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... ...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 10...
... ...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 10...
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... User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any other electrical outlet in the following figure. Figure 1 PLA-407 Home Setup LEGEND Powerline Ethernet Gaming Video Streaming NSA Network Extension PLA-407 User's Guide 15 The PLA-407 plugs into an ordinary electrical outlet to easily extend a DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to...
... User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any other electrical outlet in the following figure. Figure 1 PLA-407 Home Setup LEGEND Powerline Ethernet Gaming Video Streaming NSA Network Extension PLA-407 User's Guide 15 The PLA-407 plugs into an ordinary electrical outlet to easily extend a DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to...
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...). This is enabled by default. 1.1.4 Quality of Service Additionally, the Quality of Service (QoS) feature of the PLA-407 (refer to Section 5.6 on PLA-407 Without QoS All sorts of implementing QoS. The internal noise filter is shown in the following figure. This benefits users...advantage of traffic Equal Priority With QoS Voice Video Data High Priority Low Priority PLA-407 User's Guide 17 Figure 2 Noise Filter on PLA-407 Noise Filter Home Appliances Powerline Network This setup maximizes the PLA-407's performance and ensures that it does not affect the Powerline network.
...). This is enabled by default. 1.1.4 Quality of Service Additionally, the Quality of Service (QoS) feature of the PLA-407 (refer to Section 5.6 on PLA-407 Without QoS All sorts of implementing QoS. The internal noise filter is shown in the following figure. This benefits users...advantage of traffic Equal Priority With QoS Voice Video Data High Priority Low Priority PLA-407 User's Guide 17 Figure 2 Noise Filter on PLA-407 Noise Filter Home Appliances Powerline Network This setup maximizes the PLA-407's performance and ensures that it does not affect the Powerline network.
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The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to see the progress of the installation. Figure 5 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. A prompt appears asking you to proceed. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process 24 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
The Setup utility runs automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to see the progress of the installation. Figure 5 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. A prompt appears asking you to proceed. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process 24 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
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Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to specify a different location on your computer. PLA-407 User's Guide 25 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to use the configuration utility. Click Cancel only if ...
Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to specify a different location on your computer. PLA-407 User's Guide 25 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to use the configuration utility. Click Cancel only if ...
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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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.... Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.2.1 Expanding the Network with ENCRYPT If you want to your network, press the ENCRYPT button on both devices. PLA-407 User's Guide 33 You must use the ENCRYPT button to set up multiple Powerline networks using any Powerline device (A or B) you have previously ...or modem (or any other networking product connected to your Powerline device), you want to add more Powerline devices to your network after the initial setup (refer to Section 4.2 on page 31), do the following. 1 To add more Powerline devices to connect (C). Figure 11 Adding More Powerline...
.... Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.2.1 Expanding the Network with ENCRYPT If you want to your network, press the ENCRYPT button on both devices. PLA-407 User's Guide 33 You must use the ENCRYPT button to set up multiple Powerline networks using any Powerline device (A or B) you have previously ...or modem (or any other networking product connected to your Powerline device), you want to add more Powerline devices to your network after the initial setup (refer to Section 4.2 on page 31), do the following. 1 To add more Powerline devices to connect (C). Figure 11 Adding More Powerline...
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Figure 14 Example Network Setup All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can join your home's wiring. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your Powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-407s communicate with each other... to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-407s in the Powerline network. The PLA-407 is like a secret code. This means that is sent in the Powerline network. PLA-407 User's Guide 37 Encryption is designed as a plug-and-play network ...
Figure 14 Example Network Setup All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can join your home's wiring. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your Powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-407s communicate with each other... to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-407s in the Powerline network. The PLA-407 is like a secret code. This means that is sent in the Powerline network. PLA-407 User's Guide 37 Encryption is designed as a plug-and-play network ...
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...8226; How to set up your Powerline adapter. CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.1 Overview Use this tutorial is also available for instructions. This tutorial shows you do this software. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to start up your new Powerline adapter. If you... the User's Guide for your existing Powerline network. See the product specifications in this tutorial to expand your ZyXEL PLA-407) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your existing network with the Powerline adapters you can begin the...
...8226; How to set up your Powerline adapter. CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.1 Overview Use this tutorial is also available for instructions. This tutorial shows you do this software. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to start up your new Powerline adapter. If you... the User's Guide for your existing Powerline network. See the product specifications in this tutorial to expand your ZyXEL PLA-407) you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your existing network with the Powerline adapters you can begin the...
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... to a Computer 4 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 62 PLA-407 User's Guide The DAK Password lets...adapter to the same kind of port on your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a Powerline adapter to connect with no spaces allowed. It provides security ...
... to a Computer 4 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 62 PLA-407 User's Guide The DAK Password lets...adapter to the same kind of port on your computer. 3 Use a LAN or Ethernet cable (shown below . Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a Powerline adapter to connect with no spaces allowed. It provides security ...
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... shows the family computer (A) with your existing adapters. 7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you want to add to your existing network. PLA-407 User's Guide 63 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 You are now ready to extend your Powerline network or set up a second network. • See Section 7.0.4 on page 63 to...
... shows the family computer (A) with your existing adapters. 7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you want to add to your existing network. PLA-407 User's Guide 63 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 You are now ready to extend your Powerline network or set up a second network. • See Section 7.0.4 on page 63 to...
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Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). Figure 39 Adding a New Adapter A B 64 PLA-407 User's Guide It should appear as Local (A). On this screen in the Site column your new Powerline adapter should match the MAC address listed on the label on the back of your Powerline adapter. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab.
Check the Local adapter's MAC address (B). Figure 39 Adding a New Adapter A B 64 PLA-407 User's Guide It should appear as Local (A). On this screen in the Site column your new Powerline adapter should match the MAC address listed on the label on the back of your Powerline adapter. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab.
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... to add to your existing network. The first network (1) shows the home computer connected to a printer and has access to set up . Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your existing network in a house. Plug the adapter's power cord into a power.... 4 Connect the adapter to the device you how to use your existing or new Powerline network. 7.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a media adapter such as PLA-407 User's Guide 65
... to add to your existing network. The first network (1) shows the home computer connected to a printer and has access to set up . Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your existing network in a house. Plug the adapter's power cord into a power.... 4 Connect the adapter to the device you how to use your existing or new Powerline network. 7.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a media adapter such as PLA-407 User's Guide 65
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Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you want to add to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65. The screen shown below appears. Make sure ... the Network Name for your existing network. Figure 42 Add New Powerline Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 2 1 Connect your TV to your new network. 66 PLA-407 User's Guide Figure 43 Making a New Network with your new Powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 7.0.5 on a computer.
Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you want to add to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65. The screen shown below appears. Make sure ... the Network Name for your existing network. Figure 42 Add New Powerline Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 2 1 Connect your TV to your new network. 66 PLA-407 User's Guide Figure 43 Making a New Network with your new Powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 7.0.5 on a computer.
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... access the adapter. • Select the Remote adapter you had to will appear as Local in your Powerline adapter. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 2 After you have the same network name as the adapter you are listed as Remote. To set up your existing Powerline network you...42 on your existing network into Two Networks This section shows you need to give them a new network name. 1 Connect a Powerline adapter to . PLA-407 User's Guide 67 A list of these adapters to a new network, you how to the configuration tab as shown below. To move some of Powerline ...
... access the adapter. • Select the Remote adapter you had to will appear as Local in your Powerline adapter. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 2 After you have the same network name as the adapter you are listed as Remote. To set up your existing Powerline network you...42 on your existing network into Two Networks This section shows you need to give them a new network name. 1 Connect a Powerline adapter to . PLA-407 User's Guide 67 A list of these adapters to a new network, you how to the configuration tab as shown below. To move some of Powerline ...
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Figure 46 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop-ups appear. Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field (B). Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the DAK Password field. Figure 47 Correct DAK 68 PLA-407 User's Guide Figure 45 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up.
Figure 46 Incorrect DAK or No DAK • If you do not type the DAK password or type it incorrectly either of the following pop-ups appear. Click OK and type the DAK Password correctly in the Network Name field (B). Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial • Then type the new network name in the DAK Password field. Figure 47 Correct DAK 68 PLA-407 User's Guide Figure 45 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on the pop-up.
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PLA-407 User's Guide 69 The adapters on that network will disappear from the table after a few minutes. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 The settings for the local adapter. All adapters with the new Network Name now appear in the list of adapters on Your New Network 6 ... access any of your network. Figure 48 An Adapter on your new network. These adapters are now part of your new Powerline networks using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, change the Network Name on a New Powerline Network • If you want to your new network. 7 Check you want to ...
PLA-407 User's Guide 69 The adapters on that network will disappear from the table after a few minutes. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 5 The settings for the local adapter. All adapters with the new Network Name now appear in the list of adapters on Your New Network 6 ... access any of your network. Figure 48 An Adapter on your new network. These adapters are now part of your new Powerline networks using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, change the Network Name on a New Powerline Network • If you want to your new network. 7 Check you want to ...
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Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.1 Troubleshooting The HomePlug ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it does not, try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in to a power socket and the power socket is turned on. • Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your Powerline adapter is connected to other Powerline adapters on your network. 70 PLA-407 User's Guide If it successfully connects to the same electrical circuit as other adapters on your network.
Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.1 Troubleshooting The HomePlug ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when it does not, try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in to a power socket and the power socket is turned on. • Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your Powerline adapter is connected to other Powerline adapters on your network. 70 PLA-407 User's Guide If it successfully connects to the same electrical circuit as other adapters on your network.
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.... If you have a firmware version of firmware and utility versions compatible with each other. PLA-407 User's Guide 71 CHAPTER 8 PLA Compatibility 8.1 Overview Your PLA-407 can work with the different PLA models. Figure 50 PLA Setup Powerline connection PLA-407 PLA-401 v3 PLA-407 can connect to PLA-401 v3 through the electrical outlets. 8.2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility The following table shows...
.... If you have a firmware version of firmware and utility versions compatible with each other. PLA-407 User's Guide 71 CHAPTER 8 PLA Compatibility 8.1 Overview Your PLA-407 can work with the different PLA models. Figure 50 PLA Setup Powerline connection PLA-407 PLA-401 v3 PLA-407 can connect to PLA-401 v3 through the electrical outlets. 8.2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility The following table shows...
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... AC socket, 100 - 240V ~ 13A (maximum), 50 - 60 Hz Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in for less than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. Operation Environment Temperature: 0º C ~ 40º C Humidity: 10% ~ 90% Noncondensing Storage Environment Temperature: -20º C ~ 70º ... either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. Network Name becomes HomePlugAV. CHAPTER 10 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-407's hardware and firmware features. Pressing this button in for less than 10 seconds resets the network name to factory default ...
... AC socket, 100 - 240V ~ 13A (maximum), 50 - 60 Hz Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in for less than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. Operation Environment Temperature: 0º C ~ 40º C Humidity: 10% ~ 90% Noncondensing Storage Environment Temperature: -20º C ~ 70º ... either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. Network Name becomes HomePlugAV. CHAPTER 10 Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-407's hardware and firmware features. Pressing this button in for less than 10 seconds resets the network name to factory default ...