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- Page 1 User’s Guide PLA6457 G.hn Wave 2 Powerline Pass-through Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Version 1.0 Ed. 2, 08/2021 Default Login Details Default Network Name G.hn Network LAN IP Address http://DHCP-assigned Default Password FLYPIG2400 Copyright © 2021 Zyxel and/or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect and set up the PLA in your network. • More Information Go to to find other information on the PLA suppo rt.zyxe l.c o m PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Do C Um E Nt C O Nve Ntio Ns
Synta x C o nve ntio ns • The PLA6457 in this user’s guide may be referred to as the “PLA” in this guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in font. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
We b C o nfig ura to r..........................17 3.1 Overview ............................17 3.1.1 G.hn Network Security ......................18 3.2 System Login ............................ 18 3.3 G.hn Settings ........................... 19 3.4 IP Settings ............................20 3.5 Ethernet Settings ..........................22 PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 5 5.1 Power and Light Problems ......................34 5.2 Web Configurator Problems ......................35 5.3 Powerline Problems ........................36 5.4 ENCRYPT Button Problems ......................36 Appendix A Customer Support ....................... 38 Appendix B Legal Information ......................44 Inde x ..............................47 PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 7: C Ha Pte R 1 Intro Duc Ing The Pl A
In this User’s Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to as the “G.hn Network”. Table 1 PLA Features PO RT / FEAT URE PL A6457 Number of Gigabit Ethernet ports AC Pass-Through Encrypt Button Reset Button Maximum PHY Rate over Powerline 1200 Mbps PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 8: G.hn Standard
The PLA detects another PLA and can transmit and/or receive data between 0 – 20 Mbps. Green/ Blinking The PLA is communicating with another PLA. Data is being Amber/ transmitted and/or received. The PLA does not detect another PLA. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 9: Standby Mode
1.5 Expa nd Yo ur Ne two rk with the PL A Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLAs into other outlets in your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a Smart TV) to them. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Security
Alternatively, use the Web Configurator to set up encrypted pairing on the PLA. Although the PLA is a “plug-and-play” network expanding solution there are several reasons for enabling security on the G.hn Network in your home. It is easy and only requires you to change a network name. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 11: Multiple Networks
You now have two private networks on your Powerline circuit. Information is not shared between the two networks as only PLAs with the same criteria for this can communicate with each Do m a in Na m e other. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 12: Reset A Nd Enc Rypt Butto Ns
PLA for 2 to 5 seconds. The encrypted pairing ( ) light will ENC RYPT blink as the PLA tries to set up a connection with a new random domain name. PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 13 ) for 2 to 5 seconds to add PLA ENC RYPT This must be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the button on the PLA. ENC RYPT After pairing them, unplug the PLAs and plug them where you want to extend your network. PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 14: Multiple Separate G.hn Networks
2 to 5 seconds and within 2 ENC RYPT minutes of each other. Wait for about one minute while PLAs connect. When the encrypted pairing ( and Powerline ( ) lights shine steadily, the devices are connected. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 15: Reset Button
Note: The domain name is unknown when you use the button. You can then pair the RESET PLA to a different network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 5 on page 36 for suggestions on problems with the button and ENC RYPT the lights. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 16: Pa Rt Ii: T E C Hnic A L Re Fe Re Nc E
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Page 17: C Ha Pte R 3 We B C O Nfig Ura To R
( Example Network Setup Fig ure 7 All G.hn compliant PLAs within range can join your network. The range varies depending on the quality of your home’s wiring. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 18: G.hn Network Security
Press [ENTER]. Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address. The following screen appears. Web Configurator: Login Fig ure 8 Enter the default password as shown on the cover page. Click to log into the Web Configurator to manage the PLA directly. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 19: G.hn Settings
DO MAIN_MAST ER manually configure your PLA as the by selecting in the END_PO INT END_PO INT field. The will be set to Fo rc e no de T ype De vic e ID PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 20: Ip Settings
PLA to this PLA. 3.4 IP Se tting s Use the screen to enable DHCP, or manually assign an IPv4 or IPv6 address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server to the PLA. PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 21 IPv6 a ddre ss / pre fix De fa ult G a te wa y configuration is received from the DHCPv6 server. Select if you wish to assign an IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS to your PLA. PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 22: Ethernet Settings
L ABEL DESC RIPT IO N Ethernet External Interfaces Interface This shows ETHA and ETHB (PLA’s Ethernet port). Speed This shows a link rate of 100 Mbps for ETHA, and a link rate of 1000 Mbps for ETHB. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 23: Device Settings
This screen also lets you upload new firmware to your PLA. You can download new firmware releases from your nearest Zyxel FTP site (or www.zyxel.com) to upgrade your device’s performance. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to 2 minutes. After a successful upload, the PLA will reset. PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 24 0 to 9 and a to z (case sensitive). Note that as you type a password, the screen password displays a (*) for each character you type. Then click . After you change the password, use the new password to access the PLA. HTTP SW update PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 25: Multicast Settings
Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) is an IPv6 network-layer protocol that uses ICMPv6 message types, rather than IGMP message types. MLDv1 is equivalent to IGMPv2 and MLDv2 is equivalent to IGMPv3. Use the screen to configure IGMP/MLD settings. Multic a st PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 26 Up to 4 multicast IP address ranges can be configured defining the minimum and maximum IP ranges addresses of each range. Only multicast traffic within these ranges will be processed by the This field is only available when IG MP Sno o ping Click for the changes to take effect. PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 27: Log File Settings
The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 11 Log file Screen L ABEL DESC RIPT IO N Log File Configuration Enable Log File Select to allow your PLA to send event logs to an FTP server. Otherwise, select to disable PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 28 1 to 30 characters, including 0 to 9, a to z, and !@#%*()–_+=~,.{}[]\. Upload to server This field allows you to set the time interval (1 – 9,999,999 minutes) to send the captured data to interval (min) the remote server. Enter to disable this function. PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 29: G .Hn Ne Two Rk Se Tup T Uto Ria L
Plug the PLA you want to add to your network into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on. Plug Your PLA into a Power Socket Fig ure 16 Connect the PLA to your computer. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 30: Adding A Pla
This section shows you how to add a new PLA to expand your existing network. The figure below shows the family computer with Internet access on a G.hn network. Expand the network by adding a new PLA connected to a printer. Add a Printer to Your G.hn Network Fig ure 18 PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 31 Connect the adapter’s Ethernet port to the device’s LAN port to add the device to the network, for example, your Internet refrigerator in the kitchen. Plug the adapter into a power outlet. Repeat this procedure for all additional PLAs that you want to add to your existing or new G.hn network. PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 32: Setting Up A New Network With A New Pla
Do m a in Na m e Do m a in Na m e use the same new for all new adapters you want to add to your new network. Do m a in Na m e PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 33 Making a New Network with the New Adapter Fig ure 21 After you have set up a new network, you are ready to connect each PLA on your new network to devices, for example, a computer or a games console. PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 34: C Ha Pte R 5 T Ro Ub Le Sho O Ting
Section 3.4 on page for instructions on changing the network name. Check the MAC address for all PLAs are shown correctly in the Web Configurator. See Section 3.6 on page 23 for instructions on checking the MAC address. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 35: Web Configurator Problems
If you want to assign a static IP address to your PLA, please follow the instructions below. Type the IP address of the PLA using an Internet browser to log into the PLA’s Web Configurator. After logging into the Web Configurator, go to the screen. PLA6457 User’s Guide... -
Page 36: Powerline Problems
• Wait for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. • If that does not work, try again with both devices connected to a power strip next to each other. If they now connect, then the devices were not on the same electrical circuit before. PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 37 C for 10 – 15 seconds. And then reconnect device A to device B by RESET pressing the button for 2 to 5 seconds on both devices within 120 seconds. ENC RYPT PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 38: Appendix A Customer Support
C o rpo ra te He a dq ua rte rs (Wo rldwide ) T a iwa n • Zyxel Communications Corporation • https://www.zyxel.com Asia C hina • Zyxel Communications (Shanghai) Corp. Zyxel Communications (Beijing) Corp. Zyxel Communications (Tianjin) Corp. • https://www.zyxel.com/cn/zh/ India • Zyxel Technology India Pvt Ltd. - Page 39 • Zyxel Communications Corporation • https://www.zyxel.com/tw/zh/ T ha ila nd • Zyxel Thailand Co., Ltd. • https://www.zyxel.com/th/th/ Vie tna m • Zyxel Communications Corporation – Vietnam Office • https://www.zyxel.com/vn/vi Euro pe Be la rus • Zyxel BY • https://www.zyxel.by Be lg ium •...
- Page 40 Appendix A Customer Support • https://www.zyxel.com/be/fr/ Bulg a ria • Zyxel България • https://www.zyxel.com/bg/bg/ C ze c h Re pub lic • Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o • https://www.zyxel.com/cz/cs/ De nm a rk • Zyxel Communications A/S • https://www.zyxel.com/dk/da/ Esto nia •...
- Page 41 Ro m a nia • Zyxel Romania • https://www.zyxel.com/ro/ro Russia • Zyxel Russia • https://www.zyxel.com/ru/ru/ Slo va kia • Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka • https://www.zyxel.com/sk/sk/ Spa in • Zyxel Communications ES Ltd. • https://www.zyxel.com/es/es/ Swe de n • Zyxel Communications •...
- Page 42 Appendix A Customer Support T urke y • Zyxel Turkey A.S. • https://www.zyxel.com/tr/tr/ • Zyxel Communications UK Ltd. • https://www.zyxel.com/uk/en/ Ukra ine • Zyxel Ukraine • http://www.ua.zyxel.com So uth Am e ric a Arg e ntina • Zyxel Communications Corporation •...
- Page 43 Appendix A Customer Support Middle Ea st • Zyxel Communications Corporation • https://www.zyxel.com/me/en/ No rth Am e ric a • Zyxel Communications, Inc. – North America Headquarters • https://www.zyxel.com/us/en/ O c e a nia Austra lia • Zyxel Communications Corporation •...
- Page 44 Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do not expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do not store things on the device. PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 45: Appendix B Legal Information
Various symbols are used in this product to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meaning of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents. PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 46 O pe n So urc e L ic e nse s This product may contain in part some free software distributed under GPL license terms and/or GPL-like licenses. To request the source code covered under these licenses, please go to: https://www.zyxel.com/form/gpl_oss_software_notice.shtml PLA6457 User’s Guide...
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Page 47: Inde X
Encryption configuration contact information Ethernet activity copyright no detection customer support Ethernet connection inactivity Ethernet port number of Ethernet screen data capture interval expand the network device ID device name Device screen DHCP client DHCP-enabled router PLA6457 User’s Guide... - Page 48 PLA IGMP/MLD management IGMP/MLD broadcast report multiple networks mode overview IGMPv2 managing the device IGMPv3 MIMO (multiple input multiple output) channel inactivity detection mode inactivity time MLD snooping detection MLDv2 Internet Group Multicast Protocol (IGMP) PLA6457 User’s Guide...
- Page 49 10, 11, 18 security passwords internal serial number PHY rate maximum software information add to network standby mode plug-and-play subnet mask power and light problem power LED behavior power pass-through power saving power saving mode time interval PLA6457 User’s Guide...
- Page 50 Powerline network upload to server interval uptime warranty note web browser pop-up window 17, 24 Web Configurator password problem recommended screen resolution supported web browsers PLA6457 User’s Guide...