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The PLA-401 Series only works with another device with another ENCRYPT-enabled device. This sets up your secure Powerline network. Place the powerline devices close to each ... to press the ENCRYPT buttons on two devices at the rear of your devices for instructions on using the PLA-4xx Configuration Utility to set up a secure connection between two PLA-401 Seriess or with the same firmware version as you need to, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets. 2.
The PLA-401 Series only works with another device with another ENCRYPT-enabled device. This sets up your secure Powerline network. Place the powerline devices close to each ... to press the ENCRYPT buttons on two devices at the rear of your devices for instructions on using the PLA-4xx Configuration Utility to set up a secure connection between two PLA-401 Seriess or with the same firmware version as you need to, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets. 2.
User Guide
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... ...17 1.4.1 Passwords ...17 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...17 1.5 Multiple Networks ...18 1.6 PLA Compatibility ...19 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...21 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 21 2.2 Installing the Utility ...21 2.3 Low Power Mode ...24 Part II: Managing the PLA-401 Series 25 Chapter 3 Firmware Tool...27 3.1 Overview ...27 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...27 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button ...29...
... ...17 1.4.1 Passwords ...17 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...17 1.5 Multiple Networks ...18 1.6 PLA Compatibility ...19 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...21 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 21 2.2 Installing the Utility ...21 2.3 Low Power Mode ...24 Part II: Managing the PLA-401 Series 25 Chapter 3 Firmware Tool...27 3.1 Overview ...27 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...27 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button ...29...
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... Link Information ...52 6.1.9 Download Firmware 54 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool ...54 6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...56 6.3.1 Notes on 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 10 PLA-401...
... Link Information ...52 6.1.9 Download Firmware 54 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool ...54 6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...56 6.3.1 Notes on 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 10 PLA-401...
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..., for short) to the latest firmware. See Section 2.2 on page 21 for instructions on page 81 for wall mounting instructions. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-401 Series Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). You can be...
..., for short) to the latest firmware. See Section 2.2 on page 21 for instructions on page 81 for wall mounting instructions. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-401 Series Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). You can be...
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...powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for enabling security on the powerline network in your powerline network. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 17 The following table describes the differences between the passwords. See Section 5.3 on your powerline devices have... page 37. If you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 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-401 Series which has the latest...
...powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for enabling security on the powerline network in your powerline network. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 17 The following table describes the differences between the passwords. See Section 5.3 on your powerline devices have... page 37. If you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 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-401 Series which has the latest...
User Guide
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... is 3.0.5. The following table shows a quick summary of writing, PLA-401 Series can only work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version 3.3.4. For PLA v2 models (for download in the same powerline network. At the time...
... is 3.0.5. The following table shows a quick summary of writing, PLA-401 Series can only work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version 3.3.4. For PLA v2 models (for download in the same powerline network. At the time...
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... network where each PLA has the correct firmware. Use Configuration Utility v 3.3.4 to manage the PLAs in a Powerline Network 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.3.4 3.3.4 1.4.5 3.0.5 The diagram below shows a Powerline network where two PLAs have an earlier firmware that cannot be managed by the 3.3.4 Configuration Utility. Figure 2 Wrong Firmware in this Powerline network. Figure 3 Correct Powerline Network Configuration Utility v 3.3.4 3.0.5 3.0.5 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.0.5 3.3.4 20 PLA-401 Series User's Guide...
... network where each PLA has the correct firmware. Use Configuration Utility v 3.3.4 to manage the PLAs in a Powerline Network 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.3.4 3.3.4 1.4.5 3.0.5 The diagram below shows a Powerline network where two PLAs have an earlier firmware that cannot be managed by the 3.3.4 Configuration Utility. Figure 2 Wrong Firmware in this Powerline network. Figure 3 Correct Powerline Network Configuration Utility v 3.3.4 3.0.5 3.0.5 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.0.5 3.3.4 20 PLA-401 Series User's Guide...
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To check for your computer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 21 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 install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you...
To check for your computer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 21 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 install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you...
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PART II Managing the PLA401 Series Firmware Tool (27) The ENCRYPT Button (29) The Configuration Utility (35) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61) LEDs and Troubleshooting (71) 25
PART II Managing the PLA401 Series Firmware Tool (27) The ENCRYPT Button (29) The Configuration Utility (35) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61) LEDs and Troubleshooting (71) 25
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... necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. This is only available to PLA-401 Series. You do not need to upgrade all your PLA-401 Series(s). PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 You need to your firmware is included in the Tool. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure...
... necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. This is only available to PLA-401 Series. You do not need to upgrade all your PLA-401 Series(s). PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 You need to your firmware is included in the Tool. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure...
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...printed on your desktop. Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are... in and not worry about setting up security. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other ... the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in the powerline network. By default the PLA-401 Seriess are open for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility...
...printed on your desktop. Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are... in and not worry about setting up security. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other ... the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in the powerline network. By default the PLA-401 Seriess are open for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility...
User Guide
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... to the computer running the configuration utility. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to the computer running the configuration utility. 38 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Network Name Set NMK to this to apply the NMK (entered in the field above ) as part of the ... network name, make changes to it. 5.4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on the network, it will no longer be recognized as the network name for the selected powerline adapter before you can be part of the PLA-401 Series is applied to the selected powerline adapter....
... to the computer running the configuration utility. HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to the computer running the configuration utility. 38 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Network Name Set NMK to this to apply the NMK (entered in the field above ) as part of the ... network name, make changes to it. 5.4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on the network, it will no longer be recognized as the network name for the selected powerline adapter before you can be part of the PLA-401 Series is applied to the selected powerline adapter....
User Guide
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It contains the most basic operating instructions for the PLA-401 Series such as how to power up and how to firmware. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-401 Series sends and receives information in the PLA-401 Series. Figure 16 Firmware Screen PLA-401 Series User's Guide 39 Parameter Information Block (PIB) is embedded in...
It contains the most basic operating instructions for the PLA-401 Series such as how to power up and how to firmware. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-401 Series sends and receives information in the PLA-401 Series. Figure 16 Firmware Screen PLA-401 Series User's Guide 39 Parameter Information Block (PIB) is embedded in...
User Guide
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... its importance. The rate is received from the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Raw data refers to all the powerline adapters in your powerline adapter. Receive Rate...the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Go to the ZyXEL website to this label is a PLA-401 Series in your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. Transmissions TO your powerline network...
... its importance. The rate is received from the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Raw data refers to all the powerline adapters in your powerline adapter. Receive Rate...the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Go to the ZyXEL website to this label is a PLA-401 Series in your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. Transmissions TO your powerline network...
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... LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which shows the MAC address of the utility to a powerline adapter, then you are connected to latest version firmware and utility. 44 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Different powerline networks are connected to view the About screen. This is a read-only field which powerline network information is...
... LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which shows the MAC address of the utility to a powerline adapter, then you are connected to latest version firmware and utility. 44 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Different powerline networks are connected to view the About screen. This is a read-only field which powerline network information is...
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...labels in this is firmware version 3.3.4. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 45 In the example firmware version given in the screen, 3-3-3348, the firmware version is earlier than 3.3.4, please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to close the About window. Released Close If your firmware. Click the button.... This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Table 8 About Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Utility version: This field displays the software version of the Configuration screen. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in upper...
...labels in this is firmware version 3.3.4. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 45 In the example firmware version given in the screen, 3-3-3348, the firmware version is earlier than 3.3.4, please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to close the About window. Released Close If your firmware. Click the button.... This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Table 8 About Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Utility version: This field displays the software version of the Configuration screen. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in upper...
User Guide
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... • 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 10.5 • Supported Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Dutch PLA-401 Series User's Guide 47 In the case of your home such as your neighbor's house or apartment for background information on page 35 for ...
... • 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 10.5 • Supported Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Dutch PLA-401 Series User's Guide 47 In the case of your home such as your neighbor's house or apartment for background information on page 35 for ...
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... travels over 70 dB, depending on your electrical circuit. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to detect the firmware version of attenuation is the reduction in dB. Attenuation is the power requirements of...powerline devices of your device. Use this field to check the reduction in this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to reset all counters in the strength of appliances on other sections of attenuation may be 40 dB, but...
... travels over 70 dB, depending on your electrical circuit. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to detect the firmware version of attenuation is the reduction in dB. Attenuation is the power requirements of...powerline devices of your device. Use this field to check the reduction in this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to reset all counters in the strength of appliances on other sections of attenuation may be 40 dB, but...
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... the manufacturer of these applications can access the PLA-401 Series connected to your device. You can upgrade your PLA-401 Series displayed on a sticker on the bottom of local and remote devices in the screen, 3-0-3052, the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5. Detect Click this field displays ZyXEL. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 55 You can find...
... the manufacturer of these applications can access the PLA-401 Series connected to your device. You can upgrade your PLA-401 Series displayed on a sticker on the bottom of local and remote devices in the screen, 3-0-3052, the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5. Detect Click this field displays ZyXEL. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 55 You can find...