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... on making your basic Internet access or home network already set up and running right away. User Guide Feedback Help us help you ! Please have your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to solve it. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 3 E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Customer Support Should problems arise that you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps...
... on making your basic Internet access or home network already set up and running right away. User Guide Feedback Help us help you ! Please have your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to solve it. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 3 E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Customer Support Should problems arise that you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps...
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... User's Guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are shown in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. "Select" or "choose" means for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide " Notes tell you other important information (for you may be referred to as the "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter...
... User's Guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are shown in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. "Select" or "choose" means for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide " Notes tell you other important information (for you may be referred to as the "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter...
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... further information. • Make sure to connect the cables to provide some protection against voltage surges. 6 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Opening or removing covers can walk on the power adapter or cord. • Do NOT use , or service this device before servicing or disassembling. • Use ONLY an appropriate power adapter or cord for your device. • Connect the power adapter or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in...
... further information. • Make sure to connect the cables to provide some protection against voltage surges. 6 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Opening or removing covers can walk on the power adapter or cord. • Do NOT use , or service this device before servicing or disassembling. • Use ONLY an appropriate power adapter or cord for your device. • Connect the power adapter or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in...
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... Setup Tutorial 55 6.1 Overview ...55 6.1.1 Important Terms ...56 6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 56 6.1.3 Adding a Powerline Adapter 57 6.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 59 6.1.5 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 74 10 PLA-4xx Series User...
... Setup Tutorial 55 6.1 Overview ...55 6.1.1 Important Terms ...56 6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 56 6.1.3 Adding a Powerline Adapter 57 6.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 59 6.1.5 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 74 10 PLA-4xx Series User...
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... 16 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 36 Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 37 Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 40 Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network 41 Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 46 Figure 25 Configuration Screen ...47 Figure 26 Firmware Screen...
... 16 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 36 Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 37 Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 40 Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network 41 Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 46 Figure 25 Configuration Screen ...47 Figure 26 Firmware Screen...
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... for speeds currently supported by plugging additional PLA-4xxs into an ordinary power outlet in your Quick Start Guide for wall mounting instructions. Devices can be further expanded by the PLA-4xx.) The PLA-4xx uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to them. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 Figure 1 Expand Your Network with each other computers or network devices (for Internet access. See Appendix A on page 79 for hardware connection information...
... for speeds currently supported by plugging additional PLA-4xxs into an ordinary power outlet in your Quick Start Guide for wall mounting instructions. Devices can be further expanded by the PLA-4xx.) The PLA-4xx uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to them. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 Figure 1 Expand Your Network with each other computers or network devices (for Internet access. See Appendix A on page 79 for hardware connection information...
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... a powerline connection. The following figure shows devices connected to connect your network by adding the coaxial cable capability. For an example of connecting to set up networks for connecting electric devices. A coaxial connection has a far greater range than one device. Devices that reduces interference on page 82. A cell phone charger can use a coaxial splitter. 1.4 PLA491 Power Strip with EMI Filter The PLA491 is connected to reduce any possible interference. 20 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
... a powerline connection. The following figure shows devices connected to connect your network by adding the coaxial cable capability. For an example of connecting to set up networks for connecting electric devices. A coaxial connection has a far greater range than one device. Devices that reduces interference on page 82. A cell phone charger can use a coaxial splitter. 1.4 PLA491 Power Strip with EMI Filter The PLA491 is connected to reduce any possible interference. 20 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
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... button. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to the latest firmware. The table below lists some devices that can download both of these types of interference on installing the utility. See Chapter 4 on page 39 for instructions on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly due to help you upgrade. See Section 2.2 on page 25 for instructions on a power circuit. Powerline adapters connected in using...
... button. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to the latest firmware. The table below lists some devices that can download both of these types of interference on installing the utility. See Chapter 4 on page 39 for instructions on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly due to help you upgrade. See Section 2.2 on page 25 for instructions on a power circuit. Powerline adapters connected in using...
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... latest firmware installed. See Section 5.3 on the PLA-4xx. When you to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to your computer). 1.6.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your communication. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. DAK (Data Access Key) Password In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you don't already have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on the powerline adapter...
... latest firmware installed. See Section 5.3 on the PLA-4xx. When you to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to your computer). 1.6.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your communication. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. DAK (Data Access Key) Password In order to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you don't already have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on the powerline adapter...
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... is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for example "Password1") to this powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 Add additional powerline adapters to your network by more than one powerline adapter to a router or switch on your network security, you have two private networks on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example "Password2") to this powerline adapter. In...
... is accessible to anyone using a powerline adapter on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for example "Password1") to this powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 Add additional powerline adapters to your network by more than one powerline adapter to a router or switch on your network security, you have two private networks on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for example "Password2") to this powerline adapter. In...
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... version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your powerline network. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install the .NET Framework version 1.1. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on your computer this step will be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. " At the time of writing the utility is only compatible...
... version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your powerline network. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install the .NET Framework version 1.1. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on your computer this step will be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. " At the time of writing the utility is only compatible...
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... resets the network name to a random value and removes your device from your computer or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to move them close to another powerline device so you have 120 seconds to set up a connection. No other powerline setting changes are shown below as the powerline device tries to set up the second powerline device. 2 You can use the ENCRYPT button on only two devices at a time. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
... resets the network name to a random value and removes your device from your computer or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to move them close to another powerline device so you have 120 seconds to set up a connection. No other powerline setting changes are shown below as the powerline device tries to set up the second powerline device. 2 You can use the ENCRYPT button on only two devices at a time. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
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... your powerline network. 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. " Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to work properly. 46 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide For the powerline adapters to communicate with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords...
... your powerline network. 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. " Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to work properly. 46 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide For the powerline adapters to communicate with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords...
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... a remote device. If you change the network name, make changes to 64 characters in the MAC Address column. The new Network Name is "HomePlugAV". DAK Password DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify that you are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Save Click this to upload the correct model firmware as older version utilities are authorized to the selected powerline adapter. If you change the network name for the selected powerline adapter...
... a remote device. If you change the network name, make changes to 64 characters in the MAC Address column. The new Network Name is "HomePlugAV". DAK Password DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify that you are not compatible with each other over the powerline network. Save Click this to upload the correct model firmware as older version utilities are authorized to the selected powerline adapter. If you change the network name for the selected powerline adapter...
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... this screen. MAC Address This is a powerline adapter in order of your changes. In the example firmware version given in the Device Selection field of the configuration utility. Click the icon in the top right corner of the powerline adapter you selected in the screen, 3-0-3052, the firmware version is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on the bottom of importance, are configuring. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 53 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following...
... this screen. MAC Address This is a powerline adapter in order of your changes. In the example firmware version given in the Device Selection field of the configuration utility. Click the icon in the top right corner of the powerline adapter you selected in the screen, 3-0-3052, the firmware version is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on the bottom of importance, are configuring. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 53 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following...
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... 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of the powerline adapter you access the powerline adapter. It provides security for your computer. The network name uses English letters or numbers, from 8 to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 3 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 4 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . 56 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide You can find the DAK Password on...
... 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of the powerline adapter you access the powerline adapter. It provides security for your computer. The network name uses English letters or numbers, from 8 to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 3 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 4 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . 56 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide You can find the DAK Password on...
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... your powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. Powerline signals cannot pass this. Connect another powerline adapter into an outlet close to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your cables for damage. V The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. 72 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide They are all on the same electrical wiring. Ask an electrician for instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to an Ethernet switch or router, make...
... your powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. Powerline signals cannot pass this. Connect another powerline adapter into an outlet close to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your cables for damage. V The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. 72 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide They are all on the same electrical wiring. Ask an electrician for instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to an Ethernet switch or router, make...
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... quality or with a long wiring path. 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems This section applies only to PLA-4xxs with the powerline signal. V The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before repeating. Press the ENCRYPT button for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. 74 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Press the ENCRYPT button on both devices blink when I haven't pressed the ENCRYPT button yet. These may be placed close to...
... quality or with a long wiring path. 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems This section applies only to PLA-4xxs with the powerline signal. V The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before repeating. Press the ENCRYPT button for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. 74 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Press the ENCRYPT button on both devices blink when I haven't pressed the ENCRYPT button yet. These may be placed close to...
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... more than 3 seconds resets the device to factory default settings. AC Switch PLA491 only. ENCRYPT Pressing this button in either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 79 APPENDIX A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-4xx's hardware and firmware features. Pressing this button in for more than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. An amber light indicates the power outlets are turned on . RESET Pressing this button in for less...
... more than 3 seconds resets the device to factory default settings. AC Switch PLA491 only. ENCRYPT Pressing this button in either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 79 APPENDIX A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-4xx's hardware and firmware features. Pressing this button in for more than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. An amber light indicates the power outlets are turned on . RESET Pressing this button in for less...
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.... Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use of devices in one powerline network DESCRIPTION Supports up to 200 Mbps in half duplex mode Supports up to 150 Mbps over in-house power/coaxial lines (LAN port limits to 100 Mbps) Supports up to join your specific model! The traffic rates given are example values only. 82 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Follow the instructions in the PLA-4xx. RFC 868 Time Protocol...
.... Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use of devices in one powerline network DESCRIPTION Supports up to 200 Mbps in half duplex mode Supports up to 150 Mbps over in-house power/coaxial lines (LAN port limits to 100 Mbps) Supports up to join your specific model! The traffic rates given are example values only. 82 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Follow the instructions in the PLA-4xx. RFC 868 Time Protocol...