Quick Start Guide
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... PLA-401 Series into a power outlet. 3. Unplug the PLA-401 Series and plug in another HomePlug AV compatible powerline adapter), the HomePlug ( ) LEDs turn on. When the PLA-401 Series detects a connection to a Computer 1. If you are using are working properly. ENGLISH Connect the PLA-401 Series to another PLA-401 Series (or another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet...
... PLA-401 Series into a power outlet. 3. Unplug the PLA-401 Series and plug in another HomePlug AV compatible powerline adapter), the HomePlug ( ) LEDs turn on. When the PLA-401 Series detects a connection to a Computer 1. If you are using are working properly. ENGLISH Connect the PLA-401 Series to another PLA-401 Series (or another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet...
User Guide
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... or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to as the "powerline network". The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of the PLA-401 Series HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces...
... or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to as the "powerline network". The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of the PLA-401 Series HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces...
User Guide
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... Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. To prevent compromising your powerline circuit. See the next section for example "Password1") to set up a private network. 3 You may need to change the Network Name to anyone using a powerline adapter on your network security, you use the PLA401 Series and other . 18 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Again, add additional powerline adapters...
... Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. To prevent compromising your powerline circuit. See the next section for example "Password1") to set up a private network. 3 You may need to change the Network Name to anyone using a powerline adapter on your network security, you use the PLA401 Series and other . 18 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Again, add additional powerline adapters...
User Guide
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... configuration utility automatically updates this to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. Note: Use the icon to set up when you have two powerline networks. Typically there is displayed. Note: Only devices which powerline network information is only one connection, however, if your PLA-401 Series and to view online help information in this...
... configuration utility automatically updates this to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. Note: Use the icon to set up when you have two powerline networks. Typically there is displayed. Note: Only devices which powerline network information is only one connection, however, if your PLA-401 Series and to view online help information in this...
User Guide
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... identified by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to a PLA-401 Series, then you have two powerline networks. If the Central Coordinator is the Central Coordinator of the PLA-401 Series which is removed from the powerline network then another powerline adapter takes its place. This field displays the MAC address of the powerline network. The powerline adapters in this screen...
... identified by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to a PLA-401 Series, then you have two powerline networks. If the Central Coordinator is the Central Coordinator of the PLA-401 Series which is removed from the powerline network then another powerline adapter takes its place. This field displays the MAC address of the powerline network. The powerline adapters in this screen...
User Guide
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... the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to latest version firmware and utility. 44 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in this to apply your changes. However, if your computer has two network cards and both are identified by the Ethernet interface (network...
... the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to latest version firmware and utility. 44 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in this to apply your changes. However, if your computer has two network cards and both are identified by the Ethernet interface (network...
User Guide
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... a label on your adapter to a Computer 3 2 62 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The DAK Password lets you want to add to 64 characters long, with other powerline adapters that have the same network name. It provides security for your network into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below) to...
... a label on your adapter to a Computer 3 2 62 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The DAK Password lets you want to add to 64 characters long, with other powerline adapters that have the same network name. It provides security for your network into a Power Socket 1 2 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below) to...
User Guide
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... data transfer rate is on this feature. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. The ETHERNET port is greater than 40 Mbps. The PLA-401 Series is not receiving power. The PLA-401 Series is starting up. The data transfer rate is between 0~10 Mbps. Chapter ...8 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes the behavior of the lights on and receiving power. The PLA-401 Series detects another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green Off On Blinking Off Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you...
... data transfer rate is on this feature. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. The ETHERNET port is greater than 40 Mbps. The PLA-401 Series is not receiving power. The PLA-401 Series is starting up. The data transfer rate is between 0~10 Mbps. Chapter ...8 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes the behavior of the lights on and receiving power. The PLA-401 Series detects another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green Off On Blinking Off Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you...
User Guide
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... on . 3 Disconnect and re-connect the power cord to the PLA-401 Series. 4 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. Then connect an electrical device that the LAN network is connected to the PLA-401 Series and plugged in to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on . 1 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide...
... on . 3 Disconnect and re-connect the power cord to the PLA-401 Series. 4 Remove the powerline adapter from the outlet. Then connect an electrical device that the LAN network is connected to the PLA-401 Series and plugged in to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on . 1 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide...
User Guide
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...Network Name will be greyed out. • If you do not have the latest firmware installed. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 75 The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on or blinking. At the time of my devices. • Inspect the ...and/or low quality or with PLA-401 Seriess using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be located close to large appliances such as refrigerators or air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running ...
...Network Name will be greyed out. • If you do not have the latest firmware installed. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 75 The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on or blinking. At the time of my devices. • Inspect the ...and/or low quality or with PLA-401 Seriess using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be located close to large appliances such as refrigerators or air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running ...
User Guide
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... 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Data is detected. 82 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The maximum number of powerline devices on page 38 for your network. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to single powerline adapter is 64. HomePlug AV compatible devices co-exist with all OSs...
... 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Data is detected. 82 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The maximum number of powerline devices on page 38 for your network. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to single powerline adapter is 64. HomePlug AV compatible devices co-exist with all OSs...