ZyXEL PLA4231 driver and firmware
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Quick Start Guide - Page 1
Quick Start Guide
Initial Setup
1 Hardware Installation
PLA4231
500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender
Ersteinrichtung | Configuración Inicial Configuration initiale | Configurazione Iniziale
Grundinställningar | Eerste Installatie
POWER
Wait... 1 Minute
2 Copying Existing AP's Wireless Settings
If AP has WPS enabled:
(2 seconds)
(2 sekunden) | (2 segundos) ( 2 secondes) | (2 ...
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... this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the PLA4231 and access the Web Configurator...
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... 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...28
5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...28 5.3 Configuration Screen ...29 5.4 Firmware Screen ...30 5.5 Network Info Screen ...31 5.6 Advanced Screen ...32 5.7 About Screen ...35
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial...37
6.1 Overview ...37 6.2 Important Terms ...37 6.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 38 6.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter ...39 6.5 Setting...
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... Can Do ...87 13.3 General Screen ...87 13.4 Password Screen ...88 13.5 Time Setting Screen ...88 13.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ...90 13.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen 92 13.8 Restart Screen ...93 13.9 Language Screen ...93
Chapter 14 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...95
14.1 LEDs ...95 14.2 Power and Light Problems ...96 14.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...98...
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... 23 for instructions on installing the utility.
Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is only compatible with a PLA4231 which has the latest firmware installed. If you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website.
• Use the Web Configurator for everyday management of the PLA4231 using a (supported) web browser...
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... 5.3 on page 29 for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is only compatible with a PLA4231 which has the latest firmware installed. If you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website.
4.2 Installing the Utility
Follow the steps below to...
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... the most basic operating instructions for the PLA4231 such as how to power up and how to load the firmware.
You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for your PLA4231.
Note: If you have upgraded the firmware, make sure you also upgrade the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. Older version utilities are not compatible with PLA4231s using the latest firmware.
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... it is the PLA4231 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility.
• Remote, if it is a PLA4231 in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility.
This field displays the MAC address of your powerline adapter. The MAC address of your powerline adapter can be found by looking at the label on your device. It consists...
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...device you selected in the Device Selection field of the Configuration screen.
Released Close
In the example firmware version given in the screen, 1.0.0.337, the firmware version is shown by the numbers 1.0.0, meaning this is firmware version 1.0.0.
This field displays the date when the firmware was released.
Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window.
PLA4231 User's Guide...
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... the ZyXEL website to find this software. Follow the instructions provided by the software to install it on your computer.
See the product specifications in the User's Guide for a list of hardware and software compatible with the utility.
Note: The PLA4231 in this tutorial is an example only. Your powerline adapter may be different.
6.2 Important Terms
Network Name DAK Password
The network name...
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... activities recorded by your PLA4231.
Packet Statistics
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
WLAN Station Status
Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the PLA4231.
CONFIGURATION
Network
Wireless LAN General
Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security settings.
MAC Filter
Use the MAC filter...
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... upload firmware to your PLA4231.
Backup/ Restore
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your PLA4231 to the factory defaults.
Restart
System Restart
This screen allows you to reboot the PLA4231 without turning the power off.
Language
Language
This screen allows you to select the language you prefer.
7.3.3 Main Window
The main window displays...
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... 13.3 on page 87) to set the timeout period of the management session.
• Use the Password screen (Section 13.4 on page 88) to change your PLA4231's system password.
• Use the Time screen (Section 13.5 on page 88) to change your PLA4231's time and date. • Use the Firmware Upgrade screen (Section 13.6 on page 90...
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... www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "PLA4231.bin". The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot.
Click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Follow the instructions in this screen to upload firmware to your PLA4231.
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... Firmware Upgrade
Check for Latest Firmware Now
Click this button to get the latest firmware information, such as the version number, release date, release note and file size from the ZyXEL website. Make sure your PLA4231 has Internet access.
Do-
Click this button to download and install the latest firmware in your PLA4231.
Firmware_Upgra
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Note: Do not turn off the PLA4231 while firmware...
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... cables.
3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer and make sure it's enabled and working properly.
4 If the PLA4231 is connected to an Ethernet switch or router, make sure the device is working correctly, and that the LAN network is working and configured correctly as well.
The HomePlug light does not turn on.
1 Check all PLA4231s on your network have the latest firmware installed. PLA4231s...
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... 13.6 on page 90 for instructions on installing the latest firmware.
• Check you are using the latest version utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA4231s using the latest firmware. If you do not have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website.
• If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be greyed out...
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...by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey...
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.... Open source licenses are provided with the firmware package. You can download the latest firmware at www.zyxel.com. To obtain the source code covered under those Licenses, please contact support@zyxel.com.tw to get it.
Regulatory Information
European Union
The following information applies if you use the product within the European Union.
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Index
Index
E
electrical and cable wiring 27 electrical circuit boundaries 27 encryption 9, 27, 65
key 65 WPA compatible 65 ESSID 100 ETHN LED 95
F
FCC interference statement 115 firmware 30 Firmware upload 90
file extension using HTTP firmware version 56
G
General wireless LAN screen 66 Guide
Quick Start 2
H
HomePlug 83 HomePlug AV standard 9
I
installation overview...