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... the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get 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 denote the "metric" value or... the "scientific" value. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be ...
... the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get 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 denote the "metric" value or... the "scientific" value. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be ...
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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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... connect a computer to your home and connecting other electrical outlet in your PLA-4xx to ensure safe transfer of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. Plug a second PLA-4xx into other outlets in your Quick Start Guide for Internet access. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces...
... connect a computer to your home and connecting other electrical outlet in your PLA-4xx to ensure safe transfer of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. Plug a second PLA-4xx into other outlets in your Quick Start Guide for Internet access. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces...
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... cable capability. Connect other powerline adapters in your network with additional devices such 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 PLA491 to reduce any possible interference...flexible in a room with only one device. The following figure shows devices connected to set up a coaxial connection in expanding your powerline network to coaxial cable outlets on page 82. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 The...
... cable capability. Connect other powerline adapters in your network with additional devices such 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 PLA491 to reduce any possible interference...flexible in a room with only one device. The following figure shows devices connected to set up a coaxial connection in expanding your powerline network to coaxial cable outlets on page 82. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 The...
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... outlets. See Chapter 4 on using these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Because the latest PLA-4xxs are available to manage the PLA-4xx. Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " Do not connect a powerline adapter to the latest firmware. Powerline adapters connected in using the ENCRYPT feature. See Chapter...
... outlets. See Chapter 4 on using these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). Because the latest PLA-4xxs are available to manage the PLA-4xx. Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx " Do not connect a powerline adapter to the latest firmware. Powerline adapters connected in using the ENCRYPT feature. See Chapter...
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... the electrical circuit of your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button, use two types of your home and is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If you to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to create a private network. This password is a "...Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on your powerline network 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 premises, it is important to set up security on ...
... the electrical circuit of your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button, use two types of your home and is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If you to change a network name. 2 It's a good idea to create a private network. This password is a "...Passwords You use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on your powerline network 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 premises, it is important to set up security on ...
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... into your premises. See Section 5.3 on page 47 for information on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for more secure with each other. " Buildings...have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. In this powerline adapter. This completes the configuration of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on a single powerline circuit. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx Without security (encryption) ...
... into your premises. See Section 5.3 on page 47 for information on setting up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for more secure with each other. " Buildings...have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. In this powerline adapter. This completes the configuration of your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on a single powerline circuit. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx Without security (encryption) ...
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...to install .NET Framework version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer this can also be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility is only compatible with the installation. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you... installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for and installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 1.1 software on your powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 25 Alternatively this step will be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on...
...to install .NET Framework version 1.1 and the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your computer this can also be skipped. 2 Installs ZyXEL's PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. This utility is only compatible with the installation. CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility This chapter guides you... installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for and installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 1.1 software on your powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 25 Alternatively this step will be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on...
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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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... shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on your network. " Run the tools or the Utility one at any powerline devices with each other powerline devices which have the latest firmware (version 3.0.5 or later) on early firmware devices only, as only one of these ...applications can access the PLA-4xx connected to detect the firmware version of powerline devices on your powerline network. 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues " The powerline device directly connected to your computer at a time, as the local device has early firmware. Use the...
... shows the Firmware Detection Tool detecting the firmware on your network. " Run the tools or the Utility one at any powerline devices with each other powerline devices which have the latest firmware (version 3.0.5 or later) on early firmware devices only, as only one of these ...applications can access the PLA-4xx connected to detect the firmware version of powerline devices on your powerline network. 3.1.1 Firmware Detection Issues " The powerline device directly connected to your computer at a time, as the local device has early firmware. Use the...
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...field displays • Local, if it is a powerline adapter in this screen. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. Figure 15 Firmware Detection Tool: Result The... following table describes the labels in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the ...
...field displays • Local, if it is a powerline adapter in this screen. You can find the MAC address of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your powerline network. MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. Figure 15 Firmware Detection Tool: Result The... following table describes the labels in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the ...
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... device if this is firmware version 1.4.5. In the example firmware version given in the Tool. This is necessary as devices with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Firmware Version This is the ...firmware version of them are not compatible with the latest Utility or with ZyXEL's early version firmware are open. 3 Double click on the powerline device directly connected to begin the firmware upgrade process.
... device if this is firmware version 1.4.5. In the example firmware version given in the Tool. This is necessary as devices with devices running ZyXEL's latest version firmware. Chapter 3 Firmware Tools Table 3 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Firmware Version This is the ...firmware version of them are not compatible with the latest Utility or with ZyXEL's early version firmware are open. 3 Double click on the powerline device directly connected to begin the firmware upgrade process.
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PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 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. 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.
PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 37 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. 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.
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... The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to : • set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT You can connect a number of devices on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to move them from any network it may belong to. 4 Press the ENCRYPT button...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 set up a new powerline network • separate an existing powerline network into power outlets. 3 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear...
... The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to : • set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT You can connect a number of devices on a powerline network, but the powerline devices need to move them from any network it may belong to. 4 Press the ENCRYPT button...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 set up a new powerline network • separate an existing powerline network into power outlets. 3 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear...
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... button for about one minute while your network, press the ENCRYPT button on the two powerline devices. V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connecting. You must be blinking while the devices are not connected. Chapter ... when you press ENCRYPT, you wish to connect. 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 connect (C). If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in Section 7.5 on page 74 for suggestions...
... button for about one minute while your network, press the ENCRYPT button on the two powerline devices. V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connecting. You must be blinking while the devices are not connected. Chapter ... when you press ENCRYPT, you wish to connect. 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 connect (C). If that doesn't work, see the Troubleshooting in Section 7.5 on page 74 for suggestions...
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...step 1 of this section, you can use the ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using your powerline device) in your printer (C). Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 9 If you disconnected your ...computer or modem (or any other networking product connected to your existing powerline network. This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ...
...step 1 of this section, you can use the ENCRYPT button to set up multiple powerline networks using your powerline device) in your printer (C). Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network A B A OR B C 9 If you disconnected your ...computer or modem (or any other networking product connected to your existing powerline network. This sets up your powerline network between your powerline devices. 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ...
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... the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other . Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C Congratulations. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of ... . 3 Wait for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 4 Check the LEDs on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connected. You now have two separate powerline networks as shown above. V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on page 74 for suggestions. 42 PLA...
... the connection process, making certain you press the ENCRYPT buttons for the correct time and within two minutes of each other . Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C Congratulations. Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button 2 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of ... . 3 Wait for about one minute while (A) and (C) connect. 4 Check the LEDs on both powerline devices do not light up, the powerline devices are connected. You now have two separate powerline networks as shown above. V If the HomePlug ( ) lights on page 74 for suggestions. 42 PLA...
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... 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. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is associated with the ENCRYPT button and the... lights. This as other devices on if your device is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 7 on page 74 for specific lengths of time. The power ( ) light blinks several times and ...
... 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. The HomePlug ( ) light blinks red one time and then turns off when it is associated with the ENCRYPT button and the... lights. This as other devices on if your device is connected to another powerline device or a powerline network. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 7 on page 74 for specific lengths of time. The power ( ) light blinks several times and ...