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...Tables...13 List of Figures ...15 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx ...19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 20 1.4 PLA491 Power ...PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22 1.7 Multiple Networks ...23 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...25 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 25 2.2 Installing the Utility ...25 Part II: Managing the PLA-4xx 31 Chapter 3 Firmware Tools ...33 3.1 Firmware Detection Tool ...33 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues 33 PLA...
...Tables...13 List of Figures ...15 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx ...19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 20 1.4 PLA491 Power ...PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22 1.7 Multiple Networks ...23 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...25 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 25 2.2 Installing the Utility ...25 Part II: Managing the PLA-4xx 31 Chapter 3 Firmware Tools ...33 3.1 Firmware Detection Tool ...33 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues 33 PLA...
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... ...45 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 46 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 46 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 46 5.3 Configuration Screen ...47 5.4 Firmware Screen ...48 5.5 Network Info Screen ...49 5.6 Advanced Screen ...50 5.7 About Screen ...53 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 55 6.1...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...
... ...45 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 46 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 46 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 46 5.3 Configuration Screen ...47 5.4 Firmware Screen ...48 5.5 Network Info Screen ...49 5.6 Advanced Screen ...50 5.7 About Screen ...53 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 55 6.1...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...
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... 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 ...71 Table 17 Hardware Specifications ...79 Table 18 Firmware Specifications ...81 Table...
... 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 ...71 Table 17 Hardware Specifications ...79 Table 18 Firmware Specifications ...81 Table...
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... 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 28 Priority Settings ...52 Figure 29 Advanced Screen ...52...
... 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 28 Priority Settings ...52 Figure 29 Advanced Screen ...52...
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... motors, for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to reduce the possibility of these tools. You can cause EMI on using these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 3 on page 33 for instructions ... lists some devices that can cause EMI on installing the utility. Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " Do not connect a powerline adapter to the latest firmware. See Chapter 4 on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly due to help you ...
... motors, for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to reduce the possibility of these tools. You can cause EMI on using these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 3 on page 33 for instructions ... lists some devices that can cause EMI on installing the utility. Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " Do not connect a powerline adapter to the latest firmware. See Chapter 4 on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly due to help you ...
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... on the powerline network in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is a "plug-and-play" network expanding... solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes the latest ...
... on the powerline network in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is a "plug-and-play" network expanding... solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes the latest ...
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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 continue with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. If you don't already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on your computer. 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM...
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 continue with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. If you don't already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on your computer. 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM...
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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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... each other powerline devices which have the latest firmware (version 3.0.5 or later) on your powerline network. 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues " The powerline device directly connected to your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. So if your PLA-4xxs to the latest firmware to ensure they are compatible with older firmware. You need to upgrade all your local device...
... each other powerline devices which have the latest firmware (version 3.0.5 or later) on your powerline network. 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues " The powerline device directly connected to your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. So if your PLA-4xxs to the latest firmware to ensure they are compatible with older firmware. You need to upgrade all your local device...
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Figure 13 Firmware Detection With a Latest Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 3.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure Follow these instructions to begin the firmware detection process. 34 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Figure 12 Firmware Detection With an Early Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on the Firmware Detection Tool to run the file. 3 Click Next to...
Figure 13 Firmware Detection With a Latest Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 3.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure Follow these instructions to begin the firmware detection process. 34 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Figure 12 Firmware Detection With an Early Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on the Firmware Detection Tool to run the file. 3 Click Next to...
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You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. Figure 15 Firmware Detection Tool: Result The following table describes the labels in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the... connected to the computer running the configuration utility. MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 35 Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: Start Chapter 3 Firmware Tools The Tool shows the firmware version(s) of devices it is a powerline adapter in this screen.
You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. Figure 15 Firmware Detection Tool: Result The following table describes the labels in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the... connected to the computer running the configuration utility. MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 35 Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: Start Chapter 3 Firmware Tools The Tool shows the firmware version(s) of devices it is a powerline adapter in this screen.
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... this field displays ZyXEL. If your device's firmware is earlier than 3.0.5, please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware earlier than version 3.0.5 to the latest version firmware on the Firmware Upgrade Tool to run the file. 4 Click Next to begin the firmware upgrade process. " The firmware is upgraded. 36 PLA-4xx Series...
... this field displays ZyXEL. If your device's firmware is earlier than 3.0.5, please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware earlier than version 3.0.5 to the latest version firmware on the Firmware Upgrade Tool to run the file. 4 Click Next to begin the firmware upgrade process. " The firmware is upgraded. 36 PLA-4xx Series...
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PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 Click Finish to upgrade. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool. Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears.
PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 Click Finish to upgrade. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool. Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears.
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...(local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in your desktop. " 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 your computer). 5.2 Starting...to communicate in your powerline network you cannot understand the message. This password is sent in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you do not know the secret code, you must enter the ...
...(local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in your desktop. " 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 your computer). 5.2 Starting...to communicate in your powerline network you cannot understand the message. This password is sent in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you do not know the secret code, you must enter the ...
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...caps and with your powerline network. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to 64 characters in the MAC Address column. If you want to be part of your PLA-4xx. Select the remote powerline adapter you change the network ...you change the network name of the powerline adapter you do so, as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your changes. The new Network Name is applied to apply your device. 48 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide DAK Password DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify ...
...caps and with your powerline network. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to 64 characters in the MAC Address column. If you want to be part of your PLA-4xx. Select the remote powerline adapter you change the network ...you change the network name of the powerline adapter you do so, as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your changes. The new Network Name is applied to apply your device. 48 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide DAK Password DAK (Device Access Key) password is used to verify ...
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Figure 27 Network Info Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 49 Figure 26 Firmware Screen Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA-4xx is communicating with other powerline adapters on your powerline network.
Figure 27 Network Info Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 49 Figure 26 Firmware Screen Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA-4xx is communicating with other powerline adapters on your powerline network.
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The powerline adapters in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is selected in the Configuration screen, then this powerline adapter. Raw data ... which powerline network information is removed from the powerline adapter selected in your powerline network but not directly connected to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). The powerline adapters listed in this powerline adapter. Table 6 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field ...
The powerline adapters in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is selected in the Configuration screen, then this powerline adapter. Raw data ... which powerline network information is removed from the powerline adapter selected in your powerline network but not directly connected to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). The powerline adapters listed in this powerline adapter. Table 6 Network Info Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field ...
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...applied to the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA-4xx you are connected to view the About screen. Figure 30 About Screen Upgrade to apply your device. Table 9 About... setting from the drop-down box for traffic FROM your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your firmware. The new Priority setting is firmware version 3.0.5. The following table describes the labels in the screen, 3-0-3052, the firmware version is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on...
...applied to the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA-4xx you are connected to view the About screen. Figure 30 About Screen Upgrade to apply your device. Table 9 About... setting from the drop-down box for traffic FROM your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your firmware. The new Priority setting is firmware version 3.0.5. The following table describes the labels in the screen, 3-0-3052, the firmware version is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on...
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Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 9 About Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Released This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Close Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. 54 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide
Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 9 About Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Released This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Close Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. 54 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide