HLA3105 U
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12/2010
Version 1.9.5, Edition 1
Copyright 2010 ZyXEL Communications Corp.
Box Contents
• One HLA3105
• One Ethernet Cable
• One Power Adaptor
• One User’s Guide
• One Warranty Card
Overview
The HLA3105 complies with HomePNA (Home
Phoneline Networking Alliance, also known as
HPNA) 3.1, a home networking technology for
carrying data over existing coaxial cables and
telephone wiring within the home.
The figure below shows your HLA3105 (a)
connecting to a broadband modem/router
(excluding cable modem/routers) for Internet
access and a television. You can connect a second
HLA3105 (b) into another coaxial outlet in your
home and connect a computer for Internet
access.
The HLA3105 cannot connect to a cable modem/router
at the time of writing.
a
b
b
b
Connecting the HLA3105 to a
Broadband Modem/Router
1. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the
ETHERNET port to your broadband modem/
router.
2. Use a coaxial cable to connect the IN
connector to a coaxial outlet in your home.
3. Use another coaxial cable to connect the OUT
connector to a television or set-top box.
4. Use the included power adaptor to connect the
POWER connector to a power outlet.
Connecting the HLA3105 to a
Computer
1. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the
ETHERNET port on the HLA3105 to a
computer.
2. Use a coaxial cable to connect the IN
connector to a coaxial outlet in your home.
3. Use another coaxial cable to connect the OUT
connector to a television or set-top box
(optional).
4. Use the included power adaptor to connect the
POWER connector to a power outlet.
LEDs
The following table describes the LEDs on the
HLA3105.
LED
Color
Status
Description
Power
Green On
The HLA3105 is receiving
power.
Off
The HLA3105 is not receiving
power.
Quality
Green On
The transmission rate
through the coaxial
connection is 160 Mbps or
above.
Amber On
The transmission rate
through the coaxial
connection is between 160
Mbps and 96 Mbps.
Red
On
The transmission rate
through the coaxial
connection is below 96 Mbps.
Off
The HLA3105 is off.
LNK/ACT Green On
The HLA3105 has a coaxial
connection.
Blinking The HLA3105 is sending or
receiving traffic over a
coaxial cable.
Off
The HLA3105 does not have
a coaxial connection.
Ethernet Green On
The HLA3105 has an
Ethernet connection with a
device (such as your
computer).
Blinking The HLA3105 is sending or
receiving traffic through the
Ethernet port.
Off
The HLA3105 does not have
an Ethernet connection with
a device (such as your
computer).
