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... PLA-407 User's Guide 3 About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is designed to the corresponding section of Adobe Reader, you want to open the Adobe Reader search utility and enter a word or phrase. Adobe Reader's bookmarks pane opens by default in all ZyXEL User...hand" with which page-range you can download it around within a page, press the [SPACE] bar. You can grab the page and move around freely on setting up and running right away. Tips for Reading User's Guides On-Screen When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the ...
... PLA-407 User's Guide 3 About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is designed to the corresponding section of Adobe Reader, you want to open the Adobe Reader search utility and enter a word or phrase. Adobe Reader's bookmarks pane opens by default in all ZyXEL User...hand" with which page-range you can download it around within a page, press the [SPACE] bar. You can grab the page and move around freely on setting up and running right away. Tips for Reading User's Guides On-Screen When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the ...
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... 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 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 PLA...
... 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 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 PLA...
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... to Manage the PLA-407 Use the ENCRYPT button to add Powerline devices to your home and connecting other power outlets in using the ENCRYPT feature. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for instructions on your premises, it is available to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). See...
... to Manage the PLA-407 Use the ENCRYPT button to add Powerline devices to your home and connecting other power outlets in using the ENCRYPT feature. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for instructions on your premises, it is available to them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). See...
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... information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: At the time of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for your PLA-407. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility allows you to manage the network name (... 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 .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-407 which has the latest firmware installed. PLA-407 User's Guide 23 To check for...
... information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Note: At the time of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for your PLA-407. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility allows you to manage the network name (... 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 .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-407 which has the latest firmware installed. PLA-407 User's Guide 23 To check for...
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...download the firmware separately. If your firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with version 3.3.4. At the time of writing, firmware version 4.0.1 is included in the Tool. Note: The firmware is only available to PLA-407. This firmware version is available to PLA-401 v3, PLA-402 v3 and PLA-407... Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade your PLA-407s to the latest firmware to ensure they are not compatible with the latest Utility or with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 ...
...download the firmware separately. If your firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with version 3.3.4. At the time of writing, firmware version 4.0.1 is included in the Tool. Note: The firmware is only available to PLA-407. This firmware version is available to PLA-401 v3, PLA-402 v3 and PLA-407... Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade your PLA-407s to the latest firmware to ensure they are not compatible with the latest Utility or with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 ...
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... from the Powerline (Mbps) adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for your Internet gateway to High. Go to the ZyXEL website to this Powerline adapter. Similarly, if you have a low ...priority setting since the slow delivery of the Powerline adapter connected to this server to Medium. Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data Applications PLA-407...
... from the Powerline (Mbps) adapter selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for your Internet gateway to High. Go to the ZyXEL website to this Powerline adapter. Similarly, if you have a low ...priority setting since the slow delivery of the Powerline adapter connected to this server to Medium. Table 5 Priority Settings PRIORITY LEVEL APPLICATION High Voice Application Medium Video and Audio Applications Normal Data Applications Low Data Applications PLA-407...
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For example, when you want faster downloading through your computer sends requests to open web pages. • Device D is a modem attached to the Internet. Figure 19 Priority Settings C D B E A • Device A is a file ... set to low priority. • Device B is a printer and does not handle traffic with high importance, so the Powerline adapter connected to a low priority. 44 PLA-407 User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The figure below shows an example Powerline home network connected to other users on the network.
For example, when you want faster downloading through your computer sends requests to open web pages. • Device D is a modem attached to the Internet. Figure 19 Priority Settings C D B E A • Device A is a file ... set to low priority. • Device B is a printer and does not handle traffic with high importance, so the Powerline adapter connected to a low priority. 44 PLA-407 User's Guide 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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...10.5 • Supported Language/s: English PLA-407 User's Guide 47 All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of your home such as your home's wiring. Use the Mac utility to use the configuration utility on some Powerline features. CHAPTER 6...8226; 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 your neighbor's house or apartment for background information on a Mac computer ...
...10.5 • Supported Language/s: English PLA-407 User's Guide 47 All HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of your home such as your home's wiring. Use the Mac utility to use the configuration utility on some Powerline features. CHAPTER 6...8226; 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 your neighbor's house or apartment for background information on a Mac computer ...
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...as part of one device on your Powerline network. 48 PLA-407 User's Guide HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with the same NMK are in the configuration utility main screen. 6.1.4 Change Network Name The network name or... Network Membership Key (NMK) is HomePlugAV. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility Drag the utility application from the CD (or download it from the ZyXEL download library) to the Applications folder on the network, it . All Powerline devices with each other ...
...as part of one device on your Powerline network. 48 PLA-407 User's Guide HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with the same NMK are in the configuration utility main screen. 6.1.4 Change Network Name The network name or... Network Membership Key (NMK) is HomePlugAV. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility Drag the utility application from the CD (or download it from the ZyXEL download library) to the Applications folder on the network, it . All Powerline devices with each other ...
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...Power levels should 54 PLA-407 User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may vary considerably across a Powerline network as line conditions also vary. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to check the... level of the same type should be affected by attenuation more than on line quality and distance. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility Table 11 Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. Click this field to your electrical circuit.
...Power levels should 54 PLA-407 User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may vary considerably across a Powerline network as line conditions also vary. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to check the... level of the same type should be affected by attenuation more than on line quality and distance. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility Table 11 Link Information (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Avg. Click this field to your electrical circuit.
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...The firmware is included in the utility revert to download the firmware separately. • After you upgrade firmware, all settings that you also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-407 User's Guide otherwise you upload.... Make sure you configured in the upgrade tool. You do not need to reconfigure your PLA-407. Before upgrading, write down your computer. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware to the Powerline device ...
...The firmware is included in the utility revert to download the firmware separately. • After you upgrade firmware, all settings that you also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-407 User's Guide otherwise you upload.... Make sure you configured in the upgrade tool. You do not need to reconfigure your PLA-407. Before upgrading, write down your computer. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware to the Powerline device ...
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... set up your first home Powerline network (instructions for that are in the Quick Start Guide for download at www.zyxel.com. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to do not have . Note: The PLA-407 in the User's Guide for instructions. After setting up your new Powerline adapter. See the product specifications...
... set up your first home Powerline network (instructions for that are in the Quick Start Guide for download at www.zyxel.com. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to do not have . Note: The PLA-407 in the User's Guide for instructions. After setting up your new Powerline adapter. See the product specifications...
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... further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be connected to large appliances such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your ... air-conditioners that cause interference with PLA-407s using the latest version utility. Chapter 9 LEDs and Troubleshooting 9.3 Configuration Utility Problems The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation. • Make sure your network have the latest utility, download it from such appliances to Section...
... further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be connected to large appliances such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your ... air-conditioners that cause interference with PLA-407s using the latest version utility. Chapter 9 LEDs and Troubleshooting 9.3 Configuration Utility Problems The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error during installation. • Make sure your network have the latest utility, download it from such appliances to Section...
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...not detect each other. Change the Powerline network name to only allow the Powerline adapters you specify to easily configure the PLA-407. It supports a data transfer rate of devices connected (bridged) to install the latest firmware. Encryption Frequency Band Certifications Device...AES Encryption 2 MHz ~ 30 MHz CE, RoHS Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4(AG) to join your specific model! Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to 200Mbps. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for ...
...not detect each other. Change the Powerline network name to only allow the Powerline adapters you specify to easily configure the PLA-407. It supports a data transfer rate of devices connected (bridged) to install the latest firmware. Encryption Frequency Band Certifications Device...AES Encryption 2 MHz ~ 30 MHz CE, RoHS Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4(AG) to join your specific model! Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to 200Mbps. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for ...