Quick Start Guide
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... Category 5 or higher. ENGLISH Connect the PLA-401 Series to the Ethernet port on or blinking. 4. Plug the PLA-401 Series into a power outlet. 3. When the PLA-401 Series detects a connection to another PLA-401 Series (or another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet cables you are working properly. Unplug the PLA-401 Series and plug in another HomePlug...
... Category 5 or higher. ENGLISH Connect the PLA-401 Series to the Ethernet port on or blinking. 4. Plug the PLA-401 Series into a power outlet. 3. When the PLA-401 Series detects a connection to another PLA-401 Series (or another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet cables you are working properly. Unplug the PLA-401 Series and plug in another HomePlug...
Quick Start Guide
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...of both devices. Press the ENCRYPT button at a time. 1. Place the powerline devices close to each other, as its own. The PLA-401 Series only works with another device with another ENCRYPT-enabled device. Set Up a Powerline Network with ENCRYPT Use the ENCRYPT button 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 ...
...of both devices. Press the ENCRYPT button at a time. 1. Place the powerline devices close to each other, as its own. The PLA-401 Series only works with another device with another ENCRYPT-enabled device. Set Up a Powerline Network with ENCRYPT Use the ENCRYPT button 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 ...
Quick Start Guide
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... ( ) lights blink. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section. A PRESS 2 SEC. Try again, pressing the ENCRYPT button for more suggestions. 7 CB PRESS 2 SEC. 4. If that doesn't work, see the User's Guide for 1~2 seconds. The power ( ) light is steady when the ENCRYPT process times out, the HomePlug ( ) light is steady if you have...
... ( ) lights blink. Repeat steps 2 and 3 in this section. A PRESS 2 SEC. Try again, pressing the ENCRYPT button for more suggestions. 7 CB PRESS 2 SEC. 4. If that doesn't work, see the User's Guide for 1~2 seconds. The power ( ) light is steady when the ENCRYPT process times out, the HomePlug ( ) light is steady if you have...
User Guide
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... of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Note: You cannot 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. Table 2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility PLA MODEL FIRMWARE V 3.0.5 UTLITY V 3.0.5 PLA v1 models Compatible Compatible PLA v2 models Compatible Compatible...
... of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Note: You cannot 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. Table 2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility PLA MODEL FIRMWARE V 3.0.5 UTLITY V 3.0.5 PLA v1 models Compatible Compatible PLA v2 models Compatible Compatible...
User Guide
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...This utility allows you to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 21 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides...upgrade their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. 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 manage...
...This utility allows you to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 21 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides...upgrade their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. 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 manage...
User Guide
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.... If you select "No, I will restart my computer later", you will not be asked to restart your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA-401 Series is a certified green product. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode, you have to connect the...the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. To enable the ENCRYPT button again, you cannot use the ENCRYPT button. Click Close to exit the wizard. It goes into an electric socket, it is enabled by default. 24 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The PLA-401 Series wakes up from a previously working Ethernet...
.... If you select "No, I will restart my computer later", you will not be asked to restart your computer. 2.3 Low Power Mode Your PLA-401 Series is a certified green product. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode, you have to connect the...the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. To enable the ENCRYPT button again, you cannot use the ENCRYPT button. Click Close to exit the wizard. It goes into an electric socket, it is enabled by default. 24 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The PLA-401 Series wakes up from a previously working Ethernet...
User Guide
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Note: Because your PLA-401 Series goes into Low Power mode, it may belong to. No other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which ...; separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 29 CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button Use the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices... until the power ( ) light flashes. You can connect a number of your powerline device for the ENCRYPT button to work.
Note: Because your PLA-401 Series goes into Low Power mode, it may belong to. No other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which ...; separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are required to connect. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 29 CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button Use the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices... until the power ( ) light flashes. You can connect a number of your powerline device for the ENCRYPT button to work.
User Guide
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... If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in this section. If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press ENCRYPT, you wish to connect. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4 Press the ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA-401 Series. 6 Check the... lights on page 76 for suggestions. 7 To add more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. 30 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 9 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 2 seconds press 2...
... If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in this section. If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press ENCRYPT, you wish to connect. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4 Press the ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA-401 Series. 6 Check the... lights on page 76 for suggestions. 7 To add more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. 30 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 9 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press 2 seconds press 2...
User Guide
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You now have two separate powerline networks as shown above. If that does not work see Section 8.5 on page 76 for the correct time and within two minutes of each other. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 33 When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are...
You now have two separate powerline networks as shown above. If that does not work see Section 8.5 on page 76 for the correct time and within two minutes of each other. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 33 When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are...
User Guide
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... name on the powerline adapters you must enter the adapters' password in the powerline network. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you want to allow ... with each other they all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you only have to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to safely transmit data between powerline adapters...
... name on the powerline adapters you must enter the adapters' password in the powerline network. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need to manage the powerline adapters on your powerline network you want to allow ... with each other they all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you only have to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the utility by browsing to safely transmit data between powerline adapters...
User Guide
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...for damage. Go to Section 5.4 on your computer and make sure it's enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-401 Series is connected to an Ethernet switch or router, make sure the device is working and configured correctly as well. This checks the status of the firmware. Contact the .... 1 Check the hardware connections. The ETHERNET light does not turn on . 1 Make sure you know works into the same power outlet. PLA-401 Seriess with the latest firmware cannot communicate with the PLA-401 Series. 2 Make sure the power cord is turned on . Make sure the power source is connected to...
...for damage. Go to Section 5.4 on your computer and make sure it's enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-401 Series is connected to an Ethernet switch or router, make sure the device is working and configured correctly as well. This checks the status of the firmware. Contact the .... 1 Check the hardware connections. The ETHERNET light does not turn on . 1 Make sure you know works into the same power outlet. PLA-401 Seriess with the latest firmware cannot communicate with the PLA-401 Series. 2 Make sure the power cord is turned on . Make sure the power source is connected to...
User Guide
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... If that does not work, try again with the ENCRYPT button. The HomePlug light is already on, but the HomePlug light does not turn on. • Ensure you have pressed the ENCRYPT button on the same electrical circuit before repeating. Connect the PLA-401 Series to a computer/...router then try to reconnect. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before . 76 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting 8.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems This...
... If that does not work, try again with the ENCRYPT button. The HomePlug light is already on, but the HomePlug light does not turn on. • Ensure you have pressed the ENCRYPT button on the same electrical circuit before repeating. Connect the PLA-401 Series to a computer/...router then try to reconnect. The POWER light blinks two times quickly then pauses, before . 76 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting 8.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems This...
User Guide
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... or fitness for the region in no event be solely at the discretion of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. ZyXEL shall in which you bought the device at www.zyxel.com. 88 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product online to receive e-mail...
... or fitness for the region in no event be solely at the discretion of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. ZyXEL shall in which you bought the device at www.zyxel.com. 88 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product online to receive e-mail...