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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...
...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...
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... 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 ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...Figure 31 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 56 Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 56 Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 57 Figure 34 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network 57 Figure 35 Adding a New Adapter ...58 Figure 36...
... 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 ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...Figure 31 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 56 Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 56 Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 57 Figure 34 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network 57 Figure 35 Adding a New Adapter ...58 Figure 36...
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... This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Click Yes to install .NET Framework version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. The Setup utility runs automatically. This utility allows you don't already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on the CD.... you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to continue with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 25 If you to install the .NET Framework...
... This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Click Yes to install .NET Framework version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. The Setup utility runs automatically. This utility allows you don't already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on the CD.... you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to continue with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 25 If you to install the .NET Framework...
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Click Yes or Next to abort the installation. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 27 Click Cancel only if you want to continue through the initial screen. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 Click OK to complete the installation process. Figure 7 Microsoft's Agreement 5 The Setup utility runs automatically.
Click Yes or Next to abort the installation. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 27 Click Cancel only if you want to continue through the initial screen. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 Click OK to complete the installation process. Figure 7 Microsoft's Agreement 5 The Setup utility runs automatically.
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PART II Managing the PLA4xx Firmware Tools (33) The ENCRYPT Button (39) The Configuration Utility (45) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (55) LEDs and Troubleshooting (65) 31
PART II Managing the PLA4xx Firmware Tools (33) The ENCRYPT Button (39) The Configuration Utility (45) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (55) LEDs and Troubleshooting (65) 31
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For the PLA402 v2 models you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-4xxs in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your home's electrical wiring (A). Figure 23 Example Network Setup B A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the...
For the PLA402 v2 models you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-4xxs in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your home's electrical wiring (A). Figure 23 Example Network Setup B A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the...
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...make a new, separate powerline network with the powerline adapters you have the CD with the utility. " The PLA-4xx in this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. You need to do not have . If you do this before you can begin the next sections.... the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility, the utility software is an example only. CHAPTER 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Use this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network. 6.1 Overview After setting up your first home powerline network (instructions for that are...
...make a new, separate powerline network with the powerline adapters you have the CD with the utility. " The PLA-4xx in this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. You need to do not have . If you do this before you can begin the next sections.... the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility, the utility software is an example only. CHAPTER 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Use this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network. 6.1 Overview After setting up your first home powerline network (instructions for that are...
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... 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1.1 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with no spaces allowed. The DAK Password lets you want to add to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration ...you access the powerline adapter. Go to your computer. Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your powerline device. 6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Attach the power cord that have the same network...
... 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1.1 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with no spaces allowed. The DAK Password lets you want to add to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration ...you access the powerline adapter. Go to your computer. Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your powerline device. 6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 1 Attach the power cord that have the same network...
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...34 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Internet " You do not need to know the network name of your new powerline adapter should open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 6.1.2 on page 56). 2 The utility should appear as Local (A). Expand the network by adding a new ...adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to expand your network and open to the configuration tab. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 6 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network. •...
...34 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Internet " You do not need to know the network name of your new powerline adapter should open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 6.1.2 on page 56). 2 The utility should appear as Local (A). Expand the network by adding a new ...adapter you how to add a new powerline adapter to expand your network and open to the configuration tab. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 6 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network. •...
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Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 35 Adding a New Adapter A B 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for example, your Internet refrigerator in the Network ... new adapter will now have the same Network Name as your existing network and so has now joined your existing or new powerline network. 58 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Figure 37 Network Name Pop-up .
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 35 Adding a New Adapter A B 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for example, your Internet refrigerator in the Network ... new adapter will now have the same Network Name as your existing network and so has now joined your existing or new powerline network. 58 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Figure 37 Network Name Pop-up .
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Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a media adapter such as shown in a house. The figure below appears. 2...existing network. Make sure you how to use the same new Network Name for your new network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 59 Figure 38 Add New Adapters to your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as... the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your TV to the Internet. The second network (2) has no Internet access but with...
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 6.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a media adapter such as shown in a house. The figure below appears. 2...existing network. Make sure you how to use the same new Network Name for your new network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 59 Figure 38 Add New Adapters to your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as... the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your TV to the Internet. The second network (2) has no Internet access but with...
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Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 39 Making a New Network with the same network name. The adapter you had to the configuration tab as Remote. 60 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide To set up your study connecting a laptop and printer. See Figure 38 on page 59 for example, a computer or a... into Two Networks This section shows you need to give them a new network name. 1 Connect a powerline adapter to your computer and open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 6.1.2 on page 56). 2 The utility should open to set up a new network, you are ready to ...
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 39 Making a New Network with the same network name. The adapter you had to the configuration tab as Remote. 60 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide To set up your study connecting a laptop and printer. See Figure 38 on page 59 for example, a computer or a... into Two Networks This section shows you need to give them a new network name. 1 Connect a powerline adapter to your computer and open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (see Section 6.1.2 on page 56). 2 The utility should open to set up a new network, you are ready to ...
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Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 40 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network 3 To set up a new powerline network, type the DAK Password and change the Network Name on ... want to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop- PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 61 Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field. The DAK Password lets you access the...
Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 40 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network 3 To set up a new powerline network, type the DAK Password and change the Network Name on ... want to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop- PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 61 Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field. The DAK Password lets you access the...
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Figure 44 An Adapter on the pop-up. These adapters are now part of adapters on your network. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 42 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on Your New Network 6 Go back ...to your new network. 7 Check you want to add to step 3 in the list of your new network. 62 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide All adapters with the new Network Name now appear in this section to set the same, new Network Name for the...
Figure 44 An Adapter on the pop-up. These adapters are now part of adapters on your network. Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 42 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on Your New Network 6 Go back ...to your new network. 7 Check you want to add to step 3 in the list of your new network. 62 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide All adapters with the new Network Name now appear in this section to set the same, new Network Name for the...
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... powerline adapter is turned on. • Check you have entered the correct network name for the network you want to access. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 63 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 45 Adapters on a New Powerline Network • If you want to access any of your new powerline networks using...
... powerline adapter is turned on. • Check you have entered the correct network name for the network you want to access. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 63 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Figure 45 Adapters on a New Powerline Network • If you want to access any of your new powerline networks using...
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...Pressing this button in for more than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the powerline adapter. An amber light indicates the power outlets are turned on . Table 17 Hardware Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 112 mm (L) x 106 mm (D) x ... mm (H) PLA470 v2 162 mm (L) x 118 mm (D) x 35 mm (H) PLA491 395 mm (W) x 186 mm (D) x 96 mm (H) Power Input PLA-400/401 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.12 A PLA-400 v2/402 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.13 A PLA401/470/470 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A PLA491...
...Pressing this button in for more than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the powerline adapter. An amber light indicates the power outlets are turned on . Table 17 Hardware Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 112 mm (L) x 106 mm (D) x ... mm (H) PLA470 v2 162 mm (L) x 118 mm (D) x 35 mm (H) PLA491 395 mm (W) x 186 mm (D) x 96 mm (H) Power Input PLA-400/401 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.12 A PLA-400 v2/402 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.13 A PLA401/470/470 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A PLA491...