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... all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for additional support documentation and product certifications. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA-401 Series User's Guide 3 You should have your hardware connections. • Supporting Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. ...• ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you! User ...
... all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for additional support documentation and product certifications. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA-401 Series User's Guide 3 You should have your hardware connections. • Supporting Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. ...• ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you! User ...
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...://www.zyxel.com/ web/contact_us.php for the region in which you bought the device. Brief description of problems that you received your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. About This User's Guide Customer Support In the event of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User...
...://www.zyxel.com/ web/contact_us.php for the region in which you bought the device. Brief description of problems that you received your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information. About This User's Guide Customer Support In the event of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User...
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... may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-401 Series may be referred to as the "PLA-401 Series", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4(AG) may be referred to as the "configuration utility" or the "utility...
... may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-401 Series may be referred to as the "PLA-401 Series", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4(AG) may be referred to as the "configuration utility" or the "utility...
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...example, a printer) to Appendix A on page 27 for Internet access. Plug a second PLA-401 Series into an ordinary power outlet in your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Refer to your home and connecting other powerline devices with the latest HomePlug AV... firmware, as well as a modem and plug it into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA-401 Series for information in your ...
...example, a printer) to Appendix A on page 27 for Internet access. Plug a second PLA-401 Series into an ordinary power outlet in your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Refer to your home and connecting other powerline devices with the latest HomePlug AV... firmware, as well as a modem and plug it into another power outlet and connect a computer to the PLA-401 Series for information in your ...
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...firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your computer). 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to create a...password for enabling security on the powerline network in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Although the PLA-401 Series is important to change a network name. If you must...
...firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your computer). 1.4.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to create a...password for enabling security on the powerline network in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. Although the PLA-401 Series is important to change a network name. If you must...
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... network. At the time of writing, PLA-401 Series can only work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with the different powerline models. Refer to the PLA-4XX series User's Guide for example, PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-470, PLA-491 and so on ) make...
... network. At the time of writing, PLA-401 Series can only work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with the different powerline models. Refer to the PLA-4XX series User's Guide for example, PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-470, PLA-491 and so on ) make...
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... their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. This utility 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. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility...
... their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. This utility 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. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility...
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... your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade your PLA-401 Series's firmware to the latest version. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 At the time of writing, firmware version 3.3.4 is included in the Tool. You can connect... on your PLA-401 Series(s). CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 3.3.4 or later) on the powerline device directly connected to your computer. If your firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version...
... your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade your PLA-401 Series's firmware to the latest version. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 At the time of writing, firmware version 3.3.4 is included in the Tool. You can connect... on your PLA-401 Series(s). CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 3.3.4 or later) on the powerline device directly connected to your computer. If your firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version...
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...adapter), you to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide If you want to allow to communicate in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the...uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 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 the powerline adapter itself. You don't need to ...
...adapter), you to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide If you want to allow to communicate in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start the...uses 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 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 the powerline adapter itself. You don't need to ...
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... check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-401 Series sends and receives information in the PLA-401 Series. This software contains processing instructions for your PLA401 Series. Make sure you also upgrade the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility if you do so, as older version utilities are not compatible with your PLA-401 Series. Figure 16 Firmware Screen PLA-401 Series User...
... check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-401 Series sends and receives information in the PLA-401 Series. This software contains processing instructions for your PLA401 Series. Make sure you also upgrade the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility if you do so, as older version utilities are not compatible with your PLA-401 Series. Figure 16 Firmware Screen PLA-401 Series User...
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...ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. It consists of six pairs of a powerline adapter, you set the priority of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are transmitting application relevant traffic (for your powerline network except the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration page of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. The rate is a PLA-401 Series...the computer running the configuration utility to network traffic depending on the bottom of the PLA-401 Series, this powerline adapter. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is only ...
...ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. It consists of six pairs of a powerline adapter, you set the priority of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are transmitting application relevant traffic (for your powerline network except the powerline adapter selected in the Configuration page of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. The rate is a PLA-401 Series...the computer running the configuration utility to network traffic depending on the bottom of the PLA-401 Series, this powerline adapter. In other words, if the Local powerline adapter is only ...
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...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 . HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with... HomePlugAV. If you want to open it will no longer be recognized as part of that you change the network name for all of the PLA-401 Series is a password that identifies a powerline network. Figure 21 Utility Main Screen 6.1.3 Add a Device To add a device, click Add a Device...
...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 . HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with... HomePlugAV. If you want to open it will no longer be recognized as part of that you change the network name for all of the PLA-401 Series is a password that identifies a powerline network. Figure 21 Utility Main Screen 6.1.3 Add a Device To add a device, click Add a Device...
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... output power standard of a signal as it travels over 70 dB, depending on your country. Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to detect the firmware version of the same type should be affected by attenuation more than.... Output Power/ Carrier Clear Statistics Close A main cause of attenuation is the reduction in the strength of your computer. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may be constant and limited by the source device. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9...
... output power standard of a signal as it travels over 70 dB, depending on your country. Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to detect the firmware version of the same type should be affected by attenuation more than.... Output Power/ Carrier Clear Statistics Close A main cause of attenuation is the reduction in the strength of your computer. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may be constant and limited by the source device. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9...
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... time. Finish Click this button to your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-401 Series displayed on a sticker on the bottom of these applications can access the PLA-401 Series connected to close this field displays ZyXEL. You can upgrade your powerline network but not directly connected to display the firmware versions of... Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to upload new firmware. In the example firmware version given in the same powerline network. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 55
... time. Finish Click this button to your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-401 Series displayed on a sticker on the bottom of these applications can access the PLA-401 Series connected to close this field displays ZyXEL. You can upgrade your powerline network but not directly connected to display the firmware versions of... Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to upload new firmware. In the example firmware version given in the same powerline network. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 55
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You need to do not have . PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 If you do this before you can begin the next sections. • How to make your existing powerline network bigger by adding ... that are in the Quick Start Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to find this software. If you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your existing powerline network. After setting up your new powerline adapter. Note: The PLA-401 Series in the User's Guide for your powerline adapter. CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network...
You need to do not have . PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 If you do this before you can begin the next sections. • How to make your existing powerline network bigger by adding ... that are in the Quick Start Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to find this software. If you haven't already installed the utility, see Chapter 2 on your existing powerline network. After setting up your new powerline adapter. Note: The PLA-401 Series in the User's Guide for your powerline adapter. CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network...
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PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 The figure below . Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to set up a second network with your network. Figure 36 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network... on page 65 to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on a powerline network. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your desktop shown below shows the family computer...
PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 The figure below . Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to set up a second network with your network. Figure 36 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network... on page 65 to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on a powerline network. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your desktop shown below shows the family computer...
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The screen shown below appears. 66 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 41 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 7.0.5 on a computer.
The screen shown below appears. 66 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 41 Add New Adapters to Make a Second Network 1 Connect your TV to watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your new powerline adapter and open the configuration utility as shown in Section 7.0.5 on a computer.
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... from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will not detect your local device. 8.4 Powerline Problems The signal on my powerline network is using the latest version utility. See Section 8.1 on your PLA-401 Series and make ...not have the latest firmware installed. Connect them to Section 5.4 on page 38 for instructions on or blinking. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 75 The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting • Make sure your computer is weak. 1...
... from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will not detect your local device. 8.4 Powerline Problems The signal on my powerline network is using the latest version utility. See Section 8.1 on your PLA-401 Series and make ...not have the latest firmware installed. Connect them to Section 5.4 on page 38 for instructions on or blinking. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 75 The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting • Make sure your computer is weak. 1...
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... Change the powerline network name to only allow the powerline adapters you specify to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Note: You do not detect each other. The maximum number of powerline networks on a single...PLA-401 Seriess with earlier version firmware. 128-bit AES Encryption 1.8 MHz ~ 30 MHz FCC, CE, CUL, UL, HomePlug AV, RoHS Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) to join your specific model! The maximum number of powerline devices on a single electrical circuit is 64. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL...
... Change the powerline network name to only allow the powerline adapters you specify to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Note: You do not detect each other. The maximum number of powerline networks on a single...PLA-401 Seriess with earlier version firmware. 128-bit AES Encryption 1.8 MHz ~ 30 MHz FCC, CE, CUL, UL, HomePlug AV, RoHS Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) to join your specific model! The maximum number of powerline devices on a single electrical circuit is 64. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL...
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... means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the PLA-401 Series is subject to any data, programs, or storage media resulting from the use, misuse, or disuse of... others. ZyXEL bears NO responsibility or liability for your use the PLA-401 Series for any loss of or damage to the ...
... means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the PLA-401 Series is subject to any data, programs, or storage media resulting from the use, misuse, or disuse of... others. ZyXEL bears NO responsibility or liability for your use the PLA-401 Series for any loss of or damage to the ...