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ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 User Manual (134 pages)

500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender

Brand: ZyXEL Communications | Category: Extender | Size: 4.05 MB

Table of Contents
3
PART I Introduction

7
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231

9
- Overview
  9
- Expand Your Network with the PLA4231
  9
- Ways to Manage the PLA4231
  10
- Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231
  10
- Powerline Security
  10
  - Powerline Passwords
    11
  - Setting up Powerline Security
    11
- Multiple Networks
  12
- Resetting the PLA4231
  12
  - Procedure to Use the Reset Button
    12
Chapter 2 The WPS Button

13
- WPS Overview
  13
- How to Use the WPS Button
  13
Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button

15
Part II: Configuration Utility

21
Chapter 4 Installing the Utility

23
- Windows
  23
  - System Requirements
    23
- Macintosh (Mac)
  29
  - Supported Oss
    29
  - Installing the Utility
    29
Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility

32
- Overview
  32
  - Powerline Network Security
    32
  - Device Access Key (DAK)
    33
- Starting the Configuration Utility
  33
- Network Info Screen
  33
  - Icon View
    34
  - List View
    35
- Configuration Screen
  37
- Advanced Screen
  38
- About Screen
  41
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial

42
- Overview
  42
- Important Terms
  42
- Accessing Your Powerline Adapter
  43
- Adding a Powerline Adapter
  43
- Setting up a New Network with a New Adapter
  45
- Splitting a Network into Two Networks
  47
- Troubleshooting
  49
PART III Web Configurator

51
Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator

53
- Overview
  53
- Accessing the Web Configurator
  53
  - Login Screen
    53
  - Password Screen
    55
- Navigating the Web Configurator
  56
  - Title Bar
    57
  - Navigation Panel
    57
  - Main Window
    58
Chapter 8 Dashboard

59
- The Dashboard Screen
  59
Chapter 9 Monitor

63
- Overview
  63
- What You Can Do
  63
- Log
  63
- Packet Statistics
  64
- WLAN Station Status
  65
Chapter 10 Wireless LAN

67
- Overview
  67
  - Powerline Extended Wireless LAN
    67
- What You Can Do
  68
- What You Should Know
  69
  - Wireless Security Overview
    69
- General Wireless LAN Screen
  70
- Wireless Security
  72
  - No Security
    72
  - WEP Encryption
    73
  - Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk
    75
- MAC Filter
  76
- Wireless LAN Advanced Screen
  78
- Quality of Service (Qos) Screen
  78
- WPS Screen
  79
- WPS Station Screen
  81
- Scheduling Screen
  81
Chapter 11 LAN

83
- Overview
  83
- What You Can Do
  83
- What You Need to Know
  83
  - Lan Tcp/Ip
    84
  - IP Alias
    84
- LAN IP Screen
  84
- IP Alias Screen
  85
Chapter 12 Homeplug

87
- Overview
  87
- What You Can Do
  87
- Homeplug Screen
  87
- Maintenance
  91
Chapter 13 Maintenance

91
- Overview
  91
- What You Can Do
  91
- General Screen
  91
- Password Screen
  92
- Time Setting Screen
  92
- Firmware Upgrade Screen
  94
- Configuration Backup/Restore Screen
  96
- Restart Screen
  97
- Language Screen
  97
Chapter 14 Leds and Troubleshooting

99
- Leds
  99
- Power and Light Problems
  100
- Configuration Utility Problems
  102
- Powerline Problems
  102
- RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems
  103
- Wireless Connection Problems
  104
- PLA4231 Access and Login Problems
  105
Appendix A Customer Support

108
Appendix B Pop-Up Windows, Javascript and Java Permissions

115
Appendix C Legal Information

125
- Regulatory Information
  126
- Safety Warnings
  129
Index

131

ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 User Manual (124 pages)

500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender

Brand: ZyXEL Communications | Category: Extender | Size: 2.88 MB

Table of Contents
3
PART I Introduction

7
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231

9
- Overview
  9
- Expand Your Network with the PLA4231
  9
- Ways to Manage the PLA4231
  10
- Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231
  10
- Powerline Security
  10
  - Powerline Passwords
    11
  - Setting up Powerline Security
    11
- Multiple Networks
  12
- Resetting the PLA4231
  12
  - Procedure to Use the Reset Button
    12
Chapter 2 The WPS Button

13
- WPS Overview
  13
- How to Use the WPS Button
  13
Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button

15
Part II: Configuration Utility

21
Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility

23
- Overview of the Installation Process
  23
- Installing the Utility
  23
Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility

27
- Overview
  27
  - Powerline Network Security
    27
  - Device Access Key (DAK)
    28
- Starting the Configuration Utility
  28
- Configuration Screen
  29
- Firmware Screen
  30
- Network Info Screen
  31
- Advanced Screen
  32
- About Screen
  35
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial

37
- Overview
  37
- Important Terms
  37
- Accessing Your Powerline Adapter
  38
- Adding a Powerline Adapter
  39
- Setting up a New Network with a New Adapter
  40
- Splitting a Network into Two Networks
  42
- Troubleshooting
  44
PART III Web Configurator

47
Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator

49
- Overview
  49
- Accessing the Web Configurator
  49
  - Login Screen
    49
  - Password Screen
    51
- Navigating the Web Configurator
  52
  - Title Bar
    53
  - Navigation Panel
    53
  - Main Window
    54
Chapter 8 Dashboard

55
- The Dashboard Screen
  55
Chapter 9 Monitor

59
- Overview
  59
- What You Can Do
  59
- Log
  59
- Packet Statistics
  60
- WLAN Station Status
  61
Chapter 10 Wireless LAN

63
- Overview
  63
- What You Can Do
  63
- What You Should Know
  64
  - Wireless Security Overview
    64
- General Wireless LAN Screen
  66
- Wireless Security
  67
  - No Security
    67
  - WEP Encryption
    68
  - Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk
    70
- MAC Filter
  71
- Wireless LAN Advanced Screen
  73
- Quality of Service (Qos) Screen
  73
- WPS Screen
  74
- WPS Station Screen
  76
- Scheduling Screen
  76
Chapter 11 LAN

79
- Overview
  79
- What You Can Do
  79
- What You Need to Know
  79
  - Lan Tcp/Ip
    80
  - IP Alias
    80
- LAN IP Screen
  80
- IP Alias Screen
  81
Chapter 12 Homeplug

83
- Overview
  83
- What You Can Do
  83
- Homeplug Screen
  83
Chapter 13 Maintenance

87
- Overview
  87
- What You Can Do
  87
- General Screen
  87
- Password Screen
  88
- Time Setting Screen
  88
- Firmware Upgrade Screen
  90
- Configuration Backup/Restore Screen
  92
- Restart Screen
  93
- Language Screen
  93
Chapter 14 Leds and Troubleshooting

95
- Leds
  95
- Power and Light Problems
  96
- Configuration Utility Problems
  98
- Powerline Problems
  98
- RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems
  99
- Wireless Connection Problems
  100
- PLA4231 Access and Login Problems
  101
Appendix A Pop-Up Windows, Javascript and Java Permissions

105
Appendix B Legal Information

115
- Safety Warnings
  119
Index

121

ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 Manual (12 pages)

Extend the Home Network Coverage by using Powerline Adapter and Home Router

Brand: ZyXEL Communications | Category: Adapter | Size: 0.99 MB

ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 Quick Start Manual (4 pages)

Brand: ZyXEL Communications | Category: Extender | Size: 6.34 MB

ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender

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ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender Kit

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ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 User Manual (134 pages)

Table of Contents

PART I Introduction

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231

Chapter 2 The WPS Button

Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button

Part II: Configuration Utility

Chapter 4 Installing the Utility

Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial

PART III Web Configurator

Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator

Chapter 8 Dashboard

Chapter 9 Monitor

Chapter 10 Wireless LAN

Chapter 11 LAN

Chapter 12 Homeplug

Chapter 13 Maintenance

Chapter 14 Leds and Troubleshooting

Appendix A Customer Support

Appendix B Pop-Up Windows, Javascript and Java Permissions

Appendix C Legal Information

Index

ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 User Manual (124 pages)

Table of Contents

PART I Introduction

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231

Chapter 2 The WPS Button

Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button

Part II: Configuration Utility

Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility

Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial

PART III Web Configurator

Chapter 7 Introducing the Web Configurator

Chapter 8 Dashboard

Chapter 9 Monitor

Chapter 10 Wireless LAN

Chapter 11 LAN

Chapter 12 Homeplug

Chapter 13 Maintenance

Chapter 14 Leds and Troubleshooting

Appendix A Pop-Up Windows, Javascript and Java Permissions

Appendix B Legal Information

Index

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