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... ...52 6.1.9 Download Firmware 54 6.2 Firmware Detection 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...
... ...52 6.1.9 Download Firmware 54 6.2 Firmware Detection 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...
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Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. A prompt appears asking you to proceed. Figure 5 .NET Framework Installation Process 22 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to see the progress of the installation. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. The Setup utility runs automatically.
Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 The next screen allows you to install the .NET Framework version 2.0. A prompt appears asking you to proceed. Figure 5 .NET Framework Installation Process 22 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to see the progress of the installation. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD. The Setup utility runs automatically.
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... your computer. Figure 7 Install Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to the currently logged in your computer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 23 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to continue through the initial screen. Click Next to install the...
... your computer. Figure 7 Install Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to the currently logged in your computer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 23 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to continue through the initial screen. Click Next to install the...
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PART II Managing the PLA401 Series Firmware Tool (27) The ENCRYPT Button (29) The Configuration Utility (35) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61) LEDs and Troubleshooting (71) 25
PART II Managing the PLA401 Series Firmware Tool (27) The ENCRYPT Button (29) The Configuration Utility (35) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61) LEDs and Troubleshooting (71) 25
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... varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-401 Seriess communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network. Encryption is designed as a plug-and-...the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-401 Seriess in the powerline network. Figure 13 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's wiring. The PLA-401 Series is like a secret code. Note: See Section ...
... varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network security. 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-401 Seriess communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network. Encryption is designed as a plug-and-...the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-401 Seriess in the powerline network. Figure 13 Example Network Setup A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can join your home's wiring. The PLA-401 Series is like a secret code. Note: See Section ...
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... Utility to set up your existing powerline network bigger by the software to install it on page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 You need to do not have the CD with the powerline adapters you have. Follow the instructions ... How to make your new powerline adapter. Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility. CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.1 Overview Use this before you can begin the next sections. • How to make a new, separate powerline network with the utility,...
... Utility to set up your existing powerline network bigger by the software to install it on page 21 for download at www.zyxel.com. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 You need to do not have the CD with the powerline adapters you have. Follow the instructions ... How to make your new powerline adapter. Navigate to the powerline products section of hardware and software compatible with the utility. CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.1 Overview Use this before you can begin the next sections. • How to make a new, separate powerline network with the utility,...
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... cable (shown below) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on . The DAK Password lets you want to add to a Computer 3 2 62 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 34 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on your adapter to 64 characters... access the powerline adapter. Figure 35 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to your powerline network. DAK = Device Access Key. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with no spaces allowed.
... cable (shown below) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on . The DAK Password lets you want to add to a Computer 3 2 62 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Figure 34 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on your adapter to 64 characters... access the powerline adapter. Figure 35 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to your powerline network. DAK = Device Access Key. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7.0.2 Important Terms Network Name DAK Password The network name allows a powerline adapter to connect with no spaces allowed.
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...your existing adapters. 7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you how to add a new powerline adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your existing network. Go to expand your desktop shown below. Figure 37 Add a ...to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of the new adapter to add it to a printer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your network.
...your existing adapters. 7.0.4 Adding a Powerline Adapter This section shows you how to add a new powerline adapter to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your existing network. Go to expand your desktop shown below. Figure 37 Add a ...to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of the new adapter to add it to a printer. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your network.
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... in the Site column your existing network in the Network Name field (C). Figure 39 Adding an Adapter to an Existing Network C 64 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you want to add to your powerline adapter. It should match the MAC address...
... in the Site column your existing network in the Network Name field (C). Figure 39 Adding an Adapter to an Existing Network C 64 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 1 Connect your computer to the powerline adapter you want to add to your powerline adapter. It should match the MAC address...
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... example, your existing network. Figure 40 Network Name Pop-up 5 Your new adapter will now have the same Network Name as the PLA-401 Series User's Guide 65 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Click Save and click OK on . 8 Repeat this procedure for all additional powerline adapters that you want to add to...
... example, your existing network. Figure 40 Network Name Pop-up 5 Your new adapter will now have the same Network Name as the PLA-401 Series User's Guide 65 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Click Save and click OK on . 8 Repeat this procedure for all additional powerline adapters that you want to add to...
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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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... study connecting a laptop and printer. To set up your existing powerline network you had to set each powerline adapter on page 62). PLA-401 Series User's Guide 67 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 2 Type a Network Name that is useful if you want to add to set up a second powerline network in your home...
... study connecting a laptop and printer. To set up your existing powerline network you had to set each powerline adapter on page 62). PLA-401 Series User's Guide 67 Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 2 Type a Network Name that is useful if you want to add to set up a second powerline network in your home...
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...; Select the Remote adapter you are connected to will appear as Remote. Figure 44 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 68 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab as the adapter you wish to add to your network. • Look for...
...; Select the Remote adapter you are connected to will appear as Remote. Figure 44 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network A B 68 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 2 The utility should open to the configuration tab as the adapter you wish to add to your network. • Look for...
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... following pop-ups appear. Figure 46 Correct DAK 5 The settings for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on Your New Network 6 Go back to step 3 in the DAK... to set the same, new Network Name for the adapter will now grey out and the adapter will disappear from the table after a few minutes. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 69
... following pop-ups appear. Figure 46 Correct DAK 5 The settings for all remote adapters you want to add to your new network. Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 4 Click Save. • If you have correctly entered the DAK Password, click OK on Your New Network 6 Go back to step 3 in the DAK... to set the same, new Network Name for the adapter will now grey out and the adapter will disappear from the table after a few minutes. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 69
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Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7 Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your powerline ...try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in the list of your new powerline networks using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, change the Network Name on your new network. If it successfully connects to the same electrical circuit...to a power socket and the power socket is connected to other powerline adapters on your network. 70 PLA-401 Series User's Guide These adapters are now part of your network.
Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 7 Check you have entered the correct network name for your network. • Check your powerline ...try the following measures. • Make sure the adapter is plugged in the list of your new powerline networks using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, change the Network Name on your new network. If it successfully connects to the same electrical circuit...to a power socket and the power socket is connected to other powerline adapters on your network. 70 PLA-401 Series User's Guide These adapters are now part of your network.
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...network name to factory default settings. Operation Environment Storage Environment Pressing this button in for less than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. Recommended type of the holes on the device's back. RESET ENCRYPT Auto-crossover: Use either half-duplex or full-.../60 Hz, 0.12 A Ethernet Port Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in for wallmounting Not applicable PLA-401 Series User's Guide 81 APPENDIX A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-401 Series's hardware and firmware features. Network Name becomes HomePlugAV.
...network name to factory default settings. Operation Environment Storage Environment Pressing this button in for less than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. Recommended type of the holes on the device's back. RESET ENCRYPT Auto-crossover: Use either half-duplex or full-.../60 Hz, 0.12 A Ethernet Port Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in for wallmounting Not applicable PLA-401 Series User's Guide 81 APPENDIX A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-401 Series's hardware and firmware features. Network Name becomes HomePlugAV.