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...93/68/EEC, 99/5/EEC , LVD 2006/95/EC, and ErP 2009/125/EC. www.zyxel.com Declaration of Conformity We, ZyXEL Communications Corp., located at : Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. Company Address : Modranska 621, 143 01 Praha 4, Czech Republic Person is in..., declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Product information Model Number Product Name Produced by : POWERLINE ETHERNET BRIDGE 200MBPS : PLA-401 v4 Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Corporation Company Add. : No. 6, Innovation Road II, Science-Park, Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan to which this declaration...
...93/68/EEC, 99/5/EEC , LVD 2006/95/EC, and ErP 2009/125/EC. www.zyxel.com Declaration of Conformity We, ZyXEL Communications Corp., located at : Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. Company Address : Modranska 621, 143 01 Praha 4, Czech Republic Person is in..., declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Product information Model Number Product Name Produced by : POWERLINE ETHERNET BRIDGE 200MBPS : PLA-401 v4 Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Corporation Company Add. : No. 6, Innovation Road II, Science-Park, Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan to which this declaration...
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... Guide The Quick Start Guide is intended for people who want to the following address, or use e-mail instead. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA-401 Series User's Guide 3 User Guide Feedback Help us help you get up . You should have your hardware connections. • Supporting... Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for improvement to configure the PLA-401 Series using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4. It contains information on making your basic Internet access ...
... Guide The Quick Start Guide is intended for people who want to the following address, or use e-mail instead. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA-401 Series User's Guide 3 User Guide Feedback Help us help you get up . You should have your hardware connections. • Supporting... Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for improvement to configure the PLA-401 Series using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4. It contains information on making your basic Internet access ...
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If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. See http://www.zyxel.com/ web/contact_us.php for the region in which you bought the device. Brief description of problems that you received your vendor. Please have the ..., you should contact your device. About This User's Guide Customer Support In the event of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User's Guide
If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. See http://www.zyxel.com/ web/contact_us.php for the region in which you bought the device. Brief description of problems that you received your vendor. Please have the ..., you should contact your device. About This User's Guide Customer Support In the event of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User's Guide
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... you to type one of measurement may be referred to as the "configuration utility" or the "utility" in this User's Guide. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 5 Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User's Guide... or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-401 Series may be referred to as the "PLA-401 Series", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4(AG) may denote the "metric...
... you to type one of measurement may be referred to as the "configuration utility" or the "utility" in this User's Guide. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 5 Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User's Guide... or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-401 Series may be referred to as the "PLA-401 Series", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4(AG) may denote the "metric...
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... Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Because the latest PLA-401 Seriess are only compatible with other outlets in using the ENCRYPT feature. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as...
... Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Because the latest PLA-401 Seriess are only compatible with other outlets in using the ENCRYPT feature. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as...
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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 PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on the powerline network in your powerline devices have ... User's Guide 17 The following table describes the differences between the passwords. You don't need to manage the powerline adapters on the PLA-401 Series. See Section 5.3 on page 37. Use this feature if your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you must enter...
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 PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on the powerline network in your powerline devices have ... User's Guide 17 The following table describes the differences between the passwords. You don't need to manage the powerline adapters on the PLA-401 Series. See Section 5.3 on page 37. Use this feature if your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you must enter...
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... the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version 3.3.4. Note: The PLA v2 models can only work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of writing, PLA-401 Series can be available for instructions on how to 3.0.5. At the time of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Note: You cannot downgrade the PLA-401...
... the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version 3.3.4. Note: The PLA v2 models can only work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of writing, PLA-401 Series can be available for instructions on how to 3.0.5. At the time of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Note: You cannot downgrade the PLA-401...
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... Utility. If you don't already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility allows you to manage the network name (See Section 5.3 on page 37 for more information) or...installation of writing the utility is only compatible with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. You should see this step will be skipped. 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...
... Utility. If you don't already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility allows you to manage the network name (See Section 5.3 on page 37 for more information) or...installation of writing the utility is only compatible with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. You should see this step will be skipped. 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...
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...ensure you have the latest firmware (version 3.3.4 or later) on the powerline device directly connected to the latest version. If your PLA-401 Series(s). You can connect with each other and they can use this tool to upgrade the firmware on your firmware is only available...Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure they are not compatible with the latest Utility or with the latest version Utility. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 You need to PLA-401 Series. Note: The firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running...
...ensure you have the latest firmware (version 3.3.4 or later) on the powerline device directly connected to the latest version. If your PLA-401 Series(s). You can connect with each other and they can use this tool to upgrade the firmware on your firmware is only available...Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure they are not compatible with the latest Utility or with the latest version Utility. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 You need to PLA-401 Series. Note: The firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running...
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... Utility message. By default the PLA-401 Seriess are open for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This ... Standard) to use the same network name. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This network name allows the powerline adapters to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection ...
... Utility message. By default the PLA-401 Seriess are open for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This ... Standard) to use the same network name. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This network name allows the powerline adapters to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection ...
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...may damage your device. Figure 16 Firmware Screen PLA-401 Series User's Guide 39 Note: To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from the CD included with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Chapter 5 ...The Configuration Utility Firmware is the software which is similar to firmware. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for your...
...may damage your device. Figure 16 Firmware Screen PLA-401 Series User's Guide 39 Note: To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from the CD included with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Chapter 5 ...The Configuration Utility Firmware is the software which is similar to firmware. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for your...
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...fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Application data reflects more accurately how fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). PLA-401 Series User's Guide 41 MAC Address This field displays...powerline network. 5.6 Advanced Screen Note: This feature is a PLA-401 Series in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to this table will display the rates of the ...
...fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. Application data reflects more accurately how fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). PLA-401 Series User's Guide 41 MAC Address This field displays...powerline network. 5.6 Advanced Screen Note: This feature is a PLA-401 Series in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to this table will display the rates of the ...
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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 the Applications folder on the network, it . Double-click it to open it will no longer be part of your computer.... you change the network name for all of the powerline adapters that you change the network name of one device on your powerline network. 48 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The default network name of that identifies a powerline network. If you change the network name, make sure you want to ...
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 the Applications folder on the network, it . Double-click it to open it will no longer be part of your computer.... you change the network name for all of the powerline adapters that you change the network name of one device on your powerline network. 48 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The default network name of that identifies a powerline network. If you change the network name, make sure you want to ...
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... Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to check the reduction in strength of the signal between two devices. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may be affected by the...
... Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to check the reduction in strength of the signal between two devices. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may be affected by the...
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... This field shows Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to close this field displays ZyXEL. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-401 Series displayed on a sticker on the bottom of these applications can upgrade your powerline network but not directly... the configuration utility and Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in the screen, 3-0-3052, the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 55 In the example firmware version given in your device if this screen. Firmware Version This field displays the version ...
... This field shows Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to close this field displays ZyXEL. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-401 Series displayed on a sticker on the bottom of these applications can upgrade your powerline network but not directly... the configuration utility and Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in the screen, 3-0-3052, the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 55 In the example firmware version given in your device if this screen. Firmware Version This field displays the version ...
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... to extend the network or create a new one by adding additional powerline adapters. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 This tutorial shows you the following. • How to install it on page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. If you can begin the next sections. • How to make your... existing network with the utility. Note: The PLA-401 Series in this before you do this tutorial is also available for instructions. Follow the...
... to extend the network or create a new one by adding additional powerline adapters. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 This tutorial shows you the following. • How to install it on page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. If you can begin the next sections. • How to make your... existing network with the utility. Note: The PLA-401 Series in this before you do this tutorial is also available for instructions. Follow the...
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...do not need to know the network name of the new adapter to add it to a printer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your network. • See Section 7.0.5 on page 65 to set up... below . Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to your existing network. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below shows the family computer with your existing adapters. 7.0.4 Adding...
...do not need to know the network name of the new adapter to add it to a printer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your network. • See Section 7.0.5 on page 65 to set up... below . Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to your existing network. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below shows the family computer with your existing adapters. 7.0.4 Adding...
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The screen shown below appears. 66 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your TV to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 7.0.5 on a computer. Figure 41 Add New Adapters to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65.
The screen shown below appears. 66 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your TV to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 7.0.5 on a computer. Figure 41 Add New Adapters to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65.
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... writing, this is using the latest version utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using earlier versions of the firmware. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Go to electrical surge protectors. Move the adapters further ...latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be connected to Section 5.4 on page 38 for the configuration utility. Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting • Make sure your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause...
... writing, this is using the latest version utility. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using earlier versions of the firmware. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Go to electrical surge protectors. Move the adapters further ...latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be connected to Section 5.4 on page 38 for the configuration utility. Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting • Make sure your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause...
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...the instructions in optimal conditions. Change the 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. HomePlug AV compatible devices co-exist with ...page 38 for your network. HomePlug AV is only compatible with PLA-401 Seriess with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not need the configuration utility to install it. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to install the latest firmware.
...the instructions in optimal conditions. Change the 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. HomePlug AV compatible devices co-exist with ...page 38 for your network. HomePlug AV is only compatible with PLA-401 Seriess with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not need the configuration utility to install it. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to install the latest firmware.
