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PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter
User's Guide
Version 1.00
4/2008
Edition 1
www.zyxel.com

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  • Page 1 PL100 PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Version 1.00 4/2008 Edition 1 www.zyxel.com...

  • Page 3: About This User's Guide

    Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you! The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.

  • Page 4: Document Conventions

    Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device. Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. • 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. •...
  • Page 6 Safety Warnings This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly. PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ......................3 Document Conventions......................4 Safety Warnings........................5 Table of Contents........................7 List of Figures ........................... 9 List of Tables........................... 11 Chapter 1 Introducing the PL100 ......................13 1.1 Overview ..........................13 1.1.1 Expand Your Network with the PL100 ................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address.............. 39 Appendix C Legal Information ....................57 Appendix D Customer Support....................61 Index............................65 PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen ..................... 16 Figure 2 Customer Information Input ...................... 17 Figure 3 Install Destination Folder ......................17 Figure 4 Install Destination Folder ......................18 Figure 5 Install Begin Screen ......................... 18 Figure 6 Install Process Screen ......................
  • Page 10 List of Figures PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: List Of Tables

    List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 Password Summary ........................14 Table 2 Configuration Screen ........................ 24 Table 3 Privacy Screen .......................... 27 Table 4 Diagnostics Screen ........................29 Table 5 Diagnostics Screen ........................30 Table 6 LEDs ............................31 Table 7 Specifications ..........................
  • Page 12 List of Tables PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Introducing The Pl100

    H A P T E R Introducing the PL100 This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PL100 power line Ethernet adapter. It also introduces how to manage the PL100. 1.1 Overview The PL100 is a HomePlug 1.0.1 compliant power line Ethernet adapter. The HomePlug 1.0.1 standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring.

  • Page 14: Passwords In The Power Line Network

    Chapter 1 Introducing the PL100 To prevent compromising your network security, you can create a private network. A private network uses a secret password to make sure that only permitted power line adapters can communicate in your network. See Section 3.1.1 on page 22 information on setting up a private network.

  • Page 15: Installing The Configuration Utility

    H A P T E R Installing the Configuration Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PL100. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process Install ZyXEL’s PL100 Configuration Utility to manage the power line network password, (See Section 3.1.1 on page 22 for more information), add new power line adapters to your...

  • Page 16: Figure 1 Installshield Wizard Start Screen

    Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility Figure 1 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen 2 Fill in the User Name and Company Name fields (optional). If you want the utility to be only available to the currently logged in user, select Only for me(user), where “user” is the user account that is currently logged in to the computer.

  • Page 17: Figure 2 Customer Information Input

    Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility Figure 2 Customer Information Input 3 Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Change to specify a different location on your computer. Figure 3 Install Destination Folder 4 Review the current installation details and click Install to begin the installation. PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Figure 4 Install Destination Folder

    Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility Figure 4 Install Destination Folder 5 The Status bar indicates the installation progress. The installation may take several minutes. Click Cancel only if you want to abort the installation and exit the wizard. Figure 5 Install Begin Screen PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Figure 6 Install Process Screen

    Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility 6 When the installation is finished, a screen appears to confirm that the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PL100 Configuration Utility on your computer. Click Finish to exit the wizard. Figure 6 Install Process Screen PL100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Managing Your Pl100

    H A P T E R Managing Your PL100 This chapter shows you how to use the PL100 Configuration Utility to manage the PL100 and other power line adapters in your power line network. 3.1 Overview The PL100 is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. This means that once you complete your hardware connections, the devices in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your electrical wiring.

  • Page 22: Power Line Network Security

    Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 3.1.1 Power Line Network Security When PL100s (or other HomePlug 1.0.1 compliant power line adpaters) communicate with each other, they use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the power line network. Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message.

  • Page 23: The Main Screen

    Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 • Privacy - Use this screen to set up security on your network by creating a private network name. You can also use this screen to reset the network to use the public network name “HomePlug”.

  • Page 24: Table 2 Configuration Screen

    Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 2 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Local Device(s) This section displays information about the power line adapters directly connected to on your your computer. Typically this window will only display the PL100 which is directly computer: connected to your computer.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 Table 2 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Rename Highlight one of the remote power line adapters (by clicking on it) and click this to change the name of a remote power line adapter. The Device Name field changes into editable text.

  • Page 26: The Privacy Screen

    Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 Table 2 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Click this to add remote power line adapters to your power line network. The Add Device to Network window opens up: The following fields must be filled in: •...

  • Page 27: Figure 10 Privacy Screen

    Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 Figure 10 Privacy Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3 Privacy Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Private Network Enter a private network name. Only the power line adapters that use the name you Name set here can be part of your power line network.

  • Page 28: The Diagnostics Screen

    Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 3.5 The Diagnostics Screen Use the Diagnostics screen to view your power line network details and examine the logs of power line adapters connected to your power line network as well those that partook in your network but are no longer members of your power line network.

  • Page 29: Table 4 Diagnostics Screen

    Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4 Diagnostics Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION System This section displays information related to the computer on which the PL100 Information Configuration Utility is running as well as hardware and software information about the local power line adapter connected to your computer.

  • Page 30: The About Screen

    Chapter 3 Managing Your PL100 3.6 The About Screen The About screen in the figure below shows the software version, provides access to the ZyXEL website and allows you to turn automatic scanning for power line adapters on or off. Figure 12 Diagnostics Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen.

  • Page 31: Leds And Troubleshooting

    H A P T E R LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the LED behavior and offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. 4.1 LEDs Use the LEDs to determine if the PL100 is behaving normally or if there are some problems on your power line network.

  • Page 32: Configuration Utility Problems

    Chapter 4 LEDs and Troubleshooting The ETHN LED does not turn on. 1 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer and make sure it’s enabled and working properly.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 LEDs and Troubleshooting PL100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 LEDs and Troubleshooting PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Appendix A Product Specifications

    P P E N D I X Product Specifications Table 7 Specifications ITEM DESCRIPTION Product Name PL100 PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Power Input 100 - 240 VAC, 50 ~ 60 Hz, 0.1 A Dimensions 112 (L) mm x 106 (D) mm x 28.5 mm (H) Operating Temp 0°C ~ 45°C Humidity 10% ~ 90% Noncondensing...

  • Page 36: Table 8 Rj-45 Connector Pin Assignments

    Appendix A Product Specifications Table 8 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 CONNECTOR PIN NO RJ-45 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT RxD + RxD - TxD + Not connected Not connected TxD - Not connected Not connected Wall-mounting Instructions Complete the following steps to hang your PL100 on a wall. Note: See Table 7 on page 35 for the size of screws to use and how far apart to place...

  • Page 37: Figure 13 Wall-Mounting Example

    Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 13 Wall-mounting Example PL100 User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Appendix A Product Specifications PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's Ip Address

    P P E N D I X Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address All computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP installed. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to install and use TCP/ IP on your computer.

  • Page 40: Figure 14 Windows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows 95/98/Me Click Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the Network icon to open the Network window. Figure 14 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration Installing Components The Network window Configuration tab displays a list of installed components. You need a network adapter, the TCP/IP protocol and Client for Microsoft Networks.

  • Page 41: Figure 15 Windows 95/98/Me: Tcp/Ip Properties: Ip Address

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address If you need Client for Microsoft Networks: 1 Click Add. 2 Select Client and then click Add. 3 Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers. 4 Select Client for Microsoft Networks from the list of network clients and then click 5 Restart your computer so the changes you made take effect.

  • Page 42: Figure 16 Windows 95/98/Me: Tcp/Ip Properties: Dns Configuration

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 16 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 4 Click the Gateway tab. • If you do not know your gateway’s IP address, remove previously installed gateways. • If you have a gateway IP address, type it in the New gateway field and click Add.

  • Page 43: Figure 17 Windows Xp: Start Menu

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows 2000/NT/XP The following example figures use the default Windows XP GUI theme. 1 Click start (Start in Windows 2000/NT), Settings, Control Panel. Figure 17 Windows XP: Start Menu 2 In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections (Network and Dial-up Connections in Windows 2000/NT).

  • Page 44: Figure 19 Windows Xp: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 19 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the General tab in Win XP) and then click Properties. Figure 20 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties 5 The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens (the General tab in Windows XP).

  • Page 45: Figure 21 Windows Xp: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address • If you have a static IP address click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields. • Click Advanced. Figure 21 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 6 If you do not know your gateway's IP address, remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK.

  • Page 46: Figure 22 Windows Xp: Advanced Tcp/Ip Properties

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 22 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties 7 In the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window (the General tab in Windows XP): • Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es).

  • Page 47: Figure 23 Windows Xp: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 23 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 9 Click Close (OK in Windows 2000/NT) to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.

  • Page 48: Figure 24 Windows Vista: Start Menu

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 24 Windows Vista: Start Menu 2 In the Control Panel, double-click Network and Internet. Figure 25 Windows Vista: Control Panel 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. Figure 26 Windows Vista: Network And Internet 4 Click Manage network connections.

  • Page 49: Figure 28 Windows Vista: Network And Sharing Center

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 5 Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties. During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. Figure 28 Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

  • Page 50: Figure 30 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (Tcp/Ipv4) Properties

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 7 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens (the General tab). • If you have a dynamic IP address click Obtain an IP address automatically. • If you have a static IP address click Use the following IP address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields.

  • Page 51: Figure 31 Windows Vista: Advanced Tcp/Ip Properties

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 31 Windows Vista: Advanced TCP/IP Properties 9 In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, (the General tab): • Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es).

  • Page 52: Figure 32 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (Tcp/Ipv4) Properties

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 32 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties 10 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 11 Click Close to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. 12 Close the Network Connections window.

  • Page 53: Figure 33 Macintosh Os 8/9: Apple Menu

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Macintosh OS 8/9 1 Click the Apple menu, Control Panel and double-click TCP/IP to open the TCP/IP Control Panel. Figure 33 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 2 Select Ethernet built-in from the Connect via list. PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Figure 34 Macintosh Os 8/9: Tcp/Ip

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 34 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 3 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP Server from the Configure: list. 4 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure box, select Manually. •...

  • Page 55: Figure 36 Macintosh Os X: Network

    Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address • Select Built-in Ethernet from the Show list. • Click the TCP/IP tab. 3 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure list. Figure 36 Macintosh OS X: Network 4 For statically assigned settings, do the following: •...
  • Page 56 Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix C Legal Information

    ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 58 Appendix C Legal Information If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 59: Zyxel Limited Warranty

    Appendix C Legal Information ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever...
  • Page 60 Appendix C Legal Information PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix D Customer Support

    • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.com.tw • Telephone: +886-3-578-3942 • Fax: +886-3-578-2439 • Web: www.zyxel.com, www.europe.zyxel.com • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan China - ZyXEL Communications (Beijing) Corp. • Support E-mail: cso.zycn@zyxel.cn • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.cn •...
  • Page 62 Czech Republic • E-mail: info@cz.zyxel.com • Telephone: +420-241-091-350 • Fax: +420-241-091-359 • Web: www.zyxel.cz • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Czech s.r.o., Modranská 621, 143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany, Ceská Republika Denmark • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.dk • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.dk •...
  • Page 63 Appendix D Customer Support Germany • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.de • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.de • Telephone: +49-2405-6909-69 • Fax: +49-2405-6909-99 • Web: www.zyxel.de • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH., Adenauerstr. 20/A2 D-52146, Wuerselen, Germany Hungary • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.hu • Sales E-mail: info@zyxel.hu •...
  • Page 64 • Support Telephone: +1-800-978-7222 • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.com • Sales Telephone: +1-714-632-0882 • Fax: +1-714-632-0858 • Web: www.zyxel.com • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications Inc., 1130 N. Miller St., Anaheim, CA 92806- 2001, U.S.A. Norway • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.no • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.no •...
  • Page 65 • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.es • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.es • Telephone: +34-902-195-420 • Fax: +34-913-005-345 • Web: www.zyxel.es • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Arte, 21 5ª planta, 28033 Madrid, Spain Sweden • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.se • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.se • Telephone: +46-31-744-7700 •...
  • Page 66 • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.co.uk • Telephone: +44-1344-303044, 08707-555779 (UK only) • Fax: +44-1344-303034 • Web: www.zyxel.co.uk • FTP: ftp.zyxel.co.uk • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd., 11 The Courtyard, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2XB, United Kingdom (UK) PL100 User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Index Cabling Type InstallShield Wizard Certifications certifications notices viewing contact information LEDs copyright Customer Information customer support Network Interface Network Ports Destination 17, 18 Dimensions disclaimer Operating Temp Encryption Power Input Power Line Network product registration FCC interference statement Frequency Band registration product...
  • Page 68 Index Set All Devices Set Local Device syntax conventions trademarks Troubleshooting User Name warranty note PL100 User’s Guide...

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