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    PLA4211 500 Mbps Mini Powerline Pass-Thru Ethernet Adapter Version 1.00 Edition 1, 05/2012 Quick Start Guide User's Guide www.zyxel.com Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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    systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running
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    Up Multiple Networks ...19 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior 21 Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility...22 4.1 Overview ...22 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...22 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...23 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...23 4.3 Configuration Screen ...24 PLA4211 User's Guide 3
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    36 5.7 Troubleshooting ...38 Chapter 6 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...41 6.1 LEDs ...41 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...42 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...44 6.4 Powerline Problems ...44 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 45 Appendix A Legal Information...47 Index ...51 4 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    PART I User's Guide 5
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    6
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    main applications and features of the PLA4211 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. 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. 1.2 Expand Your
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    on page 10 for instructions on installing the utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is only compatible with a PLA4211 which has the latest firmware installed. If you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website
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    . 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. PLA4211 User's Guide 9
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    recognized on your powerline network. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is only compatible with a PLA4211 which has the latest firmware installed. If you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing
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    progress of the installation. Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 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 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA4211 User's Guide 11
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    user, select Just me. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to use the configuration utility. Click Next to install the utility the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA4211 is a certified
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    button. To enable the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you have to connect the PLA4211's Ethernet cable to a computer/notebook or modem/router first. The PLA4211 wakes up from Low Power mode and you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Low Power mode is enabled by default. PLA4211 User's Guide 13
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    Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 14 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    PART II Technical Reference 15
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    or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to move them close to each other, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets. Note: Because your PLA4211 goes into Low Power mode, it must be connected to a networking equipment for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to work. Refer
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    2 and 3 in this section. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in Section 6.5 on page 45 for suggestions. 4 To add more powerline devices to your network, press and hold the RESET/ENCRYPT button on device C (shown below) for for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    ) in step of this section, you can now reconnect them. This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using your existing powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 19
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    powerline network connection from your laptop to your printer (C). Figure 9 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the RESET/ lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    it disconnects from the powerline network. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it disconnects from the powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for suggestions on problems with the RESET/ ENCRYPT button and the lights. PLA4211 User's Guide 21
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    set up Quality of Service (QoS) on your powerline network. The PLA4211 is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. This means that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4211s in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by
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    double click on the configuration icon on your desktop. Figure 12 PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to it from the start menu. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. PLA4211 User's Guide 23
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    not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. 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 PLA4211 displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your device. 24 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    firmware. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for your PLA4211. Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you also upgrade the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Older version utilities are not compatible with PLA4211s using the latest firmware. PLA4211 User's Guide
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    wrong model firmware may damage your device. Figure 14 Firmware Screen 4.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA4211 is communicating with other powerline adapters on your powerline network. Figure 15 Network Info Screen 26 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    Advanced Screen Note: This feature is only available with the latest version utility. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. You can configure the powerline adapters on your network to give priority to network traffic depending on its
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    a high priority setting if you want faster downloading through your network. • 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 16 Priority Settings C B A 28 D E PLA4211 User's Guide
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    Local, if it is the PLA4211 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in your powerline network but not directly connected your changes. The new Priority setting is applied to the selected powerline adapter. PLA4211 User's Guide 29
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    firmware version given in the screen, 1.0.0.337, the firmware version is shown by the numbers 1.0.0, meaning this is firmware version 1.0.0. This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. 30 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    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
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    or set up a second network. • See Section 5.4 on page 33 to add a new powerline adapter to your network. • See Section 5.5 on page 34 to set up a second network with your new adapters. • See Section 5.6 on page 36 to set up a second network with your existing adapters. 32 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    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 23 Adding a New Adapter A B PLA4211 User's Guide 33
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    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 34 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    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 26 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility
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    all powerline adapters you wish to add to your network. • Look for the DAK Password on a label on your powerline adapter. The DAK Password lets you access the adapter. • Select the Remote adapter you want to add (A) and type the DAK Password in the DAK Password field (B). 36 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the Network Name field. Figure 29 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click DAK or No DAK • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up. Figure 31 Correct DAK PLA4211 User's Guide 37
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    5.7 Troubleshooting The HomePlug ( ) 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. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in to a power socket and the power socket is turned on. 38 PLA4211 User
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    Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your powerline adapter is connected to the same electrical circuit as other powerline adapters on your network. PLA4211 User's Guide 39
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    Chapter 5 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 40 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    . 6.1 LEDs The following sections describes the lights on the PLA4211. The following figure is the front panel of the PLA4211. Use the lights to determine if the PLA4211 is behaving normally or if there are some problems on your powerline network. Figure 34 PLA4211 Lights PLA4211 User's Guide 41
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    another powerline adapter. The ETHERNET port is on and ready and the PLA4211 detects a device connected to it. The PLA4211 is communicating with a networking device connected to it. The PLA4211 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 6.2 Power and Light Problems The PLA4211
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    with the latest firmware cannot communicate with PLA4211s using earlier versions of the firmware. Go to Section 4.4 on page 25 for instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to detect all other HomePlug devices on your powerline network. Make sure
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    on page 41 for troubleshooting LED related problems. • Check all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your network have the latest firmware installed. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA4211s using earlier versions of the firmware. Go to Section 4.4 on page 25 for instructions on installing the
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    blink as part of the ENCRYPT process. Check your powerline device is a PLA4211. • For PLA4211, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button when it is in Low Power mode. Connect the PLA4211 to a computer/router then try again. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before repeating. The
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    to 3 seconds on both devices. I pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds, but the HomePlug light is still on. The HomePlug light is on, indicating it is still connected to another powerline device. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds. 46 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    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
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    to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from 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 48 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    services of this warranty, contact 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 . PLA4211 User's Guide 49
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    Appendix A Legal Information 50 PLA4211 User's Guide
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    47 documentation related 2 E electrical and cable wiring 22 electrical circuit boundaries 22 PLA4211 User's Guide Index Index encryption 7, 22 ETHN LED 41 F FCC interference statement 47 firmware 25 H HomePlug AV standard 7 I installation overview 10 procedure 10 requirements 10 InstallShield
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    network 8 problems and solutions 41 product registration 49 PWR LED 41 T trademarks 47 transfer rates 7 transmit rate 26 troubleshooting 41 U utility launching 23 W warranty 48 note 49 web configurator 8 R receive rate 26 registration product 49 related documentation 2 52 PLA4211 User's Guide
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Quick Start Guide
www.zyxel.com
PLA4211
500 Mbps Mini Powerline Pass-Thru Ethernet Adapter
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 05/2012
Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide