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...6.1.8 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...
...6.1.8 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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... the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Refer to your home. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Series.) The PLA-401 Series uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to the latest firmware. Plug a second PLA-401 Series into other powerline devices with the PLA-401 Series Connect your PLA-401...
... the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Refer to your home. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Series.) The PLA-401 Series uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to the latest firmware. Plug a second PLA-401 Series into other powerline devices with the PLA-401 Series Connect your PLA-401...
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... Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on your powerline network. If your powerline devices have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your...
... Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on your powerline network. If your powerline devices have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your...
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... downgrade the PLA-401 Series' firmware to manage PLA v2 and PLA v1 models with firmware versions 3.0.5. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version 3.3.4. The following table shows a quick summary of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). At the time of writing, PLA-401 Series can be available for example, PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-470, PLA-491 and...
... downgrade the PLA-401 Series' firmware to manage PLA v2 and PLA v1 models with firmware versions 3.0.5. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version 3.3.4. The following table shows a quick summary of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). At the time of writing, PLA-401 Series can be available for example, PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-470, PLA-491 and...
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... 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. This utility is necessary for more information) or view the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This... the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your powerline network. If you don't already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on your computer. This software is only compatible with the utility. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website...
... 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. This utility is necessary for more information) or view the devices recognized on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This... the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your powerline network. If you don't already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on your computer. This software is only compatible with the utility. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website...
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You need to download the firmware separately. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 3.3.4 or later) on the powerline device directly connected to your computer. This is included in the Tool. Note: The firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible...
You need to download the firmware separately. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 3.3.4 or later) on the powerline device directly connected to your computer. This is included in the Tool. Note: The firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible...
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...download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Transmissions TO your powerline network. The powerline adapters listed in this label is given in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. The rate is a PLA-401... of six pairs of the device. In the case of the PLA-401 Series, this table are all the Remote powerline adapters. Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of transmission from the powerline adapter selected...
...download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Transmissions TO your powerline network. The powerline adapters listed in this label is given in the following table reflects transmission rate information about the powerline adapters which communicate in your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. The rate is a PLA-401... of six pairs of the device. In the case of the PLA-401 Series, this table are all the Remote powerline adapters. Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of transmission from the powerline adapter selected...
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...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 Use the Mac utility to use the configuration utility on some powerline features. In the case of coaxial cable this ... 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 your home's wiring. All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters...
...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 Use the Mac utility to use the configuration utility on some powerline features. In the case of coaxial cable this ... 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 your home's wiring. All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters...
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...this field to zero. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Click this button to reset all counters in this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to detect the firmware version of attenuation is the reduction in dB.... this screen to check the reduction in the strength of appliances on other sections of your powerline. Figure 27 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to your device. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility Table 12 Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION ...
...this field to zero. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Click this button to reset all counters in this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to detect the firmware version of attenuation is the reduction in dB.... this screen to check the reduction in the strength of appliances on other sections of your powerline. Figure 27 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to your device. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility Table 12 Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION ...
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... on the CD included with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. 6.3.1 Notes on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-401 Series User's Guide 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 your PLA-401 Series. Before upgrading, write down...
... on the CD included with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. 6.3.1 Notes on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-401 Series User's Guide 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 your PLA-401 Series. Before upgrading, write down...
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... such as refrigerators or air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on your computer is using the latest firmware. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2... all or any of the firmware. Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting • Make sure your network have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will not detect your PLA-401 Series and make sure that ...
... such as refrigerators or air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on your computer is using the latest firmware. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2... all or any of the firmware. Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting • Make sure your network have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will not detect your PLA-401 Series and make sure that ...
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... Encryption Standard). It supports a data transfer rate of devices connected (bridged) to install the latest firmware. Data is 64. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to 200Mbps. HomePlug AV is 300 meters/984 feet in Section ... powerline network name to only allow the powerline adapters you specify to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. The maximum number of powerline networks on a single network is encrypted using standard electrical...
... Encryption Standard). It supports a data transfer rate of devices connected (bridged) to install the latest firmware. Data is 64. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to 200Mbps. HomePlug AV is 300 meters/984 feet in Section ... powerline network name to only allow the powerline adapters you specify to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. The maximum number of powerline networks on a single network is encrypted using standard electrical...