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... 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-407 18 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-407 19 1.4 Security ...19 1.4.1 Passwords ...20 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...20 1.5 Multiple Networks ...21 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...23 2.1 Overview ...23 2.2 Installing the Utility ...23 Part II: Managing the PLA-407 27 Chapter 3 Firmware Tool ...29 3.1 Overview ...29 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...29 PLA-402 v3 User's Guide 9
... 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-407 18 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-407 19 1.4 Security ...19 1.4.1 Passwords ...20 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...20 1.5 Multiple Networks ...21 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...23 2.1 Overview ...23 2.2 Installing the Utility ...23 Part II: Managing the PLA-407 27 Chapter 3 Firmware Tool ...29 3.1 Overview ...29 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...29 PLA-402 v3 User's Guide 9
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... 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 37 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 38 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 38 5.3 Configuration Screen ...39 5.4 Firmware Screen ...41 5.5 Network Info Screen ...41 5.6 Advanced Screen ...43 5.7 About Screen ...46 Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration ... 6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color 51 6.1.8 Link Information ...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 ...
... 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 37 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 38 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 38 5.3 Configuration Screen ...39 5.4 Firmware Screen ...41 5.5 Network Info Screen ...41 5.6 Advanced Screen ...43 5.7 About Screen ...46 Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration ... 6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color 51 6.1.8 Link Information ...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 ...
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Table of Contents 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 Chapter 8 PLA Compatibility ...71 8.1 Overview ...71 8.2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility 71 8.3 Compatibility Diagrams ...72 8.4 Chipset Compatibility ...73 Part III: Appendices and Index 75 Chapter 9 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...77 9.1 LEDs ...77 9.2 Power and ...
Table of Contents 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 Chapter 8 PLA Compatibility ...71 8.1 Overview ...71 8.2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility 71 8.3 Compatibility Diagrams ...72 8.4 Chipset Compatibility ...73 Part III: Appendices and Index 75 Chapter 9 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...77 9.1 LEDs ...77 9.2 Power and ...
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... them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to your Powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your Powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is available to help you upgrade. PLA-407 User's Guide 19 See...
... them , download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to your Powerline network if they have this tool from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your Powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is available to help you upgrade. PLA-407 User's Guide 19 See...
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... be skipped. If you to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-407 which has the latest firmware installed. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility 2.1 Overview This chapter guides you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install .NET Framework version...
... be skipped. If you to .NET Framework version 2.0 so it can work with a PLA-407 which has the latest firmware installed. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility 2.1 Overview This chapter guides you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to install .NET Framework version...
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PART II Managing the PLA407 Firmware Tool (29) The ENCRYPT Button (31) The Configuration Utility (37) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61) PLA Compatibility (71) 27
PART II Managing the PLA407 Firmware Tool (29) The ENCRYPT Button (31) The Configuration Utility (37) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61) PLA Compatibility (71) 27
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... with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. This firmware version is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with version 3.3.4. Firmware version 3.3.4 is included in the Tool. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 4.0.1 or later) on the Powerline device directly connected to PLA-407. This is compatible...
... with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. This firmware version is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are compatible with version 3.3.4. Firmware version 3.3.4 is included in the Tool. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool 3.1 Overview Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 4.0.1 or later) on the Powerline device directly connected to PLA-407. This is compatible...
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You don't need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to work properly. 38 PLA-407 User's Guide Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to... This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA-407s are open for the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local Powerline...
You don't need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to work properly. 38 PLA-407 User's Guide Note: Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you to... This password is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility By default the PLA-407s are open for the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local Powerline...
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You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-407 sends and receives information in the PLA-407. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.4 Firmware Screen Firmware is the software which a specific PLA-407 is embedded in a secure way. Figure 17 Firmware Screen Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as follows. Note: To upgrade to see the rates at...
You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for how the PLA-407 sends and receives information in the PLA-407. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.4 Firmware Screen Firmware is the software which a specific PLA-407 is embedded in a secure way. Figure 17 Firmware Screen Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as follows. Note: To upgrade to see the rates at...
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...PLA-407 User's Guide 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 4 Network Info Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmit This field displays how fast information is sent from the Powerline adapter Rate (Mbps) selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for your ZyXEL... HomePlug AV adapter. Go to the ZyXEL website to this Powerline adapter. 5.6 Advanced Screen Note: This feature is delivered too slowly, quality...
...PLA-407 User's Guide 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 4 Network Info Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmit This field displays how fast information is sent from the Powerline adapter Rate (Mbps) selected in the Configuration screen to download the latest utility and firmware for your ZyXEL... HomePlug AV adapter. Go to the ZyXEL website to this Powerline adapter. 5.6 Advanced Screen Note: This feature is delivered too slowly, quality...
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...screen. This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA-407 you selected in this is earlier than 3.3.4, ...please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to latest version utility and firmware. Figure 21 About Screen Upgrade to upgrade your device's firmware is firmware version 4.0. The following ...
...screen. This field displays the date when the firmware was released. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA-407 you selected in this is earlier than 3.3.4, ...please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to latest version utility and firmware. Figure 21 About Screen Upgrade to upgrade your device's firmware is firmware version 4.0. The following ...
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... varies depending on the quality of writing. • Supported Models: PLA-407 • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5 • Supported Language/s: English PLA-407 User's Guide 47 CHAPTER 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1 Overview... This chapter shows you how to configure the following tasks: • Change Network Name (NMK) • Change Nickname • QoS Settings • Set HomePlug Light Color • Link Information • Download Firmware ...
... varies depending on the quality of writing. • Supported Models: PLA-407 • Supported Mac operating systems: Mac OS X 10.3, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5 • Supported Language/s: English PLA-407 User's Guide 47 CHAPTER 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 6.1 Overview... This chapter shows you how to configure the following tasks: • Change Network Name (NMK) • Change Nickname • QoS Settings • Set HomePlug Light Color • Link Information • Download Firmware ...
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...be constant and limited by the output power standard of your country. Attenuation may damage your network. Power levels should 54 PLA-407 User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may vary considerably across a Powerline network as it travels over 70 dB, depending ...source device. Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to detect the firmware version of appliances on your device. Figure 28 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to your electrical circuit. Click this ...
...be constant and limited by the output power standard of your country. Attenuation may damage your network. Power levels should 54 PLA-407 User's Guide Unusually high output power levels may vary considerably across a Powerline network as it travels over 70 dB, depending ...source device. Use this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where you can download firmware to detect the firmware version of appliances on your device. Figure 28 Download Firmware 6.2 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to your electrical circuit. Click this ...
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...ZyXEL. Table 12 Firmware Detection Tool LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field shows Local, if it is identifying the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility and Remote, if it is a Powerline adapter in the screen, 3-0-3052, the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5. In the example firmware... can find the MAC address of your PLA-407 displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your device if this screen. PLA-407 User's Guide 55 Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. Manufacturer This field displays the...
...ZyXEL. Table 12 Firmware Detection Tool LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field shows Local, if it is identifying the Powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility and Remote, if it is a Powerline adapter in the screen, 3-0-3052, the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5. In the example firmware... can find the MAC address of your PLA-407 displayed on a sticker on the bottom of your device if this screen. PLA-407 User's Guide 55 Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. Manufacturer This field displays the...
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... in the utility revert to upgrade the utility; Make sure you may damage your device. • The firmware is greater than 3.0.5, then you also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-407 User's Guide older utilities may not be upgraded to your current settings.
... in the utility revert to upgrade the utility; Make sure you may damage your device. • The firmware is greater than 3.0.5, then you also use the firmware upgrade tool on Upgrading Firmware • If the firmware version of them are open. 56 PLA-407 User's Guide older utilities may not be upgraded to your current settings.
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Figure 31 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start PLA-407 User's Guide 57 Figure 30 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 4 If you already have the latest version firmware, you want to begin the firmware upgrade process. Click No unless you 'll see a warning screen. Click Next to re-upload the firmware. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 3 Open the Firmware Upgrade Tool application.
Figure 31 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start PLA-407 User's Guide 57 Figure 30 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 4 If you already have the latest version firmware, you want to begin the firmware upgrade process. Click No unless you 'll see a warning screen. Click Next to re-upload the firmware. Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility 3 Open the Firmware Upgrade Tool application.
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Figure 32 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 6 The firmware upgrade may take several minutes. Figure 33 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 58 PLA-407 User's Guide Do not click anything or reboot the device while firmware upgrade is located in progress. 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 32 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 6 The firmware upgrade may take several minutes. Figure 33 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 58 PLA-407 User's Guide Do not click anything or reboot the device while firmware upgrade is located in progress. 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.
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PLA-407 User's Guide 59 Your device automatically restarts. Figure 34 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. 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. Click OK, then Finish to upgrade.
PLA-407 User's Guide 59 Your device automatically restarts. Figure 34 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. 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. Click OK, then Finish to upgrade.
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... compatible with the different PLA models. If you have a firmware version of the following figure. Figure 50 PLA Setup Powerline connection PLA-407 PLA-401 v3 PLA-407 can work with different PLA models that have older PLA models, take note of at least 3.0.5 as shown in the following . PLA-407 User's Guide 71 CHAPTER 8 PLA Compatibility 8.1 Overview Your PLA-407 can work with each...
... compatible with the different PLA models. If you have a firmware version of the following figure. Figure 50 PLA Setup Powerline connection PLA-407 PLA-401 v3 PLA-407 can work with different PLA models that have older PLA models, take note of at least 3.0.5 as shown in the following . PLA-407 User's Guide 71 CHAPTER 8 PLA Compatibility 8.1 Overview Your PLA-407 can work with each...