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Table of Contents Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...31 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 31 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 31 4.2.1 Expanding the Network with ENCRYPT 33 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 33 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 36 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...37 5.1 Overview ...37 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 37 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 38 5.2 Starting ...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 10 PLA-402 v3 User's Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...31 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 31 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 31 4.2.1 Expanding the Network with ENCRYPT 33 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 33 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 36 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...37 5.1 Overview ...37 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 37 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 38 5.2 Starting ...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 10 PLA-402 v3 User's Guide
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... of Contents 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 Chapter 8 PLA Compatibility ...71 8.1 Overview ...71 8.2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility 71 8.3 Compatibility Diagrams ...72 8.4 Chipset Compatibility ...73 Part III: Appendices and Index ... 9 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...77 9.1 LEDs ...77 9.2 Power and Light Problems 79 9.3 Configuration Utility Problems 81 9.4 Powerline Problems ...81 9.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 82 Chapter 10 Product Specifications ...85 Appendix A Legal Information 89 Index...93...
... of Contents 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 Chapter 8 PLA Compatibility ...71 8.1 Overview ...71 8.2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility 71 8.3 Compatibility Diagrams ...72 8.4 Chipset Compatibility ...73 Part III: Appendices and Index ... 9 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...77 9.1 LEDs ...77 9.2 Power and Light Problems 79 9.3 Configuration Utility Problems 81 9.4 Powerline Problems ...81 9.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 82 Chapter 10 Product Specifications ...85 Appendix A Legal Information 89 Index...93...
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...This extra socket frees up to name a few. Plugging in a power strip to ensure safe transfer of information. 1.1.2 Pass-Through Design The PLA-407 has a power socket into which you plug in . The theoretical maximum channel data rate is plugged in only network devices, such as your... Filter When you plug in high current electrical devices (microwave, refrigerator and so on) can filter out 16 PLA-407 User's Guide It uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to the PLA-407's power socket and use this power strip for another electrical appliance, network device or power strip.
...This extra socket frees up to name a few. Plugging in a power strip to ensure safe transfer of information. 1.1.2 Pass-Through Design The PLA-407 has a power socket into which you plug in . The theoretical maximum channel data rate is plugged in only network devices, such as your... Filter When you plug in high current electrical devices (microwave, refrigerator and so on) can filter out 16 PLA-407 User's Guide It uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to the PLA-407's power socket and use this power strip for another electrical appliance, network device or power strip.
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... a computer/notebook or modem/router first. To enable the ENCRYPT button again, you disconnect the PLA-407 from Low Power mode and you cannot use the ENCRYPT button. Figure 4 Expand Your Network with the PLA-407 Connect your home (1). Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.1.5 Low Power Mode Your PLA-407 is no connection is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable...
... a computer/notebook or modem/router first. To enable the ENCRYPT button again, you disconnect the PLA-407 from Low Power mode and you cannot use the ENCRYPT button. Figure 4 Expand Your Network with the PLA-407 Connect your home (1). Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.1.5 Low Power Mode Your PLA-407 is no connection is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable...
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... the PLA-407 Your network can download this button. PLA-407 User's Guide 19 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-407 Use the ENCRYPT button to add Powerline devices to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). See Chapter 3 on your PLA-407.
... the PLA-407 Your network can download this button. PLA-407 User's Guide 19 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for hardware connection information. 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-407 Use the ENCRYPT button to add Powerline devices to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). See Chapter 3 on your PLA-407.
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... some cases, a circuit can create a private network. Change the network name via the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer). 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up a private network. 20 PLA-407 User's Guide See Section 5.3 on the PLA-407. If your Powerline network. Use this feature if your network. The following table...
... some cases, a circuit can create a private network. Change the network name via the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer). 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up a private network. 20 PLA-407 User's Guide See Section 5.3 on the PLA-407. If your Powerline network. Use this feature if your network. The following table...
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PART II Managing the PLA407 Firmware Tool (29) The ENCRYPT Button (31) The Configuration Utility (37) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61) PLA Compatibility (71) 27
PART II Managing the PLA407 Firmware Tool (29) The ENCRYPT Button (31) The Configuration Utility (37) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61) PLA Compatibility (71) 27
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...need to be connected to a networking equipment for the ENCRYPT button to connect. After you set up the first Powerline device, you need to move them from any network it may belong to a random value and removes your PLA-407 goes into Low Power mode, it must be plugged ...network into power outlets. Note: Because your device from your computer or modem (or other HomePlug AV compliant Powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. PLA-407 User's Guide 31 You can disconnect them close to each one. This resets the network name to . Refer to Section 1.1.5 on page...
...need to be connected to a networking equipment for the ENCRYPT button to connect. After you set up the first Powerline device, you need to move them from any network it may belong to a random value and removes your PLA-407 goes into Low Power mode, it must be plugged ...network into power outlets. Note: Because your device from your computer or modem (or other HomePlug AV compliant Powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. PLA-407 User's Guide 31 You can disconnect them close to each one. This resets the network name to . Refer to Section 1.1.5 on page...
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...up , the Powerline devices are connecting. The power ( ) light will blink as the PLA-407 tries to connect. The power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes Note: The ENCRYPT button's location varies for each Powerline device. 5 Repeat step 4 in this section for ...any other Powerline device you have probably pressed the ENCRYPT button for too long. Figure 10 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press for 2 seconds press for 2 seconds within 60 seconds of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA-407. 6 Check the lights on both Powerline devices do not light...
...up , the Powerline devices are connecting. The power ( ) light will blink as the PLA-407 tries to connect. The power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes Note: The ENCRYPT button's location varies for each Powerline device. 5 Repeat step 4 in this section for ...any other Powerline device you have probably pressed the ENCRYPT button for too long. Figure 10 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure press for 2 seconds press for 2 seconds within 60 seconds of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA-407. 6 Check the lights on both Powerline devices do not light...
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... on device C (shown below) for more Powerline devices to your network, press the ENCRYPT button on both devices. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.2.1 Expanding the Network with ENCRYPT If you want to connect (C). PLA-407 User's Guide 33 You must use the ENCRYPT button to set up multiple Powerline networks using any other networking product connected to...
... on device C (shown below) for more Powerline devices to your network, press the ENCRYPT button on both devices. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.2.1 Expanding the Network with ENCRYPT If you want to connect (C). PLA-407 User's Guide 33 You must use the ENCRYPT button to set up multiple Powerline networks using any other networking product connected to...
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This disconnects (A) from your laptop (C) to your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate Powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 34 PLA-407 User's Guide Now you have already set up a Powerline network in your printer. Figure 12 One Existing Powerline Network A B C 1 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of each other. 3 Wait for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes.
This disconnects (A) from your laptop (C) to your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate Powerline network connection from (B). 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 34 PLA-407 User's Guide Now you have already set up a Powerline network in your printer. Figure 12 One Existing Powerline Network A B C 1 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of each other. 3 Wait for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes.
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... ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are not connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. PLA-407 User's Guide 35 Figure 13 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C Congratulations. You now have two separate Powerline networks as shown above. If the HomePlug ( ) lights...
... ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are not connected. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. PLA-407 User's Guide 35 Figure 13 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C Congratulations. You now have two separate Powerline networks as shown above. If the HomePlug ( ) lights...
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...the network. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is associated with the ENCRYPT button and the lights. 36 PLA-407 User's Guide The power ( ) light blinks until the device is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG... several times and then shines steadily. more than 3 seconds The device joins a network. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT button is pressed for suggestions on problems with and its network name assumes a random value.
...the network. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is associated with the ENCRYPT button and the lights. 36 PLA-407 User's Guide The power ( ) light blinks until the device is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG... several times and then shines steadily. more than 3 seconds The device joins a network. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT button is pressed for suggestions on problems with and its network name assumes a random value.
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... network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other they use the same network name. PLA-407 User's Guide 37 Encryption is sent in the Powerline network. This network name allows the Powerline adapters to safely transmit data between ...on your Powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-407s communicate with each other , they all need to use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-407s in the Powerline network. CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility 5.1 ...
... network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other they use the same network name. PLA-407 User's Guide 37 Encryption is sent in the Powerline network. This network name allows the Powerline adapters to safely transmit data between ...on your Powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-407s communicate with each other , they all need to use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-407s in the Powerline network. CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility 5.1 ...
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...'s Guide The HomePlug port does not detect another Powerline adapter. The PLA-407 is between 12~20 Mbps. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. Data is greater than 40 Mbps. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The encryption process failed (120 seconds time out) Blinking at the same time as...
...'s Guide The HomePlug port does not detect another Powerline adapter. The PLA-407 is between 12~20 Mbps. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. Data is greater than 40 Mbps. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The encryption process failed (120 seconds time out) Blinking at the same time as...
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...on both devices for all Powerline adapters are typed correctly in or ask your Powerline adapters. Powerline signals cannot pass this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on the same electrical wiring. Connect another Powerline adapter into an outlet close to detect all other .) 5 Make sure that ...5.3 on page 39 for instructions on checking the network name. 3 Check the DAK password and MAC address for less than three seconds. This PLA-407 can not detect earlier versions of your vendor. Ask an electrician for instructions on checking the DAK and MAC address. 4 Make sure that the...
...on both devices for all Powerline adapters are typed correctly in or ask your Powerline adapters. Powerline signals cannot pass this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on the same electrical wiring. Connect another Powerline adapter into an outlet close to detect all other .) 5 Make sure that ...5.3 on page 39 for instructions on checking the network name. 3 Check the DAK password and MAC address for less than three seconds. This PLA-407 can not detect earlier versions of your vendor. Ask an electrician for instructions on checking the DAK and MAC address. 4 Make sure that the...
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...such electrical devices. 4 Your wiring may be placed close to electrical devices such as part of the ENCRYPT process. Press the ENCRYPT button on both devices. 82 PLA-407 User's Guide The POWER lights on both devices for more than 10 seconds to reconnect. These may ...interfere with the ENCRYPT button. Check your Powerline device is a PLA-407. • For PLA-407, you have pressed the ENCRYPT button on both devices blink when I haven't pressed the ENCRYPT button yet. The ENCRYPT process has failed. The HomePlug light is in Low ...
...such electrical devices. 4 Your wiring may be placed close to electrical devices such as part of the ENCRYPT process. Press the ENCRYPT button on both devices. 82 PLA-407 User's Guide The POWER lights on both devices for more than 10 seconds to reconnect. These may ...interfere with the ENCRYPT button. Check your Powerline device is a PLA-407. • For PLA-407, you have pressed the ENCRYPT button on both devices blink when I haven't pressed the ENCRYPT button yet. The ENCRYPT process has failed. The HomePlug light is in Low ...
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...8226; Wait for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. • If that does not work, try to reconnect, pressing the ENCRYPT button for less than 3 seconds on both devices. The POWER lights on both devices connected to a power strip next to another device, disconnect device...both devices for more than 10 seconds. Try again, pressing the ENCRYPT button for more than 10 seconds, then try again with Device B. One device may have connected to device B and not another Powerline device. PLA-407 User's Guide 83 Do not worry, the connection process is connected...
...8226; Wait for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. • If that does not work, try to reconnect, pressing the ENCRYPT button for less than 3 seconds on both devices. The POWER lights on both devices connected to a power strip next to another device, disconnect device...both devices for more than 10 seconds. Try again, pressing the ENCRYPT button for more than 10 seconds, then try again with Device B. One device may have connected to device B and not another Powerline device. PLA-407 User's Guide 83 Do not worry, the connection process is connected...
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...default settings. CHAPTER 10 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-407's hardware and firmware features. Pressing this button in either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. Network Name becomes HomePlugAV. RESET ENCRYPT Auto-crossover: Use either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. ...IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100 Base-T Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.1p Priority Tagging (VLAN TAG) PLA-407 User's Guide 85 Table 16 Hardware Specifications Dimensions (W x D x 141 mm (L) x 35 (H) mm x 66 (W) mm H) Weight 470g ...
...default settings. CHAPTER 10 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-407's hardware and firmware features. Pressing this button in either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables. Network Name becomes HomePlugAV. RESET ENCRYPT Auto-crossover: Use either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. ...IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100 Base-T Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.1p Priority Tagging (VLAN TAG) PLA-407 User's Guide 85 Table 16 Hardware Specifications Dimensions (W x D x 141 mm (L) x 35 (H) mm x 66 (W) mm H) Weight 470g ...
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...PLA-407. Change the Powerline network name to only allow the Powerline adapters you specify to 200Mbps. Follow the instructions in optimal conditions. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to install the latest firmware. HomePlug AV is encrypted...DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). It is only compatible with PLA-407s with all OSs. It supports a data transfer rate of a HomePlug AV network is 64. ...
...PLA-407. Change the Powerline network name to only allow the Powerline adapters you specify to 200Mbps. Follow the instructions in optimal conditions. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to install the latest firmware. HomePlug AV is encrypted...DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). It is only compatible with PLA-407s with all OSs. It supports a data transfer rate of a HomePlug AV network is 64. ...