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..., Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Product information Model Number Product Name Produced by : POWERLINE ETHERNET BRIDGE 200MBPS : PLA-401 v4 Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Corporation Company Add. : No. 6, Innovation Road II, Science-Park, Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan to which this declaration: Milan Baran Name (Full Name...
..., Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Product information Model Number Product Name Produced by : POWERLINE ETHERNET BRIDGE 200MBPS : PLA-401 v4 Company Name : ZyXEL Communications Corporation Company Add. : No. 6, Innovation Road II, Science-Park, Hsin-Chu, 300, Taiwan to which this declaration: Milan Baran Name (Full Name...
User Guide
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... up and running right away. 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 help you ! User... you . Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to configure the PLA-401 Series using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Related...
... up and running right away. 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 help you ! User... you . Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to configure the PLA-401 Series using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.3.4. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Related...
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... that you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Please have the following information ready when you contact an office. • Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information.
... that you took to solve it. 4 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Please have the following information ready when you contact an office. • Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for contact information.
User Guide
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..."return" key on . • "e.g.," is " or "in this User's Guide. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". PLA-401 Series User's Guide 5 For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for you may be referred to as the "configuration utility" ... one of measurement 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. • Product labels, screen names...
..."return" key on . • "e.g.," is " or "in this User's Guide. Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". PLA-401 Series User's Guide 5 For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for you may be referred to as the "configuration utility" ... one of measurement 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. • Product labels, screen names...
User Guide
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... upgrade. Refer to Appendix A on page 29 for short) to your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Series.) The PLA-401 Series uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to the latest firmware. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to...
... upgrade. Refer to Appendix A on page 29 for short) to your powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series Series.) The PLA-401 Series uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to the latest firmware. Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to...
User Guide
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...connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you to your computer). ...with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". See Section 5.3 on the powerline adapter itself. This password is printed on page 37. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 17 If you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the HomePlug AV powerline network. You don't need to ...
...connected to the computer running the configuration utility (local powerline adapter), you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you to your computer). ...with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". See Section 5.3 on the powerline adapter itself. This password is printed on page 37. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 17 If you must enter the adapters' DAK password in the HomePlug AV powerline network. You don't need to ...
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... of writing, PLA-401 Series can only work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of firmware and utility versions compatible with the different powerline models. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version 3.3.4. The following table shows a quick summary of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). The...
... of writing, PLA-401 Series can only work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of firmware and utility versions compatible with the different powerline models. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-401 Series 1.6 PLA Compatibility Your PLA-401 Series can work with firmware version 3.3.4. The following table shows a quick summary of at least 3.0.5 in ZyXEL's website (www.zyxel.com). The...
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... operating systems can go to Microsoft's website to upgrade their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work 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 powerline network. To... 37 for your Windows operating system version, right-click on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 21 Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is necessary for and installs...
... operating systems can go to Microsoft's website to upgrade their systems to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work 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 powerline network. To... 37 for your Windows operating system version, right-click on your computer this information in the General tab. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 21 Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is necessary for and installs...
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... Utility. You do not need to upgrade all your PLA-401 Series's firmware to PLA-401 Series. At the time of writing, firmware version 3.3.4 is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 If your PLA-401 Series(s). Note: The firmware is an early version...
... Utility. You do not need to upgrade all your PLA-401 Series's firmware to PLA-401 Series. At the time of writing, firmware version 3.3.4 is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 27 If your PLA-401 Series(s). Note: The firmware is an early version...
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...you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide You don't need to simply plug the devices in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your... Configuration Utility. This password is printed on the powerline adapter itself. Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility message. The HomePlug AV ...
...you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to work properly. 36 PLA-401 Series User's Guide You don't need to simply plug the devices in your powerline network, but not directly connected to your... Configuration Utility. This password is printed on the powerline adapter itself. Figure 14 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon Alternatively, start menu. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility message. The HomePlug AV ...
User Guide
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...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. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the PLA-401 Series such as how to power up and how to upload... the correct model firmware as older version utilities are not compatible with your PLA-401 Series. Figure 16 Firmware Screen PLA-401 Series User's Guide 39 Note:...
...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. You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for the PLA-401 Series such as how to power up and how to upload... the correct model firmware as older version utilities are not compatible with your PLA-401 Series. Figure 16 Firmware Screen PLA-401 Series User's Guide 39 Note:...
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...how fast devices are all the Remote powerline adapters. The rate is a PLA-401 Series in your powerline adapter are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of a powerline adapter, you set how ...the priority of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. Site This field displays: • Local, if it is the PLA-401 Series directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility to the whole payload of your powerline adapter can configure the powerline adapters...
...how fast devices are all the Remote powerline adapters. The rate is a PLA-401 Series in your powerline adapter are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Go to the ZyXEL website to the whole payload of a powerline adapter, you set how ...the priority of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. Site This field displays: • Local, if it is the PLA-401 Series directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility to the whole payload of your powerline adapter can configure the powerline adapters...
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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 will no longer be part of your computer. HomePlug compatible devices use the ... utility main screen. 6.1.4 Change Network Name The network name or Network Membership Key (NMK) is HomePlugAV. The default network name of the PLA-401 Series is a password that you want to open it. If you change the network name of the powerline adapters that identifies a powerline network...
... 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 will no longer be part of your computer. HomePlug compatible devices use the ... utility main screen. 6.1.4 Change Network Name The network name or Network Membership Key (NMK) is HomePlugAV. The default network name of the PLA-401 Series is a password that you want to open it. If you change the network name of the powerline adapters that identifies a powerline network...
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..., but may vary considerably across a powerline network as it travels over 70 dB, depending on other sections of your network. Avg. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may be affected by attenuation more than on line quality and distance. All powerline devices of appliances... the strength of the powerline devices on your device. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to zero.
..., but may vary considerably across a powerline network as it travels over 70 dB, depending on other sections of your network. Avg. Power levels should 54 PLA-401 Series User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may be affected by attenuation more than on line quality and distance. All powerline devices of appliances... the strength of the powerline devices on your device. Click this button to close this window. 6.1.9 Download Firmware Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to zero.
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...directly connected to display the firmware versions of the powerline device. You can access the PLA-401 Series connected to your device. Detect Click this button to upload new firmware. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 55 Manufacturer This field displays the manufacturer of the powerline adapter. Chapter... in the screen, 3-0-3052, the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5. Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to close this field displays ZyXEL. You cannot run the Firmware Detection Tool, the Firmware Upgrade Tool or the Configuration Utility at any time. Firmware Version This ...
...directly connected to display the firmware versions of the powerline device. You can access the PLA-401 Series connected to your device. Detect Click this button to upload new firmware. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 55 Manufacturer This field displays the manufacturer of the powerline adapter. Chapter... in the screen, 3-0-3052, the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5. Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to close this field displays ZyXEL. You cannot run the Firmware Detection Tool, the Firmware Upgrade Tool or the Configuration Utility at any time. Firmware Version This ...
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... the network or create a new one by adding additional powerline adapters. Note: The PLA-401 Series in the Quick Start Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to find this software. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up your computer. If you the following. •...; How to start up your existing powerline network. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 This tutorial shows ...
... the network or create a new one by adding additional powerline adapters. Note: The PLA-401 Series in the Quick Start Guide for a list of the ZyXEL website to find this software. The tutorial uses the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up your computer. If you the following. •...; How to start up your existing powerline network. PLA-401 Series User's Guide 61 This tutorial shows ...
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...PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to your network. Figure 37 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of the new adapter to add it to a printer. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA...-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your computer. Figure 36 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network...
...PLA-401 Series User's Guide 63 Expand the network by adding a new powerline adapter connected to your network. Figure 37 Add a Printer to Your Powerline Network Note: You do not need to know the network name of the new adapter to add it to a printer. Go to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA...-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your computer. Figure 36 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 5 You are now ready to extend your powerline network...
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Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your TV to Make a Second Network 1 Connect 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 watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65.
Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use your TV to Make a Second Network 1 Connect 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 watch movies and play games which are stored on page 65.
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... electrical insect-killers which produce radio waves. The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your network have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will ...Check all or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on or blinking. If you are on your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause interference with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest version utility. Go to large appliances such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, ...
... electrical insect-killers which produce radio waves. The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your network have the latest utility, download it from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will ...Check all or any of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on or blinking. If you are on your PLA-401 Series and make sure that cause interference with PLA-401 Seriess using the latest version utility. Go to large appliances such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, ...
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...allow the powerline adapters you specify to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to 200Mbps. Note.... Network Name Firmware Upgrade Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is encrypted using standard electrical wiring. Data is only compatible with PLA-401 Seriess with all OSs. HomePlug AV is detected. 82 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The maximum number of...
...allow the powerline adapters you specify to easily configure the PLA-401 Series. Low Power mode Note: Only install firmware for installing the latest firmware. Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use the configuration utility to 200Mbps. Note.... Network Name Firmware Upgrade Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is encrypted using standard electrical wiring. Data is only compatible with PLA-401 Seriess with all OSs. HomePlug AV is detected. 82 PLA-401 Series User's Guide The maximum number of...