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...Firmware Detection Procedure 34 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...36 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...39 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 39 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 39 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 41 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...45 5.1 Overview ...45...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's Guide
...Firmware Detection Procedure 34 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...36 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...39 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 39 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 39 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 41 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...45 5.1 Overview ...45...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's Guide
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... Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action 43 Table 5 Configuration Screen ...47 Table 6 Network Info Screen ...50 Table 7 Priority Settings ...51 Table 8 Advanced Screen ...53 Table 9 About Screen ...53 Table 10 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...66 Table 12 PLA-400 Lights ...67 Table 13 PLA-400 v2/...402 v2 Lights ...67 Table 14 PLA-470 Lights ...69 Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights ...69 Table 16 PLA491 Lights ...
... Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action 43 Table 5 Configuration Screen ...47 Table 6 Network Info Screen ...50 Table 7 Priority Settings ...51 Table 8 Advanced Screen ...53 Table 9 About Screen ...53 Table 10 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...66 Table 12 PLA-400 Lights ...67 Table 13 PLA-400 v2/...402 v2 Lights ...67 Table 14 PLA-470 Lights ...69 Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights ...69 Table 16 PLA491 Lights ...
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...Figure 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 ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...49 ...
...Figure 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 ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...49 ...
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... Appendix A on page 79 for hardware connection information. Devices can be further expanded by the PLA-4xx.) The PLA-4xx uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to ensure safe transfer of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 Figure 1 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet...
... Appendix A on page 79 for hardware connection information. Devices can be further expanded by the PLA-4xx.) The PLA-4xx uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to ensure safe transfer of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 Figure 1 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet...
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... are only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for short) to reduce the possibility of these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 21 The table below lists some devices that can download both of interference on using these tools are... as well as the latest version Utility, these tools. You can cause EMI on installing the utility. Powerline adapters connected in using the ENCRYPT feature. See Section 2.2 on page 25 for instructions on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly due to ...
... are only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for short) to reduce the possibility of these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 21 The table below lists some devices that can download both of interference on using these tools are... as well as the latest version Utility, these tools. You can cause EMI on installing the utility. Powerline adapters connected in using the ENCRYPT feature. See Section 2.2 on page 25 for instructions on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly due to ...
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...local powerline adapter), you only have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer). 1.6.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical...devices have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your Ethernet network. When you don't already have the ENCRYPT button. The following table describes the differences between the passwords....
...local powerline adapter), you only have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer). 1.6.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical...devices have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your Ethernet network. When you don't already have the ENCRYPT button. The following table describes the differences between the passwords....
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...might want to your network by more secure with each other. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them into your premises. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 If your powerline network uses a coaxial cable, the network will probably extend outside your powerline outlets... completes the configuration of your network more than one powerline adapter to set up a private network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx Without security (encryption) your powerline circuit. See Section 5.3 on your information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with...
...might want to your network by more secure with each other. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them into your premises. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 If your powerline network uses a coaxial cable, the network will probably extend outside your powerline outlets... completes the configuration of your network more than one powerline adapter to set up a private network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx Without security (encryption) your powerline circuit. See Section 5.3 on your information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with...
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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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...The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to . 4 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear of your powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 You can use the ENCRYPT button to set up each other, but you can use the ENCRYPT ... Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are shown below as the powerline device tries to set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT You can disconnect them close to another powerline device so you have time to : • set up a new powerline network • separate...
...The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to . 4 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear of your powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 You can use the ENCRYPT button to set up each other, but you can use the ENCRYPT ... Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are shown below as the powerline device tries to set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT You can disconnect them close to another powerline device so you have time to : • set up a new powerline network • separate...
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...lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 2 seconds press 2 seconds within 120 seconds of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA-4xx. 6 Check the lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the ...powerline devices are connecting. Wait for about one minute while your network, press the ENCRYPT button on both devices. 40 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
...lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 2 seconds press 2 seconds within 120 seconds of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA-4xx. 6 Check the lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the ...powerline devices are connecting. Wait for about one minute while your network, press the ENCRYPT button on both devices. 40 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
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.... 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 41 Now you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) for more than 10 seconds until the power ...( ) light flashes. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 9 If...
.... 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 41 Now you want a separate powerline network connection from (B). Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network A C B 1 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) for more than 10 seconds until the power ...( ) light flashes. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 9 If...
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.... V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both (A) and (C). Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other . Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of each other . 3 Wait for about one minute... blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are not connected. If that does not work see Section 7.5 on page 74 for suggestions. 42 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide
.... V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both (A) and (C). Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other . Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of each other . 3 Wait for about one minute... blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are not connected. If that does not work see Section 7.5 on page 74 for suggestions. 42 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide
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... is pressed for suggestions on problems with and its network name assumes a random value. Table 4 Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR less than 10 seconds The device leaves any network it ... network name the device is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 7 on page 74 for specific lengths of time. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 43 The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. more than 3 seconds The device joins a network. The power ( ) light blinks ...
... is pressed for suggestions on problems with and its network name assumes a random value. Table 4 Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR less than 10 seconds The device leaves any network it ... network name the device is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 7 on page 74 for specific lengths of time. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 43 The HomePlug ( ) light turns on the network. more than 3 seconds The device joins a network. The power ( ) light blinks ...
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...password is like a secret code. Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to it from the start menu. ... security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Encryption is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. If you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network...
...password is like a secret code. Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to safely transmit data between powerline adapters. The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to it from the start menu. ... security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Encryption is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. If you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network...
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...unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The PLA-401 is greater than 40 Mbps. Data is trying to its ETHERNET port. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking... at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...
...unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The PLA-401 is greater than 40 Mbps. Data is trying to its ETHERNET port. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking... at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...
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... using the ENCRYPT button. Off The PLA-400 is not receiving power. The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-400. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is not receiving power. Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is trying to connect with another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 is starting up. Blinking The PLA-400 v2...
... using the ENCRYPT button. Off The PLA-400 is not receiving power. The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-400. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is not receiving power. Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is trying to connect with another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 is starting up. Blinking The PLA-400 v2...
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...ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION HomePlug Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is behaving normally or if ...there are some problems on and ready and the PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects a device connected to it . Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 does not detect any...
...ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION HomePlug Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is behaving normally or if ...there are some problems on and ready and the PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects a device connected to it . Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 does not detect any...
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... with another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Blinking The PLA-470 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to it . The following table describes the behavior of... The PLA470 v2 is not receiving power. It also indicates the PLA-470 is starting up . Off The PLA-470 is on and receiving power. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT button. Blinking The PLA-470 is trying to it . Blinking at the same time as...
... with another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Blinking The PLA-470 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to it . The following table describes the behavior of... The PLA470 v2 is not receiving power. It also indicates the PLA-470 is starting up . Off The PLA-470 is on and receiving power. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT button. Blinking The PLA-470 is trying to it . Blinking at the same time as...
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The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is between 0~10 Mbps. Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. The PLA470 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. Chapter ... PLA470 v2 is between 10~40 Mbps. Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected ...
The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is between 0~10 Mbps. Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. The PLA470 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. Chapter ... PLA470 v2 is between 10~40 Mbps. Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected ...