ZyXEL PLA4101 Manuel d'utilisateur

Quick Start Guidewww.zyxel.comPLA SeriesPowerline Ethernet AdapterUtility Version 6.0.1Edition 2, 04/2013Default Network Name: HomePlugAV Copyright ©

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLAPLA Series User’s Guide10transfer rates. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to ensure safe transfer

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLAPLA Series User’s Guide111.5.1 PasswordsYou use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. The follow

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLAPLA Series User’s Guide121 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a

PLA Series User’s Guide 13CHAPTER 2Installing the UtilityThis chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA.

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide14Note: If you already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on your computer this step wil

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide154 If you want the utility to be only available to the currently logged in user, select Just

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide166 Click Close to exit the wizard. Figure 8 Installation CompleteNote: You may be asked to r

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PLA Series User’s Guide 19CHAPTER 3The RESET/ENCRYPT ButtonUse the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection betwee

PLA Series User’s Guide2IMPORTANT!READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Note: This guide is a reference for a series of produ

Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT ButtonPLA Series User’s Guide201 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of your powerline device for 0.5 to 3 seconds.

Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT ButtonPLA Series User’s Guide214 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and D, B and D or C and D) f

Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT ButtonPLA Series User’s Guide223.4 Multiple Separate Powerline NetworksYou can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to create mul

Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT ButtonPLA Series User’s Guide23The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is pre

Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT ButtonPLA Series User’s Guide243.6.2 RESET Button BehaviorUse a pointed device such as a pin to reset the Network Name ba

PLA Series User’s Guide 25CHAPTER 4The Configuration Utility4.1 OverviewThis chapter shows you how to use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utilit

Chapter 4 The Configuration UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide26For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other they all need to use the same ne

Chapter 4 The Configuration UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide274.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recognize

Chapter 4 The Configuration UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide284.4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on the PLA directly co

Chapter 4 The Configuration UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide29Note: Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware

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Chapter 4 The Configuration UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide30The following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.6 Advanced Screen You can c

Chapter 4 The Configuration UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide31On the other hand, a powerline adapter attached to a printer should have a low priority s

Chapter 4 The Configuration UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide32Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic from the powerline adapters on

Chapter 4 The Configuration UtilityPLA Series User’s Guide334.7 About ScreenUse the About screen to view information regarding the configuration uti

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PLA Series User’s Guide 35CHAPTER 5Powerline Network Setup Tutorial5.1 OverviewUse this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network.After se

Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide365.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter1 Plug the powerline adapter you want to add t

Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide375.4 Adding a Powerline AdapterThis section shows you how to add a new powerline a

Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide383 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your existin

Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide39Internet access but with a media adapter such as the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use y

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Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide405.6 Splitting a Network into Two NetworksThis section shows you how to split your

Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide41Figure 31 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network4 Click Save. • If you do not t

Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide425 The settings for the adapter will now grey out and the adapter will disappear fro

Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide43• Check you have entered the correct network name for your network.• Check your po

Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA Series User’s Guide44

PLA Series User’s Guide 45CHAPTER 6 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. 6.1 Power and Light

Chapter 6 TroubleshootingPLA Series User’s Guide462 Use the ZyXEL PLA Series Configuration utility to detect all other HomePlug devices on your powerl

Chapter 6 TroubleshootingPLA Series User’s Guide47• Check you are using the latest version utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with

Chapter 6 TroubleshootingPLA Series User’s Guide48• Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button again, making certain you have pressed the button for 0.5 to 3 seco

PLA Series User’s Guide 49APPENDIX ALegal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2013 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication

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Appendix A Legal InformationPLA Series User’s Guide501 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.2 Increase the separation between the equipment and

Appendix A Legal InformationPLA Series User’s Guide51distributor for details about the Warranty Period of this product. During the warranty period, a

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IndexPLA Series User’s Guide 53IndexAabout screen 33AC Pass-Through 7Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 9AES 11, 25AES (Advanced Encryption Standa

PLA Series User’s Guide54Indexoverview 25managing the deviceusing the utilitymaximum PHY rate 7multiple networks 12Nnetwork example 25network informat

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PLA Series User’s Guide 7CHAPTER 1Introducing the PLA1.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the main applications and features of your ZyXEL HomePlug

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLAPLA Series User’s Guide81.2 LEDsThe following sections describes the lights on the PLA.The following figure is the front

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLAPLA Series User’s Guide91.3 Expand Your Network with the PLAThe PLA plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily exten