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... 6.1.1 System Requirements 47 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility 48 6.1.3 Add a Device ...48 6.1.4 Change Network Name 48 6.1.5 Change Nickname ...49 6.1.6 QoS Settings ...49 6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color 51 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... 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
... 6.1.1 System Requirements 47 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility 48 6.1.3 Add a Device ...48 6.1.4 Change Network Name 48 6.1.5 Change Nickname ...49 6.1.6 QoS Settings ...49 6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color 51 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... 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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...this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any other electrical outlet in any room of the PLA-407 HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapter. The PLA-407 plugs into an ordinary electrical outlet to easily extend a DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network ...shown in the following figure. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of a house, all without the need for any new cabling as the "Powerline network". The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard ...
...this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any other electrical outlet in any room of the PLA-407 HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapter. The PLA-407 plugs into an ordinary electrical outlet to easily extend a DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network ...shown in the following figure. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of a house, all without the need for any new cabling as the "Powerline network". The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard ...
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The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in your home (1). While in Low Power mode, you have to connect the PLA-407's Ethernet cable to a computer/notebook or modem/router first. Figure 4 Expand Your Network with the PLA-407 Connect your PLA-407 to the PLA-407 for detailed product specifications. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-407 3 2 18 1 PLA-407 User's Guide...
The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in your home (1). While in Low Power mode, you have to connect the PLA-407's Ethernet cable to a computer/notebook or modem/router first. Figure 4 Expand Your Network with the PLA-407 Connect your PLA-407 to the PLA-407 for detailed product specifications. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-407 3 2 18 1 PLA-407 User's Guide...
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...to manage the PLA-407. This utility is important to help you don't already have this button. PLA-407 User's Guide 19 Refer to your Quick Start Guide for information in your home and connecting other Powerline devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware ...as well as the latest version Utility, this tool is available to set up security on using these tools. You can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA-407s into other power outlets in using the ENCRYPT feature. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 Your network can download this tool from the ZyXEL...
...to manage the PLA-407. This utility is important to help you don't already have this button. PLA-407 User's Guide 19 Refer to your Quick Start Guide for information in your home and connecting other Powerline devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware ...as well as the latest version Utility, this tool is available to set up security on using these tools. You can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA-407s into other power outlets in using the ENCRYPT feature. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 Your network can download this tool from the ZyXEL...
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... accessible to your computer). 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up a private network. 20 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA407 and other Powerline adapters, the Powerline wiring in your home becomes an extension...' DAK password in your communication. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to make sure that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local Powerline adapter),...
... accessible to your computer). 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up a private network. 20 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA407 and other Powerline adapters, the Powerline wiring in your home becomes an extension...' DAK password in your communication. A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to make sure that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local Powerline adapter),...
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... device for more details. 3 Press the ENCRYPT button on only two devices at a time. 1 Place a Powerline device close to each one. PLA-407 User's Guide 31 Refer to Section 1.1.5 on page 18 for the ENCRYPT button to . This resets the network name to a random value and ...are required to set up the second Powerline device. 2 You can use the ENCRYPT button on your PLA-407 goes into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant Powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. You can disconnect them close to another Powerline...
... device for more details. 3 Press the ENCRYPT button on only two devices at a time. 1 Place a Powerline device close to each one. PLA-407 User's Guide 31 Refer to Section 1.1.5 on page 18 for the ENCRYPT button to . This resets the network name to a random value and ...are required to set up the second Powerline device. 2 You can use the ENCRYPT button on your PLA-407 goes into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant Powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. You can disconnect them close to another Powerline...
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... ENCRYPT button for too long. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the Powerline devices. If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press ENCRYPT, you wish to set up , the Powerline devices are connecting. Wait for suggestions. 32 PLA-407 User's Guide If that doesn't work, ...see the Troubleshooting in this section for 1~2 seconds. The power ( ) light will blink as the PLA-407 tries to connect. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. This must be blinking while the devices are not connected. Repeat steps 4 and ...
... ENCRYPT button for too long. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on the Powerline devices. If the power ( ) light does not blink when you press ENCRYPT, you wish to set up , the Powerline devices are connecting. Wait for suggestions. 32 PLA-407 User's Guide If that doesn't work, ...see the Troubleshooting in this section for 1~2 seconds. The power ( ) light will blink as the PLA-407 tries to connect. Several times all lights blink simultaneously and the HomePlug ( ) light also shows red. This must be blinking while the devices are not connected. Repeat steps 4 and ...
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...as shown above. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. Figure 13 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C Congratulations. PLA-407 User's Guide 35 If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both Powerline devices do not light up, the Powerline devices are connected. When the power ( ) and... HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are not connected. If that does not work see Section 9.5 on ...
...as shown above. Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. Figure 13 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C Congratulations. PLA-407 User's Guide 35 If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both Powerline devices do not light up, the Powerline devices are connected. When the power ( ) and... HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) light shines steadily, the devices are not connected. If that does not work see Section 9.5 on ...
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more than 3 seconds The device joins a network. This may take a minute. 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 See Troubleshooting in Chapter 9 on page 82 for specific lengths of time. ...The power ( ) light blinks until the device is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR less than 10 seconds The ...
more than 3 seconds The device joins a network. This may take a minute. 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 See Troubleshooting in Chapter 9 on page 82 for specific lengths of time. ...The power ( ) light blinks until the device is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR less than 10 seconds The ...
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... This means that is sent in the Powerline network. The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-407s in the Powerline network. This network name allows the Powerline ... over your home's electrical wiring. Figure 14 Example Network Setup All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can join your Powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-407s communicate with each other they use encryption to safely transmit data between ...
... This means that is sent in the Powerline network. The HomePlug AV standard uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-407s in the Powerline network. This network name allows the Powerline ... over your home's electrical wiring. Figure 14 Example Network Setup All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can join your Powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-407s communicate with each other they use encryption to safely transmit data between ...
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This shows if PLA-407 is a Powerline adapter in the field above ) as part of that you change the network name for non-ZyXEL devices detected in length, using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; Status This shows Managed for the Powerline adapter directly connected to manage by the utility. ...corresponds to it will no longer be recognized as the network name for ZyXEL Powerline devices that you are configuring. MAC Address This is the password used to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to verify that you want to...
This shows if PLA-407 is a Powerline adapter in the field above ) as part of that you change the network name for non-ZyXEL devices detected in length, using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; Status This shows Managed for the Powerline adapter directly connected to manage by the utility. ...corresponds to it will no longer be recognized as the network name for ZyXEL Powerline devices that you are configuring. MAC Address This is the password used to recognize and communicate with dashes "-"). HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to verify that you want to...
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Go to the ZyXEL website to this Powerline adapter. You can configure the Powerline adapters on your network to give priority to network traffic depending on the Powerline adapter ... a printer should set how quickly messages FROM your Powerline adapter are sent in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 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 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 4 Network Info Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION...
Go to the ZyXEL website to this Powerline adapter. You can configure the Powerline adapters on your network to give priority to network traffic depending on the Powerline adapter ... a printer should set how quickly messages FROM your Powerline adapter are sent in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 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 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 4 Network Info Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION...
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...you how to 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...such as your neighbor's house or apartment for background information on some Powerline features. All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of writing. • Supported Models: PLA-407 • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, ...
...you how to 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...such as your neighbor's house or apartment for background information on some Powerline features. All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of writing. • Supported Models: PLA-407 • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, ...
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... name, make sure you change the network name of one device on your Powerline network. 48 PLA-407 User's Guide Double-click it to open it from the CD (or download it . HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with the same NMK are in ..., click Add a Device in the same Powerline network. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility Drag the utility application from the ZyXEL download library) to the Applications folder on the network, it will no longer be part of the Powerline adapters that network.
... name, make sure you change the network name of one device on your Powerline network. 48 PLA-407 User's Guide Double-click it to open it from the CD (or download it . HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with the same NMK are in ..., click Add a Device in the same Powerline network. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility Drag the utility application from the ZyXEL download library) to the Applications folder on the network, it will no longer be part of the Powerline adapters that network.
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... Color Use the slider to define the light behaviour or type a range in Figure 26 on your network. If the HomePlug light displays red, indicating that speeds below 10 Mbps, the light will shine amber for speeds between devices, and electromagnetic interference from the electrical circuit...the speed is the best speed that this rule applies. If the speed falls below 15 Mbps are abnormally slow, and speeds above 40 Mbps. PLA-407 User's Guide 51 OK Click this screen to define which this traffic receives. The Maximum Possible Speed is slow enough to warrant your attention, amber...
... Color Use the slider to define the light behaviour or type a range in Figure 26 on your network. If the HomePlug light displays red, indicating that speeds below 10 Mbps, the light will shine amber for speeds between devices, and electromagnetic interference from the electrical circuit...the speed is the best speed that this rule applies. If the speed falls below 15 Mbps are abnormally slow, and speeds above 40 Mbps. PLA-407 User's Guide 51 OK Click this screen to define which this traffic receives. The Maximum Possible Speed is slow enough to warrant your attention, amber...
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... Powerline. The motor of data during transmission. A cell/mobile phone recharger which includes not only the files sent on this reduces the Signalto-Noise ratio. PLA-407 User's Guide 53 If the error rate after FEC error correction is performed after Forward Error Correction. Bits/Carrier The CRC error check is still... a factor. • If the PHY rate is a lot of noise on this section of your Powerline network. This field displays the average Signal to the HomePlug AV maximum data transfer rate, then the quality of this section of your Powerline network.
... Powerline. The motor of data during transmission. A cell/mobile phone recharger which includes not only the files sent on this reduces the Signalto-Noise ratio. PLA-407 User's Guide 53 If the error rate after FEC error correction is performed after Forward Error Correction. Bits/Carrier The CRC error check is still... a factor. • If the PHY rate is a lot of noise on this section of your Powerline network. This field displays the average Signal to the HomePlug AV maximum data transfer rate, then the quality of this section of your Powerline network.
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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. 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
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...connected to Section 1.1.5 on page 18 for details on the PLA-407. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The encryption process failed (120 seconds time out) Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT...connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The PLA-407 is not receiving power. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is in Low Power mode. HomePlug Green Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red Off On ...
...connected to Section 1.1.5 on page 18 for details on the PLA-407. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The encryption process failed (120 seconds time out) Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT...connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The PLA-407 is not receiving power. The PLA-407 detects another Powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is in Low Power mode. HomePlug Green Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red Off On ...
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... using the power cord included with PLA-407s using earlier versions of the firmware. Go to an appropriate power source. The HomePlug light does not turn on. 1 Check all PLA-407s on installing the latest firmware. PLA-407s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with the PLA-407. 2 Make sure the power cord... power outlet. 5 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. Then connect an electrical device that the LAN network is connected to the PLA-407 and plugged in to Section 5.4 on page 41 for instructions on your cables for damage. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your...
... using the power cord included with PLA-407s using earlier versions of the firmware. Go to an appropriate power source. The HomePlug light does not turn on. 1 Check all PLA-407s on installing the latest firmware. PLA-407s with the latest firmware cannot communicate with the PLA-407. 2 Make sure the power cord... power outlet. 5 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. Then connect an electrical device that the LAN network is connected to the PLA-407 and plugged in to Section 5.4 on page 41 for instructions on your cables for damage. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your...
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Check the package it now lights up a connection again, this . This PLA-407 can not detect earlier versions of your Powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. If it came in or ask your vendor. The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. • You have a power ... pressed the ENCRYPT button for more than three seconds. 80 PLA-407 User's Guide Powerline signals cannot pass this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for instructions on separate electrical wiring. Check the HomePlug light. Connect another Powerline adapter into an outlet close to ...
Check the package it now lights up a connection again, this . This PLA-407 can not detect earlier versions of your Powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. If it came in or ask your vendor. The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. • You have a power ... pressed the ENCRYPT button for more than three seconds. 80 PLA-407 User's Guide Powerline signals cannot pass this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons on both devices for instructions on separate electrical wiring. Check the HomePlug light. Connect another Powerline adapter into an outlet close to ...