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... Series User's Guide 3 If you should have the following address, or use e-mail instead. Please have your vendor. You should contact your basic Internet access or home network already set up and running right away. It contains information on making your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you received your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for additional support documentation and product...
... Series User's Guide 3 If you should have the following address, or use e-mail instead. Please have your vendor. You should contact your basic Internet access or home network already set up and running right away. It contains information on making your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you received your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for additional support documentation and product...
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... type one of measurement may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be referred to as the "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) may be referred to as the "configuration utility...
... type one of measurement may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be referred to as the "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) may be referred to as the "configuration utility...
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...; Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. • Place connecting cables carefully so that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will step on them or stumble over them. • Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling. • Use ONLY an appropriate power adapter or cord for your device. • Connect the power adapter or cord to the right supply voltage (for example...
...; Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. • Place connecting cables carefully so that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will step on them or stumble over them. • Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling. • Use ONLY an appropriate power adapter or cord for your device. • Connect the power adapter or cord to the right supply voltage (for example...
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... Setup Tutorial 55 6.1 Overview ...55 6.1.1 Important Terms ...56 6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 56 6.1.3 Adding a Powerline Adapter 57 6.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 59 6.1.5 Splitting a 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 ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 74 10 PLA-4xx Series User...
... Setup Tutorial 55 6.1 Overview ...55 6.1.1 Important Terms ...56 6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 56 6.1.3 Adding a Powerline Adapter 57 6.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 59 6.1.5 Splitting a 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 ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 74 10 PLA-4xx Series User...
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... 35 Figure 16 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 36 Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 37 Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 40 Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network 41 Figure 21 One 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...
... 35 Figure 16 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Start 36 Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 37 Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 37 Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 40 Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network 41 Figure 21 One 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...
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...-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV". Your network can securely communicate with the PLA...
...-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV". Your network can securely communicate with the PLA...
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... cable outlet. A cell phone charger can use a coaxial splitter. 1.4 PLA491 Power Strip with EMI Filter The PLA491 is connected to a filtered power outlet on page 82. For an example of interference on a powerline network please refer to the Electromagnetic Interference Example on the PLA491 to reduce any possible interference. 20 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Then set up a powerline network on an electrical circuit. This enables you...
... cable outlet. A cell phone charger can use a coaxial splitter. 1.4 PLA491 Power Strip with EMI Filter The PLA491 is connected to a filtered power outlet on page 82. For an example of interference on a powerline network please refer to the Electromagnetic Interference Example on the PLA491 to reduce any possible interference. 20 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Then set up a powerline network on an electrical circuit. This enables you...
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... has the latest firmware installed. See Section 5.3 on your Ethernet network. You don't need to your computer). 1.6.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on the powerline network in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you must enter the adapters' DAK password in most cases by a power meter. 22 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide If your devices do not have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on...
... has the latest firmware installed. See Section 5.3 on your Ethernet network. You don't need to your computer). 1.6.2 Setting Up Security The ENCRYPT feature automatically sets up security on the powerline network in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you must enter the adapters' DAK password in most cases by a power meter. 22 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide If your devices do not have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on...
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...powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on your network by more information on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for information on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can be shared by plugging them into your network more secure with each other. You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them "Password1". Information is accessible to implement multiple...
...powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on your network by more information on the first Ethernet network and assign a Network Name (for information on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can be shared by plugging them into your network more secure with each other. You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them "Password1". Information is accessible to implement multiple...
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.... 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to continue with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. This utility is only compatible on Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version) operating systems. " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 25 This utility allows you to install the...
.... 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to continue with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. This utility is only compatible on Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version) operating systems. " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 25 This utility allows you to install the...
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... modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to be plugged into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. The power ( ) light will blink as examples. 1 Place a powerline device close to connect. After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to a random value and removes your device from your powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. This resets...
... modem (or other networking equipment) if you need to be plugged into multiple networks 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other HomePlug AV compliant powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. The power ( ) light will blink as examples. 1 Place a powerline device close to connect. After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to a random value and removes your device from your powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. This resets...
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... Series User's Guide This password is like a secret code. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-4xxs communicate with each other , they all configured with each other they use the same network name. This password is sent in and not worry about setting up security. Encryption is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. By default the PLA-4xxs are open for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter...
... Series User's Guide This password is like a secret code. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-4xxs communicate with each other , they all configured with each other they use the same network name. This password is sent in and not worry about setting up security. Encryption is called the DAK (Device Access Key) password. By default the PLA-4xxs are open for the powerline adapter directly connected to the computer running the utility (local powerline adapter...
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...-4xx in your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). It consists of six pairs of your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in this table are all the Remote powerline adapters. This field displays the MAC address of the device. In the case...
...-4xx in your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). It consists of six pairs of your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in this table are all the Remote powerline adapters. This field displays the MAC address of the device. In the case...
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... computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in this is displayed. Site This field displays: • Local, if it is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on the bottom of the configuration utility. In the example firmware version given in the top right corner of importance, are configuring. Typically there is connected directly to apply your selected device. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 53 Click...
... computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in this is displayed. Site This field displays: • Local, if it is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on the bottom of the configuration utility. In the example firmware version given in the top right corner of importance, are configuring. Typically there is connected directly to apply your selected device. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 53 Click...
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... your powerline network. DAK = Device Access Key. The DAK Password lets you want to add to a Computer 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on . Figure 31 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of the powerline adapter you access the powerline adapter. Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 3 Connect the powerline adapter...
... your powerline network. DAK = Device Access Key. The DAK Password lets you want to add to a Computer 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on . Figure 31 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to the same kind of the powerline adapter you access the powerline adapter. Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to your network into a Power Socket 1 2 3 Connect the powerline adapter...
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... instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your cables for instructions on checking the DAK and MAC address. 4 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is working correctly, and that the powerline adapters on your network are all on the same electrical wiring. Check the package it now lights up your powerline adapter was probably previously on your powerline network. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting V The ETHERNET light does not turn...
... instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your cables for instructions on checking the DAK and MAC address. 4 Make sure that the network name (sometimes called the network password) is working correctly, and that the powerline adapters on your network are all on the same electrical wiring. Check the package it now lights up your powerline adapter was probably previously on your powerline network. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting V The ETHERNET light does not turn...
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Check your powerline device is on. • Press the ENCRYPT button again, making certain you have pressed the button for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. 74 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide These may interfere with the ENCRYPT button. V The HomePlug light is already on, but the HomePlug light does not turn on some powerline devices do not blink as part of the ENCRYPT process. Move the adapters further away...
Check your powerline device is on. • Press the ENCRYPT button again, making certain you have pressed the button for about a minute while the devices set up a connection. 74 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide These may interfere with the ENCRYPT button. V The HomePlug light is already on, but the HomePlug light does not turn on some powerline devices do not blink as part of the ENCRYPT process. Move the adapters further away...
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... 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting • If that does not work, try to device B and not another powerline device. Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn off if the connection is connected to reconnect, pressing the ENCRYPT button for more than 10 seconds. The HomePlug light is on . One device may have connected to each other. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 75 If they now connect, then the devices were not on both devices connected to a power...
... 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting • If that does not work, try to device B and not another powerline device. Device A's HomePlug ( ) light will turn off if the connection is connected to reconnect, pressing the ENCRYPT button for more than 10 seconds. The HomePlug light is on . One device may have connected to each other. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 75 If they now connect, then the devices were not on both devices connected to a power...
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... turn off the power outlets on the powerstrip. Auto-crossover: Use either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. RESET Pressing this button in for more than 10 seconds resets the network name to the previous version. Pressing this button in for less than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 79 HomePlug Switch...
... turn off the power outlets on the powerstrip. Auto-crossover: Use either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. RESET Pressing this button in for more than 10 seconds resets the network name to the previous version. Pressing this button in for less than 3 seconds begins the connection setup process. Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 79 HomePlug Switch...
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... A Product Specifications Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Network Name Change the powerline network name to only allow the powerline adapters you specify to join your specific model! The traffic rates given are example values only. 82 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 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 Mbps over in-house power/coaxial lines (LAN port...
... A Product Specifications Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Network Name Change the powerline network name to only allow the powerline adapters you specify to join your specific model! The traffic rates given are example values only. 82 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 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 Mbps over in-house power/coaxial lines (LAN port...