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...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 Strip with EMI Filter 20 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22 1.7 Multiple Networks... 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-4xx Series User's Guide 9
...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 Strip with EMI Filter 20 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22 1.7 Multiple Networks... 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-4xx Series User's Guide 9
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......45 5.1 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 Overview ...55...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...
......45 5.1 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 Overview ...55...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...
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List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 Devices that can cause EMI on the power circuit 21 Table 2 Password Summary ...22 Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen 35 Table 4 Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action 43 Table 5 Configuration Screen ...47 Table 6 Network Info Screen ...50 ... 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 ...
List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 Devices that can cause EMI on the power circuit 21 Table 2 Password Summary ...22 Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen 35 Table 4 Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action 43 Table 5 Configuration Screen ...47 Table 6 Network Info Screen ...50 ... 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 ...
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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 ...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 Figure 30 About ...
...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 ...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 Figure 30 About ...
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...EMI on installing the utility. You may want to your powerline network. See Chapter 4 on page 39 for information in this button. Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " Do not connect a powerline adapter to manage the PLA-4xx. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration...the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to connect these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Because the latest PLA-4xxs are available to the latest firmware. See Chapter 3 on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly...
...EMI on installing the utility. You may want to your powerline network. See Chapter 4 on page 39 for information in this button. Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " Do not connect a powerline adapter to manage the PLA-4xx. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration...the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to connect these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Because the latest PLA-4xxs are available to the latest firmware. See Chapter 3 on your powerline network if they have this way will not function correctly...
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...premises, it is a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. This password is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If your devices do not have them, download the latest... firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your circuit, but not directly connected to create a private network....
...premises, it is a "plug-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. This password is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If your devices do not have them, download the latest... firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your circuit, but not directly connected to create a private network....
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...for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. 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 install the .NET Framework version 1.1. The Setup utility runs automatically...utility is only compatible with the installation. This utility is only compatible on your computer this can also be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you don't already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft...
...for more information) or view the devices recognized on your powerline network. 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 install the .NET Framework version 1.1. The Setup utility runs automatically...utility is only compatible with the installation. This utility is only compatible on your computer this can also be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you don't already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft...
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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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...or the Utility one of powerline devices on your network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 Use the Firmware Detection Tool to detect the firmware version of these applications can access the PLA-4xx connected to your computer at any powerline devices with other... upgrade all your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on early firmware devices only, as only one at a time, as the local device has early firmware. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tools Use the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ...
...or the Utility one of powerline devices on your network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 33 Use the Firmware Detection Tool to detect the firmware version of these applications can access the PLA-4xx connected to your computer at any powerline devices with other... upgrade all your firmware using the Firmware Upgrade Tool. This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on early firmware devices only, as only one at a time, as the local device has early firmware. CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tools Use the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ...
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.... 34 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Figure 12 Firmware Detection With an Early Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on the Firmware Detection Tool to run the file. 3 Click Next to run the Firmware Detection Tool. 1 Close the Utility and Firmware Upgrade Tool if either of them are...
.... 34 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Figure 12 Firmware Detection With an Early Firmware Local Device 3.0.5 1.4.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 1.4.5 3.0.5 This diagram shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on the Firmware Detection Tool to run the file. 3 Click Next to run the Firmware Detection Tool. 1 Close the Utility and Firmware Upgrade Tool if either of them are...
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...the bottom of your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field displays • Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the ...computer running the configuration utility. MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: Start Chapter 3 Firmware Tools The Tool shows the firmware version(s) of devices it is a powerline adapter in this screen.
...the bottom of your device. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Site This field displays • Local, if it is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to the ...computer running the configuration utility. MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: Start Chapter 3 Firmware Tools The Tool shows the firmware version(s) of devices it is a powerline adapter in this screen.
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... with the latest Utility or with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. If Other displays then you cannot use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware earlier than 3.0.5, please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to your computer. 2 Close the Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of your device if...
... with the latest Utility or with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. If Other displays then you cannot use the Firmware Upgrade Tool. 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware earlier than 3.0.5, please use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to your computer. 2 Close the Utility and Firmware Detection Tool if either of your device 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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...all configured with each other , they use the same network name. This password is like a secret code. " 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 properly. 46 PLA-4xx...bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to it from the start menu. This password is sent in the powerline network. 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 ...
...all configured with each other , they use the same network name. This password is like a secret code. " 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 properly. 46 PLA-4xx...bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) to it from the start menu. This password is sent in the powerline network. 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 ...
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... called a network password or network membership key (NMK)) of your PLA-4xx. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to upload the correct model firmware as older version utilities are configuring. Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as it will...
... called a network password or network membership key (NMK)) of your PLA-4xx. HomePlug compatible devices use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from 8 to upload the correct model firmware as older version utilities are configuring. Note: You must enter the DAK Password value exactly as it will...
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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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.... 5.6 Advanced Screen " This feature is selected in the Configuration screen, then this screen. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in ... adapter selected in the Configuration screen to this powerline adapter. Different powerline networks are transmitting application relevant traffic (for your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide If the Central Coordinator is the Central Coordinator of your powerline ...
.... 5.6 Advanced Screen " This feature is selected in the Configuration screen, then this screen. Go to the ZyXEL website to download the latest utility and firmware for example Internet Protocol (IP) traffic). Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in ... adapter selected in the Configuration screen to this powerline adapter. Different powerline networks are transmitting application relevant traffic (for your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide If the Central Coordinator is the Central Coordinator of your powerline ...
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...About screen to apply your changes. Table 9 About Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Utility version: This field displays the software version of your firmware. The new Priority setting is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of the utility to the computer running the configuration...screen. Priority Select a priority setting from the drop-down box for traffic FROM your device's firmware is only one connection. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of importance, are identified by the numbers 305, meaning this to view information regarding ...
...About screen to apply your changes. Table 9 About Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Utility version: This field displays the software version of your firmware. The new Priority setting is a read-only field which shows the MAC address of the utility to the computer running the configuration...screen. Priority Select a priority setting from the drop-down box for traffic FROM your device's firmware is only one connection. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of importance, are identified by the numbers 305, meaning this to view information regarding ...
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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. Close Click the button in upper right corner to close the About window. 54 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide