ZyXEL Communications PLA450 Series User manual

Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved.
PLA450 Series
Homeplug AV to WLAN AP/Bridge
Quick Start Guide
Version 3.60
1/2008
Edition 3
DEFAULT LOGIN
IP Address http://192.168.1.2
Password 1234
CONTENTS
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DEUTSCH 18
ESPAÑOL 36
FRANÇAIS 52
ITALIANO 70
SVENSKA 88

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The PLA450 connects your HomePlug AV powerline network (which uses your electrical
wiring) to your wired LAN (which uses Ethernet cables). It also adds wireless connectivity.
Use the following sections in this guide to set up a wireless and HomePlug AV powerline
network.
Section 1 :Initial Hardware Connections
Section 2 :Accessing the Web Configurator
Section 3 :Connect Wirelessly to the PLA450
Section 4 :Set Up a HomePlug AV Powerline Network
Section 5 :Set Your PLA450’s IP Address
Section 6 :Connect to the Internet
See the User’s Guide on the included CD for details on all of the PLA450’s features. If a
screen does not pop-up when you insert the included CD, use Windows Explorer (My
Computer) to go to the CD-ROM (commonly drive D) and browse for the User’s Guide.
"Your PLA450 is only compatible with HomePlug AV products with the latest
firmware. You can upgrade your other ZyXEL HomePlug AV products by
downloading the latest firmware from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com).
Internet
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1 Initial Hardware Connections
1Screw the antenna clockwise onto the antenna connector. Make sure it is securely
attached. Point the antenna up (perpendicular to the ground).
2Use the yellow (Ethernet) cable to connect the PLA450’s LAN port to the Ethernet port
on your computer.
3Use the included power cord to connect the POWER socket to an appropriate power
source. This is also your powerline connection.
1.1 Look at the LEDs (lights)
•Power ( ): Blinks until the device is ready.
•HomePlug ( ): Turns on when connected to other HomePlug AV device(s).
•LAN ( ): Turns on if the LAN connection to your computer is OK.
•WLAN ( ): Turns on if the wireless LAN feature is on.
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VIf the power ( ) or LAN ( ) lights do not turn on, check your connections.
2 Accessing the Web Configurator
Access the PLA450’s web configurator to enter or change settings on the PLA450.
2.1 Give Your Computer a Static IP Address
Follow these instructions for Windows XP. If you do not have Windows XP, see the
appendix in the User’s Guide on setting your IP address.
1Click the network icon (usually in the bottom right of your
computer screen).
2Click Properties.

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3Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (A). Then click Properties (B).
"Make a note of your original settings in (C) in the following screen if you will
return the computer to its original hardware connections after configuring
the PLA450.
4Type 192.168.1.x as the IP address, where xis a number between 3 and 254. Avoid IP
addresses taken by other devices on your network, such as 192.168.1.2, which is the
PLA450’s default IP address. Type 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask. Click OK.
2.2 Log Into the Web Configurator
The PLA450’s web configurator lets you enter and change settings.
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1Launch an Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer). Enter “http://192.168.1.2” and
click Go (or press [ENTER]).
VIf the login screen does not display, make sure your computer is using a
static IP address between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254, as shown in
section 2.1. If that doesn’t work, check your web browser’s pop-up settings
(see the User’s Guide for more information).
2The default password (1234) is entered for you. Click Login.
3Change the password in the next screen and click Apply.
4Click Go to Basic setup.
3 Connect Wirelessly to the PLA450
You can use either Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or the web configurator to set up your
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If your wireless devices display the WPS logo, as shown below, use WPS to set up your
wireless network. Go to Section 3.1 to set up your wireless network.
If your wireless devices do not display the WPS logo, go to Section 3.2 to set up wireless
settings on your PLA450 using the web configurator.
3.1 Connect Wirelessly with WPS
Use WPS to connect WPS-enabled wireless devices to your PLA450 one at a time.
1Place a WPS-enabled device within range of the PLA450.
2Press the WPS button on both devices. It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first.
You must press the second button within two minutes of pressing the first one.
"Your PLA450 has a WPS button located on its housing, as well as a WPS
button available in the web configurator used to manage the PLA450. Other
WPS-enabled devices will have at least one WPS button.
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3The WPS LED ( ) on the PLA450 blinks for a few seconds, then shines steadily,
indicating your devices are connected.
4To add another WPS enabled device to your wireless network, press the WPS buttons
on your PLA450 and your next WPS-enabled device.
Congratulations! When you have finished setting up your wireless network, go to Section
4.1 to set up your powerline network.
3.2 Manually Set up a Wireless Network
If your wireless devices are not WPS-enabled, use your computer to manually set up your
wireless network.
3.2.1 Configure Your PLA450 With the Web Configurator
1Click Network > Wireless LAN in the web configurator’s navigation panel.
2The following screen appears.
•Name: Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable English keyboard characters) for your
wireless network.
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•Pre-Shared Key: Type a pre-shared key. Use 8 to 63 English keyboard characters (includ-
ing spaces and symbols). It is case-sensitive. Write it down to use in your wireless clients
so they can connect to the PLA450.
"Write down the name and pre-shared key to use in the wireless clients
later.
3Click Apply. Congratulations! You have configured the PLA450’s wireless settings and
are now ready to connect your other wireless devices to the PLA450.
3.2.2 Set Up a Wireless Network
You can now connect wirelessly to your PLA450 from your computer and access the
Internet. You will need the Network Name (SSID)and also the Pre-Shared Key if you set
up security in the previous section. The connection procedure is shown here using
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1Right-click the wireless adapter icon in the bottom right of your computer monitor. Click
View Available Wireless Networks.
2Select the SSID name you gave the PLA450 and click Connect (A).
3If you have set up wireless security, you are prompted to enter a password. Enter the
Pre-Shared Key you set up in the previous section and click Connect (B).
You may have to wait a few minutes while your computer connects to the wireless network.
4You should now be securely connected wirelessly to the PLA450.
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