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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...
User Guide
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... if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for hardware connection information. See Section 2.2 on page 27 for wall mounting instructions. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-401 Series Use the ENCRYPT button to add ... 29 for example, a printer) to your Quick Start Guide for short) to manage the PLA-401 Series. See Chapter 4 on installing the utility. Your network can download this button. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. You can be further expanded by...
... if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for hardware connection information. See Section 2.2 on page 27 for wall mounting instructions. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-401 Series Use the ENCRYPT button to add ... 29 for example, a printer) to your Quick Start Guide for short) to manage the PLA-401 Series. See Chapter 4 on installing the utility. Your network can download this button. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. You can be further expanded by...
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...: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Use this feature 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 PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. The following table...
...: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Use this feature 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 PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. The following table...
User Guide
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... 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). 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 PLA v3 models Incompatible Incompatible FIRMWARE V 3.3.4 Incompatible Compatible Compatible UTILITY V 3.3.4 Compatible Compatible Compatible For PLA v1 models (for download in...
... 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). 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 PLA v3 models Incompatible Incompatible FIRMWARE V 3.3.4 Incompatible Compatible Compatible UTILITY V 3.3.4 Compatible Compatible Compatible For PLA v1 models (for download in...
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... will be skipped. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA-401 Series. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for and installs...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. To check for the installation of the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA-401...
... will be skipped. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA-401 Series. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for and installs...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. To check for the installation of the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA-401...
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... can use this tool to upgrade the firmware on your computer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 Note: The firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. You do not need to upgrade all your PLA-401 Seriess to the latest firmware to download the firmware separately. This is included in the...
... can use this tool to upgrade the firmware on your computer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 Note: The firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. You do not need to upgrade all your PLA-401 Seriess to the latest firmware to download the firmware separately. This is included in the...
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... of the PLA-401 Series, this label is received from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the powerline adapters in your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. In the case of the device. Raw data refers to download the latest utility and firmware for your ZyXEL HomePlug...
... of the PLA-401 Series, this label is received from the powerline adapter connected to the computer running the configuration utility to all the powerline adapters in your powerline adapter do not receive any priority. In the case of the device. Raw data refers to download the latest utility and firmware for your ZyXEL HomePlug...
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...• 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 writing. • Supported Models: PLA-401 Series • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac 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 The range varies depending on page 35 for example . All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend...
...• 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 writing. • Supported Models: PLA-401 Series • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac 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 The range varies depending on page 35 for example . All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend...
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... to reset all counters in this field to detect the firmware version of the powerline devices on other sections of your network. Figure 27 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to check the reduction in the strength of ...PLA-401 Series User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may vary considerably across a powerline network as it travels over 70 dB, depending on your country. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware...
... to reset all counters in this field to detect the firmware version of the powerline devices on other sections of your network. Figure 27 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to check the reduction in the strength of ...PLA-401 Series User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may vary considerably across a powerline network as it travels over 70 dB, depending on your country. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware...
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...firmware! • Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may only need to download the firmware separately. • After you upgrade firmware, all settings that you upload the firmware. • You cannot downgrade firmware to an older version firmware. 6.3.2 Procedure to Upgrade Firmware... PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. 6.3.1 Notes on the CD included with your powerline network is greater than 3.0.5, then you also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-401 ...
...firmware! • Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may only need to download the firmware separately. • After you upgrade firmware, all settings that you upload the firmware. • You cannot downgrade firmware to an older version firmware. 6.3.2 Procedure to Upgrade Firmware... PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. 6.3.1 Notes on the CD included with your powerline network is greater than 3.0.5, then you also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-401 ...
User Guide
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... the latest firmware. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be connected to electrical surge protectors. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 75 Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your network have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website...
... the latest firmware. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be connected to electrical surge protectors. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 75 Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your network have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website...
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...Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to 200Mbps. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. It supports a data transfer rate of devices connected (bridged) to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Data is only compatible with PLA-401... circuit is detected. 82 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The maximum number of a HomePlug AV network is compatible with the latest firmware installed. Appendix A Product Specifications Table 16 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality...
...Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to 200Mbps. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. It supports a data transfer rate of devices connected (bridged) to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Data is only compatible with PLA-401... circuit is detected. 82 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The maximum number of a HomePlug AV network is compatible with the latest firmware installed. Appendix A Product Specifications Table 16 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality...