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PLA-407 User's Guide 3 Tips for Reading User's Guides On-Screen When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the following in mind: • If... Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is intended for people who want to view, you get your PLA-407 up your cursor into the toolbar in Reader, then press [ENTER] to jump directly to that interest you.... About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is designed to configure the PLA-407 using the web configurator. This turns your network and configuring for Internet access. • Support Disc Refer...
PLA-407 User's Guide 3 Tips for Reading User's Guides On-Screen When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the following in mind: • If... Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is intended for people who want to view, you get your PLA-407 up your cursor into the toolbar in Reader, then press [ENTER] to jump directly to that interest you.... About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is designed to configure the PLA-407 using the web configurator. This turns your network and configuring for Internet access. • Support Disc Refer...
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...Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better understand how to use ZyXEL products and share your product, the answer may be here. This is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation...have a specific question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. Learn from this link. More help is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about your experiences as well. 4 PLA-407 User's Guide The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation ...
...Command Line Interface Reference Guide in order to better understand how to use ZyXEL products and share your product, the answer may be here. This is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for the latest product updates and documentation...have a specific question about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. Learn from this link. More help is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about your experiences as well. 4 PLA-407 User's Guide The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation ...
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... that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you should contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. Brief description of the problem and the steps you received your device. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the region in which you bought the device. PLA-407 User's Guide 5
... that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you should contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. Brief description of the problem and the steps you received your device. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for the region in which you bought the device. PLA-407 User's Guide 5
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... is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, other words". 6 PLA-407 User's Guide Syntax Conventions • The PLA-407 may be referred to as the "PLA-407", 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 be referred to as the...
... is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, other words". 6 PLA-407 User's Guide Syntax Conventions • The PLA-407 may be referred to as the "PLA-407", 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 be referred to as the...
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... with the latest HomePlug AV firmware as well as the latest version Utility, this button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 Your network can download this tool from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your Powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is important to set up security ...on your PLA-407. If you upgrade. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to manage the PLA-407. See Section 2.2 on page 23...
... with the latest HomePlug AV firmware as well as the latest version Utility, this button. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 Your network can download this tool from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your Powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is important to set up security ...on your PLA-407. If you upgrade. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to manage the PLA-407. See Section 2.2 on page 23...
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... their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-407 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 the network ...your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. To check for your Windows operating system version, right-click on your PLA-407. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility 2.1 Overview This chapter ...
... their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-407 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 the network ...your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. To check for your Windows operating system version, right-click on your PLA-407. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility 2.1 Overview This chapter ...
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... version is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with version 3.3.4. You do not need to upgrade all your computer. You can use this tool to upgrade the firmware on your firmware is only available to PLA-407. This is compatible with the latest... 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade your PLA-407's firmware to the latest version. If your PLA-407(s). PLA-407 User's Guide 29 Note: The firmware is available to PLA-401 v3, PLA-402 v3 and PLA-407. Firmware version 3.3.4 is included in the Tool. You need to ...
... version is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with version 3.3.4. You do not need to upgrade all your computer. You can use this tool to upgrade the firmware on your firmware is only available to PLA-407. This is compatible with the latest... 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade your PLA-407's firmware to the latest version. If your PLA-407(s). PLA-407 User's Guide 29 Note: The firmware is available to PLA-401 v3, PLA-402 v3 and PLA-407. Firmware version 3.3.4 is included in the Tool. You need to ...
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... Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on your desktop. Figure 15 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA-407s are open for the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility... Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the Powerline adapters on the Powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to work properly. 38...
... Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on your desktop. Figure 15 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA-407s are open for the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility... Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the Powerline adapters on the Powerline adapter itself. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to work properly. 38...
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...read-only field which shows the MAC address of the PLA-407 is printed on the label (all Powerline adapter detected by clicking the MAC address which is a Powerline adapter in the MAC Address column. Status This shows Managed for ZyXEL Powerline devices that network. DAK Password Otherwise, this shows... Name is identifying the Powerline adapter directly connected to perform changes on the bottom of that you are not allowed. This shows if PLA-407 is the password used to verify that you want to be from 8 to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). You can find the...
...read-only field which shows the MAC address of the PLA-407 is printed on the label (all Powerline adapter detected by clicking the MAC address which is a Powerline adapter in the MAC Address column. Status This shows Managed for ZyXEL Powerline devices that network. DAK Password Otherwise, this shows... Name is identifying the Powerline adapter directly connected to perform changes on the bottom of that you are not allowed. This shows if PLA-407 is the password used to verify that you want to be from 8 to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). You can find the...
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.... Click Firmware to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from the CD included with PLA-407s using the latest firmware. PLA-407 User's Guide 41 Make sure you also upgrade the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility if you do so, as follows. Note: To upgrade to...
.... Click Firmware to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from the CD included with PLA-407s using the latest firmware. PLA-407 User's Guide 41 Make sure you also upgrade the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility if you do so, as follows. Note: To upgrade to...
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...affect the print job. You can configure the Powerline adapters on your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. For example, if you should have a file server on its importance. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your network to ...may occur. Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data Applications PLA-407 User's Guide 43 On the other hand, a Powerline adapter attached to a printer should set how quickly messages FROM your Powerline ...
...affect the print job. You can configure the Powerline adapters on your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. For example, if you should have a file server on its importance. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your network to ...may occur. Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data Applications PLA-407 User's Guide 43 On the other hand, a Powerline adapter attached to a printer should set how quickly messages FROM your Powerline ...
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... Name The network name or Network Membership Key (NMK) is HomePlugAV. The default network name of one device on your Powerline network. 48 PLA-407 User's Guide If you change the network name, make sure you change the network name for all of the Powerline adapters that you change the... network name of the PLA-407 is a password that network. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility Drag the utility application from the CD (or ...
... Name The network name or Network Membership Key (NMK) is HomePlugAV. The default network name of one device on your Powerline network. 48 PLA-407 User's Guide If you change the network name, make sure you change the network name for all of the Powerline adapters that you change the... network name of the PLA-407 is a password that network. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility Drag the utility application from the CD (or ...
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Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to detect the firmware version of appliances on your device. Output Power/ Carrier Clear Statistics Close A main ... signal between two devices. This field shows the average power produced by attenuation more than on line quality and distance. Avg. Power levels should 54 PLA-407 User's Guide Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this field to zero. Attentuation/ Carrier This field displays the average attenuation measured...
Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to detect the firmware version of appliances on your device. Output Power/ Carrier Clear Statistics Close A main ... signal between two devices. This field shows the average power produced by attenuation more than on line quality and distance. Avg. Power levels should 54 PLA-407 User's Guide Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this field to zero. Attentuation/ Carrier This field displays the average attenuation measured...
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...the Powerline device. Detect Click this screen. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. You can access the PLA-407 connected to your Powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility and Remote, if it is a Powerline adapter... in this button to close this field displays ZyXEL. In the example firmware version given in the same Powerline network. You cannot run the Firmware Detection Tool, the Firmware Upgrade ...
...the Powerline device. Detect Click this screen. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. You can access the PLA-407 connected to your Powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility and Remote, if it is a Powerline adapter... in this button to close this field displays ZyXEL. In the example firmware version given in the same Powerline network. You cannot run the Firmware Detection Tool, the Firmware Upgrade ...
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...by adding additional Powerline adapters. See the product specifications in the User's Guide for your new Powerline adapter. PLA-407 User's Guide 61 Your Powerline adapter may want to start up your ZyXEL PLA-407) you the following. • How to extend the network or create a new one by adding new... be different. If you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your computer. Note: The PLA-407 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 tutorial is also available...
...by adding additional Powerline adapters. See the product specifications in the User's Guide for your new Powerline adapter. PLA-407 User's Guide 61 Your Powerline adapter may want to start up your ZyXEL PLA-407) you the following. • How to extend the network or create a new one by adding new... be different. If you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your computer. Note: The PLA-407 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 tutorial is also available...
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...PLA-407 User's Guide Figure 37 Click on your computer. DAK = Device Access Key. You can find the DAK Password on a label on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on your computer. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA...-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your Powerline network. Figure 35 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Powerline socket....
...PLA-407 User's Guide Figure 37 Click on your computer. DAK = Device Access Key. You can find the DAK Password on a label on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of port on your computer. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA...-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your Powerline network. Figure 35 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Powerline socket....
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... your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you want to add to your new network. 66 PLA-407 User's Guide Figure 42 Add New Powerline Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 2 1 Connect your new Powerline adapter and open...
... your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you want to add to your new network. 66 PLA-407 User's Guide Figure 42 Add New Powerline Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 2 1 Connect your new Powerline adapter and open...
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... air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are using the latest version utility. PLA-407 User's Guide 81 At the time of the firmware. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is the only compatible operating system for troubleshooting... or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on or blinking. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA-407s using earlier versions of writing, this is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be located close to reduce interference. Chapter 9 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...
... air-conditioners that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are using the latest version utility. PLA-407 User's Guide 81 At the time of the firmware. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is the only compatible operating system for troubleshooting... or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on or blinking. Earlier version utilities cannot communicate with PLA-407s using earlier versions of writing, this is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be located close to reduce interference. Chapter 9 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...
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...version 3.3.4(AG) is encrypted using standard electrical wiring. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to easily configure the PLA-407. Follow the instructions in optimal conditions. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the ...network. The range of devices connected (bridged) to 200Mbps. The maximum number of a HomePlug AV network is detected. 86 PLA-407 User's Guide Encryption Frequency Band Certifications Device Management It supports up to 4-level type QoS and up to single Powerline adapter is...
...version 3.3.4(AG) is encrypted using standard electrical wiring. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to easily configure the PLA-407. Follow the instructions in optimal conditions. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the ...network. The range of devices connected (bridged) to 200Mbps. The maximum number of a HomePlug AV network is detected. 86 PLA-407 User's Guide Encryption Frequency Band Certifications Device Management It supports up to 4-level type QoS and up to single Powerline adapter is...
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...or damage to change without the prior written permission of others. All rights reserved. Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the PLA-407 is subject to any data, programs, or storage media resulting from the use of this..., without notice. You are also stored elsewhere. Make sure all data and programs on the PLA-407 are subject to the terms and conditions of any products described herein without notice. PLA-407 User's Guide 89 ZyXEL bears NO responsibility or liability for illegal purposes. Your use of any other...
...or damage to change without the prior written permission of others. All rights reserved. Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the PLA-407 is subject to any data, programs, or storage media resulting from the use of this..., without notice. You are also stored elsewhere. Make sure all data and programs on the PLA-407 are subject to the terms and conditions of any products described herein without notice. PLA-407 User's Guide 89 ZyXEL bears NO responsibility or liability for illegal purposes. Your use of any other...