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... Internet See the User's Guide on the included CD for the User's Guide. " Your PLA450 is only compatible with HomePlug AV products with the latest firmware. You can upgrade your wired LAN (which uses Ethernet cables). It also adds wireless connectivity. Internet Use the following sections in this guide to set... up when you insert the included CD, use Windows Explorer (My Computer) to go to your other ZyXEL HomePlug AV products by downloading the latest firmware from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). 2
... Internet See the User's Guide on the included CD for the User's Guide. " Your PLA450 is only compatible with HomePlug AV products with the latest firmware. You can upgrade your wired LAN (which uses Ethernet cables). It also adds wireless connectivity. Internet Use the following sections in this guide to set... up when you insert the included CD, use Windows Explorer (My Computer) to go to your other ZyXEL HomePlug AV products by downloading the latest firmware from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). 2
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.... 9 Congratulations! V If you want on your powerline adapters are typed correctly. Go to the next section to their previous settings before you have the latest firmware installed. See Troubleshooting for more suggestions. 5 Set Your PLA450's IP Address Set your PLA450's IP address to be on your network. 1 Click Network > LAN in...
.... 9 Congratulations! V If you want on your powerline adapters are typed correctly. Go to the next section to their previous settings before you have the latest firmware installed. See Troubleshooting for more suggestions. 5 Set Your PLA450's IP Address Set your PLA450's IP address to be on your network. 1 Click Network > LAN in...
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Table of Contents 11.1 Firmware Upload Screen 105 11.2 Configuration Screen ...107 11.2.1 Backup Configuration 107 11.2.2 Restore Configuration 107 11.2.3 Back to Factory Defaults 108 11.3 Restart Screen ...109 ...
Table of Contents 11.1 Firmware Upload Screen 105 11.2 Configuration Screen ...107 11.2.1 Backup Configuration 107 11.2.2 Restore Configuration 107 11.2.3 Back to Factory Defaults 108 11.3 Restart Screen ...109 ...
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... Figure 52 Maintenance > System > Time Setting 98 Figure 53 Maintenance > Logs > View Log 101 Figure 54 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings 103 Figure 55 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware 105 Figure 56 Upload Warning ...106 Figure 57 Network Temporarily Disconnected 106 Figure 58 Upload Error Message ...106 Figure 59 Maintenance > Tools > Configuration 107 Figure...
... Figure 52 Maintenance > System > Time Setting 98 Figure 53 Maintenance > Logs > View Log 101 Figure 54 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings 103 Figure 55 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware 105 Figure 56 Upload Warning ...106 Figure 57 Network Temporarily Disconnected 106 Figure 58 Upload Error Message ...106 Figure 59 Maintenance > Tools > Configuration 107 Figure...
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... Table 29 Maintenance > System > Time Setting 99 Table 30 Maintenance > Logs > View Log 102 Table 31 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings 103 Table 32 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware 105 Table 33 Maintenance Restore Configuration 107 Table 34 Maintenance > Config Mode > General 111 Table 35 Advanced Configuration Options 111 Table 36 Hardware Features ...123...
... Table 29 Maintenance > System > Time Setting 99 Table 30 Maintenance > Logs > View Log 102 Table 31 Maintenance > Logs > Log Settings 103 Table 32 Maintenance > Tools > Firmware 105 Table 33 Maintenance Restore Configuration 107 Table 34 Maintenance > Config Mode > General 111 Table 35 Advanced Configuration Options 111 Table 36 Hardware Features ...123...
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.... • ENCRYPT: You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the PLA450 using a (supported) web browser. • FTP. " Upgrade to the latest firmware to enable the ENCRYPT feature on your PLA450. • Web Configurator. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your PLA450 Figure 2 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example D C B A 1.2 Ways to... the PLA450. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): You can use the ENCRYPT button to set up a powerline network with your PLA450. 1.3 Good Habits for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
.... • ENCRYPT: You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the PLA450 using a (supported) web browser. • FTP. " Upgrade to the latest firmware to enable the ENCRYPT feature on your PLA450. • Web Configurator. Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your PLA450 Figure 2 HomePlug AV Internet Connection Example D C B A 1.2 Ways to... the PLA450. • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): You can use the ENCRYPT button to set up a powerline network with your PLA450. 1.3 Good Habits for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
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The PLA450 and PLA-400 v2 are required to . 4 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear of your powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the HomePlug ( ) light ... the network name to a random value and removes your device from your computer or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to have version 3.0.5 firmware or later installed to enable the ENCRYPT feature. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are shown below as examples. 1 Place a powerline...
The PLA450 and PLA-400 v2 are required to . 4 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear of your powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the HomePlug ( ) light ... the network name to a random value and removes your device from your computer or modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to have version 3.0.5 firmware or later installed to enable the ENCRYPT feature. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other powerline setting changes are shown below as examples. 1 Place a powerline...
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... Information 38 PLA450 User's Guide Click this icon to not refresh the screen statistics. It is ZyXEL's proprietary Network Operating System. Table 4 Web Configurator Status Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information System Name This is the ZyNOS firmware version and the date created. ZyNOS is for related product information. The following table describes...
... Information 38 PLA450 User's Guide Click this icon to not refresh the screen statistics. It is ZyXEL's proprietary Network Operating System. Table 4 Web Configurator Status Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Device Information System Name This is the ZyNOS firmware version and the date created. ZyNOS is for related product information. The following table describes...
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... is close to 100%, the PLA450 is not used to improve anymore. Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used by ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) and is thus available for running at full load, and the throughput is using . Channel This shows the channel number... adapter MAC Address of the HomePlug chipset. Operating Channel This shows the channel number which you should turn off other applications. - Firmware Version This shows the firmware version of your device. - System Status System Uptime This is enabled or not. - CPU Usage This displays what percentage of ...
... is close to 100%, the PLA450 is not used to improve anymore. Name (SSID) This shows a descriptive name used by ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) and is thus available for running at full load, and the throughput is using . Channel This shows the channel number... adapter MAC Address of the HomePlug chipset. Operating Channel This shows the channel number which you should turn off other applications. - Firmware Version This shows the firmware version of your device. - System Status System Uptime This is enabled or not. - CPU Usage This displays what percentage of ...
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... allows you selected. The Poll Interval(s) field is the PLA450's port type. PLA450 User's Guide 41 Log Settings Use this screen to upload firmware to your PLA450. Tools Firmware Use this screen to change the web configurator's language settings. 4.4.3 Summary: Packet Statistics Click the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in this port. Also...
... allows you selected. The Poll Interval(s) field is the PLA450's port type. PLA450 User's Guide 41 Log Settings Use this screen to upload firmware to your PLA450. Tools Firmware Use this screen to change the web configurator's language settings. 4.4.3 Summary: Packet Statistics Click the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in this port. Also...
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The following screen. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of a HomePlug AV device detected by the HomePlug chipset. Firmware Version This shows the firmware version used by your network will be Remote. Tx (Mbps) This displays the transmission speed in this information for suggestions. Refresh Click Refresh to display ...
The following screen. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of a HomePlug AV device detected by the HomePlug chipset. Firmware Version This shows the firmware version used by your network will be Remote. Tx (Mbps) This displays the transmission speed in this information for suggestions. Refresh Click Refresh to display ...
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... (www.zyxel.com). 8.2 Privacy and Powerline Adapters When the PLA450 communicates with each other they all HomePlug powerline adapters and the PLA450 to communicate with the latest firmware. If you do not know the secret code, you assign to a computer and then plug it in the powerline ...network. The PLA450 is only compatible with ZyXEL HomePlug AV products with each other computers or network devices ...
... (www.zyxel.com). 8.2 Privacy and Powerline Adapters When the PLA450 communicates with each other they all HomePlug powerline adapters and the PLA450 to communicate with the latest firmware. If you do not know the secret code, you assign to a computer and then plug it in the powerline ...network. The PLA450 is only compatible with ZyXEL HomePlug AV products with each other computers or network devices ...
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... files and restart the PLA450. 11.1 Firmware Upload Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them. See the Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance chapter for upgrading firmware using FTP/TFTP commands. Upload Click Upload... upload in the location of the file you want to find it. PLA450 User's Guide 105 Follow the instructions in this screen to upload firmware to begin the upload process. Remember that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "PLA450.bin". After ...
... files and restart the PLA450. 11.1 Firmware Upload Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them. See the Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance chapter for upgrading firmware using FTP/TFTP commands. Upload Click Upload... upload in the location of the file you want to find it. PLA450 User's Guide 105 Follow the instructions in this screen to upload firmware to begin the upload process. Remember that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "PLA450.bin". After ...
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...Guide Figure 56 Upload Warning The PLA450 automatically restarts in progress! Click Return to go back to the Firmware screen. Chapter 11 Tools " Do not turn off the PLA450 while firmware upload is in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. If the upload was not successful, the... following icon on your new firmware version in the Status screen. Figure 57 Network Temporarily Disconnected After two minutes...
...Guide Figure 56 Upload Warning The PLA450 automatically restarts in progress! Click Return to go back to the Firmware screen. Chapter 11 Tools " Do not turn off the PLA450 while firmware upload is in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. If the upload was not successful, the... following icon on your new firmware version in the Status screen. Figure 57 Network Temporarily Disconnected After two minutes...
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Chapter 11 Tools 11.2 Configuration Screen See the Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance chapter for transferring configuration files using FTP/TFTP commands. Click Maintenance > Tools > Configuration. The backup configuration file will be useful in ...
Chapter 11 Tools 11.2 Configuration Screen See the Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance chapter for transferring configuration files using FTP/TFTP commands. Click Maintenance > Tools > Configuration. The backup configuration file will be useful in ...
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... wirelessly, use FTP to the PLA450. 1 Make sure you have entered the password correctly. See Section 14.4 on . 2 You cannot log in to upload new firmware. See the Quick Start Guide. V I can see or access the Login screen in to log out. 3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord...
... wirelessly, use FTP to the PLA450. 1 Make sure you have entered the password correctly. See Section 14.4 on . 2 You cannot log in to upload new firmware. See the Quick Start Guide. V I can see or access the Login screen in to log out. 3 Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord...
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...Reset Button The reset button is equipped with a 2dBi detachable antenna to detect the speed of plastic (not included) Table 37 Firmware Features FEATURE DESCRIPTION Default IP Address 192.168.1.2 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) Default Password 1234 DHCP ...for 1 second to factory default settings. CHAPTER 15 Product Specifications and WallMounting Instructions The following tables summarize the PLA450's hardware and firmware features. Press for 5 seconds to restore to restart the device. Antenna The PLA450 is built into the rear panel. Auto-...
...Reset Button The reset button is equipped with a 2dBi detachable antenna to detect the speed of plastic (not included) Table 37 Firmware Features FEATURE DESCRIPTION Default IP Address 192.168.1.2 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) Default Password 1234 DHCP ...for 1 second to factory default settings. CHAPTER 15 Product Specifications and WallMounting Instructions The following tables summarize the PLA450's hardware and firmware features. Press for 5 seconds to restore to restart the device. Antenna The PLA450 is built into the rear panel. Auto-...
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...connect to protect your wireless network. WPA(2)-PSK Powerline Functionality Firmware Upgrade Note: The PLA450 may be prone to RF (...200Mbps. Data is encrypted using the latest version firmware cannot communicate with earlier version firmware. The range of the PLA450's configuration and put... You can connect using the super G function. Download new firmware (when available) from the PLA450 to an earlier configuration. Use...& Restoration Time and Date Logging and Tracing Note: Only upload firmware for troubleshooting. The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate ...
...connect to protect your wireless network. WPA(2)-PSK Powerline Functionality Firmware Upgrade Note: The PLA450 may be prone to RF (...200Mbps. Data is encrypted using the latest version firmware cannot communicate with earlier version firmware. The range of the PLA450's configuration and put... You can connect using the super G function. Download new firmware (when available) from the PLA450 to an earlier configuration. Use...& Restoration Time and Date Logging and Tracing Note: Only upload firmware for troubleshooting. The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate ...
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...antenna. 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on the ZyXEL home page to go to that to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product on a circuit different from that product's page. 178 PLA450 User's Guide Cet ...for compliance could void the user's authority to channels 1 through 11. 注意 ! Viewing Certifications 1 Go to which the receiver is firmware-limited to operate the equipment. This device has been designed for help. is connected. 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...
...antenna. 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on the ZyXEL home page to go to that to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product on a circuit different from that product's page. 178 PLA450 User's Guide Cet ...for compliance could void the user's authority to channels 1 through 11. 注意 ! Viewing Certifications 1 Go to which the receiver is firmware-limited to operate the equipment. This device has been designed for help. is connected. 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...
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...consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be held liable for a particular use or purpose. Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this product... abnormal working conditions. This warranty is recommended that vary from this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for a period of the purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and...
...consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be held liable for a particular use or purpose. Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this product... abnormal working conditions. This warranty is recommended that vary from this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for a period of the purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and...