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...41 5.7 About Screen ...44 Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 47 6.1 Overview ...47 6.1.1 System Requirements 47 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility 48 6.1.3 Add a Device ...48 6.1.4 Change Network Name 48 6.1.5 Change Nickname ...49 6.1.6 QoS Settings ...49 6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color 51 6.1.8 Link Information ...52 6.1.9 Download Firmware 54 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool ...54 6.3 Firmware Upgrade ...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 Series User's Guide
...41 5.7 About Screen ...44 Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 47 6.1 Overview ...47 6.1.1 System Requirements 47 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility 48 6.1.3 Add a Device ...48 6.1.4 Change Network Name 48 6.1.5 Change Nickname ...49 6.1.6 QoS Settings ...49 6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color 51 6.1.8 Link Information ...52 6.1.9 Download Firmware 54 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool ...54 6.3 Firmware Upgrade ...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 Series User's Guide
User Guide
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Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to help you upgrade. Because the latest PLA-401 Seriess are only compatible with other powerline devices with the PLA-401 Series Connect your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 3 on page 27 for instructions on page 21 for...
Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to help you upgrade. Because the latest PLA-401 Seriess are only compatible with other powerline devices with the PLA-401 Series Connect your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 3 on page 27 for instructions on page 21 for...
User Guide
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... the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), 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 ...your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you must enter the adapters' DAK password in your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on your circuit, but not directly connected to create a private network. Change the...
... the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), 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 ...your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you must enter the adapters' DAK password in your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on your circuit, but not directly connected to create a private network. Change the...
User Guide
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... models (for instructions on ) make sure the firmware version is 3.0.5. Use Configuration Utility version 3.3.4 to manage PLA v2 and PLA v1 models with the different powerline models. Note: You cannot downgrade the PLA-401 Series' firmware to 3.0.5. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 19 Refer to the PLA-4XX series User's Guide for example, PLA400 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA401 v2...
... models (for instructions on ) make sure the firmware version is 3.0.5. Use Configuration Utility version 3.3.4 to manage PLA v2 and PLA v1 models with the different powerline models. Note: You cannot downgrade the PLA-401 Series' firmware to 3.0.5. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 19 Refer to the PLA-4XX series User's Guide for example, PLA400 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA401 v2...
User Guide
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... systems to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on My Computer > Properties. 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 .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. Note: At...
... systems to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on My Computer > Properties. 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 .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. Note: At...
User Guide
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... adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). PLA-401 Series User's Guide 41 The MAC address of your powerline network. The rate is only available with the latest version utility. You can be found by looking at the label on your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter...
... adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). PLA-401 Series User's Guide 41 The MAC address of your powerline network. The rate is only available with the latest version utility. You can be found by looking at the label on your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter...
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... network. The powerline adapter attached to it can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Similarly, if you want faster downloading through your Internet gateway to High. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of the powerline adapter connected to this server ... priority on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your computer sends requests to your network. 42 PLA-401 Series User's Guide For example, when you surf the Internet, your home, you want to the Internet.
... network. The powerline adapter attached to it can receive a normal priority setting as follows. Similarly, if you want faster downloading through your Internet gateway to High. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility For example, if you have a low priority setting since the slow delivery of the powerline adapter connected to this server ... priority on your home network to deliver music and movie files to computers in your computer sends requests to your network. 42 PLA-401 Series User's Guide For example, when you surf the Internet, your home, you want to the Internet.
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... Configuration Utility 6.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to configure the following tasks: • Change 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 such as your home's wiring. All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of writing. • Supported Models: PLA-401 ...
... Configuration Utility 6.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to configure the following tasks: • Change 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 such as your home's wiring. All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of writing. • Supported Models: PLA-401 ...
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...name, make sure you change the network name for all of the powerline adapters that you change the network name of the PLA-401 Series is a password that network. Figure 21 Utility Main Screen 6.1.3 Add a Device To add a device, click Add a Device in the same powerline network. The default ... it to the Applications folder on the network, it will no longer be part of that identifies a powerline network. 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 open it.
...name, make sure you change the network name for all of the powerline adapters that you change the network name of the PLA-401 Series is a password that network. Figure 21 Utility Main Screen 6.1.3 Add a Device To add a device, click Add a Device in the same powerline network. The default ... it to the Applications folder on the network, it will no longer be part of that identifies a powerline network. 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 open it.
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Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to your country. A typical level of attenuation...other sections of a signal as line conditions also vary. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this field to reset all counters in dB. Attenuation may reach over a transmission line. ...in strength of your device. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Avg. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility Table 12 Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. All powerline devices of ...
Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to your country. A typical level of attenuation...other sections of a signal as line conditions also vary. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this field to reset all counters in dB. Attenuation may reach over a transmission line. ...in strength of your device. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Avg. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility Table 12 Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. All powerline devices of ...
User Guide
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... the firmware, you need to download the firmware separately. • After you upgrade firmware, all settings that you may damage your computer. 2 Close the Configuration Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of devices in your PLA-401 Series. To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the latest PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility; You do not need to...
... the firmware, you need to download the firmware separately. • After you upgrade firmware, all settings that you may damage your computer. 2 Close the Configuration Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of devices in your PLA-401 Series. To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the latest PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility; You do not need to...
User Guide
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... page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. Follow the instructions provided by adding additional powerline adapters. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the powerline adapters you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2...Quick Start Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to find this tutorial to expand your existing network with new powerline adapters. • How to set up your computer. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to make a new network separate from your...
... page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. Follow the instructions provided by adding additional powerline adapters. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the powerline adapters you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2...Quick Start Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to find this tutorial to expand your existing network with new powerline adapters. • How to set up your computer. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to make a new network separate from your...
User Guide
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...waves. The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on or blinking. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 75 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 be old and/or low quality or with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Go to electrical ...
...waves. The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on or blinking. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 75 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 be old and/or low quality or with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Go to electrical ...
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... transfer rate of a HomePlug AV network is compatible with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not need the configuration utility to join your specific model! Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. The powerline adapter goes into Low Power mode when no Ethernet connection is only compatible...
... transfer rate of a HomePlug AV network is compatible with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not need the configuration utility to join your specific model! Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. The powerline adapter goes into Low Power mode when no Ethernet connection is only compatible...