User Guide
Page 6
..., "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may need to type one of measurement may be referred to as the "PLA-407", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "Powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. "Select" or "choose" means for you to that could harm you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means...
..., "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may need to type one of measurement may be referred to as the "PLA-407", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "Powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. "Select" or "choose" means for you to that could harm you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means...
User Guide
Page 10
...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 ...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-402 v3 User's Guide
...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 ...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-402 v3 User's Guide
User Guide
Page 11
...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... 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 Chapter 10 Product Specifications ...85 Appendix A Legal Information 89 Index...93...
...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... 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 Chapter 10 Product Specifications ...85 Appendix A Legal Information 89 Index...93...
User Guide
Page 15
... broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to as shown in any room of the PLA-407 HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapter. Figure 1 PLA-407 Home Setup LEGEND Powerline Ethernet Gaming Video Streaming NSA Network Extension PLA-407 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of a house, all without the...
... broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to as shown in any room of the PLA-407 HomePlug AV compliant Powerline adapter. Figure 1 PLA-407 Home Setup LEGEND Powerline Ethernet Gaming Video Streaming NSA Network Extension PLA-407 User's Guide 15 CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-407 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of a house, all without the...
User Guide
Page 17
... QoS Voice Video Data High Priority Low Priority PLA-407 User's Guide 17 Figure 3 QoS on PLA-407 Without QoS All sorts of the PLA-407 (refer to Section 5.6 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 benefits users who are into gaming...
... QoS Voice Video Data High Priority Low Priority PLA-407 User's Guide 17 Figure 3 QoS on PLA-407 Without QoS All sorts of the PLA-407 (refer to Section 5.6 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 benefits users who are into gaming...
User Guide
Page 19
... can download this tool is important to set up security on your PLA-407. This utility is only compatible with the latest HomePlug AV firmware as well as the latest version Utility, this tool from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your Powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is available to the latest...
... can download this tool is important to set up security on your PLA-407. This utility is only compatible with the latest HomePlug AV firmware as well as the latest version Utility, this tool from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your Powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is available to the latest...
User Guide
Page 20
..., you use the PLA407 and other Powerline adapters, the Powerline wiring in your Powerline network. See Section 5.3 on page 39 for enabling security on your network. DAK (Data Access Key) Password In order to set up a private network. 20 PLA-407 User's Guide If your devices do...a network name. 2 It's a good idea to ensure privacy of your Powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to manage the Powerline adapters on the PLA-407. Although the PLA-407 is printed on page 39. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical ...
..., you use the PLA407 and other Powerline adapters, the Powerline wiring in your Powerline network. See Section 5.3 on page 39 for enabling security on your network. DAK (Data Access Key) Password In order to set up a private network. 20 PLA-407 User's Guide If your devices do...a network name. 2 It's a good idea to ensure privacy of your Powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to manage the Powerline adapters on the PLA-407. Although the PLA-407 is printed on page 39. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical ...
User Guide
Page 21
.... You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch on a single powerline circuit. PLA-407 User's Guide 21 Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them into your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on your powerline circuit. Information is not shared between the two networks as...
.... You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch on a single powerline circuit. PLA-407 User's Guide 21 Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them into your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on your powerline circuit. Information is not shared between the two networks as...
User Guide
Page 23
...is necessary for the installation of the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. To check for your PLA-407. If you through the installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information) or view the devices recognized on your Powerline network. You should see this step ... allows you don't already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA-407 User's Guide 23 The installation of the configuration utility for your computer.
...is necessary for the installation of the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. To check for your PLA-407. If you through the installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for more information) or view the devices recognized on your Powerline network. You should see this step ... allows you don't already have .NET Framework version 2.0 installed on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA-407 User's Guide 23 The installation of the configuration utility for your computer.
User Guide
Page 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
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
User Guide
Page 29
...firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with version 3.3.4. You can connect with each other and they can use this tool to upgrade the firmware on your PLA-407(s). Firmware version 3.3.4 is an ...PLA-407. You do not need to upgrade all 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 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 4.0.1 or later) on the Powerline...
...firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with version 3.3.4. You can connect with each other and they can use this tool to upgrade the firmware on your PLA-407(s). Firmware version 3.3.4 is an ...PLA-407. You do not need to upgrade all 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 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 4.0.1 or later) on the Powerline...
User Guide
Page 31
... Section 1.1.5 on only two devices at a time. 1 Place a Powerline device close to each one. PLA-407 User's Guide 31 After you set up the first Powerline device, you can use the ENCRYPT button to connect. Note: Because your PLA-407 goes into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other... , but the Powerline devices need to . This resets the network name to work....
... Section 1.1.5 on only two devices at a time. 1 Place a Powerline device close to each one. PLA-407 User's Guide 31 After you set up the first Powerline device, you can use the ENCRYPT button to connect. Note: Because your PLA-407 goes into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other... , but the Powerline devices need to . This resets the network name to work....
User Guide
Page 32
... seconds within 60 seconds of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA-407. 6 Check the 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. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting...Note: The ENCRYPT button's location varies for each Powerline device. 5 Repeat step 4 in this section for 1~2 seconds. Try again, pressing the ENCRYPT button for suggestions. 32 PLA-407 User's Guide The power ( ) light will blink as the PLA-407 tries to connect. This must be blinking while ...
... seconds within 60 seconds of pressing the ENCRYPT button on the PLA-407. 6 Check the 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. If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting...Note: The ENCRYPT button's location varies for each Powerline device. 5 Repeat step 4 in this section for 1~2 seconds. Try again, pressing the ENCRYPT button for suggestions. 32 PLA-407 User's Guide The power ( ) light will blink as the PLA-407 tries to connect. This must be blinking while ...
User Guide
Page 33
PLA-407 User's Guide 33 You must use the ENCRYPT button to connect (C). This sets up your Powerline network between your existing Powerline network. Figure 11 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A or B C 3 If you have connected using your Powerline devices. 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. ... 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 your network, press the ENCRYPT button on device C (shown below) for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) ...
PLA-407 User's Guide 33 You must use the ENCRYPT button to connect (C). This sets up your Powerline network between your existing Powerline network. Figure 11 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A or B C 3 If you have connected using your Powerline devices. 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. ... 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 your network, press the ENCRYPT button on device C (shown below) for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) ...
User Guide
Page 34
This disconnects (A) from your laptop (C) to your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). 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. 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.
This disconnects (A) from your laptop (C) to your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). 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. 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.
User Guide
Page 35
You now have two separate Powerline networks as shown above. If that does not work see Section 9.5 on page 82 for the correct time and within two minutes of each other. ..., the devices are not connected. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both (A) and (C). PLA-407 User's Guide 35 Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4 Check the LEDs on both Powerline devices do not light up, the Powerline devices are connected. Figure 13 Two Separate...
You now have two separate Powerline networks as shown above. If that does not work see Section 9.5 on page 82 for the correct time and within two minutes of each other. ..., the devices are not connected. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both (A) and (C). PLA-407 User's Guide 35 Repeat the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for suggestions. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4 Check the LEDs on both Powerline devices do not light up, the Powerline devices are connected. Figure 13 Two Separate...
User Guide
Page 36
... and the lights. 36 PLA-407 User's Guide The HomePlug ( ) light turns on if your device is pressed for suggestions on the network. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT button is connected to another Powerline device or a Powerline network. The HomePlug ( ) light... is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR less than 10 seconds The device leaves any network it disconnects from the Powerline network.
... and the lights. 36 PLA-407 User's Guide The HomePlug ( ) light turns on if your device is pressed for suggestions on the network. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT button is connected to another Powerline device or a Powerline network. The HomePlug ( ) light... is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR less than 10 seconds The device leaves any network it disconnects from the Powerline network.
User Guide
Page 37
... information on the quality of Service (QoS) on your network. The PLA-407 is like a secret code. The range varies depending on enhancing your Powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-407s communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your home's ... network name. If you do not know the secret code, you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-407s in the Powerline network. For the Powerline adapters to use encryption to protect the information that once you cannot understand the message. This network name...
... information on the quality of Service (QoS) on your network. The PLA-407 is like a secret code. The range varies depending on enhancing your Powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-407s communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your home's ... network name. If you do not know the secret code, you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-407s in the Powerline network. For the Powerline adapters to use encryption to protect the information that once you cannot understand the message. This network name...
User Guide
Page 38
... the utility by browsing to it from the 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. Note: Close...Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA-407s are open for the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local Powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote Powerline adapters' passwords (those in your Powerline network, but not directly connected to your ...
... the utility by browsing to it from the 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. Note: Close...Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA-407s are open for the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local Powerline adapter), you only have to add the remote Powerline adapters' passwords (those in your Powerline network, but not directly connected to your ...
User Guide
Page 39
... 10 seconds. The configuration utility automatically updates this to select which Powerline network information is only one connection, however, if your PLA-407 and to set up when you have two Powerline networks. Click Scan to refresh the information in each screen of the...network name are identified by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA-407. Figure 16 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Different Powerline networks are displayed in this table. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen ...
... 10 seconds. The configuration utility automatically updates this to select which Powerline network information is only one connection, however, if your PLA-407 and to set up when you have two Powerline networks. Click Scan to refresh the information in each screen of the...network name are identified by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA-407. Figure 16 Configuration Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. Different Powerline networks are displayed in this table. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen ...