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... Procedure 34 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...36 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...39 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 39 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 39 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 41 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...45 5.1 Overview... Network 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 7.4 Powerline Problems...
... Procedure 34 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ...36 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button...39 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview 39 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT 39 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks 41 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior 43 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility ...45 5.1 Overview... Network 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 7.4 Powerline Problems...
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... for any new cabling. Devices can be further expanded by the PLA-4xx.) The PLA-4xx uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to any room of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of a house, all without the need for...
... for any new cabling. Devices can be further expanded by the PLA-4xx.) The PLA-4xx uses 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to any room of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of a house, all without the need for...
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...if they have this way will not function correctly due to connect these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to manage the PLA-4xx. You can cause EMI on installing the utility. See Chapter 3 on using these...chargers Lamps Hair Dryers Vaccuum Cleaners Devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tools. See Chapter 4 on page 39 for instructions on page 33 for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices ...
...if they have this way will not function correctly due to connect these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to manage the PLA-4xx. You can cause EMI on installing the utility. See Chapter 3 on using these...chargers Lamps Hair Dryers Vaccuum Cleaners Devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tools. See Chapter 4 on page 39 for instructions on page 33 for example electric drills 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices ...
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... network. When you use two types of your home becomes an extension of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. This utility is printed on your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your Ethernet network. If you to change...you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on page 47. This password...
... network. When you use two types of your home becomes an extension of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. This utility is printed on your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your Ethernet network. If you to change...you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your powerline devices have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on page 47. This password...
User Guide
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...the powerline device tries to connect. The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to set up a connection. This resets the network name to a random value and removes your device from your computer or modem (or other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the... ENCRYPT feature. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 The power ( ) light will blink as examples. 1 Place a powerline device close ...
...the powerline device tries to connect. The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to set up a connection. This resets the network name to a random value and removes your device from your computer or modem (or other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the... ENCRYPT feature. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 The power ( ) light will blink as examples. 1 Place a powerline device close ...
User Guide
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... with each other by sending and receiving information over your home's electrical wiring (A). Figure 23 Example Network Setup B A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of your network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 45 " See Section 5.1.1 on page 46 for example your network. CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility...
... with each other by sending and receiving information over your home's electrical wiring (A). Figure 23 Example Network Setup B A All HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of your network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 45 " See Section 5.1.1 on page 46 for example your network. CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility...
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...PLA-4xx Series User's Guide This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you only have to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. The HomePlug AV ... Device Access Key (DAK) In order to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in the powerline network. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Encryption is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Figure 24...
...PLA-4xx Series User's Guide This network name allows the powerline adapters to understand the encrypted information sent in your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you only have to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. The HomePlug AV ... Device Access Key (DAK) In order to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those in the powerline network. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Encryption is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. Figure 24...
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...network. Transmit Rate (Mbps) This field displays how fast information is removed from the powerline adapter selected in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Application data reflects more accurately how fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example ... identifies which devices are connected to this powerline adapter. Go to the ZyXEL website to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA-4xx directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Central Coordinator ...
...network. Transmit Rate (Mbps) This field displays how fast information is removed from the powerline adapter selected in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Application data reflects more accurately how fast devices are transmitting application relevant traffic (for example ... identifies which devices are connected to this powerline adapter. Go to the ZyXEL website to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA-4xx directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Central Coordinator ...
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...the network name. 3 Check the DAK password and MAC address for all powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. Check the package it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-4xx is connected to your PLA-4xx's power outlet. Powerline signals cannot pass this. Go to Section 5.4 on page ...to detect all other .) 5 Make sure that the LAN network is using earlier versions of your powerline network. This PLA-4xx can not detect earlier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. Ask an electrician for damage. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting V The ETHERNET light does...
...the network name. 3 Check the DAK password and MAC address for all powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. Check the package it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-4xx is connected to your PLA-4xx's power outlet. Powerline signals cannot pass this. Go to Section 5.4 on page ...to detect all other .) 5 Make sure that the LAN network is using earlier versions of your powerline network. This PLA-4xx can not detect earlier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. Ask an electrician for damage. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting V The ETHERNET light does...
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V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on my powerline network is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be greyed out. • If you are running another tool such as the Firmware ... buttons on both devices for less than three seconds. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 73 The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-4xxs using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on installing the latest firmware. • Check...
V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on my powerline network is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be greyed out. • If you are running another tool such as the Firmware ... buttons on both devices for less than three seconds. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 73 The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-4xxs using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are on installing the latest firmware. • Check...
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F-Type Male connector required.) PLA-470/491 4 x LAN UTP Category 5 or Better Network Interface PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 1 x 200 Mbps Powerline port compliant with HomePlug AV standard PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 1 x 10/100M BASE-T Ethernet port with Auto MDI/MDIX PLA-470/470 v2/491 4 x 10/100 M Base-T Ethernet...
F-Type Male connector required.) PLA-470/491 4 x LAN UTP Category 5 or Better Network Interface PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 1 x 200 Mbps Powerline port compliant with HomePlug AV standard PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 1 x 10/100M BASE-T Ethernet port with Auto MDI/MDIX PLA-470/470 v2/491 4 x 10/100 M Base-T Ethernet...
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...bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Coaxial Functionality The range of a HomePlug AV Coaxial network is 300 meters/984 feet in optimal conditions. PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 74 mm PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA-470/470 v2 115mm PLA491 256mm Recommended type of up to 200Mbps. The ...range of a HomePlug AV Powerline network is 800 meters/2624 feet in optimal conditions...
...bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Coaxial Functionality The range of a HomePlug AV Coaxial network is 300 meters/984 feet in optimal conditions. PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 74 mm PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA-470/470 v2 115mm PLA491 256mm Recommended type of up to 200Mbps. The ...range of a HomePlug AV Powerline network is 800 meters/2624 feet in optimal conditions...
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...of a hair dryer connected to a power circuit with and without an EMI filter. Follow the instructions in the PLA-4xx. Table 20 Standards Supported STANDARD DESCRIPTION HomePlug AV Designed for installing the latest firmware. RFC 1112 IGMP v1 RFC 1157 SNMPv1: Simple Network Management Protocol version 1... Management Protocol, Version 2. Note: Only install firmware for your network. Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use of devices in one powerline network DESCRIPTION Supports up to 200 Mbps in half duplex mode Supports up to 150...
...of a hair dryer connected to a power circuit with and without an EMI filter. Follow the instructions in the PLA-4xx. Table 20 Standards Supported STANDARD DESCRIPTION HomePlug AV Designed for installing the latest firmware. RFC 1112 IGMP v1 RFC 1157 SNMPv1: Simple Network Management Protocol version 1... Management Protocol, Version 2. Note: Only install firmware for your network. Firmware Upgrade Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL website and use of devices in one powerline network DESCRIPTION Supports up to 200 Mbps in half duplex mode Supports up to 150...
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...and the wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on the screws. Hang the PLA4xx on a wall. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI...) HAIR DRYER CONNECTED HAIR DRYER DISCONNECTED NO EMI FILTER 50-60mbps 50-60mbps HAIR DRYER CONNECTED WITH EMI FILTER 46-56mbps 20-30mbps HOMEPLUG AV...
...and the wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on the screws. Hang the PLA4xx on a wall. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI...) HAIR DRYER CONNECTED HAIR DRYER DISCONNECTED NO EMI FILTER 50-60mbps 50-60mbps HAIR DRYER CONNECTED WITH EMI FILTER 46-56mbps 20-30mbps HOMEPLUG AV...
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... disclaimer 87 E electrical and cable wiring 45 electrical circuit boundaries 45 encryption 19, 45, 81 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Index Index ETHN LED 65 F FCC 81 FCC interference statement 87 firmware 48 frequency band 81 H HomePlug AV standard 19 humidity, operation and storage 80 I installation overview 25 procedure 25 requirements 25 InstallShield...
... disclaimer 87 E electrical and cable wiring 45 electrical circuit boundaries 45 encryption 19, 45, 81 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Index Index ETHN LED 65 F FCC 81 FCC interference statement 87 firmware 48 frequency band 81 H HomePlug AV standard 19 humidity, operation and storage 80 I installation overview 25 procedure 25 requirements 25 InstallShield...
Quick Start Guide
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EENNGGLLIISSHH Overview The PLA470 connects a HomePlug AV powerline network, which uses your LAN (and Internet gateway). Internet This Quick Start Guide covers the following: 1 Hardware Connections 2 Set Up Your Powerline Network 3 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT See the User's Guide on the included CD for the User's Guide. 2 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM, if a screen does not pop-up, use Windows Explorer (My Computer) to go to your electrical wiring, to the CD-ROM (commonly drive D) and browse for details on all of the PLA470's features.
EENNGGLLIISSHH Overview The PLA470 connects a HomePlug AV powerline network, which uses your LAN (and Internet gateway). Internet This Quick Start Guide covers the following: 1 Hardware Connections 2 Set Up Your Powerline Network 3 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT See the User's Guide on the included CD for the User's Guide. 2 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM, if a screen does not pop-up, use Windows Explorer (My Computer) to go to your electrical wiring, to the CD-ROM (commonly drive D) and browse for details on all of the PLA470's features.
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ENGLISH " Your PLA470 is only compatible with HomePlug AV products with the latest firmware. You can upgrade your other ZyXEL HomePlug AV products by downloading the latest firmware from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). 1 Hardware Connections Internet 1 3 2 3
ENGLISH " Your PLA470 is only compatible with HomePlug AV products with the latest firmware. You can upgrade your other ZyXEL HomePlug AV products by downloading the latest firmware from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com). 1 Hardware Connections Internet 1 3 2 3
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...connect almost any networking device to an outlet on setting up a HomePlug AV network using the ENCRYPT button. If your network by connecting another HomePlug AV powerline adapter to your powerline adapters.) • If the HomePlug ( ) lights turn on, your HomePlug AV network is ready for instructions on the same electrical circuit as ... example only, you can expand your powerline devices do not have the ENCRYPT button, see the User's Guide for use. • If the HomePlug ( ) lights do not turn on, or if you want to make your network more secure, go to the next section to set up ...
...connect almost any networking device to an outlet on setting up a HomePlug AV network using the ENCRYPT button. If your network by connecting another HomePlug AV powerline adapter to your powerline adapters.) • If the HomePlug ( ) lights turn on, your HomePlug AV network is ready for instructions on the same electrical circuit as ... example only, you can expand your powerline devices do not have the ENCRYPT button, see the User's Guide for use. • If the HomePlug ( ) lights do not turn on, or if you want to make your network more secure, go to the next section to set up ...
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ENGLISH 3 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT Use the ENCRYPT button to set up each one. After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set ... modem (or other , so you need to, but the powerline devices need to set up a secure connection between your PLA470 and another HomePlug AV product with an ENCRYPT button (The PLA-400 v2 is shown below as an example). 1 Place the powerline devices close to each other networking product) if you have 120...
ENGLISH 3 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT Use the ENCRYPT button to set up each one. After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set ... modem (or other , so you need to, but the powerline devices need to set up a secure connection between your PLA470 and another HomePlug AV product with an ENCRYPT button (The PLA-400 v2 is shown below as an example). 1 Place the powerline devices close to each other networking product) if you have 120...
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...connected to the PLA470) and see if the light displays. If the light shines this section using a powerline device connected to your HomePlug AV network and the powerline device you want to add to the network. 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any products... circuit. • Make sure that all your powerline devices, such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.0.1. 9 The PLA470 does NOT recognize or communicate with earlier versions of this section, you have connected to your powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. If you can now use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility.
...connected to the PLA470) and see if the light displays. If the light shines this section using a powerline device connected to your HomePlug AV network and the powerline device you want to add to the network. 6 If you disconnected your computer or modem (or any products... circuit. • Make sure that all your powerline devices, such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.0.1. 9 The PLA470 does NOT recognize or communicate with earlier versions of this section, you have connected to your powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. If you can now use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility.