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Overview ENGLISH The PLA-401 Series allows you how to do the following: 1. Connect the PLA-401 Series to the Internet through a router, switch or modem. This Quick Start Guide shows you to set up a powerline network using the electrical outlets... access. The DSL modem is just an example. Set Up a HomePlug AV Powerline Network 3 A C B Note: You can plug a second PLA401 Series (C) into another outlet in your PLA-401 Series (B) connected to a Computer 3. The figure below shows your home. You can connect to a Cable/DSL Modem or Router 2. Use the push-button ...
Overview ENGLISH The PLA-401 Series allows you how to do the following: 1. Connect the PLA-401 Series to the Internet through a router, switch or modem. This Quick Start Guide shows you to set up a powerline network using the electrical outlets... access. The DSL modem is just an example. Set Up a HomePlug AV Powerline Network 3 A C B Note: You can plug a second PLA401 Series (C) into another outlet in your PLA-401 Series (B) connected to a Computer 3. The figure below shows your home. You can connect to a Cable/DSL Modem or Router 2. Use the push-button ...
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Connect the PLA-401 Series to an available Ethernet port of the LEDs are on, unplug your device and recheck your modem, router or switch. 2. Plug the PLA-401 Series into a power outlet. 3. If none of your hardware connections. 4 The power ( ) LED should be on and the Ethernet ( ) LED should be on the PLA401 Series to a Cable/DSL Modem or Router 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET port on or blinking.
Connect the PLA-401 Series to an available Ethernet port of the LEDs are on, unplug your device and recheck your modem, router or switch. 2. Plug the PLA-401 Series into a power outlet. 3. If none of your hardware connections. 4 The power ( ) LED should be on and the Ethernet ( ) LED should be on the PLA401 Series to a Cable/DSL Modem or Router 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET port on or blinking.
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... are working properly. The power ( ) LED should be on and the Ethernet ( ) LED should be on . Plug the PLA-401 Series into a power outlet. 3. Unplug the PLA-401 Series and plug in another HomePlug AV compatible powerline adapter), the HomePlug ( ) LEDs turn on or blinking. 4. Most cables are labeled... with their specifications. • All Ethernet cables are having trouble setting up your computer. 2. ENGLISH Connect the PLA-401 Series to another PLA-401 Series (or another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet cables you are securely connected. 5
... are working properly. The power ( ) LED should be on and the Ethernet ( ) LED should be on . Plug the PLA-401 Series into a power outlet. 3. Unplug the PLA-401 Series and plug in another HomePlug AV compatible powerline adapter), the HomePlug ( ) LEDs turn on or blinking. 4. Most cables are labeled... with their specifications. • All Ethernet cables are having trouble setting up your computer. 2. ENGLISH Connect the PLA-401 Series to another PLA-401 Series (or another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet cables you are securely connected. 5
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Press the ENCRYPT button at a time. 1. The PLA-401 Series only works with another device with another ENCRYPT-enabled device. You can disconnect the devices from your devices for instructions on using the PLA-4xx Configuration Utility to set up a secure connection between two PLA-401 Seriess or with the same firmware version as you need to...
Press the ENCRYPT button at a time. 1. The PLA-401 Series only works with another device with another ENCRYPT-enabled device. You can disconnect the devices from your devices for instructions on using the PLA-4xx Configuration Utility to set up a secure connection between two PLA-401 Seriess or with the same firmware version as you need to...
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... another powerline device (C) to your network, connect it with one of this section). Try plugging a second HomePlug AV device into an adjacent socket (to your PLA-401 Series) and see the User's Guide for details) to detect all other networking product connected to your powerline devices, such as your power line network. A B A or...
... another powerline device (C) to your network, connect it with one of this section). Try plugging a second HomePlug AV device into an adjacent socket (to your PLA-401 Series) and see the User's Guide for details) to detect all other networking product connected to your powerline devices, such as your power line network. A B A or...
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... connections. • Supporting Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product certifications. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA-401 Series User's Guide 3 The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Related...
... connections. • Supporting Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product certifications. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw PLA-401 Series User's Guide 3 The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Related...
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.... • Date that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your device. See http://www.zyxel.com/ web/contact_us.php for the region in which you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User's Guide About This User's Guide Customer Support In the event of the problem and the steps you...
.... • Date that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your device. See http://www.zyxel.com/ web/contact_us.php for the region in which you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User's Guide About This User's Guide Customer Support In the event of the problem and the steps you...
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... the "configuration utility" or the "utility" in this User's Guide. 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 need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. For example...
... the "configuration utility" or the "utility" in this User's Guide. 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 need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. For example...
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The PLA-401 Series icons used may use the following generic icons. PLA-401 Series Computer Internet Modem / Router Printer Notebook TV 6 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may not be an exact representation of your device.
The PLA-401 Series icons used may use the following generic icons. PLA-401 Series Computer Internet Modem / Router Printer Notebook TV 6 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may not be an exact representation of your device.
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...; Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. • If you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 7 Contact your local vendor to order a new one will be damaged. • This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical...
...; Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. • If you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 7 Contact your local vendor to order a new one will be damaged. • This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical...
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... Conventions...5 Safety Warnings...7 Table of Contents...9 Part I: Introduction 13 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 15 1.1 Overview ...15 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-401 Series 15 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-401 Series 16 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...
... Conventions...5 Safety Warnings...7 Table of Contents...9 Part I: Introduction 13 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 15 1.1 Overview ...15 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-401 Series 15 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-401 Series 16 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...
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... 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
... 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
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Table of Contents Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...71 8.1 LEDs ...71 8.2 Power and Light Problems 73 8.3 Configuration Utility Problems 74 8.4 Powerline Problems ...75 8.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 76 Part III: Appendices and Index 79 Appendix A Product Specifications 81 Appendix B Legal Information 85 Index...89 PLA-401 Series User's Guide 11
Table of Contents Chapter 8 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...71 8.1 LEDs ...71 8.2 Power and Light Problems 73 8.3 Configuration Utility Problems 74 8.4 Powerline Problems ...75 8.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 76 Part III: Appendices and Index 79 Appendix A Product Specifications 81 Appendix B Legal Information 85 Index...89 PLA-401 Series User's Guide 11
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PART I Introduction Introducing the PLA-401 Series (15) Installing the Utility (21) 13
PART I Introduction Introducing the PLA-401 Series (15) Installing the Utility (21) 13
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...how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of the PLA-401 Series HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. See Appendix A on page 81 for any other at high data transfer rates. (See Appendix ...A on page 81 for speeds currently supported by the PLA-401 PLA-401 Series User's Guide 15 In this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any new cabling. Devices can securely communicate with the PLA-401 Series The PLA-401 Series plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a...
...how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with each other electrical outlet in any room of the PLA-401 Series HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. See Appendix A on page 81 for any other at high data transfer rates. (See Appendix ...A on page 81 for speeds currently supported by the PLA-401 PLA-401 Series User's Guide 15 In this User's Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to any new cabling. Devices can securely communicate with the PLA-401 Series The PLA-401 Series plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a...
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...PLA-401 Series Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to them. You can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA-401 Seriess into an ordinary power outlet in your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel...latest version Utility, these tools. 16 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Refer to your PLA-401 Series to manage the PLA-401 Series. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for hardware connection information. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Series.) The PLA-401 Series uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (...
...PLA-401 Series Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to them. You can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA-401 Seriess into an ordinary power outlet in your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel...latest version Utility, these tools. 16 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Refer to your PLA-401 Series to manage the PLA-401 Series. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for hardware connection information. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Series.) The PLA-401 Series uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (...
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...See Section 5.3 on the PLA-401 Series. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 17 This utility is important to your powerline network. This password is printed on your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to the computer ...ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you don't already have the ENCRYPT button. If you to create a private network. Although the PLA-401 Series is a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-401 Series...
...See Section 5.3 on the PLA-401 Series. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 17 This utility is important to your powerline network. This password is printed on your PLA-401 Series. 1.4.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to the computer ...ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you don't already have the ENCRYPT button. If you to create a private network. Although the PLA-401 Series is a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-401 Series...
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...networks as only powerline adapters with the same Network Name can communicate in a small office environment where you use the PLA401 Series and other . 18 PLA-401 Series User's Guide A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to create multiple powerline networks. See Section 5.3 on... page 37 for example "Password2") to anyone using a powerline adapter on your network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 2 It's a good idea to this powerline adapter. When you have two private networks on the same electrical circuit. You might want...
...networks as only powerline adapters with the same Network Name can communicate in a small office environment where you use the PLA401 Series and other . 18 PLA-401 Series User's Guide A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to create multiple powerline networks. See Section 5.3 on... page 37 for example "Password2") to anyone using a powerline adapter on your network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 2 It's a good idea to this powerline adapter. When you have two private networks on the same electrical circuit. You might want...