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User Guide - Page 3
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• ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to configure the PLA-401 Series using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4. About This User's Guide
About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is designed to...
User Guide - Page 10
... Upgrading Firmware 56 6.3.2 Procedure to Upgrade Firmware 56
Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 61
7.0.1 Overview ...61 7.0.2 Important Terms ...62 7.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 62 7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter 63 7.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 65 7.0.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 67 7.1 Troubleshooting ...70
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User Guide - Page 16
... latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as a modem and plug it into other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to your Quick Start Guide for information in your home.
Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for instructions on page 29 for short) to help you upgrade. See Chapter 4 on using these tool is available to manage the PLA-401 Series.
User Guide - Page 19
... v2 models (for example, PLA400 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA401 v2, PLA470 v2 and so on how to the PLA-4XX series User's Guide for instructions on ) make sure the firmware version is 3.0.5.
The following table shows a quick summary of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Use Configuration Utility version 3.3.4 to firmware version 3.3.4. At the time of writing, PLA-401 Series can work...
User Guide - Page 22
...install the .NET Framework version 2.0. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD.
Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. A prompt appears asking you to proceed.
The Setup utility runs automatically. Figure 5 .NET Framework Installation Process
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User Guide - Page 39
... 5 The Configuration Utility
Firmware is the software which is similar to firmware.
Figure 16 Firmware Screen
PLA-401 Series User's Guide
39 This software contains processing instructions for how the PLA-401 Series sends and receives information in the PLA-401 Series. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the PLA-401 Series such as uploading the wrong model firmware may...
User Guide - Page 42
... network connected to the Internet.
• Device A is a modem attached to other hand, a powerline adapter attached to a printer should receive a high priority setting if you surf the Internet, your network.
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PLA-401 Series User's Guide For example, when you want to prioritize any downloads from the Internet, set the priority on application type as it can receive a normal priority...
User Guide - Page 47
...following tasks:
• Change Network Name (NMK) • Change Nickname • QoS Settings • Set HomePlug Light Color • Link Information • Download Firmware
6.1.1 System Requirements
These are the OS X utility system requirements at the time of writing.
• Supported Models: PLA-401 Series
• Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10...
User Guide - Page 54
... to reset all counters in this field to your network. Avg.
Figure 27 Download Firmware
6.2 Firmware Detection Tool
Use the Firmware Detection Tool to zero.
Power levels should
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Use this screen to detect the firmware version of appliances on your computer. Unusually high output power levels may vary considerably across a powerline network...
User Guide - Page 55
... Version
This field displays the version number of the powerline adapter. You can upgrade your powerline
network but not directly connected to your device.
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Detect
Click this screen. You cannot run the Firmware Detection Tool, the Firmware Upgrade Tool or the Configuration Utility at the same time, as only one of these applications can find...
User Guide - Page 56
...also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware
• If the firmware version of them are open.
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PLA-401 Series User's Guide older utilities may not be upgraded to their factory defaults. You do not need to be compatible with your powerline network is included in the utility revert to your computer.
2 Close the Configuration Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either...
User Guide - Page 61
... network bigger by adding additional powerline adapters. PLA-401 Series User's Guide
61 Follow the instructions provided by the software to install it on page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up your existing powerline network.
Note: The PLA-401 Series in the User's Guide for your computer. This tutorial...
User Guide - Page 74
...Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation.
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PLA-401 Series User's Guide Check the package it now lights up a connection again, this . See Section 5.3 on page 37 for instructions on checking the network name.
3 Check the DAK password and MAC address for instructions on page 37 for all your powerline network is using coaxial cable, check all of HomePlug...
User Guide - Page 75
...Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on or blinking. PLA-401 Series User's Guide
75 See Section 8.1 on page 71 for instructions on my powerline network is weak.
1 Your powerline adapters may be placed close to electrical devices such as refrigerators or air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running another tool such as the Firmware...
User Guide - Page 82
... firmware for installing the latest firmware. The powerline adapter goes into Low Power mode when no Ethernet connection is compatible with all OSs. HomePlug AV is detected.
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Network Name Firmware Upgrade
Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is encrypted using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Follow the instructions...
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