I88PLA4231500Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender

Quick Start Guide www.zyxel.com PLA4231 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender Version 1.00 Edition 1, 12/2012 Copyright © 2012 ZyXEL Communications Corporation User’s Guide Default Login Details LAN IP Addresshttp://192.168.1.2 Password1234 PLA4231 User’s Guide2 IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your product firmware 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 the PLA4231 and access the Web Configurator. Table of Contents PLA4231 User’s Guide 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 3 Part I: Introduction ............................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4231 ..................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................9 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4231 ............................................................................................9 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4231 .........................................................................................................10 1.4 Good Habits for Managing the PLA4231 ..........................................................................................10 1.5 Powerline Security ............................................................................................................................10 1.5.1 Powerline Passwords .............................................................................................................. 11 1.5.2 Setting Up Powerline Security ................................................................................................. 11 1.6 Multiple Networks ..............................................................................................................................12 1.7 Resetting the PLA4231 .....................................................................................................................12 1.7.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................12 Chapter 2 The WPS Button.................................................................................................................................. 13 2.1 WPS Overview ..................................................................................................................................13 2.2 How to Use the WPS Button .............................................................................................................13 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button............................................................................................................ 15 3.1 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Overview .................................................................................................15 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT .............................................................................15 3.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ............................................................................................................17 3.4 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Behavior .................................................................................................19 Part II: Configuration Utility............................................................................ 21 Chapter 4 Installing the Powerline Configuration Utility ..................................................................................23 4.1 Overview of the Installation Process .................................................................................................23 4.2 Installing the Utility ............................................................................................................................23 Table of Contents PLA4231 User’s Guide 4 Chapter 5 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility ........................................................................................ 27 5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security .....................................................................................................27 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) .......................................................................................................28 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ........................................................................................................28 5.3 Configuration Screen .......................................................................................................................29 5.4 Firmware Screen ..............................................................................................................................30 5.5 Network Info Screen .........................................................................................................................31 5.6 Advanced Screen ..........................................................................................................................32 5.7 About Screen ....................................................................................................................................35 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial..................................................................................................... 37 6.1 Overview ..................................................…

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FCC ID.: I88PLA4231 Report No.: TS12110033-EME Page 1 of 7 0597 Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Evaluation Report Report No. : TS12110033-EME Model No. : PLA4231 Issued Date : Dec. 13, 2012 Applicant: ZyXEL Communications Corporation 6, Innovation Rd II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan Test Method/ Standard: FCC 1.1310 Test By: Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd. No. 11, Lane 275, Ko-Nan 1 Street, Chia-Tung Li, Shiang-Shan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan It may be duplicated completely for legal use with the allowance of the applicant. It shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of Intertek Laboratory. The test result(s) in this report only applies to the tested sample(s). The test report was prepared by: Sign on File Candy / Assistant These measurements were taken by: Sign on File Hugo Yeh / Engineer The test report was reviewed by: Name Jimmy Yang Title Engineer FCC ID.: I88PLA4231 Report No.: TS12110033-EME Page 2 of 7 Table of Contents Summary of Tests ..............................................................................................................3 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................4 2. RF Exposure Limit ........................................................................................................4 3. RF Exposure calculations..............................................................................................5 4. Description of EUT .......................................................................................................5 5. Test results .....................................................................................................................7 FCC ID.: I88PLA4231 Report No.: TS12110033-EME Page 3 of 7 Summary of Tests MPE Evaluation meet FCC OET No. 65: 1997, IEEE C95.1-2005 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender -Model: PLA4231 FCC ID: I88PLA4231 Test Reference Results MPE Evaluation FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure IEEE C95.1Complies FCC ID.: I88PLA4231 Report No.: TS12110033-EME Page 4 of 7 1. Introduction The EUT operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Due to the EUT (include antenna) at its normal operation distance is at least 20 cm from the human body, the EUT was defined as a Mobile Device. The reason to do the MPE Evaluation is to avoid the RF hazard to human body. The maximum output power and gain of the antenna were used to calculate the limited Power density (S) at 20 cm distance away from the product. The limit for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) specified in FCC 1.1310 and Safety Code 6 are followed. According to 1.1307 (b)(1), systems operating under the provisions of this section shall be operated in a manner that ensure that the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy level in excess of the Commission’s guideline. 2. RF Exposure Limit According to FCC 1.1310: The criteria listed in the following table shall be used to evaluate the environmental impact of human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation as specified in 1.1307(b). Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (A/m) Power Density (mW/cm 2 ) Average Time (minutes) (A) Limits for Occupational / Control Exposures 30-300 61.4 0.163 1.0 6 300-1500 - - F/300 6 1500-100,000 - - 5 6 (B) Limits for General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure 30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30 300-1500 - - F/1500 30 1500-100,000 - - 1.0 30 F= Frequency in MHz FCC ID.: I88PLA4231 Report No.: TS12110033-EME Page 5 of 7 3. RF Exposure calculations From §FCC 1.1310 table 1, the maximum permissible RF exposure for an uncontrolled environment is 1 mW/(cm 2 ) (or 10 W/m 2 )* Power density (S) is calculated by the following formula: S = (P * G)/4πR 2 where, S = Power density (mW/cm 2 ) P = Output power to antenna (mW) R = Distance between radiating structure and observation point (cm) G = Gain of antenna in numeric π = 3.1416 Example: Assume a mobile device operates at 2412MHz and its maximum output power is 50mW, and the maximum gain of antenna is 1 (numeric) /0dBi. Then the power density (S) = (50 * 1)/4*π*20 2 = 0.00995 (mW/cm 2 ) (or = 0.0995 W/m 2 ) 4. Description of EUT The EUT is a 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender, the device is a MIMO product, it’s two transmitter and two receiver with one wireless module embedded. For more detail features, please refer to User's manual as file name “Installation guide.pdf” FCC ID.: I88PLA4231 Report No.: TS12110033-EME Page 6 of 7 4.1 Antenna description (1) Antenna 1 (Chain 0) The EUT uses a permanently connected antenna. Antenna Gain : 3.1 dBi max Antenna Type : SMD Chip-omni antenna Connector Type :Fixed (2) Antenna 2 (Chain 1) The EUT uses a permanently connected antenna. Antenna Gain : 3.1 dBi max Antenna Type : SMD Chip-omni antenna Connector Type : Fixed 4.2 Adapter information The EUT will be supplied with a power supply from below list: Peripherals Brand Model No. Serial No. Description of Data Cable Notebook PC DELL Latitude D610FXWZK1S (1) RJ-45 UTP Cat.5 10 meter (2) RJ-45 STP Cat.5 2 meter FCC ID.: I88PLA4231 Report No.: TS12110033-EME Page 7 of 7 5. Test results Mode Channel Frequency (MHz) Antenna Gain (numeric) Output power to antenna (mW) Power density (mW/cm2) Limit of power density (mW/cm2) Distance (cm) 1 2412 2.04 92.26 0.037474008 1.0 20 6 2437 2.04 86.30 0.035053400 1.0 20 802.11b 11 2462 2.04 91.41 0.037130444 1.0 20 1 2412 2.04 145.55 0.059119417 1.0 20 6 2437 2.04 141.91 0.057640819 1.0 20 802.11g 11 2462 2.04 138.68 0.056328754 1.0 20 Mode Channel Frequency (MHz) Antenna Gain (numeric) Output power to antenna (mW) Power density (mW/cm2) Limit of power density (mW/cm2) Distance (cm) 1 2412 2.04 334.72 0.135960384 1.0 20 6 2437 2.04 289.11 0.117432666 1.0 20 802.11n (HT20) 11 2462 2.04 284.01 0.115363423 1.0 20 3 2422 2.04 285.83 0.116100427 1.0 20 6 2437 2.04 276.10 0.112147326 1.0 20 802.11n (HT…

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FCC ID. : I88PLA4231 Report No.:TS12110032-EME Page 1 of 94 EMC TEST REPORT Report No. : TS12110032-EME Model No. : PLA4231 Issued Date : Dec. 09, 2012 Applicant: ZyXEL Communications Corporation 6, Innovation Rd II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan Test Method/ Standard: 47 CFR FCC Part 15.247 & ANSI C63.4 2003 Test By: Intertek Testing Services Taiwan Ltd. No. 11, Lane 275, Ko-Nan 1 Street, Chia-Tung Li, Shiang-Shan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan It may be duplicated completely for legal use with the allowance of the applicant. It shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of Intertek Laboratory. The test result(s) in this report only applies to the tested sample(s). The test report was prepared by: Sign on File Sunny Liu/ Senior Officer These measurements were taken by: Sign on File Terry Hsu/ Engineer The test report was reviewed by: Name Jimmy Yang Title Engineer FCC ID. : I88PLA4231 Report No.:TS12110032-EME Page 2 of 94 Table of Contents 1. Summary of Test Data................................................................................................. 3 2. General Information .................................................................................................... 4 3. Maximum 6 dB Bandwidth .......................................................................................... 7 4. 99% Occupied Bandwidth ......................................................................................... 18 5. Maximum Output Power............................................................................................ 29 6. Power Spectral Density ............................................................................................. 31 8. Radiated Spurious Emission..................................................................................... 70 9. Emission on Band Edge............................................................................................ 79 Appendix A: Test Equipment List................................................................................... 94 FCC ID. : I88PLA4231 Report No.:TS12110032-EME Page 3 of 94 1. Summary of Test Data Test/Requirement Description Applicable Rule Result Minimum 6dB Bandwidth 15.247(a)(2) Pass Maximum Output Power 15.247(b) Pass Power Spectral Density 15.247(e) Pass RF Antenna Conducted Spurious 15.247(d) Pass Radiated Spurious Emission 15.247(d), 15.205, 15.209 Pass Emission on the Band Edge 15.247(d) Pass AC Power Line Conducted Emission 15.207 Pass FCC ID. : I88PLA4231 Report No.:TS12110032-EME Page 4 of 94 2. General Information Identification of the EUT Product: 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender Model No.: PLA4231 FCC ID.: I88PLA4231 Frequency Range: 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz for 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n HT20 2422 MHz to 2452 MHz for 802.11n HT40 Channel Number: 11 channels for 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n HT20 7 channels for 802.11n HT40 Rated Power: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 0.1 A, 7 W Power Cord: N/A Sample Received: Nov. 1, 2012 Test Date(s): Nov. 16, 2012 ~ Nov. 30, 2012 Note 1: This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is authorized to permit copying or distribution of this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program. Note 2: When determining the test conclusion, the Measurement Uncertainty of test has been considered. FCC ID. : I88PLA4231 Report No.:TS12110032-EME Page 5 of 94 Description of EUT The EUT is a 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender, the device is a MIMO product, it’s two transmitter and two receiver with one wireless module embedded. . For more detail features, please refer to User's manual as file name “Installation guide.pdf” Antenna description (1) Antenna 1 (Chain 0) The EUT uses a permanently connected antenna. Antenna Gain : 3.1 dBi max Antenna Type : SMD Chip-omni antenna Connector Type : Fixed (2) Antenna 2 (Chain 1) The EUT uses a permanently connected antenna. Antenna Gain : 3.1 dBi max Antenna Type : SMD Chip-omni antenna Connector Type : Fixed Peripherals equipment Peripherals Brand Model No. Serial No. Description of Data Cable Notebook PC DELL Latitude D610FXWZK1S (1) RJ-45 UTP Cat.5 10 meter (2) RJ-45 STP Cat.5 2 meter FCC ID. : I88PLA4231 Report No.:TS12110032-EME Page 6 of 94 Operation mode The EUT was supplied 120Vac, 60Hz and it was run in TX mode that was controlled by “ART2 2.27.3” program. With individual verifying, the maximum output power were found out 1 Mbps data rate for 802.11b mode, 6 Mbps data rate for 802.11g mode, 6.5 Mbps data rate for 802.11n(HT20) mode and 13.5 Mbps data rate for 802.11n(HT40) mode, the final tests were executed under these conditions recorded in this report individually. 802.11b ch6 chain0 802.11n HT20 ch6 Data rate (Mbps) Chain 0 PK(dBm) Data rate (Mbps) Chain 0 PK(dBm) Chain 1 PK(dBm) 1 20.27 6.5 22.68 22.84 2 20.19 13 22.62 22.35 5.5 19.94 19.5 22.26 22.28 11 19.78 26 22.19 22.18 39 22.15 22.02 52 22.54 22.12 58.5 21.98 21.94 65 21.68 21.77 802.11g ch6 802.11n HT40 ch6 Data rate (Mbps) Chain 0 PK(dBm) Data rate (Mbps) Chain 0 PK(dBm) Chain 1 PK(dBm) 6 22.76 13.5 21.82 22.86 9 22.47 27 21.78 22.62 12 22.23 40.5 21.62 22.58 18 22.14 54 21.55 22.46 24 22.08 81 21.48 22.31 36 21.93 108 21.42 22.24 48 21.85 121.5 21.36 22.18 54 21.65 135…

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