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... Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for people who want to configure the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG). Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or...; Date that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you should have the following address, or use e-mail instead. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is ...
... Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for people who want to configure the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG). Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or...; Date that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you should have the following address, or use e-mail instead. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is ...
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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 another power outlet and connect a computer to any new ... as a modem and plug it into other at high data transfer rates. (See Appendix A on page 79 for detailed product specifications. Your network can securely communicate with the PLA-4xx Connect your home. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with each other outlets in any room of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant...
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 another power outlet and connect a computer to any new ... as a modem and plug it into other at high data transfer rates. (See Appendix A on page 79 for detailed product specifications. Your network can securely communicate with the PLA-4xx Connect your home. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with each other outlets in any room of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant...
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...enabling security on the PLA-4xx. Use this feature if your powerline devices have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV...". If your devices do not have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on your communication. When you only have the ENCRYPT button, use two types of your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration...
...enabling security on the PLA-4xx. Use this feature if your powerline devices have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV...". If your devices do not have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on your communication. When you only have the ENCRYPT button, use two types of your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration...
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... anyone using a powerline adapter on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on a single powerline circuit. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in a small office environment where you can communicate with a private network name. 3 You may share a coaxial cable connection. In this powerline adapter.
... anyone using a powerline adapter on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on a single powerline circuit. In some cases, a circuit can communicate in a small office environment where you can communicate with a private network name. 3 You may share a coaxial cable connection. In this powerline adapter.
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... home (for more information on your home's electrical wiring (A). This means that once you have the option to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network. 5.1 Overview The PLA-4xx is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution.
... home (for more information on your home's electrical wiring (A). This means that once you have the option to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network. 5.1 Overview The PLA-4xx is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution.
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...security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on your desktop. For the...password in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. 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 ...
...security on your powerline network, you can change the network name on the powerline adapters you want to allow to communicate in your powerline network. 5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) In order to manage the powerline adapters on your desktop. For the...password in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. 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 ...
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...network password or network membership key (NMK)) of your powerline network. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to perform changes on the bottom of the powerline adapter you do so, as part of your PLA... as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your changes. DAK Password DAK (Device Access Key) password is applied to recognize and communicate with PLA-4xxs using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; If you are not allowed. If you change the network name for the selected powerline adapter ...
...network password or network membership key (NMK)) of your powerline network. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to perform changes on the bottom of the powerline adapter you do so, as part of your PLA... as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your changes. DAK Password DAK (Device Access Key) password is applied to recognize and communicate with PLA-4xxs using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; If you are not allowed. If you change the network name for the selected powerline adapter ...
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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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... six pairs of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are part of the network as well as synchronizes communication within the powerline network. The rate is given in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Application data reflects more accurately how fast...transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). This field displays the MAC address of the PLA-4xx which communicate in your powerline adapter. The MAC address of your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected ...
... six pairs of hexadecimal characters (hexadecimal characters are part of the network as well as synchronizes communication within the powerline network. The rate is given in your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Application data reflects more accurately how fast...transmitting application relevant traffic (for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). This field displays the MAC address of the PLA-4xx which communicate in your powerline adapter. The MAC address of your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected ...
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... is on the PLA-401 v2. Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to it . Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is greater than 40 Mbps. The data transfer ...rate is starting up. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a networking device connected to it . The PLA-401 is communicating with another powerline adapter. HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate ...
... is on the PLA-401 v2. Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to it . Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is greater than 40 Mbps. The data transfer ...rate is starting up. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a networking device connected to it . The PLA-401 is communicating with another powerline adapter. HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate ...
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... an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Table 12 PLA-400 Lights LIGHTS ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER On The PLA-400 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to it . Blinking The PLA-400 is on the PLA-400 v2. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402... PLA-400 v2 is trying to determine if your powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 67 Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-400 v2/402...
... an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Table 12 PLA-400 Lights LIGHTS ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER On The PLA-400 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to it . Blinking The PLA-400 is on the PLA-400 v2. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402... PLA-400 v2 is trying to determine if your powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 67 Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-400 v2/402...
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... The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 does not detect any devices connected to it . Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is communicating with a networking device connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 The following figure is greater than 40 Mbps. Amber The PLA-400 v2... powerline adapter. Red The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is between 0~10 Mbps. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with another powerline adapter.
... The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 does not detect any devices connected to it . Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is communicating with a networking device connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 The following figure is greater than 40 Mbps. Amber The PLA-400 v2... powerline adapter. Red The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is between 0~10 Mbps. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with another powerline adapter.
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... behavior of the lights on and ready and the PLA-470 detects a device connected to it . Off The PLA-470 is communicating with another powerline adapter. HomePlug Green On The PLA-470 detects another powerline adapter. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline...the PLA470 v2. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 69 Blinking The PLA470 v2 is starting up . ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to connect with another device using the ENCRYPT function. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...
... behavior of the lights on and ready and the PLA-470 detects a device connected to it . Off The PLA-470 is communicating with another powerline adapter. HomePlug Green On The PLA-470 detects another powerline adapter. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline...the PLA470 v2. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 69 Blinking The PLA470 v2 is starting up . ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to connect with another device using the ENCRYPT function. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...
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... The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. The PLA470 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.1.4 PLA491 The following figure is greater than 40 Mbps. Use the lights to it ....or if there are some problems on and ready and the PLA470 v2 detects a device connected to determine if the PLA491 is between 10~40 Mbps. Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The ETHERNET port is on your powerline network. Chapter 7 LEDs and ...
... The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. The PLA470 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.1.4 PLA491 The following figure is greater than 40 Mbps. Use the lights to it ....or if there are some problems on and ready and the PLA470 v2 detects a device connected to determine if the PLA491 is between 10~40 Mbps. Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The ETHERNET port is on your powerline network. Chapter 7 LEDs and ...
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... unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Off The PLA491 is being transmitted and/or received. Data is not receiving power. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with the PLA-4xx. 2 Make sure the power cord is... DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA491 is between 10~40 Mbps. It also indicates the PLA491 is communicating with another powerline adapter. HomePlug Green On The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. Red The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. The...
... unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Off The PLA491 is being transmitted and/or received. Data is not receiving power. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with the PLA-4xx. 2 Make sure the power cord is... DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA491 is between 10~40 Mbps. It also indicates the PLA491 is communicating with another powerline adapter. HomePlug Green On The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. Red The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. The...
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... your vendor. Go to Section 5.4 on page 48 for more information on the electrical wiring in the utility. PLA-4xxs with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on the same coaxial cable. 7 If your PLA-4xx's power outlet. Make sure that the powerline adapters on your network...
... your vendor. Go to Section 5.4 on page 48 for more information on the electrical wiring in the utility. PLA-4xxs with the latest firmware cannot communicate with each other HomePlug devices on the same coaxial cable. 7 If your PLA-4xx's power outlet. Make sure that the powerline adapters on your network...
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...Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 73 V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on installing the latest firmware. • Check you are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware ...Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your computer is using the latest version utility. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-4xxs using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your network have the latest firmware installed. Earlier ...
...Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 73 V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on installing the latest firmware. • Check you are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware ...Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your computer is using the latest version utility. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-4xxs using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your network have the latest firmware installed. Earlier ...
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...with earlier version firmware. The maximum number of up to easily configure the PLA-4xx. HomePlug AV devices using version 3.0.5 firmware cannot communicate with all OSs. PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 74 mm PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA-470/470 v2.../470 v2 screws for wall-mounting M3 Tap Screw PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA491 M4 Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Data is encrypted using standard electrical wiring....
...with earlier version firmware. The maximum number of up to easily configure the PLA-4xx. HomePlug AV devices using version 3.0.5 firmware cannot communicate with all OSs. PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 74 mm PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA-470/470 v2.../470 v2 screws for wall-mounting M3 Tap Screw PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA491 M4 Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Data is encrypted using standard electrical wiring....
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.... Operation is subject to make changes in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent...residential installation. However, there is a registered trademark of this publication are designed to radio communications. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without notice. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection...
.... Operation is subject to make changes in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent...residential installation. However, there is a registered trademark of this publication are designed to radio communications. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without notice. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection...
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...PLA491 does NOT recognize or communicate with earlier versions of HomePlug adapters such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.1. • Make sure all your powerline adapters are using the latest version firmware. See the Troubleshooting chapter in your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that all your ZyXEL... powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. How to View a Product's Certification(s) 1 Go to www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your User's Guide for your ZyXEL powerline adapter. ENGLISH • Make...
...PLA491 does NOT recognize or communicate with earlier versions of HomePlug adapters such as HomePlug 1.0 or 1.1. • Make sure all your powerline adapters are using the latest version firmware. See the Troubleshooting chapter in your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that all your ZyXEL... powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. How to View a Product's Certification(s) 1 Go to www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your User's Guide for your ZyXEL powerline adapter. ENGLISH • Make...