ZyXEL Communications PLA450 Series User manual

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PLA450 Series

Homeplug AV to WLAN AP/Bridge

User’s Guide

Version 3.60

1/2008

Edition 3

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About This User's Guide

PLA450 User’s Guide 3

About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for people who want to configure the PLA450 using the web

configurator.

Related Documentation

• Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains

information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.

• Web Configurator Online Help

Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary

information.

"It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the PLA450.

• Supporting Disk

Refer to the included CD for support documents.

• ZyXEL Web Site

Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product

certifications.

User Guide Feedback

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.

E-mail: [email protected]

Document Conventions

PLA450 User’s Guide

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.

1Warnings 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.

Syntax Conventions

• The PLA450 and PLA-450 v2 may be referred to as the “PLA450”, the “device”, the

“product” or the “system” in this User’s Guide.

• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.

• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER]

means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.

• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key.

“Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.

• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example,

Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation

panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.

• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For

example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000”

or “1048576” and so on.

• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.

Document Conventions

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Icons Used in Figures

Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The PLA450 icon is not an

exact representation of your device.

PLA450 Computer Notebook computer

Server Switch Router

Modem HomePlug AV powerline

adaptor

Safety Warnings

PLA450 User’s Guide

Safety Warnings

1For 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.

• Do NOT store things on the device.

• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk

of electric shock from lightning.

• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to

dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should

service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.

• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.

• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.

• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.

• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in

North America or 230V AC in Europe).

• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the

product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.

• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause

electrocution.

• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.

• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a

new one.

• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a

remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your

device.

• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when

using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).

• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will

be damaged.

This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

Safety Warnings

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Safety Warnings

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Contents Overview

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Contents Overview

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 21

Getting to Know Your PLA450 ................................................................................................... 23

The WPS Button ........................................................................................................................ 27

................................................................................................................................................... 27

The ENCRYPT Button ............................................................................................................... 29

Introducing the Web Configurator .............................................................................................. 35

Wireless Tutorial ........................................................................................................................ 47

Network ................................................................................................................................... 55

Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................. 57

LAN ............................................................................................................................................ 81

HomePlug AV ............................................................................................................................ 85

Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 95

System ....................................................................................................................................... 97

Logs ......................................................................................................................................... 101

Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 105

Configuration Mode ..................................................................................................................111

Language ..................................................................................................................................113

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................115

Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions ........................................................... 123

Appendices and Index ......................................................................................................... 127

Contents Overview

PLA450 User’s Guide

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