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Table of Contents 3.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure 34 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...36 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...39 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 39 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 39 4.3 Setting Up ...a New Adapter 59 6.1.5 Splitting a 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 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button ...
Table of Contents 3.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure 34 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...36 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...39 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 39 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 39 4.3 Setting Up ...a New Adapter 59 6.1.5 Splitting a 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 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button ...
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... Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 36 Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 37 Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 40 Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network 41 Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA...
... Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 36 Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 37 Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 40 Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network 41 Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA...
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... the PLA491's filtered power outlets to connect these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to the latest firmware. Because the latest PLA-4xxs are only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for...cause EMI on page 33 for instructions on using these tools are available to your powerline network. Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to manage the PLA-4xx. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 21 See Chapter 4 on page 39 for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage ...
... the PLA491's filtered power outlets to connect these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to the latest firmware. Because the latest PLA-4xxs are only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for...cause EMI on page 33 for instructions on using these tools are available to your powerline network. Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to manage the PLA-4xx. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 21 See Chapter 4 on page 39 for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage ...
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... the local device has early firmware. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tools Use the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the same firmware. This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. If your firmware is only compatible with early version firmware. Use a local device with early...
... the local device has early firmware. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tools Use the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the same firmware. This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. If your firmware is only compatible with early version firmware. Use a local device with early...
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... diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on the Firmware Detection Tool to run the file. 3 Click Next 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 Firmware Detection Tool. 1 Close the Utility and Firmware Upgrade Tool if...
... diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on the Firmware Detection Tool to run the file. 3 Click Next 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 Firmware Detection Tool. 1 Close the Utility and Firmware Upgrade Tool if...
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... firmware upgrade process. " The firmware is upgraded. 36 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Figure 16 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 5 Wait several minutes while the firmware is included in the screen, 1-4-1454, the firmware version is shown by the numbers 145, meaning this field displays ZyXEL. If Other displays then you cannot use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to upgrade your device. This is the firmware...
... firmware upgrade process. " The firmware is upgraded. 36 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Figure 16 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 5 Wait several minutes while the firmware is included in the screen, 1-4-1454, the firmware version is shown by the numbers 145, meaning this field displays ZyXEL. If Other displays then you cannot use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to upgrade your device. This is the firmware...
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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. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 Click Finish to upgrade. 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.
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. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 Click Finish to upgrade. 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.
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... you cannot understand the message. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on...simply plug the devices in the powerline network. " 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 work properly. 46 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide This network name allows the powerline adapters...
... you cannot understand the message. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you want to enhance the security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on...simply plug the devices in the powerline network. " 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 work properly. 46 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide This network name allows the powerline adapters...
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Select the remote powerline adapter you want to perform changes on a remote device. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to apply your powerline network. The network name can make sure you change the network name for the selected.... If you are not allowed. You can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on the bottom of your device. 48 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. Network Name The default network name (sometimes called a network ...
Select the remote powerline adapter you want to perform changes on a remote device. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to apply your powerline network. The network name can make sure you change the network name for the selected.... If you are not allowed. You can find the DAK password printed on a sticker on the bottom of your device. 48 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Enter the DAK Password value and click Save. Network Name The default network name (sometimes called a network ...
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... of importance, are connected to a powerline adapter, then you are connected to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA-4xx you have two powerline networks. Figure 30 About Screen Upgrade to a powerline adapter. Table 8 Advanced Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which powerline network information is only...
... of importance, are connected to a powerline adapter, then you are connected to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA-4xx you have two powerline networks. Figure 30 About Screen Upgrade to a powerline adapter. Table 8 Advanced Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which powerline network information is only...
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... Check all or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will be connected to electrical surge protectors. Try setting up ... is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be greyed out. • If you are using the latest firmware. V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on my powerline network is using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons...
... Check all or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will be connected to electrical surge protectors. Try setting up ... is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be greyed out. • If you are using the latest firmware. V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on my powerline network is using earlier versions of writing, this time pressing the ENCRYPT buttons...
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... Example Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) can be introduced to join your specific model! Appendix A Product Specifications Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Network Name Change the powerline network name to only allow the powerline adapters you specify to the...Throughput over in the PLA-4xx. RFC 868 Time Protocol. Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. The traffic rates given are example values only. 82 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use ...
... Example Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) can be introduced to join your specific model! Appendix A Product Specifications Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Network Name Change the powerline network name to only allow the powerline adapters you specify to the...Throughput over in the PLA-4xx. RFC 868 Time Protocol. Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. The traffic rates given are example values only. 82 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use ...
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Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for North American products. Registration Register your vendor. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, ... for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 89 During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of any kind to...
Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for North American products. Registration Register your vendor. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, ... for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 89 During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of any kind to...