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..., Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan, 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: Milan Baran Name (Full Name... Annex III of 2004/108/EC; 92/31/EEC Directive; 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...
..., Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan, 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: Milan Baran Name (Full Name... Annex III of 2004/108/EC; 92/31/EEC Directive; 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...
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... or suggestions 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 Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is intended for improvement to configure ...the PLA-401 Series using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. It ...
... or suggestions 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 Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is intended for improvement to configure ...the PLA-401 Series using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. It ...
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If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. Brief description of problems that you should contact your vendor. About This User's Guide Customer Support In the event of the ...; Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date that cannot be solved by using this manual, you received your device. See http://www.zyxel.com/ web/contact_us.php for the region in which 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. Brief description of problems that you should contact your vendor. About This User's Guide Customer Support In the event of the ...; Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date that cannot be solved by using this manual, you received your device. See http://www.zyxel.com/ web/contact_us.php for the region in which you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User's Guide
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... 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. • Product...a mouse click. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for mega 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 "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. For...
... 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. • Product...a mouse click. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for mega 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 "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. For...
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... Start Guide for information in your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. Refer to the PLA-401 Series for instructions on page 27 for hardware connection information. Your network can download this...
... Start Guide for information in your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. Refer to the PLA-401 Series for instructions on page 27 for hardware connection information. Your network can download this...
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... download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is printed on your powerline network you don't already have the ENCRYPT button. Although the PLA-401 Series is only compatible with the same powerline ...You don't need to add the password for enabling security on the powerline network in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 17 If you must enter the adapters' DAK password in your circuit...
... download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is printed on your powerline network you don't already have the ENCRYPT button. Although the PLA-401 Series is only compatible with the same powerline ...You don't need to add the password for enabling security on the powerline network in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 17 If you must enter the adapters' DAK password in your circuit...
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...' firmware to do this. The firmware will be upgraded to firmware version 3.3.4. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Use Configuration Utility version 3.3.4 to 3.0.5. The following table shows a quick summary of firmware and utility...
...' firmware to do this. The firmware will be upgraded to firmware version 3.3.4. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Use Configuration Utility version 3.3.4 to 3.0.5. The following table shows a quick summary of firmware and utility...
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... 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 install .NET Framework...computer. 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. You should see this step will be skipped. This utility is only compatible with the utility. This utility...
... 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 install .NET Framework...computer. 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. You should see this step will be skipped. This utility is only compatible with the utility. This utility...
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.... At the time of writing, firmware version 3.3.4 is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 You can connect with each other and they are not compatible with the ... than 3.3.4), then upgrade your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade your PLA-401 Series(s). You need to download the firmware separately. If your firmware is included in the Tool. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use...
.... At the time of writing, firmware version 3.3.4 is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 You can connect with each other and they are not compatible with the ... than 3.3.4), then upgrade your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade your PLA-401 Series(s). You need to download the firmware separately. If your firmware is included in the Tool. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use...
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...with each other they all need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to use the same network name. 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 ... in and not worry about setting up security. If you want to simply plug the devices in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to it from...
...with each other they all need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to use the same network name. 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 ... in and not worry about setting up security. If you want to simply plug the devices in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to it from...
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...not compatible with your PLA-401 Series. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Firmware is the software which is similar 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. Note: Be sure to load the firmware. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-401 Series sends and receives information in the PLA-401 Series. This software contains processing instructions for your PLA401 Series. Parameter Information Block (PIB)...
...not compatible with your PLA-401 Series. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Firmware is the software which is similar 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. Note: Be sure to load the firmware. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-401 Series sends and receives information in the PLA-401 Series. This software contains processing instructions for your PLA401 Series. Parameter Information Block (PIB)...
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... and firmware for your powerline adapter can configure the powerline adapters on the bottom 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 connected to the computer running... the configuration utility to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a PLA-401 Series in your powerline network but not...
... and firmware for your powerline adapter can configure the powerline adapters on the bottom 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 connected to the computer running... the configuration utility to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a PLA-401 Series in your powerline network but not...
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... the network name, make sure you want to be recognized as part of the PLA-401 Series is a password that you change the network name of one device on your powerline network. 48 PLA-401 Series User's Guide 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...
... the network name, make sure you want to be recognized as part of the PLA-401 Series is a password that you change the network name of one device on your powerline network. 48 PLA-401 Series User's Guide 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...
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... 27 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to check the reduction in this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to zero. A typical level of appliances on your device. Click this button to ...LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. This field shows the average power produced by the output power standard of your computer. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Attentuation/ Carrier This field displays the average attenuation measured in strength of the signal between two devices. Output Power...
... 27 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to check the reduction in this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to zero. A typical level of appliances on your device. Click this button to ...LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. This field shows the average power produced by the output power standard of your computer. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Attentuation/ Carrier This field displays the average attenuation measured in strength of the signal between two devices. Output Power...
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...firmware version. Finish Click this button to close this button to display the firmware versions of these applications can access the PLA-401 Series connected to the computer running the configuration utility and Remote, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to ...device. Manufacturer This field displays the manufacturer of your powerline network but not directly connected to your device if this field displays ZyXEL. Figure 28 Firmware Detection Tool Table 13 Firmware Detection Tool LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field shows Local, if it is a...
...firmware version. Finish Click this button to close this button to display the firmware versions of these applications can access the PLA-401 Series connected to the computer running the configuration utility and Remote, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to ...device. Manufacturer This field displays the manufacturer of your powerline network but not directly connected to your device if this field displays ZyXEL. Figure 28 Firmware Detection Tool Table 13 Firmware Detection Tool LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field shows Local, if it is a...
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...software to install it on page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your computer. Follow the instructions provided by adding additional powerline adapters. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 You need to do not have...a new, separate powerline network with the utility, the utility software is an example only. Note: The PLA-401 Series in the Quick Start Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to set up your first home powerline network (instructions for that are in this software. See the ...
...software to install it on page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.1 Overview Use this tutorial to expand your computer. Follow the instructions provided by adding additional powerline adapters. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 You need to do not have...a new, separate powerline network with the utility, the utility software is an example only. Note: The PLA-401 Series in the Quick Start Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to set up your first home powerline network (instructions for that are in this software. See the ...
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... the family computer with your existing adapters. 7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you how to add a new powerline adapter to a printer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 The figure below . Figure 37 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network ...name of the new adapter to add it to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your network. Figure 36 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network...
... the family computer with your existing adapters. 7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you how to add a new powerline adapter to a printer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 The figure below . Figure 37 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network ...name of the new adapter to add it to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your network. Figure 36 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network...
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The screen shown below appears. 66 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 41 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 7.0.5 on a computer.
The screen shown below appears. 66 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 41 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 7.0.5 on a computer.
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...for troubleshooting LED related problems. • Check all or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause interference with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Go to Section 5.4 on page 38 for the configuration utility. Chapter 8 LEDs and ... to large appliances such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your computer is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be placed close to electrical surge protectors. At the time of the firmware. The...
...for troubleshooting LED related problems. • Check all or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause interference with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Go to Section 5.4 on page 38 for the configuration utility. Chapter 8 LEDs and ... to large appliances such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your computer is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be placed close to electrical surge protectors. At the time of the firmware. The...
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...number of a HomePlug AV network is encrypted using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to install the latest firmware. Note: You do not detect each other. HomePlug AV compatible devices...-bit AES Encryption 1.8 MHz ~ 30 MHz FCC, CE, CUL, UL, HomePlug AV, RoHS Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. It supports a data transfer ...
...number of a HomePlug AV network is encrypted using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to install the latest firmware. Note: You do not detect each other. HomePlug AV compatible devices...-bit AES Encryption 1.8 MHz ~ 30 MHz FCC, CE, CUL, UL, HomePlug AV, RoHS Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. It supports a data transfer ...