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The following list, which is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in the PLA450.

Wireless Functionality

Allows IEEE 802.11b and/or IEEE 802.11g wireless clients to connect to

the PLA450 wirelessly. IEEE 802.11g clients can connect using the

super G function. Enable wireless security (WEP, WPA(2), WPA(2)-

PSK) and/or MAC filtering to protect your wireless network.

Note: The PLA450 may be prone to RF (Radio Frequency)

interference from other 2.4 GHz devices such as

microwave ovens, wireless phones, Bluetooth

enabled devices, and other wireless LANs.

WPA(2)-PSK

WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK allow you to implement the WPA and WPA2

encryption standards without using a RADIUS server. Instead, WPA(2)-

PSK uses Pre-Shared Keys (PSKs) to authenticate devices on the

wireless network. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK provide superior security

to WEP.

Powerline Functionality

The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices

communicate using standard electrical wiring.

It supports a data transfer rate of up to 200Mbps.

Data is encrypted using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).

HomePlug AV compatible devices co-exist with HomePlug 1.0 devices

but do not detect each other.

The range of a HomePlug AV network is 300 meters/984 feet in optimal

conditions.

HomePlug AV is compatible with all OSs

The maximum number of devices connected to a single adapter is 64.

Maximum number of powerline adapters on a single network is 64.

The maximum number of powerline networks on a single electrical circuit

is 4.

HomePlug AV devices using the latest version firmware cannot

communicate with earlier version firmware.

Firmware Upgrade

Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web site and

use the web configurator, an FTP or a TFTP tool to put it on the PLA450.

Note: Only upload firmware for your specific model!

Configuration Backup &

Restoration

Make a copy of the PLA450’s configuration and put it back on the

PLA450 later if you decide you want to revert back to an earl

i

er

configuration.

Time and Date

Get the current time and date from an external server when you turn on

your PLA450. You can also set the time manually. These dates and

times are then used in logs.

Logging and Tracing

Use packet tracing and logs for troubleshooting. You can send logs from

the PLA450 to an external UNIX syslog server.

Table 38

Standards Supported

STANDARD

DESCRIPTION

RFC 867

Daytime Protocol

RFC 868

Time Protocol.

RFC 1112

IGMP v1

RFC 1305

Network Time Protocol (NTP version 3)

Table 37

Firmware Features

FEATURE

DESCRIPTION

Section	Page
PLA450 Series	1
User’s Guide	1
About This User's Guide	3
Document Conventions	4
Safety Warnings	6
Contents Overview	9
Table of Contents	11
List of Figures	15
List of Tables	19
Introduction	21
Getting to Know Your PLA450	23
1.1 Overview	23
1.1.1 Wireless LAN Application	23
1.1.2 HomePlug AV	23
1.2 Ways to Manage the PLA450	24
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the PLA450	24
1.4 LEDs	25
The WPS Button	27
2.1 Overview	27
2.2 Push Button Configuration	27
The ENCRYPT Button	29
3.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview	29
3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT	29
3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks	31
3.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior	32
Introducing the Web Configurator	35
4.1 Web Configurator Overview	35
4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator	35
4.3 Resetting the PLA450	37
4.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button	37
4.4 Navigating the Web Configurator	37
4.4.1 The Status Screen	37
4.4.2 Navigation Panel	40
4.4.3 Summary: Packet Statistics	41
4.4.4 Summary: Wireless Station Status	42
4.4.5 Summary: My HomePlug Network Status	42
Wireless Tutorial	47
5.1 Example Parameters	47
5.2 Configuring the PLA450	47
5.3 Configuring the Wireless Client	49
5.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN	49
5.3.2 Creating and Using a Profile	52
Network	55
Wireless LAN	57
6.1 Wireless Network Overview	57
6.2 Wireless Security Overview	59
6.2.1 SSID	59
6.2.2 MAC Address Filter	59
6.2.3 User Authentication	59
6.2.4 Encryption	60
6.3 Roaming	61
6.3.1 Requirements for Roaming	62
6.4 Quality of Service	62
6.4.1 WMM QoS	63
6.5 WPS Overview	63
6.5.1 WPS Setup Using a PIN	64
6.5.2 How WPS Works	65
6.5.3 Limitations of WPS	67
6.6 General Wireless LAN Screen	68
6.6.1 No Security	69
6.6.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK	70
6.7 MAC Filter	71
6.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen	72
6.9 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen	74
6.9.1 Application Priority Configuration	76
6.10 WPS Screen	77
6.11 WPS Station Screen	78
LAN	81
7.1 LAN Overview	81
7.1.1 Factory LAN Defaults	81
7.1.2 IP Address	81
7.1.3 IP Address and Subnet Mask	82
7.2 LAN IP Screen	82
HomePlug AV	85
8.1 Overview	85
8.2 Privacy and Powerline Adapters	86
8.2.1 Setting Up a Private Powerline Network	87
8.2.2 Setting Up Multiple Powerline Networks.	87
8.3 Configuring Your HomePlug AV Devices	88
8.4 HomePlug AV QoS	91
8.4.1 QoS Based on IP or MAC Address	91
8.4.2 Mapping other QoS Priority Settings to HomePlug AV QoS	91
8.4.3 QoS Based on Traffic Type	92
Maintenance and Troubleshooting	95
System	97
9.1 System General Screen	97
9.2 Time Setting Screen	98
Logs	101
10.1 View Log	101
10.2 Log Settings	102
Tools	105
11.1 Firmware Upload Screen	105
11.2 Configuration Screen	107
11.2.1 Backup Configuration	107
11.2.2 Restore Configuration	107
11.2.3 Back to Factory Defaults	108
11.3 Restart Screen	109
Configuration Mode	111
Language	113
13.1 Selecting Language	113
Troubleshooting	115
14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs	115
14.2 PLA450 Access and Login	116
14.3 Internet Access	117
14.4 Resetting the PLA450 to Its Factory Defaults	118
14.5 Wireless Troubleshooting	119
14.6 HomePlug AV Troubleshooting	119
14.7 ENCRYPT Button Problems	120
14.8 Advanced Features	121
Product Specifications and Wall- Mounting Instructions	123
Appendices and Index	127
Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions	129
IP Addresses and Subnetting	135
Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address	143
15.0.1 Verifying Settings	158
Wireless LANs	159
Common Services	173
Legal Information	177
Customer Support	181

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