User Guide
Page 9
... 1.4 Security ...17 1.4.1 Passwords ...17 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...17 1.5 Multiple Networks ...18 1.6 PLA Compatibility ...19 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...21 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 21 2.2 Installing the Utility ...21 2.3 Low Power Mode ...24 Part II: Managing the PLA-401 Series 25 Chapter 3 Firmware Tool...27 3.1 Overview ...27 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...27 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button ...29...
... 1.4 Security ...17 1.4.1 Passwords ...17 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...17 1.5 Multiple Networks ...18 1.6 PLA Compatibility ...19 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...21 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 21 2.2 Installing the Utility ...21 2.3 Low Power Mode ...24 Part II: Managing the PLA-401 Series 25 Chapter 3 Firmware Tool...27 3.1 Overview ...27 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...27 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button ...29...
User Guide
Page 10
... Tool ...54 6.3 Firmware Upgrade 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 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 10 PLA-401 Series User's Guide
... Tool ...54 6.3 Firmware Upgrade 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 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 10 PLA-401 Series User's Guide
User Guide
Page 16
... can download this button. Refer to manage the PLA-401 Series. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. See Chapter 3 on page 27 for short) to your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for...
... can download this button. Refer to manage the PLA-401 Series. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to ensure safe transfer of information. See Chapter 3 on page 27 for short) to your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for...
User Guide
Page 19
... so on how to firmware version 3.3.4. The firmware will be upgraded to do this. For PLA v2 models (for download in the same powerline network. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 19 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Use Configuration Utility...
... so on how to firmware version 3.3.4. The firmware will be upgraded to do this. For PLA v2 models (for download in the same powerline network. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 19 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). Use Configuration Utility...
User Guide
Page 20
You should upgrade the firmware of these PLAs. Figure 3 Correct Powerline Network Configuration Utility v 3.3.4 3.0.5 3.0.5 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.0.5 3.3.4 20 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series This diagram below shows a Powerline network where each PLA has the correct firmware. Use Configuration Utility v 3.3.4 to manage the PLAs in a Powerline Network 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.3.4 3.3.4 1.4.5 3.0.5 The diagram below shows a Powerline network where two PLAs have an earlier firmware that...
You should upgrade the firmware of these PLAs. Figure 3 Correct Powerline Network Configuration Utility v 3.3.4 3.0.5 3.0.5 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.0.5 3.3.4 20 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series This diagram below shows a Powerline network where each PLA has the correct firmware. Use Configuration Utility v 3.3.4 to manage the PLAs in a Powerline Network 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.3.4 3.3.4 1.4.5 3.0.5 The diagram below shows a Powerline network where two PLAs have an earlier firmware that...
User Guide
Page 21
... of writing the utility is only compatible with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. If 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. This utility is only compatible... the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with Windows XP (64-Bit version) operating systems can go to Microsoft's website to upgrade their systems to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx ...
... of writing the utility is only compatible with a PLA-401 Series which has the latest firmware installed. If 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. This utility is only compatible... the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with Windows XP (64-Bit version) operating systems can go to Microsoft's website to upgrade their systems to install .NET Framework version 2.0 and the PLA-4xx ...
User Guide
Page 27
... the Tool. If your firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. This is an early version (earlier than 3.3.4), then upgrade 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. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you...
... the Tool. If your firmware is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. This is an early version (earlier than 3.3.4), then upgrade 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. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you...
User Guide
Page 36
...adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all ... you only have to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need to understand the encrypted information sent in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This network name ...
...adapters on the powerline adapter itself. Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all ... you only have to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. You don't need to understand the encrypted information sent in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This network name ...
User Guide
Page 39
... not compatible with your PLA-401 Series. This software contains processing instructions for the PLA-401 Series such as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your device. Note: To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from the CD included with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Note: Be sure...
... not compatible with your PLA-401 Series. This software contains processing instructions for the PLA-401 Series such as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your device. Note: To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from the CD included with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest firmware. Note: Be sure...
User Guide
Page 44
...DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which is a powerline adapter in the top right corner of the utility to latest version firmware and utility. 44 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Typically there is displayed. The new Priority setting is applied to the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 ...firmware version of your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is connected directly to the computer running the configuration utility. Click the icon in your device. Figure 20 About Screen Upgrade...
...DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies which is a powerline adapter in the top right corner of the utility to latest version firmware and utility. 44 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Typically there is displayed. The new Priority setting is applied to the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 ...firmware version of your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is connected directly to the computer running the configuration utility. Click the icon in your device. Figure 20 About Screen Upgrade...
User Guide
Page 45
... table describes the labels in this is earlier than 3.3.4, please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to close the About window. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 45 Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in the screen, 3-3-3348, the firmware version is shown by the numbers 334, meaning this screen. In the...
... table describes the labels in this is earlier than 3.3.4, please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to close the About window. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 45 Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you selected in the screen, 3-3-3348, the firmware version is shown by the numbers 334, meaning this screen. In the...
User Guide
Page 55
.... Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. Detect Click this screen. Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to display the firmware versions of your powerline network but not directly connected to your device if this field displays ZyXEL. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-401 Series displayed on a sticker on the bottom of...
.... Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. Detect Click this screen. Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to display the firmware versions of your powerline network but not directly connected to your device if this field displays ZyXEL. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-401 Series displayed on a sticker on the bottom of...
User Guide
Page 56
... defaults. You do not need to download the firmware separately. • After you upgrade firmware, all settings that you configured in the upgrade tool. Before upgrading, write down your current settings. Make sure you also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-401 Series User's Guide older utilities may only...
... defaults. You do not need to download the firmware separately. • After you upgrade firmware, all settings that you configured in the upgrade tool. Before upgrading, write down your current settings. Make sure you also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-401 Series User's Guide older utilities may only...
User Guide
Page 57
Figure 30 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start PLA-401 Series User's Guide 57 Figure 29 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 4 If you already have the latest version firmware, you want to begin the firmware upgrade process. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 3 Open the Firmware Upgrade Tool application. Click Next to re-upload the firmware. Click No unless you 'll see a warning screen.
Figure 30 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start PLA-401 Series User's Guide 57 Figure 29 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 4 If you already have the latest version firmware, you want to begin the firmware upgrade process. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 3 Open the Firmware Upgrade Tool application. Click Next to re-upload the firmware. Click No unless you 'll see a warning screen.
User Guide
Page 58
Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 5 Select the region where your region as different regions have differnt firmware characteristics. Figure 31 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 6 The firmware upgrade may take several minutes. Do not click anything or reboot the device while firmware upgrade is located in progress. Figure 32 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 58 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Make sure you upload the correct firmware for your powerline network is in the following screen.
Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 5 Select the region where your region as different regions have differnt firmware characteristics. Figure 31 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 6 The firmware upgrade may take several minutes. Do not click anything or reboot the device while firmware upgrade is located in progress. Figure 32 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 58 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Make sure you upload the correct firmware for your powerline network is in the following screen.
User Guide
Page 59
Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 7 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, a successful screen appears. Figure 33 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 8 To check if your firmware version. 9 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the application. Click OK, then Finish to upgrade. Your device automatically restarts. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 59
Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 7 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, a successful screen appears. Figure 33 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 8 To check if your firmware version. 9 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the application. Click OK, then Finish to upgrade. Your device automatically restarts. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 59
User Guide
Page 75
...you are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your local device. 8.4 Powerline Problems The signal on page 71 for the configuration utility. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is ... firmware. If you are on your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause interference with the powerline signals. See Section 8.1 on my powerline network is using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL ...
...you are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your local device. 8.4 Powerline Problems The signal on page 71 for the configuration utility. Move the adapters further away from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is ... firmware. If you are on your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause interference with the powerline signals. See Section 8.1 on my powerline network is using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL ...
User Guide
Page 82
...HomePlug AV is 64. The maximum number of devices connected (bridged) to install it. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to single powerline adapter is compatible with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do...The maximum number of up to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Encryption Frequency Band Certifications Device Management HomePlug AV devices using version 3.3.4 firmware cannot communicate with the latest firmware installed. Network Name Firmware Upgrade Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is 64...
...HomePlug AV is 64. The maximum number of devices connected (bridged) to install it. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to single powerline adapter is compatible with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do...The maximum number of up to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Encryption Frequency Band Certifications Device Management HomePlug AV devices using version 3.3.4 firmware cannot communicate with the latest firmware installed. Network Name Firmware Upgrade Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is 64...
User Guide
Page 88
... warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com. 88 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Appendix B Legal Information components without charge for the region in which you bought the device ...at http:// www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php. Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product ...
... warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com. 88 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Appendix B Legal Information components without charge for the region in which you bought the device ...at http:// www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php. Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product ...