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...should contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for people who want to configure the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG). See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for additional support ... should have your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for contact information. About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is designed to...
...should contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for people who want to configure the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG). See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for additional support ... should have your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for contact information. About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is designed to...
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... name denotes a mouse click. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be referred to as the "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) may denote "1000000" or "1048576...
... name denotes a mouse click. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be referred to as the "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) may denote "1000000" or "1048576...
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... Power Strip with EMI Filter 20 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22 1.7 Multiple Networks ...23 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...25 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 25 2.2 Installing the Utility ...25 Part II: Managing the PLA-4xx 31 Chapter 3 Firmware Tools ...33 3.1 Firmware Detection Tool ...33...
... Power Strip with EMI Filter 20 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22 1.7 Multiple Networks ...23 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...25 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 25 2.2 Installing the Utility ...25 Part II: Managing the PLA-4xx 31 Chapter 3 Firmware Tools ...33 3.1 Firmware Detection Tool ...33...
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... Up Multiple Networks 41 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...45 5.1 Overview ...45 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 46 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 46 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 46 5.3 Configuration Screen ...47 5.4 Firmware Screen ...48 5.5 Network Info ...Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems ...
... Up Multiple Networks 41 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...45 5.1 Overview ...45 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 46 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 46 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 46 5.3 Configuration Screen ...47 5.4 Firmware Screen ...48 5.5 Network Info ...Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems ...
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... Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 46 Figure 25 Configuration Screen ...47 Figure 26 Firmware Screen ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...49 Figure 28 Priority ...Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 56 Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 56 Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 57 Figure 34 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network 57 Figure 35 Adding a New Adapter ...58 Figure 36 Adding an...
... Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 46 Figure 25 Configuration Screen ...47 Figure 26 Firmware Screen ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...49 Figure 28 Priority ...Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 56 Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 56 Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 57 Figure 34 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network 57 Figure 35 Adding a New Adapter ...58 Figure 36 Adding an...
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...zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 3 on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly due to your powerline network. Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to manage the PLA-4xx. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for information in this button. Because the latest PLA... only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for instructions on installing the utility. Table 1 Devices that can cause EMI on a power circuit. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 21 The table below lists some devices that can ...
...zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 3 on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly due to your powerline network. Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to manage the PLA-4xx. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for information in this button. Because the latest PLA... only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for instructions on installing the utility. Table 1 Devices that can cause EMI on a power circuit. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 21 The table below lists some devices that can ...
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... 5.3 on the powerline network in most cases by a power meter. 22 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide This password is bounded in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it...
... 5.3 on the powerline network in most cases by a power meter. 22 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide This password is bounded in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it...
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... for and installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 1.1 software on your computer this can also be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you to install .NET Framework version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Alternatively this step will be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on...
... for and installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 1.1 software on your computer this can also be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you to install .NET Framework version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. Alternatively this step will be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on...
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Figure 5 Microsoft's Agreement 3 The next screen allows you to proceed. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select I agree and click Install to see the progress of the installation. 26 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide
Figure 5 Microsoft's Agreement 3 The next screen allows you to proceed. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select I agree and click Install to see the progress of the installation. 26 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide
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Figure 7 Microsoft's Agreement 5 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Cancel only if you want to continue through the initial screen. Click Yes or Next to abort the installation. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 Click OK to complete the installation process. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 27
Figure 7 Microsoft's Agreement 5 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Cancel only if you want to continue through the initial screen. Click Yes or Next to abort the installation. Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 Click OK to complete the installation process. Figure 8 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 27
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...fields (optional). Figure 9 Customer Information Input 7 Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Change to your computer. Click Finish to use the configuration utility. Figure 10 Install Destination Folder 8 When the installation is finished, a ...screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to specify a different location on your computer....
...fields (optional). Figure 9 Customer Information Input 7 Click Next to install the utility to the default folder, or click Change to your computer. Click Finish to use the configuration utility. Figure 10 Install Destination Folder 8 When the installation is finished, a ...screen appears to confirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to specify a different location on your computer....
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Figure 11 Restart Screen Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 9 The following pop-up appears. Click Yes to restart your computer, or click No to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer later. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 29 " If you select "No, I will restart my computer later", you will not be able to restart your computer.
Figure 11 Restart Screen Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 9 The following pop-up appears. Click Yes to restart your computer, or click No to launch the utility until after a restart of your computer later. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 29 " If you select "No, I will restart my computer later", you will not be able to restart your computer.
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PART II Managing the PLA4xx Firmware Tools (33) The ENCRYPT Button (39) The Configuration Utility (45) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (55) LEDs and Troubleshooting (65) 31
PART II Managing the PLA4xx Firmware Tools (33) The ENCRYPT Button (39) The Configuration Utility (45) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (55) LEDs and Troubleshooting (65) 31
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...3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues " The powerline device directly connected to detect the firmware version of these applications can connect with the latest version Utility. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 Use the Firmware Detection Tool to your computer (the local device) is only compatible with other and...3.0.5 or later) on early firmware devices only, as only one of powerline devices on your network. " Run the tools or the Utility one at any powerline devices with older firmware. So if your local device is early version (earlier than 3.0.5), then upgrade your firmware ...
...3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues " The powerline device directly connected to detect the firmware version of these applications can connect with the latest version Utility. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 Use the Firmware Detection Tool to your computer (the local device) is only compatible with other and...3.0.5 or later) on early firmware devices only, as only one of powerline devices on your network. " Run the tools or the Utility one at any powerline devices with older firmware. So if your local device is early version (earlier than 3.0.5), then upgrade your firmware ...
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... 3.0.5 This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on the Firmware Detection Tool to begin the firmware detection process. 34 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Figure 13 Firmware Detection With a Latest Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 3.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure... Follow these instructions to run the file. 3 Click Next to run the Firmware Detection Tool. 1 Close the Utility and Firmware Upgrade Tool if either of them are open. 2 Double click on latest firmware devices only, as the local device...
... 3.0.5 This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on the Firmware Detection Tool to begin the firmware detection process. 34 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Figure 13 Firmware Detection With a Latest Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 3.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure... Follow these instructions to run the file. 3 Click Next to run the Firmware Detection Tool. 1 Close the Utility and Firmware Upgrade Tool if either of them are open. 2 Double click on latest firmware devices only, as the local device...
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...firmware version(s) of devices it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration... utility. • Remote, if it has detected on the bottom of the powerline adapter. Figure 15 Firmware Detection Tool...
...firmware version(s) of devices it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration... utility. • Remote, if it has detected on the bottom of the powerline adapter. Figure 15 Firmware Detection Tool...
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.... 36 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Company You can upgrade your computer. 2 Close the Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of your firmware. Figure 16 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 5 Wait several minutes while the firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version...begin the firmware upgrade process. " The firmware is the firmware version of them are not compatible with the latest Utility or with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Firmware...
.... 36 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Company You can upgrade your computer. 2 Close the Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of your firmware. Figure 16 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 5 Wait several minutes while the firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version...begin the firmware upgrade process. " The firmware is the firmware version of them are not compatible with the latest Utility or with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Firmware...
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Click Finish to upgrade. Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37
Click Finish to upgrade. Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37