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... • 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...
... • 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...
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... ...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's Guide
... ...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's Guide
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...Figures Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA402 v2 over Coaxial Cable Wiring 20 Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip ...21 Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 26 Figure 5 Microsoft's Agreement ...26 Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process 27 Figure 7 ...Priority Settings ...52 Figure 29 Advanced Screen ...52 Figure 30 About Screen ...53 Figure 31 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 56 Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 56 Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 57 Figure 34...
...Figures Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA402 v2 over Coaxial Cable Wiring 20 Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip ...21 Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 26 Figure 5 Microsoft's Agreement ...26 Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process 27 Figure 7 ...Priority Settings ...52 Figure 29 Advanced Screen ...52 Figure 30 About Screen ...53 Figure 31 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a Power Socket 56 Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 56 Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 57 Figure 34...
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...39 Making a New Network with the New Adapter 60 Figure 40 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network 61 Figure 41 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network 61 Figure 42 Incorrect DAK or...Figure 43 Correct DAK ...62 Figure 44 An Adapter on Your New Network 62 Figure 45 Adapters on a New Powerline Network 63 Figure 46 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Figure 47 PLA-400/400 v2/ 402 v2 Lights 67 Figure... 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 Figure 49 PLA491 Lights ...70 Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 83 Figure 51 Wall-mounting Example (PLA-4xx 84 Figure 52 ...
...39 Making a New Network with the New Adapter 60 Figure 40 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network 61 Figure 41 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network 61 Figure 42 Incorrect DAK or...Figure 43 Correct DAK ...62 Figure 44 An Adapter on Your New Network 62 Figure 45 Adapters on a New Powerline Network 63 Figure 46 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Figure 47 PLA-400/400 v2/ 402 v2 Lights 67 Figure... 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 Figure 49 PLA491 Lights ...70 Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 83 Figure 51 Wall-mounting Example (PLA-4xx 84 Figure 52 ...
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... the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into another power outlet and connect a computer to ensure safe transfer of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 See Appendix A on page 79 for speeds currently supported by plugging additional PLA-4xxs into an ordinary power...
... the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into another power outlet and connect a computer to ensure safe transfer of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 See Appendix A on page 79 for speeds currently supported by plugging additional PLA-4xxs into an ordinary power...
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... the coaxial cable capability. Connect other powerline adapters in a room with the PLA402 v2 over Coaxial Cable Wiring As well as hairdryers and lamps. 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 the power circuit so it is a powerline adapter and power strip for large areas. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with only...
... the coaxial cable capability. Connect other powerline adapters in a room with the PLA402 v2 over Coaxial Cable Wiring As well as hairdryers and lamps. 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 the power circuit so it is a powerline adapter and power strip for large areas. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with only...
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...to the EMI filter. Powerline adapters connected in using the ENCRYPT feature. Table 1 Devices that can download both of interference on using these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). You can cause EMI on installing the utility. Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip Chapter 1 Introducing... the PLA-4xx " Do not connect a powerline adapter to the latest firmware. You may want to ...
...to the EMI filter. Powerline adapters connected in using the ENCRYPT feature. Table 1 Devices that can download both of interference on using these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). You can cause EMI on installing the utility. Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip Chapter 1 Introducing... the PLA-4xx " Do not connect a powerline adapter to the latest firmware. You may want to ...
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... your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button. This password is bounded in the PLA-4xx Series ... need to ensure privacy of your home and is printed on your communication. If your premises, it is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". This utility is important to create a private network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes ...
... your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you only have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button. This password is bounded in the PLA-4xx Series ... need to ensure privacy of your home and is printed on your communication. If your premises, it is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". This utility is important to create a private network. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " This User's Guide describes ...
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...Connect one household. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx Without security (encryption) your information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with the same Network Name can communicate with a private network name. 3 You may share a coaxial cable connection. See Section... 5.3 on page 47 for information on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can be shared by plugging them into your powerline circuit. See the next section for example "Password1") to make your network more secure with each other...
...Connect one household. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx Without security (encryption) your information is not shared between the two networks as only powerline adapters with the same Network Name can communicate with a private network name. 3 You may share a coaxial cable connection. See Section... 5.3 on page 47 for information on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can be shared by plugging them into your powerline circuit. See the next section for example "Password1") to make your network more secure with each other...
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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. Click Yes to install .NET Framework...version) operating systems. " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This software is necessary for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. Alternatively this step will be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on your computer. 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your...
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. Click Yes to install .NET Framework...version) operating systems. " This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This software is necessary for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. Alternatively this step will be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on your computer. 1 Insert the included CD-ROM into your...
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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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...3.1 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to detect the firmware on devices on early firmware devices only, as only one of powerline devices on your PLA-4xx(s). CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tools Use the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the same...connected to ensure they are compatible with early version firmware. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 You need to detect devices with each other powerline devices which have the latest firmware (version 3.0.5 or later) on your network. So if your computer (the local device) is running the...
...3.1 Firmware Detection Tool Use the Firmware Detection Tool to detect the firmware on devices on early firmware devices only, as only one of powerline devices on your PLA-4xx(s). CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tools Use the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the same...connected to ensure they are compatible with early version firmware. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 You need to detect devices with each other powerline devices which have the latest firmware (version 3.0.5 or later) on your network. So if your computer (the local device) is running the...
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... The following table describes the labels in your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 35 Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field displays • Local, if... directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it has detected on the bottom of your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: Start Chapter 3 Firmware ...
... The following table describes the labels in your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 35 Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field displays • Local, if... directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it has detected on the bottom of your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility. Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: Start Chapter 3 Firmware ...
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In the example firmware version given in the Tool. This is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are open. 3 Double click on the powerline device directly connected to your computer. 2 Close the Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of your computer. You do not... need to download the firmware separately. 1 Connect the powerline device to be upgraded to your device. If your device's firmware is earlier than version 3.0.5 to the latest version firmware on the Firmware ...
In the example firmware version given in the Tool. This is necessary as devices with ZyXEL's early version firmware are open. 3 Double click on the powerline device directly connected to your computer. 2 Close the Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of your computer. You do not... need to download the firmware separately. 1 Connect the powerline device to be upgraded to your device. If your device's firmware is earlier than version 3.0.5 to the latest version firmware on the Firmware ...
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Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool. Click Finish to upgrade. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37
Figure 18 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Finish 7 To check your firmware version. 8 Repeat this upgrade process for each powerline device you need to close the Tool. Click Finish to upgrade. Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading Chapter 3 Firmware Tools 6 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, run the Firmware Detection Utility again and check your firmware is successfully upgraded, the following screen appears. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37
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...seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button Use the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview The ENCRYPT button allows you 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. No other , but you can disconnect them from any network it may belong to set ...
...seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button Use the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview The ENCRYPT button allows you 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. No other , but you can disconnect them from any network it may belong to set ...
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...the power ( ) light flashes. 8 Then repeat steps 4 and 5 in this section using any powerline device (A or B) you have probably pressed the ENCRYPT button for more powerline devices to your powerline devices connect. This must use the ENCRYPT button on device C (shown below) for too long.... ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes 5 Repeat step 4 in this section for the other powerline device you have connected using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you want to connect. Wait for 1~ 2 seconds. Repeat steps 4 and 5 in this section. Try again, pressing ...
...the power ( ) light flashes. 8 Then repeat steps 4 and 5 in this section using any powerline device (A or B) you have probably pressed the ENCRYPT button for more powerline devices to your powerline devices connect. This must use the ENCRYPT button on device C (shown below) for too long.... ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights should be done within 2 minutes 5 Repeat step 4 in this section for the other powerline device you have connected using ENCRYPT and the powerline device you want to connect. Wait for 1~ 2 seconds. Repeat steps 4 and 5 in this section. Try again, pressing ...
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...disconnected your computer or modem (or any other networking product connected to your powerline device) in your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). For example, you have already set up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. Now ...you can use the ENCRYPT button to your existing powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 41 This ...
...disconnected your computer or modem (or any other networking product connected to your powerline device) in your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). For example, you have already set up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks You can now reconnect them. Now ...you can use the ENCRYPT button to your existing powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 41 This ...
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... B A C Congratulations. If that does not work see Section 7.5 on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connected. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for suggestions. 42 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Repeat the... one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 4 Check the LEDs on page 74 for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of each other . You now have two separate powerline networks as shown above. V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both (A) and (C). When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) ...
... B A C Congratulations. If that does not work see Section 7.5 on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connected. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for suggestions. 42 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Repeat the... one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 4 Check the LEDs on page 74 for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of each other . You now have two separate powerline networks as shown above. V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both (A) and (C). When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and the power ( ) ...
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... network. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT button is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. It The power ( ) light blinks until shares the same network name the device is connected. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and... is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR less than 10 seconds The device leaves any network it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 43
... network. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 4.4 ENCRYPT Button Behavior The following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT button is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. It The power ( ) light blinks until shares the same network name the device is connected. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and... is Pressed and Action TIME ACTION POWER LIGHT BEHAVIOR HOMEPLUG LIGHT BEHAVIOR less than 10 seconds The device leaves any network it disconnects from the powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 43