ZyXEL HLA3105 User Guide - Page 1

HLA3105 USER'S GUIDE Box Contents • One HLA3105 • One Ethernet Cable • One Power Adaptor • One User's Guide • One Warranty Card Overview The HLA3105 complies with HomePNA (Home Phoneline Networking Alliance, also known as HPNA) 3.1, a home networking technology for carrying data over existing coaxial cables and telephone wiring within the home. The figure below shows your HLA3105 (a) connecting to a broadband modem/router (excluding cable modem/routers) for Internet access and a television. You can connect a second HLA3105 (b) into another coaxial outlet in your home and connect a computer for Internet access. b b a b Connecting the HLA3105 to a Broadband Modem/Router 1. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET port to your broadband modem/ router. 2. Use a coaxial cable to connect the IN connector to a coaxial outlet in your home. 3. Use another coaxial cable to connect the OUT connector to a television or set-top box. 4. Use the included power adaptor to connect the POWER connector to a power outlet. Connecting the HLA3105 to a Computer 1. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET port on the HLA3105 to a computer. 2. Use a coaxial cable to connect the IN connector to a coaxial outlet in your home. 3. Use another coaxial cable to connect the OUT connector to a television or set-top box (optional). 4. Use the included power adaptor to connect the POWER connector to a power outlet. LEDs The following table describes the LEDs on the HLA3105. LED Color Status Description Power Green On The HLA3105 is receiving power. Off The HLA3105 is not receiving power. Quality Green On The transmission rate through the coaxial connection is 160 Mbps or above. Amber On The transmission rate through the coaxial connection is between 160 Mbps and 96 Mbps. Red On The transmission rate through the coaxial connection is below 96 Mbps. Off The HLA3105 is off. LNK/ACT Green On The HLA3105 has a coaxial connection. Blinking The HLA3105 is sending or receiving traffic over a coaxial cable. Off The HLA3105 does not have a coaxial connection. Ethernet Green On The HLA3105 has an Ethernet connection with a device (such as your computer). Blinking The HLA3105 is sending or receiving traffic through the Ethernet port. Off The HLA3105 does not have an Ethernet connection with a device (such as your computer). The HLA3105 cannot connect to a cable modem/router at the time of writing. 12/2010 Version 1.9.5, Edition 1 Copyright 2010 ZyXEL Communications Corp.