ZyXEL Communications PLA4231 User manual

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Quick Start
Guide
Ethernet x 2
CD
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Plug the PLA powerline extender (PLA4231) into a power outlet.
Push the power button.
Ensure that the LED’s are on. Make note that the HomePlug LED color will display the data rate between the
powerline adapters. Green is higher than 80 Mbps. Orange is between 20 and 80 Mbps. Orange is between
20 and 80 Mbps. Red is between 0 and 20 Mbps.
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SSID = ZyXEL
Wi-Fi Key: Your default WiFi security
key is the same as the 12 digit MAC
addresses located on the belly
sticker on your PLA4231. Letters
should be entered as capitals.
Room2
Connect the Ethernet port of one powerline adapter (PLA4201 v2 for example) to your broadband
router/ modem’s LAN port .
Plug the PLA into a power outlet
Room1
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See the User's Guide for more information. Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corp. All Rights Reserved
Package Contents
Quick Start
Guide
Ethernet x 2
CD
If you want to copy wireless router or AP settings to secure Wi-Fi, the PLA 4231 must be within 5 meters of the
wireless router or AP. After a successful copy, deploy them in your network. Hold down the AP’s WPS button for 2
second. Within 2 minutes, hold down the PLA 4231’s WPS button for more than 5 seconds. The WLAN LED starts to
blink and then turns steady green. If your AP doesn’t support WPS, manually enter the AP’s SSID and Wi-Fi key in
the PLA4231’s web congurator.
If you want to secure your powerline network, hold down the ENCRYPT button for two seconds on one of
the PLAs. Within 2 minutes, hold down the ENCRYPT button for two seconds on the other PLA. After pressing
the ENCRYPT button the Power LED starts to blink. The Power LED will remain solid and HomePlug LED will
start blinking after successful setup. If you require to add additional powerline adapters, please see the User’s
Guide on the included CD for details.
ZyXEL provides support to our customers via our toll free telephone number and our website. If you need further
assistance, please contact your ZyXEL Support Team at 1-800-978-7222.
To register the product online: http://zyxel.us/registration
ZyXEL Communications Inc.
http://www.zyxel.us/support
www.zyxel.com/us
1-800-978-7222
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