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...Tables...13 List of Figures ...15 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx ...19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 20 1.4 PLA491 Power ...PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22 1.7 Multiple Networks ...23 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...25 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 25 2.2 Installing the Utility ...25 Part II: Managing the PLA-4xx 31 Chapter 3 Firmware Tools ...33 3.1 Firmware Detection Tool ...33 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues 33 PLA...
...Tables...13 List of Figures ...15 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx ...19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 20 1.4 PLA491 Power ...PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22 1.7 Multiple Networks ...23 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...25 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 25 2.2 Installing the Utility ...25 Part II: Managing the PLA-4xx 31 Chapter 3 Firmware Tools ...33 3.1 Firmware Detection Tool ...33 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues 33 PLA...
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...Overview ...45 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 46 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 46 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 46 5.3 Configuration Screen ...47 5.4 Firmware Screen ...48 5.5 Network Info Screen ...49 5.6 Advanced Screen ...50 5.7 About Screen ...53 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 55 6.1 ...into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 ...
...Overview ...45 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security 46 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK 46 5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility 46 5.3 Configuration Screen ...47 5.4 Firmware Screen ...48 5.5 Network Info Screen ...49 5.6 Advanced Screen ...50 5.7 About Screen ...53 Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial 55 6.1 ...into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 ...
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... 10 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...66 Table 12 PLA-400 Lights ...67 Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights ...67 Table 14 PLA-470 Lights ...69 Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights ...69 Table 16 PLA491 Lights ...71 Table 17 Hardware Specifications ...79 Table 18 Firmware Specifications ......81 Table 19 Performance ...82 Table 20 Standards Supported ...82 Table 21 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 84 PLA-4xx Series User's ...
... 10 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...66 Table 12 PLA-400 Lights ...67 Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights ...67 Table 14 PLA-470 Lights ...69 Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights ...69 Table 16 PLA491 Lights ...71 Table 17 Hardware Specifications ...79 Table 18 Firmware Specifications ......81 Table 19 Performance ...82 Table 20 Standards Supported ...82 Table 21 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 84 PLA-4xx Series User's ...
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... Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 46 Figure 25 Configuration Screen ...47 Figure 26 Firmware Screen ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...49 Figure 28 Priority Settings ...52 Figure 29 Advanced Screen ...52...
... Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 46 Figure 25 Configuration Screen ...47 Figure 26 Firmware Screen ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...49 Figure 28 Priority Settings ...52 Figure 29 Advanced Screen ...52...
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... download both of these tools are only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network. Table 1 Devices that can cause EMI on the power ...circuit DEVICES Cell phone chargers Lamps Hair Dryers Vaccuum Cleaners Devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 4 on page 39 for instructions on using these types of interference...
... download both of these tools are only compatible with other powerline devices with motors, for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network. Table 1 Devices that can cause EMI on the power ...circuit DEVICES Cell phone chargers Lamps Hair Dryers Vaccuum Cleaners Devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 4 on page 39 for instructions on using these types of interference...
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...PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is printed on your powerline network. This password is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". Use this feature if your powerline devices have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL...a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. You don't need to add the password for enabling security on your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use two types of your computer). 1.6.2 Setting ...
...PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is printed on your powerline network. This password is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". Use this feature if your powerline devices have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL...a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. You don't need to add the password for enabling security on your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use two types of your computer). 1.6.2 Setting ...
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... skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. A prompt appears asking you don't already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on your computer's CD-ROM drive. This utility allows you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing ... to manage the network name (See Section 5.3 on your powerline network. If you to continue with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. This software is only compatible with the installation. Alternatively this step will be done manually by double ...
... skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. A prompt appears asking you don't already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on your computer's CD-ROM drive. This utility allows you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing ... to manage the network name (See Section 5.3 on your powerline network. If you to continue with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. This software is only compatible with the installation. Alternatively this step will be done manually by double ...
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PART II Managing the PLA4xx Firmware Tools (33) The ENCRYPT Button (39) The Configuration Utility (45) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (55) LEDs and Troubleshooting (65) 31
PART II Managing the PLA4xx Firmware Tools (33) The ENCRYPT Button (39) The Configuration Utility (45) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (55) LEDs and Troubleshooting (65) 31
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... connected to your local device is early version (earlier than 3.0.5), then upgrade your PLA-4xx(s). CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tools Use the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the same firmware. Use the Firmware Detection Tool to detect the firmware version of these applications can connect with each other powerline devices which have the...
... connected to your local device is early version (earlier than 3.0.5), then upgrade your PLA-4xx(s). CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tools Use the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the same firmware. Use the Firmware Detection Tool to detect the firmware version of these applications can connect with each other powerline devices which have the...
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... Tool to run the file. 3 Click Next to begin the firmware detection process. 34 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Figure 13 Firmware Detection With a Latest Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 3.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure Follow these instructions to run the Firmware Detection Tool. 1 Close the Utility and Firmware Upgrade Tool if either of them are open. 2 Double click on latest...
... Tool to run the file. 3 Click Next to begin the firmware detection process. 34 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Figure 13 Firmware Detection With a Latest Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 3.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure Follow these instructions to run the Firmware Detection Tool. 1 Close the Utility and Firmware Upgrade Tool if either of them are open. 2 Double click on latest...
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... to the computer running the configuration utility. You can find the MAC address of your powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 35 MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field displays • Local, if it is identifying...
... to the computer running the configuration utility. You can find the MAC address of your powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 35 MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field displays • Local, if it is identifying...
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... with the latest Utility or with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Firmware Version This is upgraded. 36 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide " The firmware is firmware version 1.4.5. Company You can upgrade your computer. 2 Close the Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of your computer. If...
... with the latest Utility or with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Firmware Version This is upgraded. 36 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide " The firmware is firmware version 1.4.5. Company You can upgrade your computer. 2 Close the Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of your computer. If...
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PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears. Click Finish to upgrade. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool.
PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears. Click Finish to upgrade. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool.
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... by browsing to understand the encrypted information sent in and not worry about setting up security. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. " Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to work...
... by browsing to understand the encrypted information sent in and not worry about setting up security. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. " Close the Firmware Upgrade Tool and Firmware Detection Tool if either of them are all need to enter the DAK password for the Utility to work...
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...can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for all caps and with PLA-4xxs using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to recognize... and communicate with your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on the bottom of ...
...can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx. Note: You must enter the correct DAK password for all caps and with PLA-4xxs using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to recognize... and communicate with your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on the bottom of ...
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Figure 26 Firmware Screen Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA-4xx is communicating with other powerline adapters on your powerline network. Figure 27 Network Info Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 49
Figure 26 Firmware Screen Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA-4xx is communicating with other powerline adapters on your powerline network. Figure 27 Network Info Screen PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 49
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... looking at the label on the bottom of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are connected to a PLA-4xx, then you have two powerline networks. The rate is displayed. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Different powerline networks are transmitting application relevant traffic...
... looking at the label on the bottom of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are connected to a PLA-4xx, then you have two powerline networks. The rate is displayed. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Different powerline networks are transmitting application relevant traffic...
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... this screen. MAC Address This is displayed. The following table describes the labels in this is firmware version 3.0.5. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your computer which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter ...version: This field displays the software version of importance, are configuring. In the example firmware version given in the screen, 3-0-3052, the firmware version is connected directly to a powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 53 Table 8 Advanced Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field ...
... this screen. MAC Address This is displayed. The following table describes the labels in this is firmware version 3.0.5. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your computer which shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter ...version: This field displays the software version of importance, are configuring. In the example firmware version given in the screen, 3-0-3052, the firmware version is connected directly to a powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 53 Table 8 Advanced Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field ...
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Close Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. 54 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 9 About Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Released This field displays the date when the firmware was released.
Close Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. 54 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility Table 9 About Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Released This field displays the date when the firmware was released.