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...Tables...13 List of Figures ...15 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx ...19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 20 1.4 PLA491 Power ...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 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues 33 PLA...
...Tables...13 List of Figures ...15 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx ...19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 20 1.4 PLA491 Power ...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 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues 33 PLA...
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... ...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 Screen ...49 5.6 Advanced Screen ...50 5.7 About Screen ...53 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 55 6.1...Network into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 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...
... ...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 Screen ...49 5.6 Advanced Screen ...50 5.7 About Screen ...53 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 55 6.1...Network into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 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...
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... Screen ...53 Table 10 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...66 Table 12 PLA-400 Lights ...67 Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights ...67 Table 14 PLA-470 Lights ...69 Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights ...69 Table 16 PLA491 Lights ...71 Table 17 Hardware Specifications ...79 Table 18 Firmware Specifications ...81 Table...
... Screen ...53 Table 10 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...66 Table 12 PLA-400 Lights ...67 Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights ...67 Table 14 PLA-470 Lights ...69 Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights ...69 Table 16 PLA491 Lights ...71 Table 17 Hardware Specifications ...79 Table 18 Firmware Specifications ...81 Table...
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... 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 Settings ...52 Figure 29 Advanced Screen ...52...
... 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 Settings ...52 Figure 29 Advanced Screen ...52...
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... version Utility, these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). The table below lists some devices that can cause EMI on using these tools. Because the latest PLA-4xxs are available to manage the PLA-4xx. See Section 2.2 on installing the utility. Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to the...
... version Utility, these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). The table below lists some devices that can cause EMI on using these tools. Because the latest PLA-4xxs are available to manage the PLA-4xx. See Section 2.2 on installing the utility. Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to the...
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...local powerline adapter), 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 is printed on your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your ... 47. Use this feature if your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button. Although the PLA-4xx is a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. If your powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button, use the...
...local powerline adapter), 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 is printed on your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your ... 47. Use this feature if your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button. Although the PLA-4xx is a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. If your powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button, use the...
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... have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install .NET Framework version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer this can also be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This...
... have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install .NET Framework version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer. 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer this can also be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This...
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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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... Issues " The powerline device directly connected to your PLA-4xx(s). PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 " Run the tools or the Utility one at any time. 3.1 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to detect the firmware on devices on your PLA-4xxs to the latest firmware to detect any powerline devices with each other powerline...
... Issues " The powerline device directly connected to your PLA-4xx(s). PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 " Run the tools or the Utility one at any time. 3.1 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to detect the firmware on devices on your PLA-4xxs to the latest firmware to detect any powerline devices with each other powerline...
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... 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 has the latest firmware. 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 begin the firmware detection process. 34 PLA-4xx Series...
... 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 has the latest firmware. 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 begin the firmware detection process. 34 PLA-4xx Series...
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... connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in this screen. Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field displays • Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to... the configuration utility. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: Start Chapter 3 Firmware Tools The Tool shows the firmware version(s) of devices it has detected on the bottom of your device...
... connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in this screen. Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field displays • Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to... the configuration utility. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: Start Chapter 3 Firmware Tools The Tool shows the firmware version(s) of devices it has detected on the bottom of your device...
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... this field displays ZyXEL. You do not need to download the firmware separately. 1 Connect the powerline device to be upgraded to your device's firmware is earlier than version 3.0.5 to the latest version firmware on the Firmware Upgrade Tool to run the file. 4 Click Next to upgrade your computer. " The firmware is upgraded. 36 PLA-4xx Series User...
... this field displays ZyXEL. You do not need to download the firmware separately. 1 Connect the powerline device to be upgraded to your device's firmware is earlier than version 3.0.5 to the latest version firmware on the Firmware Upgrade Tool to run the file. 4 Click Next to upgrade your computer. " The firmware is upgraded. 36 PLA-4xx Series User...
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PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool. Click Finish to upgrade.
PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool. Click Finish to upgrade.
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... adapter), you to protect the information that is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. " Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to understand the encrypted...order to your computer). 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility To launch the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. For the powerline adapters to communicate with ...
... adapter), you to protect the information that is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. " Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to understand the encrypted...order to your computer). 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility To launch the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility simply double click on the configuration icon on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. For the powerline adapters to communicate with ...
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... password printed on a sticker on a remote device. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to 64 characters in the MAC Address column. If you want to be part of that you are ...which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapters that network. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your device. 48 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The network name can make sure you change the network name, make changes to ...
... password printed on a sticker on a remote device. Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to 64 characters in the MAC Address column. If you want to be part of that you are ...which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapters that network. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your device. 48 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The network name can make sure you change the network name, make changes to ...
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Figure 27 Network Info Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 49 Figure 26 Firmware Screen Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA-4xx is communicating with other powerline adapters on your powerline network.
Figure 27 Network Info Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 49 Figure 26 Firmware Screen Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA-4xx is communicating with other powerline adapters on your powerline network.
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... rate information about the powerline adapters which is on your powerline network but not directly connected to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of your powerline network. It consists ... relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to the computer running the configuration utility to all the powerline adapters in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Different powerline networks are part of the network as...
... rate information about the powerline adapters which is on your powerline network but not directly connected to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of your powerline network. It consists ... relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to the computer running the configuration utility to all the powerline adapters in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Different powerline networks are part of the network as...
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...to a powerline adapter, then you are connected to upgrade your selected device. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in the Device Selection field of the PLA-4xx you have two powerline networks. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following ... the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to . If your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network but not directly connected to latest version firmware and utility. The following table describes the labels in this screen. However, if your...
...to a powerline adapter, then you are connected to upgrade your selected device. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in the Device Selection field of the PLA-4xx you have two powerline networks. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following ... the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to . If your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network but not directly connected to latest version firmware and utility. The following table describes the labels in this screen. However, if your...
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Close Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. 54 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 9 About Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Released This field displays the date when the firmware was released.
Close Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. 54 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 9 About Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Released This field displays the date when the firmware was released.