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Users Guide PLA5236 1000 Mbps Powerline AC900 Wireless Extender Default Login Details Web Address LAN IP Address Password http://zyxelsetup http://192.168.1.3 1234 Version 1.10 Edition 1, 01/2017 Copyright 2017 Zyxel Communications Corporation IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This is a Users Guide for a system managing a series of products. Not all products support all features. Menu shots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from what you see due to differences in release versions 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 PLA and access the web configurator. Online Help Click the help link for a description of the fields in the PLA menus. More Information Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the PLA. PLA5236 Users Guide 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................3 Part I: Introduction ............................................................................................ 6 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA .............................................................................................................................7 1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA ................................................................................................................ 9 1.4 Expand Your Network with the PLA ................................................................................................ 9 1.5 Security ............................................................................................................................................ 10 1.5.1 Passwords ............................................................................................................................... 10 1.5.2 Setting Up Security ................................................................................................................ 10 1.6 Multiple Networks ........................................................................................................................... 11 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button ................................................................................................................12 2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview .................................................................................................. 12 2.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network ..................................................................................... 12 2.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network ......................................................................... 14 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks ........................................................................................ 15 2.5 One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button .................................................................................. 16 Part II: Web Configurator................................................................................ 17 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator ...................................................................................................18 3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 18 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 18 3.2.1 Login Screen .......................................................................................................................... 18 3.2.2 Password Screen ................................................................................................................... 19 3.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ............................................................................................... 20 3.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 20 3.3.2 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 21 PLA5236 Users Guide 3 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Dashboard..........................................................................................................................................23 4.1 The Dashboard Screen .................................................................................................................. 23 Chapter 5 Connection Wizard ............................................................................................................................26 5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 26 5.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard ............................................................................................. 26 Chapter 6 Monitor................................................................................................................................................28 6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 28 6.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 28 6.3 Log .................................................................................................................................................... 28 6.4 Packet Statistics ........................................................................................................................... 29 6.5 WLAN 2.4G Station Status .......................................................................................................... 30 6.6 WLAN 5G Station Status ................................................................................................................. 31 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................................................32 7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 32 7.1.1 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN ....................................................................................... 32 7.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 33 7.3 What You Should Know ................................................................................................................. 34 7.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ................................................................................................... 34 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ....................................................................................................... 35 7.5 Wireless Security .............................................................................................................................. 37 7.5.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................. 37 7.5.2 WEP Encryption ..................................................................................................................... 38 7.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .............................................................................................................. 40 7.6 MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................................ 41 7.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ................................................................................................... 42 7.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ................................................................................................... 43 7.9 WPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 44 7.10 WPS Station Screen ...................................................................................................................... 45 7.11 Scheduling Screen ....................................................................................................................... 46 Chapter 8 LAN ......................................................................................................................................................48 8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 48 8.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 48 8.3 What You Need To Know .............................................................................................................. 48 8.3.1 LAN TCP/IP ............................................................................................................................. 49 PLA5236 Users Guide 4 Table of Contents 8.3.2 IP Alias ..................................................................................................................................... 49 8.4 LAN IP Screen .................................................................................................................................. 49 8.5 IP Alias Screen ................................................................................................................................. 50 Chapter 9 Home Plug ..........................................................................................................................................52 9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 52 9.2 What You Can Do .......................................................................................................................... 52 9.3 HomePlug Screen ........................................................................................................................... 52 Chapter 10 One Connect......................................................................................................................................55 10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 55 10.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 55 10.3 One Connect Screen ................................................................................................................... 55 Chapter 11 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................56 11.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 56 11.2 What You Can Do ........................................................................................................................ 56 11.3 General Screen ............................................................................................................................ 56 11.4 Password Screen ........................................................................................................................... 57 11.5 Time Setting Screen ...................................................................................................................... 57 11.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen .......................................................................................................... 59 11.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ...................................................................................... 61 11.8 Restart Screen ............................................................................................................................... 62 11.9 Language Screen ......................................................................................................................... 62 11.10 Wi-Fi Mode Screen ...................................................................................................................... 62 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................64 12.1 Power and Light Problems ........................................................................................................... 64 12.2 Powerline Problems ...................................................................................................................... 65 12.3 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems ................................................................................................ 65 Appendix A Customer Support ....................................................................................................... 68 Appendix B Legal Information ......................................................................................................... 74 Index ...................................................................................................................................................82 PLA5236 Users Guide 5 PART I Introduction 6 CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of your Zyxel Powerline Wireless 11ac Dual Band Extender with 1000Mbps PHY rate, which is called PLA in this guide. The following generic icon is used to represent the PLA. This Users Guide helps you understand more about how your PLA works and how to configure your network. The PLA plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house. The PLA provides a hybrid powerline transmission and Wi-Fi solution, enabling a larger transmission capacity, all without the need for any new cabling, since power sockets are available everywhere in your home. With the PLA you can easily set up a wireless network with both IEEE 802.11 b/g/n and IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac compatible devices. Multiple HD videos can be streamed over an interference-free 5GHz radio band across the network with no frame loss. In this Users Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to as the powerline network. You can directly plug an electrical device (such as a router or computer) into PLA with an AC power pass-
through socket to supply power to the device. 1.2 LEDs The following sections describes the lights on the PLA. The following figure is the front panel of the PLA. Use the lights to determine if the PLA is behaving normally or if there are some problems on your powerline network. PLA5236 Users Guide 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Figure 1 Front Panel The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA. Table 1 Front Panel LEDs LIGHTS POWER ICON COLOR Green ETHERNET Green Wi-Fi 2.4G Wi-Fi 5G Green STATUS On Blinking Off On Blinking Off On Slow Blinking Fast Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA is on and receiving power. It also indicates a successful connection using the RESET/
ENCRYPT button. Blinking during 10 seconds: The ENCRYPT function has been active. Blinking during 120 seconds: The ENCRYPT function has failed. The PLA is not receiving power. The ETHERNET port is on and ready and the PLA detects a device connected to it. The PLA is communicating with a networking device connected to it. The PLA does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. The PLAs wireless signal is ready. Wi-Fi protected security is enabled. The WPS is syncing the PLA with another device. The PLA is transmitting and/or receiving wireless traffic. The WPS syncing has failed. The wireless signal is disabled. PLA5236 Users Guide 8 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA Table 1 Front Panel LEDs LIGHTS HomePlug ICON COLOR Green STATUS On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is greater than 80 Mbps. The PLA is communicating with another powerline adapter. Data is being transmitted and/or received. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this button. See Chapter 2 on page 12 for instructions on using the ENCRYPT feature. Use the Home Plug screen to manage the PLA. See Section 9.3 on page 52 for instructions on installing the utility. 1.4 Expand Your Network with the PLA The PLA plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house, all without the need for any new cabling. Devices can securely communicate with each other at high data transfer rates. The PLA uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to ensure safe transfer of information. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA PLA PLA Connect your PLA to an Internet gateway such as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power outlet in your home. Plug a second PLA into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA for Internet access. Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLAs into other outlets in your home and connecting other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to them. Refer to your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information. PLA5236 Users Guide 9 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1.5 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is important to set up security on your PLA. 1.5.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the Home Plug AV powerline network. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. Table 2 Password Summary PASSWORD Network Name DAK (Data Access Key) Password 1.5.2 Setting Up Security DESCRIPTION All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are shipped with the same powerline network name HomePlugAV. In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you must enter the adapters DAK password in the Home Plug Screen (Section 9.3 on page 52). This password is printed on the powerline adapter itself. You dont need to add the password for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the web configurator (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters passwords (those on your circuit, but not directly connected to your computer). The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your powerline network. Use this feature if your powerline devices have the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Alternatively, use the Zyxel Home Plug screen (Section 9.3 on page 52) to set up security on the PLA.Although the PLA is a plug-and-play network expanding solution there are several reasons for enabling security on the powerline network in your home. 1 2 Its easy and only requires you to change a network name. Its a good idea to ensure privacy of your communication. When you use the PLA and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of your Ethernet network. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your home and is bounded in most cases by a power meter. Without security (encryption) your information is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on the same electrical circuit. In some cases, a circuit can be shared by more than one household. To prevent compromising your network security, you can create a private network. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to make sure that only permitted powerline adapters can communicate in your network. 3 You may need to change the Network Name to create multiple powerline networks. See the next section for more information on how to set up a multiple network. PLA5236 Users Guide 10 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA 1.6 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on a single powerline circuit. You might want to implement multiple powerline networks in a small office environment where you have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example Password1) to this powerline adapter. Add additional powerline adapters to your network by plugging them into your powerline outlets and assigning them Password1. This completes the configuration of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for example Password2) to this powerline adapter. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them Password2. You now have two private networks on your powerline circuit. Information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with the same Network Name can communicate with each other. PLA5236 Users Guide 11 CHAPTER 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 2.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview The RESET/ENCRYPT button allows you to set up a secure powerline connection with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. No other powerline setting changes are required to connect. You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to:
set up a new powerline network. separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks. reset the PLA to the factory defaults. 2.2 Adding Devices to a Powerline Network You can connect a number of PLAs on a powerline network, but you can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time. Place a powerline device close to another powerline device so you have time to set up each one. After you set up the first powerline device, you have 120 seconds to set up the second powerline device. Note: Your PLA must be connected to a networking equipment for the RESET/ENCRYPT button to work. Refer to Section 1.3 on page 9 for more details. Follow the steps below to set up your HomePlug AV Network:
PLA5236 Users Guide 12 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of your powerline device for 0.5 to 3 seconds. The power
(
) light will blink as the powerline device tries to set up a connection with a new random network name. Figure 3 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure PLA PLA press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds press 0.5 ~ 3 seconds within 2 minutes Note: The RESET/ENCRYPT buttons location varies for each Powerline model. Note: Check the lights on the two powerline devices. The power (
) and HomePlug (
) lights should be on while the devices are connecting. Wait for about two minutes while your powerline devices connect.
) light does not blink when you press RESET/ENCRYPT, you have probably pressed If the power (
the RESET/ENCRYPT button for too long. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 3 seconds. If the HomePlug (
are not connected. Repeat step 1 in this section. If that doesnt work, see the Troubleshooting in Section 12.3 on page 65 for suggestions.
) lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices 2 3 4 To add more powerline devices to your network, use any powerline device (A or B) you have connected to set up a connection with the powerline devices you want to connect (C and D). Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and C, or B and C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device C. This must be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET/
ENCRYPT button on the PLA. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both powerline devices (A and D, B and D or C and D) for 0.5 to 3 seconds to add powerline device D. This must be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the PLA. PLA5236 Users Guide 13 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Figure 4 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network B A A OR B A OR B OR C C D This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 2.3 Removing a Device from a Powerline Network Suppose you want to remove PLAs (C) and (D) from the following powerline network. Figure 5 Removing Devices From an Existing Powerline Network B A C D 1 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline device C for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it. This disconnects C from the current network. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline device D for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it. This disconnects D from the current network. PLA5236 Users Guide 14 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.4 Multiple Separate Powerline Networks You can use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to create multiple separate powerline networks. Use the RESET/
ENCRYPT button on only two PLAs at a time. 1 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline devices E and F for 0.5 to 3 seconds. This must be done within 2 minutes (120 seconds) of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the first PLA. 2 Wait for about one minute while powerline devices E and F connect. 3 Now pair two different PLAs. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on powerline devices G and H for 0.5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other. 4 Wait for about one minute while powerline devices G and H connect. 5 When the power (
) and HomePlug (
) lights shine steadily, the devices are connected. Figure 6 Two Separate Powerline Networks E F G H
) lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices If the HomePlug (
are not connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the RESET/
ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other. If that does not work see Section 12.3 on page 65 for suggestions. PLA5236 Users Guide 15 Chapter 2 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2.5 One Combination RESET/ENCRYPT Button The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is pressed for specific lengths of time. Table 3 RESET/ENCRYPT TIME 0.5 to 3 seconds ACTION Create a powerline network with a new random network name. Join an existing powerline network by sharing the same network name as other devices on the network. Remove the device from any network it is associated with and its network name assumes a random value. Clear all user-entered configuration information and return the device to its factory defaults. 5 to 8 seconds 10 to 15 seconds POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR The power (
the device is connected. This may take a minute.
) light blinks until HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR The HomePlug (
if your device is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network.
) light turns on The power (
then shines steadily.
) light blinks and The HomePlug (
when it disconnects from the powerline network.
) light turns off The power (
then shines steadily.
) light blinks and The HomePlug (
when it disconnects from the powerline network.
) light turns off Note: The network name is unknown when you use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. PLA5236 Users Guide 16 PART II Web Configurator 17 CHAPTER 3 Introducing the Web Configurator 3.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the PLA Web Configurator and provides an overview of its screens. The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the PLA via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 8.0 and later or Safari 2.0 or later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels. In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2. JavaScripts (enabled by default). Java permissions (enabled by default). Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 12 on page 64) to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in the Internet Explorer. 3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the PLA. 2 The default IP address of the PLA is 192.168.1.3. In this case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between 192.168.1.4 and 192.168.1.254. Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type cmd in the dialog box. Enter ipconfig to show your computers IP address. If your computers IP address is not in the correct range then change your computers IP address. 3 After youve set your computers IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type http://192.168.1.3 as the web address in your web browser. 3.2.1 Login Screen The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen. PLA5236 Users Guide 18 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator Figure 7 Login screen Type 1234 (default) as the password. 3.2.2 Password Screen You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next. Figure 8 Change Password Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. DESCRIPTION Type a new password. Table 4 Change Password Screen LABEL Enter Your New Password Here Confirm Password Change Skip Retype the password for confirmation. Click Change to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Skip if you do not want to change the password this time. PLA5236 Users Guide 19 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter 11 on page 56 to change this). Simply log back into the PLA if this happens. Right after you log in, the Dashboard screen is displayed. See Chapter 4 on page 23 for more information about the Dashboard screen. 3.3 Navigating the Web Configurator The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Dashboard screen. Figure 9 Status Screen of the Web Configurator B A C As illustrated above, the Web Configurator screen is divided into these parts:
A - title bar B - navigation panel C - main window 3.3.1 Title Bar Click Logout at any time to exit the Web Configurator. PLA5236 Users Guide 20 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator Click About to open the about window, which provides information of the boot module and driver versions. Click Easy 123 to select the PLA Wi-Fi mode and give a name and password to identify your PLA in the Wi-Fi network. 3.3.2 Navigation Panel Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure PLA features. The following tables describe each menu item. Table 5 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK Dashboard TAB FUNCTION This screen shows the PLAs general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to access the summary statistics tables. MONITOR Log Packet Statistics WLAN 2.4G Station Status WLAN 5G Station Status CONFIGURATION Network Wireless LAN 2.4 and Wireless LAN 5G LAN HomePlug One Connect MAINTENANCE General Password Time Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your PLA. Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Use this screen to view the details about the devices connected to your PLA, using the 2.5G wireless connection. Use this screen to view the details about the devices connected to your PLA, using the 5G wireless connection. General MAC Filter Advanced QoS WPS WPS Station Scheduling IP IP Alias Powerline Setting Password Setup Time Setting Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security settings. Use the MAC filter screen to configure the PLA to block access to devices or block the devices from accessing the PLA. This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings. Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). WMM QoS allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to the delivery requirements of individual services. Use this screen to configure WPS. Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS. Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled. Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask. Use this screen to have the PLA apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Use this screen to view and change powerline settings. Use this screen to enable the One Connect feature. One Connect uses an app that allows you to easily integrate the PLA and other devices to your home network. Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system and domain names. Use this screen to change the password of your PLA. Use this screen to change your PLAs time and date. Use this screen to upload firmware to your PLA. PLA5236 Users Guide 21 Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator Table 5 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK TAB Backup/
Restore Restart Language WiFi Mode System Restart Language FUNCTION Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your PLA to the factory defaults. This screen allows you to reboot the PLA without turning the power off. This screen allows you to select the language you prefer. This screen allows you to select the device Wi-Fi mode: Range Mode, Performance Mode or Mixed Mode. PLA5236 Users Guide 22 CHAPTER 4 Dashboard The Dashboard screens display when you log into the PLA, or click Dashboard in the navigation menu. Use the Dashboard screen to look at the current status of the device, system resources, and interfaces. The Dashboard screens also provide detailed information about system statistics, associated wireless clients, and logs. 4.1 The Dashboard Screen Use this screen to get a quick view of system, Ethernet, WLAN and other information regarding your PLA. Click Dashboard. The following screen displays. Figure 10 The Dashboard Screen PLA5236 Users Guide 23 Chapter 4 Dashboard The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 6 The Dashboard Screen LABEL Refresh Interval Refresh Now Device Information Host Name Firmware Version Sys OP Mode LAN Information MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP WLAN Information WLAN OP Mode MAC Address SSID Channel Security WPS Status WLAN_5G Information WLAN OP Mode MAC Address SSID Channel Security WPS Status Summary Packet Statistics WLAN Station Status WLAN_5G Station Status System Status Item Data System Up Time DESCRIPTION Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh the screen statistics. Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics. This is the PLAs model name. This is the firmware version and the date created. This is the device mode, the PLA works as an Access Point (AP). This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device. This shows the LAN ports IP address. This shows the LAN ports subnet mask. This shows the gateway IP address. This shows the LAN ports DHCP role - Client or None. This is the device mode to which the PLAs 2.4GHz wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode. This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. This shows a descriptive name used to identify the PLA in the wireless LAN. This shows the channel number which the PLA is currently using over the wireless LAN. This shows the level of wireless security the PLA is using. This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up. This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up. This is the device mode to which the PLAs 5GHz wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode. This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. This shows a descriptive name used to identify the PLA in the wireless LAN. This shows the channel number which the PLA is currently using over the wireless LAN. This shows the level of wireless security the PLA is using. This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up. This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up. Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 6.4 on page 29). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics. Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 6.5 on page 30). Use this screen to view the 2.4Ghz wireless stations that are currently associated to the PLA. Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 6.6 on page 31). Use this screen to view the 5Ghz wireless stations that are currently associated to the PLA. This column shows the type of data the PLA is recording. This column shows the actual data recorded by the PLA. This is the total time the PLA has been on. PLA5236 Users Guide 24 Chapter 4 Dashboard Table 6 The Dashboard Screen LABEL Current Date/Time System Resource DESCRIPTION This field displays your PLAs present date and time. CPU Usage Memory Usage Interface Status Interface Status Rate This displays what percentage of the PLAs processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the PLA is running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management. This shows what percentage of the heap memory the PLA is using. This displays the PLA port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN. For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected). For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled. For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/A when the line is disconnected. For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled. PLA5236 Users Guide 25 CHAPTER 5 Connection Wizard 5.1 Overview This Chapter provides information on the Wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator. The Web Configurator Wizard setup helps you configure your device. 5.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard After you access the PLA Web Configurator. click Bar on the Dashboard Screen. to begin the Wizard setup, located in the Title Figure 11 Wizard Setup Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7 Wizard Setup Screen LABEL Powerline Detection Detect Again DESCRIPTION This shows details of the connection between other powerline adapters and your PLA. Click Detect Again to refresh your PLA and connect with other powerline Ethernet adapters. PLA5236 Users Guide 26 Chapter 5 Connection Wizard Table 7 Wizard Setup Screen LABEL Wireless Network DESCRIPTION Use this step to configure your PLA wireless network. Choose one of the Wi-Fi modes. Range Mode enables a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, with a wider range for your Wi-Fi devices. Choose this mode if all your Wi-Fi devices are IEEE 802.11 b/g/n compatible. Performance Mode enables a 5Ghz Wi-Fi, with a better performance than 2.4Ghz, but a shorter range for your Wi-Fi devices. Choose this mode if all your Wi-Fi devices are IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac compatible. Mixed Mode enables both 2.5GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi for all devices to connect. Choose this mode if you have IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac and IEEE802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi devices connecting to your wireless network. Enter a descriptive name used to identify your PLA in the wireless network. Enter the password that lets you connect to the PLA wireless network. Your password should be in a string of ASCII characters between 8 and 63 or hexadecimal characters between 8 and 64. For Mixed Mode an additional SSID and password field appear for your 5Ghz wireless network. Wireless Name (SSID) Wireless Password (WPA2) Edit 5GHz wireless network Apply Settings Skip Setup Click this to view and/or change your 5Ghz wireless network SSID and password. Click Apply to save your settings to the PLA. Click this to skip the Wizard setup and go to the Dashboard screen. PLA5236 Users Guide 27 CHAPTER 6 Monitor 6.1 Overview This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the PLA. Note: To access the Monitor screens, you can also click the links in the Summary table of the Status screen to view the packets sent/received as well as the status of clients connected to the PLA. 6.2 What You Can Do Use the Log screen (Section 6.3 on page 28) to view the logs for the categories such as system maintenance, system errors, and so on. use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 6.4 on page 29) to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on. Use the WLAN Station Status screen (Section 6.5 on page 30) to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the PLA. Use the WLAN_5G Station Status screen (Section 6.6 on page 31) to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the PLA. 6.3 Log Use the View Log screen to see the logged messages for the PLA. Log entries in red indicate system error logs. The log wraps around and deletes the old entries after it fills. Click Monitor > Log. Figure 12 Monitor > View Log PLA5236 Users Guide 28 Chapter 6 Monitor The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 8 Monitor > Log LABEL Display Refresh Clear Log
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Time Message DESCRIPTION Select what logs you want to see from the Display drop list. The log choices depend on your settings in the Log Setting screen. Click Refresh to renew the log screen. Click Clear Log to delete all the logs. This field is a sequential value and is not associated with a specific entry. This field displays the time the log was recorded. This field states the reason for the log. You can configure which logs to display in the View Log screen. Go to the Log Setting screen and select the logs you wish to display. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Cancel to start the screen afresh. Figure 13 Monitor > Log Setting 6.4 Packet Statistics Click the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in the Dashboard screen or Monitor > Packet Statistics. Read-only information here includes port status, packet specific statistics and the "system up time". The Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is used for refreshing the screen. Figure 14 Monitor > Packet Statistics PLA5236 Users Guide 29 Chapter 6 Monitor The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 9 Monitor > Packet Statistics DESCRIPTION LABEL Port This is the PLAs interface type. For the LAN port, this displays the port speed or Down when the line is disconnected. Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time System Up Time Poll Interval(s) Set Interval Stop Refresh Now For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and Down when the WLAN is disabled. This is the number of transmitted packets on this port. This is the number of received packets on this port. This is the number of collisions on this port. This displays the transmission speed in bytes per second on this port. This displays the reception speed in bytes per second on this port. This is the total time the PLA has been for each session. This is the total time the PLA has been on. Enter the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field. Click this button to apply the new poll interval you entered in the Poll Interval(s) field. Click Stop to stop refreshing statistics. Click this button to refresh the Packet Statistics screen. 6.5 WLAN 2.4G Station Status Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Dashboard screen or Monitor > WLAN 2.4G Station Status. View the 2.4G wireless stations that are currently associated to the PLA in the Association List. Association means that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the PLA using the same SSID, channel and security settings. Figure 15 Monitor > WLAN Station Status The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 10 Monitor > WLAN Station Status LABEL
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MAC Address Association Time DESCRIPTION This is the index number of an associated wireless station. This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the PLAs WLAN network. PLA5236 Users Guide 30 Chapter 6 Monitor 6.6 WLAN 5G Station Status Click the WLAN_5G Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Dashboard screen or Monitor > WLAN 5G Station Status. View the 5G wireless stations that are currently associated to the PLA in the Association List. Association means that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the PLA using the same SSID, channel and security settings. Figure 16 Monitor > WLAN 5G Station Status The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 11 Monitor > WLAN 5G Station Status LABEL
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MAC Address Association Time DESCRIPTION This is the index number of an associated wireless station. This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the PLAs WLAN network. PLA5236 Users Guide 31 CHAPTER 7 Wireless LAN 7.1 Overview This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your PLA. See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks. The following figure provides an example of a wireless network. Figure 17 Example of a Wireless Network The wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network, devices A and B are called wireless clients. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices (such as the printer) or with the Internet. Your PLA is the AP. 7.1.1 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN The PLA is a wireless Powerline Extender (PE) that allows you to extend your original wireless network, connected to a compatible Powerline Adapter (PA) over a power cable. This is the key for items in Figure 18 on page 33:
PE = Powerline Extender (= PLA here) PEN = PE wireless Network PLA5236 Users Guide 32 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN PA = Powerline Adapter APN = Your existing wireless router or AP wireless Network PL = Powerline connection Using a PE is desirable when you want to expand your existing wireless network, there is a power connection to it, and the PE is located beyond the Wi-Fi range of the AP, or there are obstructions, such as thick walls, impeding Wi-Fi signals between them. These are some ways to configure the PLA for Wi-Fi access in the PE location. Use the default PLA wireless settings (SSID = ZyXEL, no Wi-Fi key). No configuration is necessary, but the PLA wireless network is open (no Wi-Fi key) and vulnerable. Copy the AP settings to the PLA using the WPS button. When using WPS to copy wireless settings, the PLA4213 must be within 5 meters of the AP. After a successful copy, position them where you want them in your Powerline network. This allows seamless wireless roaming between APN and PEN networks but some wireless clients may have problems if they discover duplicate SSIDs. You also wont know if your wireless device is connecting to the APN or the PEN. Use the web configurator to configure a different SSID and Wi-Fi key on the PLA (SSID-2, Wi-Fi Key-2). Roaming is not seamless as you need to manually connect to the PEN when the signal from the APN becomes weak (and vice-versa). Figure 18 Powerline Extended Wireless LAN 7.2 What You Can Do Use the General screen (Section 7.4 on page 35) to turn the wireless connection on or off, enter the SSID, select the channel, and configure wireless security between the PLA and the wireless clients. Use the MAC Filter screen (Section 7.6 on page 41) to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the PLA. Use the Advanced screen (Section 7.7 on page 42) to configure wireless advanced features, such as set the RTS/CTS Threshold and HT physical mode. Use the QoS screen (Section 7.8 on page 43) to enable Wi-fi MultiMedia Quality of Service
(WMMQoS). This allows the PLA to automatically set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat, and so on. Use the WPS screen (Section 7.9 on page 44) to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Use the WPS Station screen (Section 7.10 on page 45) to add a wireless station using WPS. PLA5236 Users Guide 33 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Use the Scheduling screen (Section 7.11 on page 46) to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. 7.3 What You Should Know Every wireless network must follow these basic guidelines. Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID. The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity. If two wireless networks overlap, they should use different channels. Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to send and receive information. Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP. Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. 7.3.1 Wireless Security Overview The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless network. 7.3.1.1 SSID Normally, the AP acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. You can hide the SSID instead, in which case the AP does not broadcast the SSID. In addition, you should change the default SSID to something that is difficult to guess. This type of security is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the SSID. In addition, unauthorized devices can still see the information that is sent in the wireless network. 7.3.1.2 MAC Address Filter Every wireless client has a unique identification number, called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters2; for example, 00A0C5000002 or 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. To get the MAC address for each wireless client, see the appropriate Users Guide or other documentation. You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to use the wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). If a wireless client is not allowed to use the wireless network, it does not matter if it has the correct settings. This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized wireless client. Then, they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network. 1. 2. Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can detect wireless networks but cannot use wireless networks. These kinds of wireless devices might not have MAC addresses. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. PLA5236 Users Guide 34 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Encryption Wireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message. Table 12 Types of Encryption Weakest No Security Static WEP WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK Strongest Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless network supports. For example, suppose the AP does not have a local user database, and you do not have a RADIUS server. Therefore, there is no user authentication. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA. Therefore, you should set up Static WEP in the wireless network. Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-PSK or stronger encryption. WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible for unauthorized devices to figure out the original information pretty quickly. When you select WPA2-PSK in your PLA, you can also select an option (WPA-PSK Compatible) to support WPA as well. In this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up WPA2-PSK and select the WPA-PSK Compatible option in the PLA. Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the same key. 7.3.1.3 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a button (on the device itself) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this screen to enable or disable the WLAN, enter the SSID, select the channel and configure wireless security settings. Note: If you are configuring the PLA from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the PLAs SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the PLAs new settings. Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G to open the General screen. PLA5236 Users Guide 35 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Figure 19 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G> General The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen. DESCRIPTION Table 13 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G> General LABEL Wireless Setup Wireless LAN Name (SSID) Hide SSID Channel Selection Auto Channel Selection Operating Channel Channel Width Select to enable or disable the wireless LAN. This is turned on by default. The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN. Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a wireless client cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool. Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region. Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the frequency band and the country you are in. This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is disabled. Select the check box to have the PLA automatically scan for and select a channel which is not used by another device. This displays the channel the PLA is currently using. Select the wireless channel width used by PLA. A standard 20 MHz channel offers transfer speeds of up to 150Mbps whereas a 40 MHz channel uses two standard channels and offers speeds of up to 300Mbps. Because not all devices support 40 MHz channels, select Auto 20/40 MHz to allow the PLA to adjust the channel bandwidth automatically. 40 MHz (channel bonding or dual channel) bonds two adjacent radio channels to increase throughput. The wireless clients must also support 40 MHz. It is often better to use the 20 MHz setting in a location where the environment hinders the wireless signal. Select 20 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your neighborhood or the wireless clients do not support channel bonding. PLA5236 Users Guide 36 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Table 13 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G> General LABEL 802.11 Mode DESCRIPTION You can select from the following:
802.11b: allows either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the PLA. In this mode, all wireless devices can only transmit at the data rates supported by IEEE 802.11b. 802.11g: allows IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Device. IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices can associate with the PLA only when they use the short preamble type. 802.11bg: allows either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the PLA. The PLA adjusts the transmission rate automatically according to the wireless standard supported by the wireless devices. 802.11n: allows IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the PLA. This can increase transmission rates, although IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g clients will not be able to connect to the PLA. I 802.11gn: allows either IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the PLA. The transmission rate of your PLA might be reduced. 802.11 bgn: allows IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the PLA. The transmission rate of your PLA might be reduced. Security Security Mode Select Static WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. See Section 7.5 on page 37 for detailed information on different security modes. Or you can select No Security to allow any client to associate this network without authentication. Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are available in this field. Apply Cancel Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 7.5 Wireless Security The screen varies depending on what you select in the Security Mode field. 7.5.1 No Security Select No Security to allow wireless clients to communicate with the access points without any data encryption. Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your PLA, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range. PLA5236 Users Guide 37 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Figure 20 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: No Security The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 14 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: No Security LABEL Security Mode Apply Cancel DESCRIPTION Choose No Security from the drop-down list box. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 7.5.2 WEP Encryption WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a network. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key. Your PLA allows you to configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys but only one key can be enabled at any one time. Select Static WEP from the Security Mode list. PLA5236 Users Guide 38 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Figure 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: Static WEP The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen. Table 15 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: Static WEP LABEL Security Mode PassPhrase DESCRIPTION Select Static WEP to enable data encryption. Enter a passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate. A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the PLA into a complicated string that is referred to as the key. This key is requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network. Select 64-bits or 128-bits. This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use. Select Auto or Shared Key from the drop-down list box. This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the PLA occurs. Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication. Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key. WEP Encryption Authentication Method ASCII PLA5236 Users Guide 39 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Table 15 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: Static WEP LABEL Hex DESCRIPTION Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key. Key 1 to Key 4 The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically. The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the PLA and the wireless stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission. If you chose 64-bit WEP, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters ("0-9",
"A-F"). If you chose 128-bit WEP, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters ("0-9",
"A-F"). Apply Cancel You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time. The default key is key 1. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 7.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode list. Figure 22 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: WPA2-PSK PLA5236 Users Guide 40 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 16 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Security Mode WPA-PSK Compatible DESCRIPTION Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption. This field appears when you choose WPA2-PSK as the Security Mode. Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to your PLA. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication. Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters. The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to all clients. The default is 3600 seconds (60 minutes). Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Pre-Shared Key Group Key Update Timer Apply Cancel 7.6 MAC Filter The MAC filter screen allows you to configure the PLA to give exclusive access to devices (Allow) or exclude devices from accessing the PLA (Deny). Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know the MAC address of the devices to configure this screen. To change your PLAs MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown. PLA5236 Users Guide 41 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Figure 23 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > MAC Filter The following table describes the labels in this menu. Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G> MAC Filter LABEL MAC Address Filter Filter Action DESCRIPTION Select to turn on (Enable) or off (Disable) MAC address filtering. Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Filter Summary table. Select Allow to permit access to the PLA, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the PLA. Select Deny to block access to the PLA, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the PLA. MAC Filter Summary Set MAC Address Apply Cancel This is the index number of the MAC address. Enter the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the PLA. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 7.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen Use this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as the output power, and RTS/CTS Threshold. PLA5236 Users Guide 42 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Advanced. The screen appears as shown. Figure 24 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 18 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Advanced LABEL RTS/CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/CTS (Clear DESCRIPTION To Send) handshake. Note: If you select 802.11n, 802.11gn or 802.11bgn in the Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G>
General screen, this field is not configurable and the PLA automatically changes to use the maximum value. Fragmentation Threshold The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages. It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. Note: If you select 802.11n, 802.11gn or 802.11bgn in the Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G>
General screen, this field is not configurable and the PLA automatically changes to use the maximum value. Intra-BSS Traffic A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS traffic is enabled, wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other. When Intra-
BSS traffic is disabled, wireless clients can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other. Set the output power of the PLA in this field. If there is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of the PLA to reduce interference with other APs. Select one of the following 100%, 90%, 75%, 50%, 25% or 10%. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Tx Power Apply Cancel 7.8 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen The QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level. Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > QoS. The following screen appears. PLA5236 Users Guide 43 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Figure 25 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > QoS The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 19 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > QoS LABEL WMM QoS DESCRIPTION Select Enable to have the PLA automatically give a service a priority level according to the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes them run more smoothly. Note: If you select 802.11n, 802.11gn or 802.11bgn in the Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G> General screen, this field is not configurable and the PLA automatically enables WMM QoS. Click Apply to save your changes to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Apply Cancel 7.9 WPS Screen Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS status. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > WPS tab. Figure 26 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > WPS PLA5236 Users Guide 44 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. DESCRIPTION Table 20 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > WPS LABEL WPS Setup WPS PIN Code Select Enable to turn on the WPS feature. Otherwise, select Disable. Select Enable and click Apply to allow the PIN Configuration method. If you select Disable, you cannot create a new PIN number. This is the WPS PIN (Personal Identification Number) of the PLA. The PIN is not necessary when you use WPS push-button method. Click Generate to generate a new PIN number. This displays Configured when the PLA has connected to a wireless network using WPS or when Enable WPS is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have been changed. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the screen. This displays Unconfigured if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the PLA or you click Release_Configuration to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings. This button is only available when the WPS status displays Configured. Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the PLA. This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the PLA. This is the name of the wireless network (the PLAs first SSID). This is the type of wireless security employed by the network. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. PIN Number WPS Status Status Release Configuration 802.11 Mode SSID Security Apply Cancel 7.10 WPS Station Screen Use this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click Network >
Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > WPS Station tab. Figure 27 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > WPS Station PLA5236 Users Guide 45 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > WPS Station LABEL Push Button DESCRIPTION Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure wireless stations wireless settings. Or input stations PIN number Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security information synchronization. Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless stations wireless settings. Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless stations utility. Then click Start to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization. 7.11 Scheduling Screen Use this screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Scheduling tab. Figure 28 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Scheduling The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Scheduling LABEL Wireless LAN Scheduling Scheduling WLAN Status DESCRIPTION Select Enable to activate the wireless LAN scheduling feature. Select Disable to turn it off. Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works in conjunction with the Day and For the following times fields. PLA5236 Users Guide 46 Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or 5G > Scheduling LABEL Day DESCRIPTION Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the For the following times field. Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. For the following times (24-Hour Format) Apply Cancel PLA5236 Users Guide 47 CHAPTER 8 LAN 8.1 Overview This chapter describes how to configure LAN settings. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are attached. A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building. The LAN screens can help you configure the manage IP address, and partition your physical network into logical networks. Figure 29 LAN Example The LAN screens can help you manage IP addresses. 8.2 What You Can Do Use the IP screen (Section 8.4 on page 49) to change the IP address for your PLA and DNS server information. Use the IP Alias screen (Section 8.5 on page 50) to have the PLA apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. 8.3 What You Need To Know There are two separate IP networks, one inside the LAN network and the other outside the WAN network as shown next. PLA5236 Users Guide 48 Chapter 8 LAN Figure 30 LAN and WAN IP Addresses The LAN parameters of the PLA are preset in the factory with the following values:
IP address of 192.168.1.2 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) 8.3.1 LAN TCP/IP The PLA has built-in DHCP server capability that assigns IP addresses and DNS servers to systems that support DHCP client capability. 8.3.2 IP Alias IP alias allows you to partition a physical network into different logical networks over the same Ethernet interface. The PLA supports three logical LAN interfaces via its single physical Ethernet interface with the PLA itself as the gateway for each LAN network. 8.4 LAN IP Screen Use this screen to change the IP address for your PLA. Click Network > LAN > IP. Figure 31 Network > LAN > IP (Access Point or Universal Repeater) PLA5236 Users Guide 49 Chapter 8 LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 23 Network > LAN > IP LABEL Obtain an IP Address Automatically DESCRIPTION Click this to deploy the PLA as a DHCP client in the network. When you enable this, the PLA gets its IP address from the networks DHCP server (for example, your ISP or router). Users connected to the PLA can now access the network (i.e., the Internet if the IP address is given by the ISP or a router with Internet access). The Web Configurator may no longer be accessible unless you know the IP address assigned by the DHCP server to the PLA. Otherwise, you need to reset the PLA to be able to access the Web Configurator again (see Section 11.7 on page 61 for details on how to reset the PLA). Also when you select this, you cannot enter an IP address for your PLA in the field below. Click this if you want to specify the IP address of your PLA. Or if your ISP or network administrator gave you a static IP address to access the network or the Internet. Type the IP address in dotted decimal notation. The default setting is 192.168.1.2. If you change the IP address you will have to log in again with the new IP address. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Enter a gateway IP address (if your ISP or network administrator gave you one) in this field. Select Obtained From ISP if your ISP or router to which the PLA connects dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the PLA's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the
(read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns. Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Static IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address DNS Server First DNS Server Second DNS Server Apply Cancel 8.5 IP Alias Screen Use this screen to have the PLA apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Click LAN > IP Alias. Figure 32 Network > LAN > IP Alias PLA5236 Users Guide 50 Chapter 8 LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 24 Network > LAN > IP Alias LABEL IP Alias IP Address IP Subnet Mask Apply Cancel DESCRIPTION Check this to enable IP alias. Type the IP alias address of your PLA in dotted decimal notation. The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. PLA5236 Users Guide 51 CHAPTER 9 Home Plug 9.1 Overview This chapter describes how to configure powerline settings. See Chapter 4 on page 23 for more information about powerline network security. 9.2 What You Can Do Use the HomePlug screen (Section 9.3 on page 52) to secure, manage and set up Quality of Service
(QoS) on your powerline network. 9.3 HomePlug Screen Use this screen to change the powerline settings for your PLA. Click Network > HomePlug. Figure 33 Network > HomePlug PLA5236 Users Guide 52 Chapter 9 Home Plug The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 25 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Refresh Interval Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to update the powerline network information automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh the powerline network information. The fields described below are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. Click Scan to refresh the information in these fields (immediately). Note: Only devices which share the same network name are displayed in this table. Site This field displays Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the Web Configurator. Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the Web Configurator. MAC Address DAK Password This is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter you are configuring. You can find the MAC address of your PLA displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your device. DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify that you are authorized to perform changes on a remote device. You can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on the bottom of your PLA. Select the remote powerline adapter you want to manage by clicking the MAC address which corresponds to it in the MAC Address column. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as it is printed on the label (all caps and with dashes -). Network Name
(NMK) The default network name (sometimes called a network password or network membership key
(NMK)) of the PLA is HomePlugAV. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with each other over the powerline network. If you change the network name of one device on the network, it will no longer be recognized as part of that network. Set NMK to this device Set NMK to all devices Write Network Information Central Coordinator MAC If you change the network name, make sure you change the network name for all of the powerline adapters that you want to be part of your powerline network. The network name can be from 8 to 64 characters in length, using A~Z, a~z, 0~9;
spaces are not allowed. Select this to apply the NMK (entered in the field above) as the network name for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the Web Configurator. Select this to apply the NMK (entered in the field above) as the network name for all powerline adapter detected by the Web Configurator. Click this to apply your changes. The new Network Name is applied to the selected powerline adapter. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for the selected powerline adapter before you can make changes to it. The Central Coordinator of the powerline network is the powerline adapter which keeps track of which devices are part of the network as well as synchronizes communication within the powerline network. If the Central Coordinator is removed from the powerline network then another powerline adapter takes its place. This field displays the MAC address of the PLA which is the Central Coordinator of the powerline network. The powerline adapters in your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. PLA5236 Users Guide 53 Chapter 9 Home Plug Table 25 Configuration Screen (continued) LABEL The information provided in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in your powerline network. DESCRIPTION The powerline adapters listed in this table are all the powerline adapters in your powerline network except the powerline adapter selected in the table of the Network Name section. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is selected in the table of the Network Name section, then this table will display the rates of transmission from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the Web Configurator to all the Remote powerline adapters. Site This field displays:
Local, if it is the PLA directly connected to the computer running the Web Configurator. Remote, if it is a PLA in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the Web Configurator. MAC Address Transmit Rate
(Mbps) Receive Rate
(Mbps) 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 of six pairs of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are 0-9 and a-f). In the case of the PLA, this label is on the bottom of the device. This field displays how fast information is sent from the powerline adapter selected in the table of the Network Name section to this powerline adapter. The rate is given in the following format:
application data transmission rate / raw data transmission rate. Application data reflects more accurately how fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Raw data refers to the whole payload of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. This field displays how fast information is received from the powerline adapter selected in the table of the Network Name section to this powerline adapter. The rate is given in the following format: application data transmission rate / raw data transmission rate. Application data reflects more accurately how fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Raw data refers to the whole payload of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. PLA5236 Users Guide 54 CHAPTER 10 One Connect 10.1 Overview This chapter describes the One Connect feature. This feature uses an app that allows you to easily integrate the PLA and other devices to your home network. Through the app you can view a neighbor device list, along with detailed information, such as each devices address, firmware version and description of its physical location previously noted by the administrator. One Connect can be used to remotely turn the power of a neighboring powered device (PD), on or off from a distance. And most importantly, you can easily set up notifications, customize and control all the devices in your network using your smart phone or tablet. 10.2 What You Can Do Use the One Connect screen (Section 10.3 on page 55) to enable this One Connect feature and access your PLA through the Zyxel app. 10.3 One Connect Screen The One Connect screen has a QR code to help you download the app. Use this screen to Enable or Disable the One Connect feature in your PLA. Figure 34 Network > One Connect> Auto-Configuration PLA5236 Users Guide 55 CHAPTER 11 Maintenance 11.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the Maintenance screens. 11.2 What You Can Do Use the General screen (Section 11.3 on page 56) to set the timeout period of the management session. Use the Password screen (Section 11.4 on page 57) to change your PLAs system password. Use the Time screen (Section 11.5 on page 57) to change your PLAs time and date. Use the Firmware Upgrade screen (Section 11.6 on page 59) to upload firmware to your PLA. Use the Backup/Restore screen (Section 11.8 on page 62) to view information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration. Use the Restart screen (Section 11.8 on page 62) to reboot the PLA without turning the power off. Use the Language screen (Section 11.9 on page 62) to change the language for the Web Configurator. Use the WiFi Mode screen (Section 11.10 on page 62)to change the Wi-Fi mode on your PLA. 11.3 General Screen Use this screen to set the management session timeout period. Click Maintenance > General. The following screen displays. Figure 35 Maintenance > General PLA5236 Users Guide 56 Chapter 11 Maintenance The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 26 Maintenance > General DESCRIPTION LABEL Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session times out. Administrator Inactivity Timer The default is 5 minutes. After it times out you have to log in with your password again. Very long idle timeouts may have security risks. A value of "0" means a management session never times out, no matter how long it has been left idle (not recommended). Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Apply Cancel 11.4 Password Screen It is strongly recommended that you change your PLA's password. If you forget your PLA's password (or IP address), you will need to reset the device. See Section 11.8 on page 62 for details Click Maintenance > Password. Figure 36 Maintenance > Password The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 27 Maintenance > Password DESCRIPTION LABEL Type the default password or the existing password you use to access the system in this Old Password field. Type your new system password (up to 30 characters). Note that as you type a password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character you type. Type the new password again in this field. Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Retype to Confirm Apply Cancel New Password 11.5 Time Setting Screen Use this screen to configure the PLAs time based on your local time zone. To change your PLAs time and date, click Maintenance > Time. The screen appears as shown. PLA5236 Users Guide 57 Chapter 11 Maintenance Figure 37 Maintenance > Time he following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 28 Maintenance > Time LABEL Current Time and Date Current Time DESCRIPTION This field displays the time of your PLA. Current Date Each time you reload this page, the PLA synchronizes the time with the time server. This field displays the date of your PLA. Each time you reload this page, the PLA synchronizes the date with the time server. Time and Date Setup Manual New Time
(hh:mm:ss) New Date
(yyyy/mm/dd) Get from Time Server User Defined Time Server Address Time Zone Setup Time Zone Select this radio button to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the new time and date you entered has priority and the Time Zone and Daylight Saving settings do not affect it. This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last time configured manually. When you select Manual, enter the new time in this field and then click Apply. This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured manually. When you select Manual, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply. Select this radio button to have the PLA get the time and date from the time server you specified below. Enter the IP address or URL (up to 20 extended ASCII characters in length) of your time server. Check with your ISP/network administrator if you are unsure of this information. Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). PLA5236 Users Guide 58 Chapter 11 Maintenance Table 28 Maintenance > Time LABEL Daylight Savings DESCRIPTION Daylight saving is a period from late spring to fall when many countries set their clocks ahead of normal local time by one hour to give more daytime light in the evening. Start Date Select this option if you use Daylight Saving Time. Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts if you selected Daylight Savings. The o'clock field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time starts in most parts of the United States on the second Sunday of March. Each time zone in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time. So in the United States you would select Second, Sunday, March and type 2 in the o'clock field. Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union on the last Sunday of March. All of the time zones in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last, Sunday, March. The time you type in the o'clock field depends on your time zone. In Germany for instance, you would type 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1). Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time ends if you selected Daylight Savings. The o'clock field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on the first Sunday of November. Each time zone in the United States stops using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time. So in the United States you would select First, Sunday, November and type 2 in the o'clock field. Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union on the last Sunday of October. All of the time zones in the European Union stop using Daylight Saving Time at the same moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last, Sunday, October. The time you type in the o'clock field depends on your time zone. In Germany for instance, you would type 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1). Click Apply to save your changes back to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. End Date Apply Cancel 11.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a *.bin extension, e.g., PLA.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 PLA. PLA5236 Users Guide 59 Chapter 11 Maintenance Figure 38 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade The following table describes the labels in this screen. DESCRIPTION Table 29 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade LABEL Firmware Upgrade File Path Browse... Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse... to find it. Click Browse... to find the .bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them. Click Upload to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes. 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 PLA has Internet access. Click this button to download and install the latest firmware in your PLA. Upload On-line Firmware Upgrade Check for Latest Firmware Now Do-
Firmware_Upgra de Note: Do not turn off the PLA while firmware upload is in progress!
After you click Upload, wait two minutes before logging into the PLA again. The PLA automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop. Figure 39 Network Temporarily Disconnected After two minutes, log in again and check your new firmware version in the Dashboard screen. PLA5236 Users Guide 60 Chapter 11 Maintenance 11.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the PLAs current configuration to a file on your computer. Once your PLA is configured and functioning properly, it is highly recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes. The backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous settings. Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your computer to your PLA. Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next. Figure 40 Maintenance > Backup/Restore The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 30 Maintenance > Backup/Restore LABEL Backup File Path Browse... DESCRIPTION Click Backup to save the PLAs current configuration to your computer. Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse... to find it. Click Browse... to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them. Click Upload to begin the upload process. Upload Reset Note: Do not turn off the PLA while configuration file upload is in progress. After you click Upload, you must then wait one minute before logging into the PLA again. The PLA automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. Pressing the Reset button in this section clears all user-entered configuration information and returns the PLA to its factory defaults. You can also press the RESET button on the rear panel to reset the factory defaults of your PLA. Refer to the chapter about introducing the Web Configurator for more information on the RESET button. PLA5236 Users Guide 61 Chapter 11 Maintenance Note: If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP address of your computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default PLA IP address
(192.168.1.2). 11.8 Restart Screen System restart allows you to reboot the PLA without turning the power off. Click Maintenance > Restart to open the following screen. Figure 41 Maintenance > Restart Click Restart to have the PLA reboot. This does not affect the PLA's configuration. 11.9 Language Screen Use this screen to change the language for the Web Configurator. Select the language you prefer and click Apply. The Web Configurator language changes after a while without restarting the PLA. Figure 42 Maintenance > Language 11.10 Wi-Fi Mode Screen The PLA offers three different Wi-Fi modes: Range Mode, Performance Mode and Mixed Mode. Use this screen to change the Wi-Fi Mode on your PLA. PLA5236 Users Guide 62 Chapter 11 Maintenance Figure 43 Maintenance > WiFi Mode The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 31 Maintenance > WiFi Mode LABEL Range Mode DESCRIPTION This mode enables a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, with a wider range for your Wi-Fi devices. Choose this mode if all your Wi-Fi devices are IEEE 802.11 b/g/n compatible. This mode enables a 5Ghz Wi-Fi, with a better performance than 2.4Ghz, but a shorter range for your Wi-Fi devices. Choose this mode if all your Wi-Fi devices are IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac compatible. This mode enables both 2.5GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi for all devices to connect. Choose this mode if you have IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac and IEEE802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi devices connecting to your wireless network. Click Apply to save your settings to the PLA. Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. Performance Mode Mixed Mode Apply Cancel PLA5236 Users Guide 63 CHAPTER 12 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. 12.1 Power and Light Problems The PLA does not turn on. None of the lights turn on. 1 Disconnect and re-connect the PLA. 2 3 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. Then connect an electrical device that you know works into the same power outlet. This checks the status of the power outlet. If the problem continues, contact the vendor. The ETHERNET light does not turn on. 1 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer and make sure its enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA 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 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is the same on all of your powerline adapters. 2 Make sure that all your powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. Check the package it came in or ask your vendor. This PLA can not detect earlier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.0.1. (Although they can coexist on the same electrical wiring without interfering with each other.) PLA5236 Users Guide 64 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 3 Make sure that the powerline adapters on your network are all on the same electrical wiring. Connect another powerline adapter into an outlet close to your PLAs power outlet. They are probably now on the same electrical wiring. Check the HomePlug (
) light. If it now lights up your powerline adapter was probably previously on separate electrical wiring. Ask an electrician for more information on the electrical wiring in your building. 4 Make sure that you do not have a power meter between powerline adapters. Powerline signals cannot pass this. The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. You have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for more than three seconds. Try setting up a connection again, this time pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for less than three seconds. 12.2 Powerline Problems The signal on my powerline network is weak. 1 2 3 4 Your powerline adapters may be connected to electrical surge protectors. Connect them to standard power outlets. Your powerline adapters may be located close to large appliances such as refrigerators or air-
conditioners that cause interference with the powerline signal. Move the adapters further away from such appliances to reduce interference. Your powerline adapters may be placed close to electrical devices such as electrical insect-killers which produce radio waves. These may interfere with the powerline signals. Move the adapters further away from such electrical devices. Your wiring may be old and/or low quality or with a long wiring path. 12.3 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems This section applies only to PLAs with the RESET/ENCRYPT button. The HomePlug light is already on, but I havent pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button yet. Your device has already connected to another powerline device. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds to release the connection. PLA5236 Users Guide 65 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting The POWER light does not blink when I press the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Check the device is on. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button again, making certain you have pressed the button for 0.5 to 3 seconds. The POWER light on some powerline devices do not blink as part of the ENCRYPT process. Check your powerline device is a PLA. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before repeating. The ENCRYPT process has failed. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices for 5 to 8 seconds, then try to reconnect. The POWER lights on both devices blink when I press the RESET/ENCRYPT buttons, but the HomePlug light does not turn on. Ensure you have pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices. Wait for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. If that does not work, try again with both devices connected to a power strip next to each other. If they now connect, then the devices were not on the same electrical circuit before. The POWER lights on both devices blink, then many lights blink and the HomePlug light blinks red. Do not worry, the connection process is proceeding normally. The POWER lights on both devices finished blinking, but only one devices HomePlug light is on. One device may have connected to a third powerline device. To check device A is connected to device B and not another device, disconnect device B from its power source. Device As HomePlug
) light will turn off if the connection is with Device B. Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button on both devices
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for 5 to 8 seconds, then try to reconnect, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 0.5 to 3 seconds on both devices. I pressed the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds, but the HomePlug light is still on. PLA5236 Users Guide 66 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting The HomePlug light is on, indicating it is still connected to another powerline device. Try again, pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button for 5 to 8 seconds. PLA5236 Users Guide 67 APPENDIX A Customer Support In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a Zyxel office for the region in which you bought the device. See http://www.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml and also http://www.zyxel.com/about_zyxel/zyxel_worldwide.shtml for the latest information. Please have the following information ready when you contact an office. Required Information Product model and serial number. Warranty Information. Date that you received your device. Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide) Taiwan Zyxel Communications Corporation http://www.zyxel.com Asia China Zyxel Communications (Shanghai) Corp. Zyxel Communications (Beijing) Corp. Zyxel Communications (Tianjin) Corp. http://www.zyxel.cn India Zyxel Technology India Pvt Ltd http://www.zyxel.in Kazakhstan Zyxel Kazakhstan http://www.zyxel.kz PLA5236 Users Guide 68 Appendix A Customer Support Korea Zyxel Korea Corp. http://www.zyxel.kr Malaysia Zyxel Malaysia Sdn Bhd. http://www.zyxel.com.my Pakistan Zyxel Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. http://www.zyxel.com.pk Philippines Zyxel Philippines http://www.zyxel.com.ph Singapore Zyxel Singapore Pte Ltd. http://www.zyxel.com.sg Taiwan Zyxel Communications Corporation http://www.zyxel.com/tw/zh/
Thailand Zyxel Thailand Co., Ltd http://www.zyxel.co.th Vietnam Zyxel Communications Corporation-Vietnam Office http://www.zyxel.com/vn/vi Europe Austria Zyxel Deutschland GmbH http://www.zyxel.de Belarus Zyxel BY http://www.zyxel.by PLA5236 Users Guide 69 Appendix A Customer Support Belgium Zyxel Communications B.V. http://www.zyxel.com/be/nl/
http://www.zyxel.com/be/fr/
Bulgaria Zyxel http://www.zyxel.com/bg/bg/
Czech Republic Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o http://www.zyxel.cz Denmark Zyxel Communications A/S http://www.zyxel.dk Estonia Zyxel Estonia http://www.zyxel.com/ee/et/
Finland Zyxel Communications http://www.zyxel.fi France Zyxel France http://www.zyxel.fr Germany Zyxel Deutschland GmbH http://www.zyxel.de Hungary Zyxel Hungary & SEE http://www.zyxel.hu Italy Zyxel Communications Italy http://www.zyxel.it/
PLA5236 Users Guide 70 Appendix A Customer Support Latvia Zyxel Latvia http://www.zyxel.com/lv/lv/homepage.shtml Lithuania Zyxel Lithuania http://www.zyxel.com/lt/lt/homepage.shtml Netherlands Zyxel Benelux http://www.zyxel.nl Norway Zyxel Communications http://www.zyxel.no Poland Zyxel Communications Poland http://www.zyxel.pl Romania Zyxel Romania http://www.zyxel.com/ro/ro Russia Zyxel Russia http://www.zyxel.ru Slovakia Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka http://www.zyxel.sk Spain Zyxel Communications ES Ltd http://www.zyxel.es Sweden Zyxel Communications http://www.zyxel.se Switzerland Studerus AG PLA5236 Users Guide 71 Appendix A Customer Support http://www.zyxel.ch/
Turkey Zyxel Turkey A.S. http://www.zyxel.com.tr UK Zyxel Communications UK Ltd. http://www.zyxel.co.uk Ukraine Zyxel Ukraine http://www.ua.zyxel.com Latin America Argentina Zyxel Communication Corporation http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/
Brazil Zyxel Communications Brasil Ltda. https://www.zyxel.com/br/pt/
Ecuador Zyxel Communication Corporation http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/
Middle East Israel Zyxel Communication Corporation http://il.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml Middle East Zyxel Communication Corporation http://www.zyxel.com/me/en/
PLA5236 Users Guide 72 Appendix A Customer Support North America USA Zyxel Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/
Oceania Africa Australia Zyxel Communications Corporation http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/
South Africa Nology (Pty) Ltd. http://www.zyxel.co.za PLA5236 Users Guide 73 APPENDIX B Legal Information Copyright Disclaimer Copyright 2017 by Zyxel Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or 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. Zyxel does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. Zyxel further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice. Regulatory Notice and Statement United States of America The following information applies if you use the product within USA area. FCC EMC Statement The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the device. This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receivers Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance The following information applies if you use the product with RF function within USA area. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Canada The following information applies if you use the product within Canada area Industry Canada ICES statement CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) CAN ICES-6/NMB-6 PLA5236 Users Guide 74 Appendix B Legal Information Industry Canada RSS-GEN & RSS-247 statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This radio transmitter (2468C-PLA5236) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Antenna Information TYPE Dipole MANUFACTURER GAIN ARISTOTLE 1.61 dBi (2.4G) 2.78 dBi (5G) CONNECTOR IPEX If the product with 5G wireless function operating in 5150-5250 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz, the following attention must be paid, The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and The worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) of RSS 247 shall be clearly indicated. If the product with 5G wireless function operating in 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz, the following attention must be paid. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Le prsent metteur radio (2468C-PLA5236) de modle s'il fait partie du matriel de catgorieI) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. Informations Antenne TYPE Dipole FABRICANT ARISTOTLE GAIN 1.61 dBi (2.4G) 2.78 dBi (5G) CONNECTEUR IPEX Lorsque la fonction sans fil 5G fonctionnant en5150-5250 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz est active pour ce produit , il est ncessaire de porter une attention particulire aux choses suivantes Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont rservs uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;
Pour les dispositifs munis dantennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 5 850 MHz) doit tre conforme la limite de la p.i.r.e. spcifie pour l'exploitation point point et lexploitation non point point, selon le cas;
Les pires angles dinclinaison ncessaires pour rester conforme lexigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque dlvation, et nonce la section 6.2.2 3) du CNR-247, doivent tre clairement indiqus. Lorsque la fonction sans fil 5G fonctionnant en 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz est active pour ce produit, il est ncessaire de porter une attention particulire aux choses suivantes Pour les dispositifs munis dantennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes de 5 250 5 350 MHz et de 5 470 5 725 MHz doit tre conforme la limite de la p.i.r.e. Industry Canada radiation exposure statement The equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Dclaration dexposition aux radiations:
Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. EUROPEAN UNION The following information applies if you use the product within the European Union. PLA5236 Users Guide 75 Appendix B Legal Information Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Compliance information for 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless products relevant to the EU and other Countries following the EU Directive 1999/5/
EC (R&TTE) This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
(Bulgarian) Zyxel , 1999/5/C. Espaol
(Spanish) etina
(Czech) Por medio de la presente Zyxel declara que el equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Zyxel tmto prohlauje, e tento zazen je ve shod se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi pslunmi ustanovenmi smrnice 1999/5/EC. Dansk (Danish) Undertegnede Zyxel erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr udstyr overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch
(German) Eesti keel
(Estonian)
(Greek) English Franais
(French) Hrvatski
(Croatian) slenska
(Icelandic) Hiermit erklrt Zyxel, dass sich das Gert Ausstattung in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU befindet. Kesolevaga kinnitab Zyxel seadme seadmed vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele. Zyxel 1999/5/C. Hereby, Zyxel declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Par la prsente Zyxel dclare que l'appareil quipements est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/EC. Zyxel ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa u skladu s Direktivom 1999/5/EC. Hr me lsir, Zyxel v yfir a essi bnaur er samrmi vi grunnkrfur og nnur vieigandi kvi tilskipunar 1999/5/EC. Italiano (Italian) Con la presente Zyxel dichiara che questo attrezzatura conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latvieu valoda
(Latvian) Lietuvi kalba
(Lithuanian) Magyar
(Hungarian) Malti (Maltese) Nederlands
(Dutch) Polski (Polish) Portugus
(Portuguese) Romn
(Romanian) Slovenina
(Slovak) Slovenina
(Slovene) Ar o Zyxel deklar, ka iekrtas atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem. iuo Zyxel deklaruoja, kad is ranga atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Alulrott, Zyxel nyilatkozom, hogy a berendezs megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet kvetelmnyeknek s az 1999/5/EK irnyelv egyb elrsainak. Hawnhekk, Zyxel, jiddikjara li dan tagmir jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Hierbij verklaart Zyxel dat het toestel uitrusting in overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Niniejszym Zyxel owiadcza, e sprzt jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Zyxel declara que este equipamento est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposies da Directiva 1999/5/
EC. Prin prezenta, Zyxel declar c acest echipament este n conformitate cu cerinele eseniale i alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/EC. Zyxel tmto vyhlasuje, e zariadenia spa zkladn poiadavky a vetky prslun ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/EC. Zyxel izjavlja, da je ta oprema v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloili direktive 1999/5/EC. Suomi (Finnish) Zyxel vakuuttaa tten ett laitteet tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska
(Swedish) Hrmed intygar Zyxel att denna utrustning str I verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EC. Norsk
(Norwegian) Erklrer herved Zyxel at dette utstyret er I samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og andre relevante bestemmelser I direktiv 1999/5/EF. National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the Ce produit peut tre utilis dans tous les pays de lUE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposs la directive 1999/5/CE) sans aucune limitation, Questo prodotto utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU (ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttiva 1999/5/EC) senza nessuna limitazione, countries mentioned below:
except pour les pays mentionns ci-dessous:
eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito:
PLA5236 Users Guide 76 Appendix B Legal Information Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschrnkungen eingesetzt werden (sowie in anderen Staaten die der Richtlinie 1999/5/CE folgen) mit Aunahme der folgenden aufgefhrten Staaten:
In the majority of the EU and other European countries, the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands have been made available for the use of wireless local area networks (LANs). Later in this document you will find an overview of countries in which additional restrictions or requirements or both are applicable. The requirements for any country may evolve. Zyxel recommends that you check with the local authorities for the latest status of their national regulations for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LANs. The following countries have restrictions and/or requirements in addition to those given in the table labeled Overview of Regulatory Requirements for Wireless LANs:. Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www.bipt.be for more details. Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300 meter dienen aangemeld te worden bij het Belgisch Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie (BIPT). Zie http://www.bipt.be voor meer gegevens. Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en extrieur dune distance suprieure 300 mtres doivent tre notifies lInstitut Belge des services Postaux et des Tlcommunications (IBPT). Visitez http://www.ibpt.be pour de plus amples dtails. Denmark In Denmark, the band 5150 - 5350 MHz is also allowed for outdoor usage. I Danmark m frekvensbndet 5150 - 5350 ogs anvendes udendrs. Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy. Unless this wireless LAN product is operating within the boundaries of the owner's property, its use requires a general authorization. Please check http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ for more details. Questo prodotto conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in Italia. Se non viene installato all 'interno del proprio fondo, l'utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN richiede una Autorizzazione Generale. Consultare http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ per maggiori dettagli. Latvia The outdoor usage of the 2.4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic Communications Office. Please check http://
www.esd.lv for more details. 2.4 GHz frekvenu joslas izmantoanai rpus telpm nepiecieama atauja no Elektronisko sakaru direkcijas. Vairk informcijas: http://
www.esd.lv. Notes:
1. Although Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are not EU member states, the EU Directive 1999/5/EC has also been implemented in those countries. 2. The regulatory limits for maximum output power are specified in EIRP. The EIRP level (in dBm) of a device can be calculated by adding the gain of the antenna used (specified in dBi) to the output power available at the connector (specified in dBm). List of national codes COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IS IE IT LV Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Sweden Turkey United Kingdom LI LT LU MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SK SI ES CH SE TR GB Safety Warnings 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. PLA5236 Users Guide 77 Appendix B Legal Information 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. Do not remove the plug and connect it to a power outlet by itself; always attach the plug to the power adaptor first before connecting it to a power outlet. 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. Please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/ adaptors. Connect it to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe). If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, it might cause electrocution. Remove it from the device and the power source, repairing the power adapter or cord is prohibited. 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. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type, dispose of used batteries according to the instruction. Dispose them at the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. For detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the store where you purchased the product. Do not obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. For example, do not place the device in an enclosed space such as a box or on a very soft surface such as a bed or sofa. The following warning statements apply, where the disconnect device is not incorporated in the device or where the plug on the power supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect device,
- For permanently connected devices, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the device;
- For pluggable devices, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. Environment Statement ErP (Energy-related Products) Zyxel products put on the EU market in compliance with the requirement of the European Parliament and the Council published Directive 2009/125/EC establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast), so called as "ErP Directive (Energy-related Products directive) as well as ecodesign requirement laid down in applicable implementing measures, power consumption has satisfied regulation requirements which are:
Network standby power consumption < 8W, and/or Off mode power consumption < 0.5W, and/or Standby mode power consumption < 0.5W.
(Wireless setting, please refer to "Wireless" chapter for more detail.) European Union - Disposal and Recycling Information The symbol below means that according to local regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from domestic waste. If this product is end of life, take it to a recycling station designated by local authorities. At the time of disposal, the separate collection of your product and/or its battery will help save natural resources and ensure that the environment is sustainable development. Die folgende Symbol bedeutet, dass Ihr Produkt und/oder seine Batterie gem den rtlichen Bestimmungen getrennt vom Hausmll entsorgt werden muss. Wenden Sie sich an eine Recyclingstation, wenn dieses Produkt das Ende seiner Lebensdauer erreicht hat. Zum Zeitpunkt der Entsorgung wird die getrennte Sammlung von Produkt und/oder seiner Batterie dazu beitragen, natrliche Ressourcen zu sparen und die Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu schtzen. El smbolo de abajo indica que segn las regulaciones locales, su producto y/o su batera debern depositarse como basura separada de la domstica. Cuando este producto alcance el final de su vida til, llvelo a un punto limpio. Cuando llegue el momento de desechar el producto, la recogida por separado ste y/o su batera ayudar a salvar los recursos naturales y a proteger la salud humana y medioambiental. Le symbole ci-dessous signifie que selon les rglementations locales votre produit et/ou sa batterie doivent tre limins sparment des ordures mnagres. Lorsque ce produit atteint sa fin de vie, amenez-le un centre de recyclage. Au moment de la mise au rebut, la collecte spare de votre produit et/ou de sa batterie aidera conomiser les ressources naturelles et protger l'environnement et la sant humaine. Il simbolo sotto significa che secondo i regolamenti locali il vostro prodotto e/o batteria deve essere smaltito separatamente dai rifiuti domestici. Quando questo prodotto raggiunge la fine della vita di servizio portarlo a una stazione di riciclaggio. Al momento dello smaltimento, la raccolta separata del vostro prodotto e/o della sua batteria aiuta a risparmiare risorse naturali e a proteggere l'ambiente e la salute umana. Symbolen innebr att enligt lokal lagstiftning ska produkten och/eller dess batteri kastas separat frn hushllsavfallet. Nr den hr produkten nr slutet av sin livslngd ska du ta den till en tervinningsstation. Vid tiden fr kasseringen bidrar du till en bttre milj och mnsklig hlsa genom att gra dig av med den p ett tervinningsstlle. PLA5236 Users Guide 78 Appendix B Legal Information Environmental Product Declaration PLA5236 Users Guide 79 Appendix B Legal Information MPE 1mW/cm2 0.282 mW/cm2 20 cm 5.25-5.35 5.25-5.35
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About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this product to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meaning of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents. PLA5236 Users Guide 80 Appendix B Legal Information Explanation of the Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANATION Alternating current (AC):
AC is an electric current in which the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction. Direct current (DC):
DC if the unidirectional flow or movement of electric charge carriers. Earth; ground:
A wiring terminal intended for connection of a Protective Earthing Conductor. Class II equipment:
The method of protection against electric shock in the case of class II equipment is either double insulation or reinforced insulation. Viewing Certifications Go to http://www.zyxel.com to view this products documentation and certifications. Zyxel Limited Warranty Zyxel warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in material or workmanship for a specific period (the Warranty Period) from the date of purchase. The Warranty Period varies by region. Check with your vendor and/or the authorized Zyxel local distributor for details about the Warranty Period of this product. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Zyxel will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of Zyxel. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. Zyxel shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser. To obtain the services of this warranty, contact your vendor. You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the device at http://www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php. Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. Open Source Licenses This product contains in part some free software distributed under GPL license terms and/or GPL like licenses. 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. PLA5236 Users Guide 81 Index Index A firmware version 24 Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 9 AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 9 applications 7 G C certifications 77 viewing 81 channel 34 Configuration restore 61 connections overview 9 contact information 68 copyright 74 CPU usage 25 customer support 68 D Daylight saving 59 disclaimer 74 E encryption 9, 35 key 35 WPA compatible 35 F Firmware upload 59 file extension using HTTP General wireless LAN screen 35 H HomePlug 52 HomePlug AV standard 7 I introduction 7 IP Address 51 IP alias 49 L LAN 48 LAN overview 48 LAN setup 48 LAN TCP/IP 49 Language 62 LED 64 ETHERNET 8 HomePlug 9 POWER 8 Link type 25 Local Area Network 48 Log 28 PLA5236 Users Guide 82 M MAC 41 MAC address 34 MAC address filter 34 MAC address filtering 41 MAC filter 41 management multiple networks 10 Media access control 41 Memory usage 25 multiple networks 11 N network name 16 O One Connect 55 Operating Channel 24 P passwords 53 PLA Comparison 7 port speed 25 Powerline Network Adding Devices 12 Creating multiple networks 15 Removing Devices 14 powerline setting 52 problems and solutions 64 Q Quality of Service (QoS) 43 Index R RESET/ENCRYPT Button Manage 9 Restore configuration 61 Roaming 42 RTS/CTS Threshold 33, 42, 43 S Scheduling 46 security 10 Service Set 36 Service Set IDentification 36 Service Set IDentity. See SSID. SSID 24, 34, 36 Status Screens Ethernet 23 system statistics 23 WLAN 23 Subnet Mask 51 Summary Packet statistics 29 Wireless station status 30 System General Setup 56 System restart 62 T Time setting 57 transfer rates 9 troubleshooting 64 W warranty 81 note 81 Web Configurator how to access 18 Overview 18 WEP Encryption 39, 41 PLA5236 Users Guide 83 Index WEP encryption 38 WEP key 38 Wireless association list 30 wireless LAN scheduling 46 Wireless network basic guidelines 33 channel 34 encryption 35 example 32 MAC address filter 34 overview 32 security 34 SSID 34 Wireless security 34 overview 34 type 34 Wizard setup 26 WPA compatible 35 PLA5236 Users Guide 84
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| 1 | 2017-01-18 | 5745 ~ 5825 | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | Original Equipment |
| 2 | 2412 ~ 2462 | DTS - Digital Transmission System |
| app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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| 1 2 | Effective |
2017-01-18
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| 1 2 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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| 1 2 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0021059092
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| 1 2 | Physical Address |
No.2, Industry East Road IX, Science Park
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Hsinchu, N/A
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| 1 2 |
Taiwan
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| app s | TCB Information | |||||
| 1 2 | TCB Application Email Address |
t******@timcoengr.com
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| 1 2 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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| app s | FCC ID | |||||
| 1 2 | Grantee Code |
I88
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| 1 2 | Equipment Product Code |
PLA5236
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| app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
| 1 2 | Name |
E**** B****
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| 1 2 | Title |
Section Manager
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| 1 2 | Telephone Number |
886 3******** Extension:
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| 1 2 | Fax Number |
886 3********
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| 1 2 |
E******@zyxel.com.tw
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| app s | Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
| 1 2 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
| 1 2 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
| if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
| app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
| 1 2 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 2 | Equipment Class | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | ||||
| 1 2 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | |||||
| 1 2 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | 1000 Mbps Powerline AC900 Wireless Extender | ||||
| 1 2 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 2 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
| 1 2 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
| 1 2 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
| 1 2 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 2 | Grant Comments | Power listed is maximum combined output power conducted. This device is restricted to indoor use only. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20, 40, and 80 MHz bandwidth modes. | ||||
| 1 2 | Power listed is maximum combined output power conducted. This device is restricted to indoor use only. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20 and 40 MHz bandwidth modes. | |||||
| 1 2 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 2 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
| app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
| 1 2 | Firm Name |
SPORTON International Inc.
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| 1 2 | Name |
S******** J******
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| 1 2 | Telephone Number |
886-3******** Extension:
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| 1 2 | Fax Number |
886-3********
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s******@sporton.com.tw
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| 1 | 1 | 15E | 38 CC MO | 5180 | 5240 | 0.411 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 15E | 38 CC MO | 5745 | 5825 | 0.75 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 15C | CC MO | 2412.00000000 | 2462.00000000 | 0.1990000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC