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PLA-450
Homeplug AV to WLAN AP/Bridge
User’s Guide
Version 3.60
6/2007
Edition 1
DEFAULT LOGIN
IP Address http://192.168.1.2
Password 1234
www.zyxel.com
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About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the ZyXEL Device 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.
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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. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-450 may be referred to as the “ZyXEL Device”, the “device”, the “product” or the “system” in this User’s Guide. • Product labels, screen nam
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Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The ZyXEL Device icon is not an exact representation of your device. ZyXEL Device Computer Notebook computer Server Switch Router Modem HomePlug AV powerline adaptor PLA-450 User’s Guide 5
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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. • 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 NO
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Safety Warnings PLA-450 User’s Guide 7
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Introduction ............................................................................................................................21 Getting to Know Your ZyXEL Device ......................................................................................... 23 Wireless Tutorial ........................................................................................................................ 27 Introducing the Web Configurator .....................
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Contents Overview PLA-450 User’s Guide 10
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Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3 Document Conventions............................................................................................................4 Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6 Contents Overview ..............................................
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Table of Contents 3.4 Navigating the Web Configurator ...................................................................................... 37 3.4.1 The Status Screen ..................................................................................................... 37 3.4.2 Navigation Panel ........................................................................................................ 40 3.4.3 Summary: Packet Statistics ........................................................
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Table of Contents 6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 71 6.2 Privacy and Powerline Adapters .......................................................................................... 72 6.2.1 Setting Up a Private Powerline Network .................................................................... 72 6.2.2 Setting Up Multiple Powerline Networks. ..............................................
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Table of Contents Appendix A Product Specifications and Wall-Mounting Instructions ....................................105 Appendix B Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions ......................................109 Appendix C IP Addresses and Subnetting ........................................................................... 115 Appendix D Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address ...........................................................123 11.7.1 Verifying Settings ..........
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List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 WLAN Application Example ..................................................................................................... 23 Figure 2 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example .......................................................................... 24 Figure 3 Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 4 Network > Wireless LAN > General ..........
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List of Figures Figure 39 Network > HomePlug > Network Settings .............................................................................. 75 Figure 40 Network > HomePlug > Edit .................................................................................................. 76 Figure 41 Maintenance > System > General ......................................................................................... 81 Figure 42 Maintenance > System > Time Setting .................................
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List of Figures Figure 82 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Ethernet Device: General ..................................................................... 136 Figure 83 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: DNS ................................................................. 136 Figure 84 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Activate ........................................................... 137 Figure 85 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ....................................
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List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 Front Panel LEDs ...................................................................................................................... 25 Table 2 Status Screen Icon Key ............................................................................................................. 38 Table 3 Web Configurator Status Screen ........................................................................................... 39 Table 4 Screens Summary ..............
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List of Tables Table 39 Subnet 2 ................................................................................................................................ 120 Table 40 Subnet 3 ................................................................................................................................ 120 Table 41 Subnet 4 ................................................................................................................................ 120 Table 42 Eight Subnets .....
