ZyXELメーカーPLA4111の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Quick Start Guide www .zyxel.com PLA Series P owerline Ethernet Adapter Utility V ersion 6.0.1 Edition 1, 03/2013 Default Network Name : HomePlugAV Copyright © 2013 Z yXEL Communications Corpor ation.
PLA Series User’s Guide 2 IMPORT ANT! READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Note: This guide is a re ference for a ser ies of products. Therefore some features or options in this guide ma y not be av ailable in your product.
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PLA Series User’s Guide 7 C HAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications an d features of y our Z yXEL HomePlug AV co mpliant powerline adapter , which is called “PLA ” in this guide. The following generic icon is used to represent all PLA models.
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA PLA Series User’s Guide 8 transfer r ates. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryp tion Standard (AES) to ensure safe transfer of information. Figure 1 Expand Y our Netwo rk with the PLA Connect your PLA to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power outlet in your home.
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA PLA Series User’s Guide 9 1.4.1 Passwords Y ou use two types of passwords in the HomePlug A V powerline network. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network.
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA PLA Series User’s Guide 10 1.5 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks ca n coexist on a single powerline circuit. Y ou might want to implement multiple powerline networks in a small office en vironment where y ou have two separ ate Ethernet networks.
PLA Series User’s Guide 11 C HAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installati on of the configur ation utility for your PLA.
Chapter 2 Installing the Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 12 Note: If you alre ady have .NE T Fram ewor k vers ion 2 .0 in stal led o n your comp ute r this step will be skipp ed. Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to see the progress of the installation.
Chapter 2 Installing the Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 13 4 If you want the utility to be only availabl e to the currently logged in user , select Just m e .
Chapter 2 Installing the Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 14 6 Click Close to exit the wizard. Figure 7 Installation Complete Note: Y ou may be asked to restart your comput er when the installation is complete. Click “Y es” to restart your computer .
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PLA Series User’s Guide 17 C HAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/EN CRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices.
Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Bu tton PLA Series User’s Guide 18 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of your powerline device for 0.5 to 3 seconds. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up a connection with a new random network name.
Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button PLA Series User’s Guide 19 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 mu st be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET /ENCRYPT button on the PLA.
Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Bu tton PLA Series User’s Guide 20 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.
Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button PLA Series User’s Guide 21 3.4 RESET/ENCR YPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the RESET /ENCRYPT button is pressed for specific lengths of time. Note: The network name is unknown when you use the RE SET/ENCRYPT button.
PLA Series User’s Guide 22 C HAPTER 4 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 Se rvice (QoS) on your powerline network. The PLA is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution.
Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 23 For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other they all need to use the same network name. This network name allows the powerline ad apters to understand the encrypted information sent in the powerline network.
Chapter 4 The Con figuration Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 24 4.3 Configuration Screen Use the Config uration 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.
Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 25 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.
Chapter 4 The Con figuration Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 26 Note: Be sure to upload the correct mode l firmw are as uploading the wrong model firmw are may damag e your de vice.
Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 27 The following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.6 Advanced Screen Y ou can configure the powerline adapters on your network to giv e priority to network traffic depending on its importance.
Chapter 4 The Con figuration Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 28 On the other hand, a powerline adapter attached to a printer should ha ve a low priority setting since the slow delivery of messages will not affect the print job.
Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 29 Use this screen to configure priority settings fo r tr affic from the powerline adapters on your network. Figure 18 Advanced Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Chapter 4 The Con figuration Utility PLA Series User’s Guide 30 4.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmw are version of the PLA you are connected to. Click the icon in the top right corner of the utility to view the About screen.
PLA Series User’s Guide 31 C HAPTER 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network. After setting up your first home powerline netwo rk (.
Chapter 5 Powerlin e Network Setup Tutorial PLA Series User’s Guide 32 5.3 Accessing Y our Powerline Adapter 1 Plug the powerline adapter you w ant to add to yo ur network into a power socket and, if n eeded, switch the power socket on. Figure 20 Plug Y our Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer .
Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial PLA Series User’s Guide 33 5.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you how to add a new powerlin e adapter to expand yo ur existing network. The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on a powerline network.
Chapter 5 Powerlin e Network Setup Tutorial PLA Series User’s Guide 34 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your existing network in the Network Name field ( C ). Figure 25 Adding an Adapter to an Existing Network 4 Click Save and click OK on the pop-up.
Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial PLA Series User’s Guide 35 Internet access but with a media adapter such as the Z yXEL DMA-1100P y ou can use your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on a computer .
Chapter 5 Powerlin e Network Setup Tutorial PLA Series User’s Guide 36 5.6 S plitting a Network into T wo Networks This section shows you how to split your existing network into two netwo rks. This is useful if you want to set up a second powerline network in yo ur home, for example, in your study connecting a laptop and printer .
Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial PLA Series User’s Guide 37 Figure 30 Adding an Adapter to Y our New Network 4 Click Save. • 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 Pas sword correctly in the DAK Password field.
Chapter 5 Powerlin e Network Setup Tutorial PLA Series User’s Guide 38 5 The settings for the adapter will now grey out and the adapter will disappear from the table after a few minutes.
Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial PLA Series User’s Guide 39 • Check you ha ve entered the correct network name for your networ k. • Check your powerline adapter is connected to the same electrical circuit as other powerline adapters on your network.
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PLA Series User’s Guide 41 C HAPTER 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs (lights) and offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter . 6.1 LEDs The following sections describes the lights on the PLA.
Chapter 6 LEDs and Troublesh ooting PLA Series User’s Guide 42 HomePlug Green On The PLA detects another po werline adapter . The data transfer rate is greater than 4 0 Mbps. Amber The PLA detects another powerl ine adapter . The data transfer rate is between 12~40 Mbps.
Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting PLA Series User’s Guide 43 6.2 Power and Light Problems The PLA does not turn on. None of the lights turn on. 1 Make sur e you ar e us in g th e po we r cord included with the PLA. 2 Make sure the power cord is connected to the PL A and plugged in to an appropriate power source.
Chapter 6 LEDs and Troublesh ooting PLA Series User’s Guide 44 4 Make sure that all your powerline adapters are HomePlug A V compliant. Check the package it came in or ask your vendor . This PLA can not detect ear lier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as HomePlug 1.
Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting PLA Series User’s Guide 45 6.4 Powerline Problems The signal on my powerline network is weak. 1 Y our powerline adapters may be connected to electrical surge protectors.
Chapter 6 LEDs and Troublesh ooting PLA Series User’s Guide 46 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 I press the RESET/ENCRYPT butt ons, but the HomePlug light does not turn on.
PLA Series User’s Guide 47 A PPENDIX A Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2013 by Z yXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication may not be repr oduced in any part or as a.
Appendix A Legal Information PLA Series User’s Guide 48 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 receiv er is connected.
Appendix A Legal Informa tion PLA Series User’s Guide 49 distributor for details about the W arranty P eriod of this product. During the warrant y period, and upon proof of purchase, should the prod.
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Index PLA Series User’s Guide 51 Index A about screen 30 AC P ass- Through 7 Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 7 AES 9 , 22 AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 7 applications 7 C certifications 4.
PLA Series User’s Guide 52 Index overview 22 managing the device using the utility maximum PHY rate 7 multiple networks 10 N network example 22 network information 26 Network Name 9 network name 21 .
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