csi i 47 Appendix A Legal NO ria NENADA EEEE AE E EARN 49 daa AA 53 PLA Series User s Guide PART User s Guide 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 guide The following generic icon is used to represent all PLA models In this User s Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to as the powerline network The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring This User s Guide covers the following models Table 1 PLA Comparison Table PORT FEATURE PLA41 PLASIO1 PLAGIO PLA4201 PLA4201 V2 V2 PLAS205 PLAS215 PORTFEATURE 10 100 Base T Ethernet port Encrypt Button Button a PHY Bate 200 Mbps 200 Mbps 500 Mbps 500 Mbps 600 Mbps 600 Mbps over Powerline Note
10. are typed correctly in the utility See Section 4 3 on page 27 for instructions on checking the DAK and MAC address 4 Make sure that all your powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant Check the package it came in or ask your vendor This PLA can not detect earlier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as HomePlug 1 0 or 1 0 1 Although they can coexist on the same electrical wiring without interfering with each other 5 Make sure that the powerline adapters on your network are all on the same electrical wiring Connect another powerline adapter into an outlet close to your PLA s power outlet They are probably now on the same electrical wiring Check the HomePlug t light If it now lights up your powerline adapter was probably previously on separate electrical wiring Ask an electrician for more information on the electrical wiring in your building 6 Make sure that you do not have a power meter between powerline adapters Powerline signals cannot pass this The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time e You have pressed the RESET ENCRYPT button for more than three seconds Try setting up a connection again this time pressing the RESET ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for less than three seconds 6 2 Configuration Utility Problems The ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility displays an error during installation e Make sure your computer is using the supported operating system See Section 2 1 on pag
11. install the NET Framework version 2 0 Review Microsoft s License Agreement select Accept to proceed PLA Series User s Guide 3 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility Note If you already have NET Framework version 2 0 installed on your computer this Step will be skipped Figure 3 NET Framework Installation Prompt For the following components HET Framework 2 0 Please read the following license agreement Press the page down key to see the rest of the agreement MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT NET FRAMEWORK 2 0 MICROSOFT WINDOWS INSTALLER 2 0 MICROSOFT WINDOWS INSTALLER 3 1 Microsoft Corporation or based on where you live one of its affiliates licenses thie supplement to you If you are licensed to use Microsoft Windows operating sistem software the software you may use thie supplement you may not use it if you do not have a license for the software You may use a copy of this supplement with each validly licensed copy of the software The following license terms describe additional use terme for this supplement These terms and the license terme for the software apply to pour use of this View EULA for printing Do pou accept the terms of the pending License Agreement IF you choose Dont Accept install will close To install you must accept this agreement Accept Don t Accept 2 The next screen allows you to see the progress of the installation Figure 4 NET Fr
12. light blinks two times quickly then pauses before repeating The ENCRYPT process has failed Press the RESET ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds then try to reconnect The POWER lights on both devices blink when press the RESET ENCRYPT buttons but the HomePlug light does not turn on e Ensure you have pressed the RESET ENCRYPT button on both devices e Wait for about a minute while the devices set up a connection e If that does not work try again with both devices connected to a power strip next to each other If they now connect then the devices were not on the same electrical circuit before The POWER lights on both devices blink then many lights blink and the HomePlug light blinks red Do not worry the connection process is proceeding normally The POWER lights on both devices finished blinking but only one device s HomePlug light is on One device may have connected to a third powerline device To check device A is connected to device B and not another device disconnect device B from its power source Device A s HomePlug amp light will turn off if the connection is with Device B Press the RESET ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds then try to reconnect pressing the RESET ENCRYPT button for 0 5 to 3 seconds on both devices pressed the RESET ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds but the HomePlug light is still on The HomePlug light is on indicating i
13. the computer running the configuration utility local powerline adapter you only have to add the remote powerline adapters passwords those on your circuit but not directly connected to your computer 1 5 2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network Use this feature if your powerline devices have the RESET ENCRYPT button Alternatively use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to set up security on the PLA Although the PLA is a plug and play network expanding solution there are several reasons for enabling security on the powerline network in your home 1 It s easy and only requires you to change a network name 2 It s a good idea to ensure privacy of your communication When you use the PLA and other powerline adapters the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of your Ethernet network Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your home and is bounded in most cases by a power meter Without security encryption your information is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the same electrical circuit In some cases a circuit can be shared by more than one household To prevent compromising your network security you can create a private network A private network uses a secret password Network Name to make sure that only permitted powerline adapters can communicate in your network See Section 4 3 on page 27 for i
14. your vendor You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the device at http www zyxel com web support _warranty_info php Registration Register your product online to receive e mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www zyxel com for global products or at www us zyxel com for North American products Safety Warnings e Do NOT use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e Do NOT expose your device to dampness dust or corrosive liquids e Do NOT store things on the device e Do NOT install use or service this device during a thunderstorm There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning e Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device e Do NOT open the device or unit Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device Please contact your vendor for further information Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports e Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them e Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling e Use ONLY an appropriate power adapter or cord for your device e Connect the power adapter or cord to the right supply voltage for example 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe e Do NOT allow anything to rest on the powe
15. In this guide RESET ENCRYPT refers to the ENCRYPT button in PLAs that have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons You can directly plug an electrical device Such as a router or computer into PLAs with an AC power pass through socket to supply power to the device There are two types of hardware for each of the PLA4101 and PLA4201 v2 models e One has an Ethernet port on the top and a power plug at the bottom of the rear panel e One has an Ethernet port on the bottom and a power plug at the top of the rear panel The power plug varies depending on your region PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1 2 LEDs The following sections describes the lights on the PLA The following figure is the front panel of the PLA Use the lights to determine if the PLA is behaving normally or if there are some problems on your powerline network Figure 1 PLA Lights The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA Table 2 LEDs 200 Mbps Models LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER cy Green On The PLA is on and receiving power It also indicates a successful connection using the RESET ENCRYPT button Blinking The PLA is starting up It also indicates the PLA is trying to connect with another device using the ENCRYPT function The Power LED blinks when it is in standby mode Refer to Section 2 3 on page 16 for details on this feature POF The PLA is not receiving power HomePlug e On The
16. MAC address which corresponds to it in the MAC Address column Enter the DAK Password value and click Save Note You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as it is printed on the label all caps and with dashes Network Name_ The default network name sometimes called a network password or network membership NMK key NMK of the PLA is HomePlugAV HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with each other over the powerline network If you change the network name of one device on the network it will no longer be recognized as part of that network If you change the network name make sure you change the network name for all of the powerline adapters that you want to be part of your powerline network The network name can be from 8 to 64 characters in length using A Z a z2 0 9 spaces are not allowed Set NMK to this Select this to apply the NMK entered in the field above as the network name for the device powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility Set NMK to all Select this to apply the NMK entered in the field above as the network name for all devices powerline adapter detected by the utility Save Click this to apply your changes The new Network Name is applied to the selected powerline adapter Note You must enter the correct DAK password for the selected powerline adapter before you c
17. Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Internet access but with a media adapter such as the ZyXEL DMA 1100P you can use your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on a computer Figure 28 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 5 5 on page 38 The screen shown below appears 2 Type a Network Name that is different from the Network Name for your existing network Make sure you use the same new Network Name for all new adapters you want to add to your new network Figure 29 Making a New Network with the New Adapter Configuration Network Topology Reminder The network topology will automatically refresh after every 15 seconds 0 Broadcom Netktreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver 00 24 21 1E 20 96 MAC Address DAK Password OO 08 ED 0C 82 03 DAK Password Save Note You can Find your MAC Address and DAK Password on your device s back label and the password Format ld AAA Network Name NMK BNEW networknarne f Set NMK to this de Set NME to all managed devices 3 After you have set up a new network you are ready to connect each powerline adapter on your new network to devices for example a computer or a games console PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks This section shows you how to split your existing network into two networks
18. The HomePlug S light seconds configuration information and and then shines steadily turns off when it disconnects return the device to its from the powerline network factory defaults See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 47 for suggestions on problems with the RESET ENCRYPT button and the lights 2a PLA Series User s Guide The Configuration Utility 4 1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or utility to secure Manage and set up Quality of Service QoS on your powerline network The PLA is designed as a plug and play network expanding solution This means that once you complete your hardware connections the PLAs in your network without additional configuration are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your home s electrical wiring A Figure 13 Example Network Setup PLA PLA All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your network The range varies depending on the quality of your home s wiring Note See Section 4 1 1 on page 25 for more information on enhancing your powerline network security 4 1 1 Powerline Network Security When the PLAs communicate with each other they use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the powerline network Encryption is like a secret code If you do not know the secret code you cannot understand the message The HomePlug AV standar
19. ZyXEL PLA Series DRAFT Powerline Ethernet Adapter Utility Version 6 0 1 Edition 2 04 2013 Default Network Name HomePlugAV User s Guide Copyright O 2013 ZyXEL Communications Corporation IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Note This guide is a reference for a series of products Therefore some features or options in this guide may not be available in your product Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware or your computer operating system Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Related Documentation e Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away It contains information on making your hardware connections 2 PLA Series User s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents ir rr at actrees PP A 3 lalo ac AAA El o ee le f ee see ee eee ee ree A re ree 5 Chapter 1 Jaligese ei ace Bip a gg Oy cti ote Spilmmeso arts BRireeselpnnie ests Uncen Eonien lar Senn in aneiit tose r scene enn one 7 LITA rn a 7 5 40 pana E T 8 1 3 Expand Your Network with PA a cates cic anes ine ee diese eens 9 ic rs IA A A A a aumpatereics 10 A A A Ne eye Wer ee ens tore were 10 id PROS ca a in 11 To O A EAEE E REE EEE E E AE 11 A o A A ESER E a 12 Chapter 2 INSTA AR UI rra ati AA 13 A A o PA 13 A A E E AT 13
20. amework Installation Process Installing MET Framework 2 0 Cancel 3 The Setup utility runs automatically Click Yes or Next to continue through the initial screen Click Cancel only if you want to abort the installation Figure 5 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen iz ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration _ pe y Welcome to the ZYXEL PLA Series Configuration Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install weEL PLA Seres Configuration on pour computer WARNING This computer program i protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of thie program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the masimum extent possible under the law Cancel PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 Ifyou want the utility to be only available to the currently logged in user select Just me Otherwise click Everyone to allow all users to use the configuration utility Click Next to install the utility to the default folder or click Browse to specify a different location on your computer Figure 6 Install Destination Folder is ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Select Installation Folder The installer will install 24 EL PLA Series Configuration to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Brows
21. an make changes to it 4 4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on the PLA directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility Firmware is the software which is embedded in the PLA This software contains processing instructions for how the PLA sends and receives information in a secure way Parameter Information Block PIB is similar to firmware It contains the most basic operating instructions for the PLA such as how to power up and how to load the firmware You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for your PLA Note If you update device firmware it is recommended to check if there is a ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility update EN PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Note Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your device Figure 16 Firmware Screen Advanced Please visit the ZyXEL website www zyxel com to download the latest firmware for your ZyXEL HomePlug AY products 4 5 Network Info Screen Use the Network I nfo screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA is communicating with other powerline adapters on your powerline network Figure 17 Network Info Screen j y ru pun A oF i i g 1 48 E y Configuration Firmware a Advanced ore y Network Information Adapter Broadcom Metxtreme Gigabit Ether
22. are connecting Wait for about two minutes while your powerline devices connect If the power Q light does not blink when you press RESET ENCRYPT you have probably pressed the RESET ENCRYPT button for too long Try again pressing the RESET ENCRYPT button for 0 5 to 3 seconds If the HomePlug 2 lights on both powerline devices do not light up the powerline devices are not connected Repeat step 1 in this section If that doesn t work see the Troubleshooting in Section 6 4 on page 47 for suggestions 2 To add more powerline devices to your network use any powerline device A or B you have connected to set up a connection with the powerline devices you want to connect C and D 3 Press the RESET ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices A and C or B and C for 0 5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device C This must be done within 2 minutes 120 seconds of pressing the RESET ENCRYPT button on the PLA 20 PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 3 The RESET ENCRYPT Button 4 Press the RESET ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices A and D B and D or C and D for 0 5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device D This must be done within 2 minutes 120 seconds of pressing the RESET ENCRYPT button on the PLA Figure 10 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices 3 3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network Suppose you want to remove PLAs
23. d on 3 Disconnect and re connect the power cord to the PLA 4 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet Then connect an electrical device that you know works into the same power outlet This checks the status of the power outlet 5 If the problem continues contact the vendor The ETHERNET light does not turn on 1 Check the hardware connections See the Quick Start Guide 2 Inspect your cables for damage Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer and make sure it s enabled and working properly 4 Ifthe PLA is connected to an Ethernet switch or router make sure the device is working correctly and that the LAN network is working and configured correctly as well The HomePlug light does not turn on 1 Check all PLAs on your network have the latest firmware installed PLAs with the latest firmware cannot communicate with PLAs using earlier versions of the firmware Go to Section 4 4 on page 28 for instructions on installing the latest firmware PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 2 Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to detect all other HomePlug devices on your powerline network Make sure that the network name sometimes called the network password is the same on all of your powerline adapters See Section 4 3 on page 27 for instructions on checking the network name 3 Check the DAK password and MAC address for all powerline adapters
24. d uses 128 bit AES Advanced Encryption Standard to safely transmit data between powerline adapters PLA Series User s Guide 25 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other they all need to use the same network name This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network By default the PLAs are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV this allows you to simply plug the devices in and not worry about setting up security If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network 4 1 2 Device Access Key DAK In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you must enter the adapters password in the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility This password is called the DAK Device Access Key password This password is printed on the powerline adapter itself 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 only have to add the remote powerline adapters passwords those in your powerline network but not directly connected to your computer 4 2 Starting the Configuration Utility To launch the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility simply double click on the configurat
25. detects another powerline adapter The data transfer rate is between 0 20 Mbps _ The PLA is communicating with another powerline adapter Data is being transmitted and or received A The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter ETHERNET og On The ETHERNET port is on and ready and the PLA detects a os device connected to it Blinking The PLA is communicating with a networking device connected to it Off The PLA does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port 1 3 Expand Your Network with the PLA The PLA plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet LAN network to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house all without the need for any new cabling Devices can securely communicate with each other at high data PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA transfer rates The PLA uses 128 bit Advanced Encryption Standard AES to ensure safe transfer of information Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA PLA PLA Connect your PLA to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power outlet in your home Plug a second PLA into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA for Internet access Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLAs into other outlets in your home and connecting other computers or network devices for example a printer to them Refer t
26. e Folder CAProgram Files G6MeyEEL PLA beries Configuration Browse Disk Cost Install 4yXEL PLA Se es Configuration for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer f Everyone Just me Cancel lt Back Note You can also click Disk Cost to know how much available disk space you have in the hard drives found in your computer 5 When the installation is finished a screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA Series Configuration Utility to your computer Click Next Figure 7 Confirm Installation is ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Contirm Installation The installer i ready to install ZW EL PLA Seres Configuration on your computer Click Next to start the installation Cancel lt Back PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 6 Click Close to exit the wizard Figure 8 Installation Complete fz ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Installation Complete WEL PLA Seres Configuration has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the WET Framework Note You may be asked to restart your computer when the installation is complete Click Yes to restart your computer If you select No will restart my computer later you will not be able to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer 2 3 Standby Mode Po
27. e network card connected directly to the PLA Typically there is only one connection however if your computer has two network cards and both are connected to a powerline device then you have two powerline networks The fields described below are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network The configuration utility automatically updates this information every 10 seconds Click Scan to refresh the information in these fields immediately Note Only devices which share the same network name are displayed in this table This field displays e Local if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility e Remote if it is a powerline adapter in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility MAC Address This is a read only field which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you are configuring You can find the MAC address of your PLA displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your device PLA Series User s Guide 27 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Table 8 Configuration Screen continued LABEL DESCRIPTION DAK Password DAK Device Access Key password is used to verify that you are authorized to perform changes on a remote device You can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on the bottom of your PLA Select the remote powerline adapter you want to manage by clicking the
28. e 13 for more information The ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility does not display all or any of my devices e Inspect the LEDs on your PLA and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on or blinking See Section 1 2 on page 8 for troubleshooting LED related problems e Check all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your network have the latest firmware installed The latest utility cannot communicate with PLAs using earlier versions of the firmware Go to Section 4 4 on page 28 for instructions on installing the latest firmware 46 PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting e Check you are using the latest version utility Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLAs using the latest firmware If you do not have the latest utility download it from the ZyXEL website e If you are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool the utility will not detect your local device e If your computer has more than one network interface card NIC make sure you select the right NIC to which the PLA is connected in the utility s Configuration screen 6 3 Powerline Problems The signal on my powerline network is weak 1 Your powerline adapters may be connected to electrical surge protectors Connect them to standard power outlets 2 Your powerline adapters may be located close to large appliances such as refrigerators or air conditioners that cause interference with the powerline signal Mov
29. e Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstorungen verursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene Massnahmen durchzufuhren Conformite CE Le produit satisfait aux exigences techniques de la directive 1999 5 CE R amp TTE et est con u pour tre utilis au sein de la Communaut europ enne et en Suisse Le produit fait partie de la classe A ce qui signifie que son exploitation peut entrainer des bruits parasites dans les zones d habitation le cas ch ant l exploitant peut tre tenu de prendre des mesures appropri es pour rem dier au d rangement Conformita CE Questo prodotto soddisfa le richieste tecniche della direttiva 1999 5 EG R amp TTE ed e previsto per il funzionamento nella UE e in Svizzera prodotto dispositivo della classe A Questo dispositivo pu causare nel settore abitativo dei radiodisturbi In questo caso puo essere richiesto al gestore di prendere opportune misure Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian CES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Viewing Certifications Go to http www zyxel com to view this product s documentation and certifications ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user purchaser that this product is free f
30. e the adapters further away from such appliances to reduce interference 3 Your powerline adapters may be placed close to electrical devices such as electrical insect killers which produce radio waves These may interfere with the powerline signals Move the adapters further away from such electrical devices 4 Your wiring may be old and or low quality or with a long wiring path 6 4 RESET ENCRYPT Button Problems This section applies only to PLAs with the RESET ENCRYPT button In this guide RESET ENCRYPT refers to the ENCRYPT button in PLAs that have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons Refer to Table 1 on page 7 to see which models have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons The HomePlug light is already on but haven t pressed the RESET ENCRYPT button yet Your device has already connected to another powerline device Press the RESET ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds to release the connection The POWER light does not blink when press the RESET ENCRYPT button e Check the device is on PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting e Press the RESET ENCRYPT button again making certain you have pressed the button for 0 5 to 3 seconds e The POWER light on some powerline devices do not blink as part of the ENCRYPT process Check your powerline device is a PLA e For PLA you cannot use the RESET ENCRYPT button when it is in standby mode Connect the PLA to a computer router then try again The POWER
31. erence received including interference that may cause undesired operations This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures PLA Series User s Guide ES Appendix A Legal Information 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CE Konformitat Das Produkt entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG R amp TTE sowie den ubrigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen des FTEG und ist zum Betrieb in der EU und Schweiz vorgesehen Das Produkt ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A Dies
32. et Driver Local 00 08 ED 0C 82 03 Priority Normal The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 11 Advanced Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which powerline network information is displayed Different powerline networks are identified by the Ethernet interface network card on your computer which is connected directly to a powerline adapter Typically there is only one connection However if your computer has two network cards and both are connected to a powerline adapter then you have two powerline networks Site This field displays e Local if it is the PLA directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility e Remote if it is a powerline adapter in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility MAC Address This is a read only field which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you are configuring You can find the MAC address of your PLA displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your device Priority Select a priority setting from the drop down box for traffic FROM your selected device The options in order of importance are High Medium Normal and Low Save Click this to apply your changes The new Priority setting is applied to the selected powerline adapter PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility 4 7 About Screen Use the About screen to view i
33. ettings for the adapter will now grey out and the adapter will disappear from the table after a few minutes Figure 34 An Adapter on Your New Network Configuration Network Topology Reminder The network topology will automatically refresh after every 15 seconds 19 Broadcom Netstreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver 00 24 21 7E 20 96 MAC Address DAK Password 00 82 07 2e9 20 00 02 cf 74 89 18 00 08 ED 00 82 03 n vour device s back label H Network Name NMK f Hetaa Hame f Set NME to this device Set NME to all managed devices 6 Go back to step 3 in this section to set the same new Network Name for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network 7 Check you have added the adapters correctly by changing the network name for the local adapter All adapters with the new Network Name now appear in the list of adapters on your network These adapters are now part of your new network Figure 35 Adapters on a New Powerline Network Configuration i Network Topology Reminder The network topology will automatically refresh after every 15 seconds a Broadcom MNetxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver 00 24 21 7E 20 96 MAC Address DAK Password 00 82 07 72 29 20 00 02 chr 4e9 18 00 06 ED 00 82 03 DAK Password ETUM CLU KIWU JFQH Save Note You can Find your MAC Address and DAK Password on your device s back label and the password Format should be xa AMA Network Name
34. ion icon on your desktop Figure 14 ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Utility Icon CN MEL PLA Penes Lontiguraton aE Tnn Alternatively start the utility by browsing to it from the start menu Click Start gt Programs gt ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration gt PLA Series Configuration 26 PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility 4 3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recognized by your powerline network to configure your PLA and to set up a secure powerline network by changing the powerline network name This screen opens up when you launch the utility Figure 15 Configuration Screen Firmware Network Info Advanced s Network Topology Reminder The network topology will automatically refresh after every 15 seconds O Broadcom Metxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver 00 24 21 7E 20 96 MAC Address DAK Password OOO ED 0 82 03 DAK Password l Save Note You can find your MAC Address and DAK Password on your device s back label and the password format should be MAA AAAA AAAA ARAA a Network Name NMK Write Set NMK to this device Set NMK to all managed devices The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 8 Configuration Screen DESCRIPTION Network Use this to select which powerline network information is displayed Different powerline Topology networks are identified by the Ethernet interfac
35. iority settings based on application type as follows Table 10 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION Video and Audio Applications Low Data Applications The figure below shows an example powerline home network connected to the Internet e Device A is a printer and does not handle traffic with high importance so the powerline adapter connected to it can be set to low priority e Device B is a file server delivering audio or movie files to other users on the network The powerline adapter attached to it should have a medium setting e Device C a home computer which connects to the Internet can receive a normal priority setting as It usually sends simple requests for data For example when you surf the Internet your computer sends requests to open web pages e Device D is a modem attached to the Internet It should receive a high priority setting if you want faster downloading through your network e 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 a low priority Figure 18 Priority Settings PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic from the powerline adapters on your network Figure 19 Advanced Screen JN S Us 7 i Configuration Firmware 3 Networkinfo ha gt Advanced s Adapter Broadcom Netstreme Gigabit Ethern
36. ne network bigger by adding new powerline adapters e How to make a new network separate from your existing network with new powerline adapters e How to make a new separate powerline network with the powerline adapters you have The tutorial uses the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to set up your powerline adapter If you haven t already installed the utility see Chapter 2 on page 13 for instructions If you do not have the CD with the utility the utility software is also available for download at www zyxel com Navigate to the powerline products section of the ZyXEL website to find this software Follow the Instructions provided by the software to install it on your computer See the product specifications in the User s Guide for a list of hardware and software compatible with the utility Note The PLA in this tutorial is an example only Your powerline adapter may be different 5 2 Important Terms Network Name The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with other powerline adapters that have the same network name It provides security for your powerline network The network name uses English letters or numbers from 8 to 64 characters long with no spaces allowed DAK Password DAK Device Access Key The DAK Password lets you access the powerline adapter You can find the DAK Password on a label on your powerline device PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 3 Acces
37. net Driver Central Coordinator MAC PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 9 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which powerline network information is displayed Different powerline networks are identified by the Ethernet interface network card connected directly to the PLA Typically there is only one connection however if your computer has two network cards and both are connected to a PLA then you have two powerline networks Central The Central Coordinator of the powerline network is the powerline adapter which keeps Coordinator track of which devices are part of the network as well as synchronizes communication MAC within the powerline network If the Central Coordinator is removed from the powerline network then another powerline adapter takes its place This field displays the MAC address of the PLA which is the Central Coordinator of the powerline network The powerline adapters in your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator The information provided in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in your powerline network The powerline adapters listed in this table are all the powerline adapters in your powerline network except the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration page of the configuration utility
38. nformation on setting up a private network 3 You may need to change the Network Name to create multiple powerline networks See the next section for more information on how to set up a multiple network 1 6 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on a single powerline circuit You might want to implement multiple powerline networks in a small office environment where you have two separate Ethernet networks PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name for example Password1 to this powerline adapter Add additional powerline adapters to your network by plugging them into your powerline outlets and assigning them Passwordl1 This completes the configuration of your first powerline network 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name for example Password2 to this powerline adapter Again add additional powerline adapters and assign them Password2 You now have two private networks on your powerline circuit Information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with the same Network Name can communicate with each other PLA Series User s Guide Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA
39. nformation regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA you are connected to Click the e icon in the top right corner of the utility to view the About screen Figure 20 About Screen ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration Copyright c 2013 ZyXEL Communications Corp All rights reserved Utility version 6 0 1 Firmware version Released Mar 06 2013 11 31 35 The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 12 About Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION This field displays the software version of the configuration utility Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in the Device Selection field of the Configuration screen This field displays the date when the firmware was released Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility ES PLA Series User s Guide Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network After setting up your first home powerline network instructions for that are in the Quick Start Guide for your ZyXEL powerline adapter you may want to extend the network or create a new one by adding additional powerline adapters This tutorial shows you the following e How to start up your new powerline adapter You need to do this before you can begin the next sections e How to make your existing powerli
40. o your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information 1 4 Ways to Manage the PLA Use the RESET ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this button See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on using the ENCRYPT feature Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or utility for short to manage the PLA See Section 2 2 on page 13 for instructions on installing the utility 1 5 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises it is important to set up security on your PLA 10 PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1 5 1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network The following table describes the differences between the passwords Table 4 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are shipped with the Same powerline network name HomePlugAV Change the network name via the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility or RESET ENCRYPT button to create a private network See Section 4 3 on page 27 DAK Data Access Key In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you must Password enter the adapters DAK password in the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility This password is printed on the powerline adapter itself You don t need to add the password for the powerline adapter directly connected to
41. ou press the RESET ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other If that does not work see Section 6 4 on page 47 for suggestions 3 5 PLAs With One Combination RESET ENCRYPT Button Refer to Table 1 on page 7 to see which models have a combination RESET ENCRYPT button 22 PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 3 The RESET ENCRYPT Button The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the RESET ENCRYPT button is pressed for specific lengths of time Table 5 RESET ENCRYPT HOMEPLUG LIGHT TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR BEHAVIOR 0 5 to 3 Create a powerline network The power y light blinks The HomePlug light turns seconds with a new random network until the O is connected on if your hala is connected name This may take a minute to another powerline device or a powerline network Join an existing powerline network by sharing the same network name as other devices on the network 5 to 8 Remove the device from any The power i light blinks The HomePlug S light turns seconds network it is associated with and then shines steadily off when it disconnects from the and its network name powerline network assumes a random value 10 to 15 Clear all user entered The power light blinks The HomePlug S light turns seconds configuration information and and then shines steadily off when it disconnects from the return the device to its powerline network factory defa
42. pter selected in Mbps the Configuration screen to this powerline adapter The rate is given in the following format application data transmission rate raw data transmission rate Application data reflects more accurately how fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic for example Internet Protocol IP traffic Raw data refers to the whole payload of the packets transmitted across the powerline network 4 6 Advanced Screen You can configure the powerline adapters on your network to give priority to network traffic depending on its importance When you set the priority of a powerline adapter you set how quickly messages FROM your powerline adapter are sent in your powerline network Transmissions TO your powerline adapter do not receive any priority For example if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your home you should set the priority of the powerline adapter connected to this server to Medium If video traffic is delivered too slowly quality problems may occur PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility On the other hand a powerline adapter attached to a printer should have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of messages will not affect the print job Similarly tf you want to prioritize any downloads from the Internet set the priority on the powerline adapter attached to your Internet gateway to High Allocate pr
43. r adapter or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adapter or cord e Do NOT use the device if the power adapter or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution e f the power adapter or cord is damaged remove it from the power outlet e Do NOT attempt to repair the power adapter or cord Contact your local vendor to order a new one e Do not use the device outside and make sure all the connections are indoors There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning e Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots as insufficient airflow may harm your device e If you wall mount your device make sure that no electrical lines gas or water pipes will be damaged e This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position Your product is marked with this symbol which is known as the WEEE mark WEEE stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general waste Used electrical and electronic equipment should be treated separately PLA Series User s Guide Appendix A Legal Information 52 PLA Series User s Guide A about screen 33 AC Pass Through 7 Advanced Encryption Standard see AES 9 AES 11 25 AES Advanced Encryption Standard 9 applications 7 C certifications 49 notices 50 viewing 50 configuration screen 27 configuration utility 10 connections overview
44. r connected to a printer Figure 24 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note You do not need to know the network name of the new adapter to add it to your network 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you want to add to your network and open the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility see Section 5 3 on page 36 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab On this screen in the Site column your new powerline adapter should appear as Local A Check the Local adapter s MAC address B It Should match the MAC address listed on the label on the back of your powerline adapter Figure 25 Adding a New Adapter AIPE Ee gt Network Topology Reminder The network topology will automatically refresh after every 15 seconds 0 Broadcom Metxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver 00 24 21 7E 20 96 MAC Address DAK Password 1008 ED OC B03 DAK Password Save Note You can Find your MAC Address and DAK Password on your device s back label and the password Format should be aora Network Name NMK Write f Set NMK to this device Set NME to all managed devices PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your existing network in the Network Name field C Figure 26 Adding an Adapter to an Existing Network Configuration Network Topology Reminder The netwo
45. required to connect You can use the RESET ENCRYPT button to e set up a new powerline network e separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks e reset the PLA to the factory defaults 3 2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network You can connect a number of PLAs on a powerline network but you can use the RESET ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time Place a powerline device close to another powerline device so you have time to set up each one After you set up the first powerline device you have 120 seconds to set up the second powerline device Note Your PLA must be connected to a networking equipment for the RESET ENCRYPT button to work Refer to Section 2 3 on page 16 for more details Follow the steps below to set up your HomePlug AV Network PLA Series User s Guide 19 Chapter 3 The RESET ENCRYPT Button 1 Press the RESET ENCRYPT button at the side of your powerline device for 0 5 to 3 seconds The power y light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up a connection with a new random network name Figure 9 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure PLA RESET ENCRYPT ENCRYPT O O press 0 5 3 seconds press 0 5 3 seconds 7 O X within 2 minutes Note The RESET ENCRYPT button s location varies for each Powerline model Note Check the lights on the two powerline devices The power and HomePlug 2 lights should be on while the devices
46. rity 10 11 25 passwords 11 standby mode power saving mode 16 starting the utility 26 T trademarks 49 transfer rates 9 transmit rate 29 troubleshooting 45 U utility 10 launching 26 W warranty 50 note 51 ss PLA Series User s Guide
47. rk topology will automatically refresh after every 15 seconds 19 Broadcom Netstreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver 00 24 21 7E 20 96 MAC Address DAK Password Local OO 08 ED 0C 82 03 DAK Password Save Mote You can Find your MAC Address and DAK Password on your device s back label and the password Format hold bee n Network Name NMK fenorna SSS Write f Set NME to this device Set NME to all managed devices 4 Click Save and click OK on the pop up Figure 27 Network Name Pop up ea ba set Key Successful 5 Your new adapter will now have the same Network Name as your existing network and so has now joined your existing network 6 Connect the adapter to the device you want to add to the network for example your Internet refrigerator in the kitchen 7 Plug the adapter s power cord into a power outlet and if required switch the power outlet on 8 Repeat this procedure for all additional powerline adapters that you want to add to your existing or new powerline network 5 5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter This section shows you how to use your new powerline adapters to set up a new powerline network separate to your existing network The figure below shows two powerline networks in a house The first network 1 shows the home computer connected to a printer and access to the Internet The second network 2 has no 38 PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 5
48. rom any defects in material or workmanship for a specific period the Warranty Period from the date of purchase The Warranty Period varies by region Check with your vendor and or the authorized ZyXEL local 50 PLA Series User s Guide Appendix A Legal Information distributor for details about the Warranty Period of this product During the warranty period and upon proof of purchase should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and or materials ZyXEL will at its discretion repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition Any replacement will consist of a new or re manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified misused tampered with damaged by an act of God or subjected to abnormal working conditions Note Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser To obtain the services of this warranty contact
49. sing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add to your network into a power socket and if needed Switch the power socket on Figure 21 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable shown below to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on your computer Figure 22 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 4 Open the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility on your computer Go to Start gt All Programs gt ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration gt PLA Series Configuration Utility or click on the icon on your desktop shown below Figure 23 Click on the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility Icon ARAL PLA SEeTez frortenetos 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network e See Section 5 4 on page 37 to add a new powerline adapter to your network e See Section 5 5 on page 38 to set up a second network with your new adapters e See Section 5 6 on page 40 to set up a second network with your existing adapters 36 PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you how to add a new powerline adapter to expand your existing network The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on a powerline network Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapte
50. t is still connected to another powerline device Try again pressing the RESET ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds as PLA Series User s Guide Legal Information Copyright Copyright 2013 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole transcribed stored in a retrieval system translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical photocopying manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation All rights reserved Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products or software described herein Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice This publication is subject to change without notice Trademarks Trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners Certifications Federal Communications Commission FCC Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interf
51. ults Note The network name is unknown when you use the RESET ENCRYPT button 3 6 PLAs with Separate RESET and ENCRYPT Buttons Refer to Table 1 on page 7 to see which models have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons 3 6 1 ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT button is pressed for specific lengths of time Table6 ENCRYPT HOMEPLUG LIGHT TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR BEHAVIOR less than 3 Create a powerline network The power light blinks The HomePlug light turns seconds with a new random network until the O is connected on if your db is connected name This may take a minute to another powerline device or l S a powerline network Join an existing powerline network by sharing the same network name as other devices on the network more than Remove the device from any The power y light blinks The HomePlug S light 10 seconds network it is associated with and then shines steadily blinks red one time and then and its network name turns off when it disconnects assumes a random value from the powerline network PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 3 The RESET ENCRYPT Button 3 6 2 RESET Button Behavior Use a pointed device such as a pin to reset the Network Name back to default HomePlugAV Table 7 RESET Button HOMEPLUG LIGHT TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR BEHAVIOR 1 to 3 Clear all user entered The power y light blinks
52. up a new powerline network type the DAK Password and change the Network Name on all powerline adapters you wish to add to your network e Look for the DAK Password on a label on your powerline adapter The DAK Password lets you access the adapter e Select the Remote adapter you want to add A and type the DAK Password in the DAK Password field B e Then type the new network name in the Network Name field 40 PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 31 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network Configuration Network Topology Reminder The network topology will automatically refresh after every 15 seconds 0 Broadcom Metxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Driver 00 24 21 7E 20 96 MAC Address DAK Password Remote fo0 22 0f 72e9 20 i 00 02 cf T4e9 18 EES Local A 00 08E0 0c82 03 DAK Password Mote You can Find y on our de s back label and the password Poat should be AAA Network Name MME Net workName2 Write f Set MMK to this device Set NME to all managed devices 4 Click Save e 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 DAK Password field Figure 32 Incorrect DAK or MO DAK e If you have correctly entered the DAK Password click OK on the pop up dead 33 come DAK PLA Series User s Guide Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 The s
53. wer Saving Mode Your PLA is a certified green product It goes into standby mode when there is no Ethernet connection When you plug the PLA into an electric socket it waits for an Ethernet connection When no connection is detected after sixty 60 seconds the Power LED blinks indicating that it is going into standbymode The same process occurs when you disconnect the PLA from a previously working Ethernet connection Sixty 60 seconds after disconnecting the Ethernet cable the PLA s power LED blinks signalling that it is going into standby mode The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in standby mode While in standbymode you cannot use the RESET ENCRYPT button To enable the RESET ENCRYPT button again you have to connect the PLA s Ethernet cable to a computer notebook or modem router first The PLA wakes up from standby mode and you can start using the RESET ENCRYPT button 16 PLA Series User s Guide FARI ll The RESET ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices Note In this guide RESET ENCRYPT refers to the ENCRYPT button in PLAs that have separate RESET and ENCRYPT buttons 3 1 RESET ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET ENCRYPT button allows you to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature No other powerline setting changes are
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