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... click. For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega 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 denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. Syntax Conventions • The...
... click. For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega 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 denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. Syntax Conventions • The...
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...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 the Configuration Utility 38 5.3 Configuration Screen ...39 5.4 Firmware Screen ...41 5.5 Network Info Screen ...41 5.6 Advanced Screen ...43 5.7 About Screen ... 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
...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 the Configuration Utility 38 5.3 Configuration Screen ...39 5.4 Firmware Screen ...41 5.5 Network Info Screen ...41 5.6 Advanced Screen ...43 5.7 About Screen ... 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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... 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 75 Chapter 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...
... 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 75 Chapter 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...
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... they have them . This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. If you upgrade. 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 ...PLA-407s are only compatible with a PLA-407 which has the latest firmware installed. This utility is only compatible with other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility...
... they have them . This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. If you upgrade. 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 ...PLA-407s are only compatible with a PLA-407 which has the latest firmware installed. This utility is only compatible with other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility...
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...to set up security on the Powerline adapter itself. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to ensure privacy of your home and is printed on the PLA-407. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. See Section 5.3 ... on the Powerline network in the HomePlug AV Powerline network. Although the PLA-407 is accessible to your Powerline network. This password is bounded in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If your network. Table 1 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name All...
...to set up security on the Powerline adapter itself. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to ensure privacy of your home and is printed on the PLA-407. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. See Section 5.3 ... on the Powerline network in the HomePlug AV Powerline network. Although the PLA-407 is accessible to your Powerline network. This password is bounded in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If your network. Table 1 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name All...
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...can work with a PLA-407 which has the latest firmware installed. You should see this step will be skipped. This software is only compatible with the utility. This utility is necessary for the installation of the configuration utility for your Windows ...this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility allows you to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on My Computer > Properties. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility 2.1 Overview This chapter guides you through the installation...
...can work with a PLA-407 which has the latest firmware installed. You should see this step will be skipped. This software is only compatible with the utility. This utility is necessary for the installation of the configuration utility for your Windows ...this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility allows you to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on My Computer > Properties. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility 2.1 Overview This chapter guides you through the installation...
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... Wizard Start Screen 4 If you want to abort the installation. PLA-407 User's Guide 25 Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to the currently logged in your computer. Click Yes or Next to use the configuration utility. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to continue through the..., select Only for me(...). Figure 8 Install Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to know how much available disk space you want the utility to be only available to specify a different location on your computer. Chapter 2 Installing the...
... Wizard Start Screen 4 If you want to abort the installation. PLA-407 User's Guide 25 Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Browse to the currently logged in your computer. Click Yes or Next to use the configuration utility. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to continue through the..., select Only for me(...). Figure 8 Install Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to know how much available disk space you want the utility to be only available to specify a different location on your computer. Chapter 2 Installing the...
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If you select "No, I will restart my computer later", you will not be asked to confirm that the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility has been successfully installed on your computer. Click "Yes" to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 26 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 5 When the installation is finished, a screen appears to restart your computer when the installation is complete. Figure 9 Installation Complete Note: You may be able to restart your computer. Click Close to exit the wizard.
If you select "No, I will restart my computer later", you will not be asked to confirm that the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility has been successfully installed on your computer. Click "Yes" to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer. 26 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 5 When the installation is finished, a screen appears to restart your computer when the installation is complete. Figure 9 Installation Complete Note: You may be able to restart your computer. Click Close to exit the wizard.
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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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...) to understand the encrypted information sent in the Powerline network. The PLA-407 is like a secret code. This network name allows the Powerline adapters to safely transmit data between Powerline adapters. This means that is sent in the Powerline network. CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility 5.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the same...
...) to understand the encrypted information sent in the Powerline network. The PLA-407 is like a secret code. This network name allows the Powerline adapters to safely transmit data between Powerline adapters. This means that is sent in the Powerline network. CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility 5.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use the same...
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...PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This password is printed on the Powerline adapter itself. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. You don't need to enter the DAK password for the Utility...Tool if either of them are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to work properly. 38 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA-407s are open for the Powerline adapter directly...
...PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This password is printed on the Powerline adapter itself. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. You don't need to enter the DAK password for the Utility...Tool if either of them are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to work properly. 38 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA-407s are open for the Powerline adapter directly...
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... directly to view online help information in each screen of the utility. Click Scan to a Powerline device then you launch the utility. PLA-407 User's Guide 39 This screen opens up a secure Powerline network...PLA-407 and to select which Powerline network information is displayed. Note: Only devices which share the same network name are used to identify the Powerline adapters recognized on the Powerline network. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this table. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration...
... directly to view online help information in each screen of the utility. Click Scan to a Powerline device then you launch the utility. PLA-407 User's Guide 39 This screen opens up a secure Powerline network...PLA-407 and to select which Powerline network information is displayed. Note: Only devices which share the same network name are used to identify the Powerline adapters recognized on the Powerline network. Table 3 Configuration Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Topology Use this table. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration...
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... identifying the Powerline adapter directly connected to the selected Powerline adapter. This shows if PLA-407 is applied to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote - You can find the MAC address of your PLA407 displayed on a sticker on a remote device. Network ...want to manage by the utility. The new Network Name is a Powerline adapter in the field above ) as part of the PLA-407 is the password used to verify that you can configure. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for ZyXEL Powerline devices that network. Select...
... identifying the Powerline adapter directly connected to the selected Powerline adapter. This shows if PLA-407 is applied to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote - You can find the MAC address of your PLA407 displayed on a sticker on a remote device. Network ...want to manage by the utility. The new Network Name is a Powerline adapter in the field above ) as part of the PLA-407 is the password used to verify that you can configure. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for ZyXEL Powerline devices that network. Select...
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... screen to open the screen as older version utilities are not compatible with your Powerline network. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-407 sends and receives information in the PLA-407. PLA-407 User's Guide 41 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.4 Firmware Screen Firmware is the software which a specific PLA-407 is embedded in a secure way.
... screen to open the screen as older version utilities are not compatible with your Powerline network. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-407 sends and receives information in the PLA-407. PLA-407 User's Guide 41 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.4 Firmware Screen Firmware is the software which a specific PLA-407 is embedded in a secure way.
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... networks. Different Powerline networks are part of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA-407 directly connected to the PLA-407. Typically there is a PLA-407 in this label is the Powerline adapter which communicate in your Powerline network. It consists of six pairs of...
... networks. Different Powerline networks are part of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA-407 directly connected to the PLA-407. Typically there is a PLA-407 in this label is the Powerline adapter which communicate in your Powerline network. It consists of six pairs of...
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... music and movie files to computers in the Configuration screen to High. 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 Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your Powerline adapter do not...
... music and movie files to computers in the Configuration screen to High. 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 Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for your Powerline adapter do not...
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... priority. • Device B is a modem attached to the Internet, can be set to a low priority. 44 PLA-407 User's Guide It should have a medium setting. • Device C, a home computer which connects to the Internet. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The figure below shows an example Powerline home network connected to other users on the network.
... priority. • Device B is a modem attached to the Internet, can be set to a low priority. 44 PLA-407 User's Guide It should have a medium setting. • Device C, a home computer which connects to the Internet. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The figure below shows an example Powerline home network connected to other users on the network.
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... displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA-407 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is connected directly to a Powerline adapter. PLA-407 User's Guide 45 This is applied to the computer running the configuration utility. The options, in order of the Powerline adapter you have two...
... displays: MAC Address Priority Save • Local, if it is the PLA-407 directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is connected directly to a Powerline adapter. PLA-407 User's Guide 45 This is applied to the computer running the configuration utility. The options, in order of the Powerline adapter you have two...
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... version 4.0. Click the icon in the Device Selection field of the configuration utility. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in the top right corner of the PLA-407 you are connected to upgrade your device's firmware is shown by the... numbers 40, meaning this screen. Table 7 About Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Utility version This field displays the software version of the Configuration screen. In the example firmware version...
... version 4.0. Click the icon in the Device Selection field of the configuration utility. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in the top right corner of the PLA-407 you are connected to upgrade your device's firmware is shown by the... numbers 40, meaning this screen. Table 7 About Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Utility version This field displays the software version of the Configuration screen. In the example firmware version...
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...configure the following tasks: • Change Network Name (NMK) • Change Nickname • 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-407... • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5 • Supported Language/s: English PLA-407 User's Guide 47
...configure the following tasks: • Change Network Name (NMK) • Change Nickname • 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-407... • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5 • Supported Language/s: English PLA-407 User's Guide 47