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...41 5.7 About Screen ...44 Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 47 6.1 Overview ...47 6.1.1 System Requirements 47 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility 48 6.1.3 Add a Device ...48 6.1.4 Change Network Name 48 6.1.5 Change Nickname ...49 6.1.6 QoS Settings ...49 6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color 51 6.1.8 Link Information ...52 6.1.9 Download Firmware 54 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool ...54 6.3 Firmware Upgrade ...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 10 PLA-401 Series User's Guide
...41 5.7 About Screen ...44 Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 47 6.1 Overview ...47 6.1.1 System Requirements 47 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility 48 6.1.3 Add a Device ...48 6.1.4 Change Network Name 48 6.1.5 Change Nickname ...49 6.1.6 QoS Settings ...49 6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color 51 6.1.8 Link Information ...52 6.1.9 Download Firmware 54 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool ...54 6.3 Firmware Upgrade ...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 10 PLA-401 Series User's Guide
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...Utility, these tools. 16 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Because the latest PLA-401 Seriess are only compatible with other computers or network devices (for Internet access. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility... a second PLA-401 Series into an ordinary power outlet in your home and connecting other powerline devices with the PLA-401 Series Connect your home. Your network can download this button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Series.) The PLA-401 Series uses ...
...Utility, these tools. 16 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Because the latest PLA-401 Seriess are only compatible with other computers or network devices (for Internet access. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility... a second PLA-401 Series into an ordinary power outlet in your home and connecting other powerline devices with the PLA-401 Series Connect your home. Your network can download this button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Series.) The PLA-401 Series uses ...
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... (Data Access Key) Password In order to manage the powerline adapters on your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to change a network name. If your devices do not have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your home. 1 It's easy...
... (Data Access Key) Password In order to manage the powerline adapters on your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to change a network name. If your devices do not have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your home. 1 It's easy...
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...PLA-401 Series' firmware to do this. For PLA v2 models (for download in the same powerline network. Refer to the PLA-4XX series User's Guide for example, PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-470, PLA-491 and so on) upgrade the firmware version from 1.4.5 to manage PLA v2 and PLA v1 models with firmware versions 3.0.5. PLA-401...to a version earlier than 3.3.4. Use Configuration Utility version 3.3.4 to 3.0.5. The firmware will be upgraded to firmware version 3.3.4. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version ...
...PLA-401 Series' firmware to do this. For PLA v2 models (for download in the same powerline network. Refer to the PLA-4XX series User's Guide for example, PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-470, PLA-491 and so on) upgrade the firmware version from 1.4.5 to manage PLA v2 and PLA v1 models with firmware versions 3.0.5. PLA-401...to a version earlier than 3.3.4. Use Configuration Utility version 3.3.4 to 3.0.5. The firmware will be upgraded to firmware version 3.3.4. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version ...
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... with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. This utility allows you through the installation of the configuration utility for your computer. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This software is only compatible with the utility. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the...
... with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. This utility allows you through the installation of the configuration utility for your computer. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This software is only compatible with the utility. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the...
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... transmitted across the powerline network. Go to the ZyXEL website to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA-401 Series directly connected to the whole payload of your powerline network. Transmissions TO your powerline network but not directly connected to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP...
... transmitted across the powerline network. Go to the ZyXEL website to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA-401 Series directly connected to the whole payload of your powerline network. Transmissions TO your powerline network but not directly connected to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP...
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...network. For example, when you surf the Internet, your network. 42 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The powerline adapter attached to it can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Similarly, if you want faster downloading through your computer sends requests to open web pages. • Device D...should have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of the powerline adapter connected to this server to Medium. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your Internet...
...network. For example, when you surf the Internet, your network. 42 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The powerline adapter attached to it can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Similarly, if you want faster downloading through your computer sends requests to open web pages. • Device D...should have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of the powerline adapter connected to this server to Medium. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a file server on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your Internet...
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...X Configuration Utility 6.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to configure the 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...of coaxial cable this can join your neighbor's house or apartment for background information on the quality of writing. • Supported Models: PLA-401 Series • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5 • Supported Languages...
...X Configuration Utility 6.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to configure the 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...of coaxial cable this can join your neighbor's house or apartment for background information on the quality of writing. • Supported Models: PLA-401 Series • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5 • Supported Languages...
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...folder on the network, it will no longer be part of the PLA-401 Series is a password that network. If you want to recognize and communicate with the same NMK are in the configuration utility main screen. 6.1.4 Change Network Name The network name or Network ...change the network name of one device on your powerline network. 48 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility Drag the utility application from the CD (or download it from the ZyXEL download library) to open it. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network...
...folder on the network, it will no longer be part of the PLA-401 Series is a password that network. If you want to recognize and communicate with the same NMK are in the configuration utility main screen. 6.1.4 Change Network Name The network name or Network ...change the network name of one device on your powerline network. 48 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility Drag the utility application from the CD (or download it from the ZyXEL download library) to open it. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network...
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...PLA-401 Series User's Guide Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to check the reduction in strength of your powerline. Attentuation/ Carrier This field displays the average attenuation measured in this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download... two devices. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility Table 12 Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. Use this button to detect the firmware version of your country. Figure 27 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware...
...PLA-401 Series User's Guide Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to check the reduction in strength of your powerline. Attentuation/ Carrier This field displays the average attenuation measured in this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download... two devices. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility Table 12 Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. Use this button to detect the firmware version of your country. Figure 27 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware...
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... open. 56 PLA-401 Series User's Guide older utilities may only need to reconfigure your PLA-401 Series. You do not need to your current settings. Before upgrading, write down your computer. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware to the powerline device directly connected to download the firmware...
... open. 56 PLA-401 Series User's Guide older utilities may only need to reconfigure your PLA-401 Series. You do not need to your current settings. Before upgrading, write down your computer. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware to the powerline device directly connected to download the firmware...
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...ZyXEL website to find this software. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your powerline adapter. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility.... If you do this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. You need to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility, the utility software is an example only. Navigate to do not have...
...ZyXEL website to find this software. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your powerline adapter. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility.... If you do this tutorial is also available for download at www.zyxel.com. You need to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility, the utility software is an example only. Navigate to do not have...
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...system for instructions on your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause interference with a long wiring path. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware...may be greyed out. • If you do not have the latest utility, download it from such appliances to reduce interference. 3 Your powerline adapters may be... may be connected to Section 5.4 on page 38 for the configuration utility. The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on or blinking. Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting...
...system for instructions on your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause interference with a long wiring path. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware...may be greyed out. • If you do not have the latest utility, download it from such appliances to reduce interference. 3 Your powerline adapters may be... may be connected to Section 5.4 on page 38 for the configuration utility. The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on or blinking. Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting...
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... HomePlug AV devices using version 3.3.4 firmware cannot communicate with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not need the configuration utility to join your specific model! Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Follow the instructions in optimal conditions. Appendix A Product Specifications Table 16 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION...
... HomePlug AV devices using version 3.3.4 firmware cannot communicate with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not need the configuration utility to join your specific model! Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Follow the instructions in optimal conditions. Appendix A Product Specifications Table 16 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION...