Zyxel-communications PLA-4xx Manual do Utilizador

www.zyxel.com PLA-4xx SeriesPowerline Ethernet Adapter Series (PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/470/470 v2)User’s GuideVersion 3.0.511/2007Edition 1

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide10

List of TablesPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide11List of TablesTable 1 Password Summary ...

List of TablesPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide12

List of FiguresPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide13List of FiguresFigure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx ...

List of FiguresPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide14Figure 39 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network ...

15PART IIntroductionIntroducing the PLA-4xx (17)Installing the Utility (21)

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide17CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx1.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PLA-4xx

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide181.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xxUse the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your p

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide19If your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Ut

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide20

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide21CHAPTER 2 Installing the UtilityThis chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your P

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide22Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt2 Review Microsoft’s License Agreement, sele

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide23Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Process4 Click OK to complete the installation pr

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide246 Fill in the User Name and Company Name fields (optional). If you want the utility to be

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide25Figure 9 Restart Screen9 The following pop-up appears. Click Ye s to restart your comp

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide26

27PART IIManaging the PLA-4xxFirmware Tools (29)The ENCRYPT Button (35)The Configuration Utility (41)Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (51)LEDs and

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide29CHAPTER 3 Firmware ToolsUse the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware

About This User's GuidePLA-4xx Series User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide30Figure 10 Firmware Detection With an Early Firmware Local Device This diagram shows the Firmwa

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide31Figure 12 Firmware Detection Tool: StartThe Tool shows the firmware version(s) of devices it h

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide323.2 Firmware Upgrade ToolUse the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware earlier than version

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide33Figure 15 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 6 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, the fo

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide35CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonUse the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your po

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide36Figure 17 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 5 Repeat step 4 in this section for the other powerl

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide37Figure 18 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network 9 If you disconnected your comput

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide382 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of each othe

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide39See Troubleshooting in Chapter 7 on page 68 for suggestions on problems with the ENCRYPT but

Document ConventionsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide4Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide40

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide41CHAPTER 5 The Configuration UtilityThis chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure, m

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide42For the powerline adapters to communicate with each other they all need to use the sam

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide43Figure 23 Configuration ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this scr

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide445.4 Firmware Screen " To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrad

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide45Figure 24 Firmware Screen5.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to s

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide46The following table describes the labels in this screen. 5.6 Advanced Screen "

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide47You can configure the powerline adapters on your network to give priority to network

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide48Figure 26 Priority SettingsUse this screen to configure priority settings for traffi

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide49The following table describes the labels in this screen.5.7 About ScreenUse the Abou

Safety WarningsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide5Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide50

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide51CHAPTER 6 Powerline Network SetupTutorialUse this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network.6.0.1 OverviewAfte

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide526.0.2 Important Terms6.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter1 Attach the power

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide53Figure 31 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon6 You are no

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide54Figure 33 Adding a New Adapter3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and ty

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide556.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New AdapterThis section shows you how t

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide56Figure 37 Making a New Network with the New Adapter3 After you have set up a

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide573 To set up a new powerline network, type the DAK Password and change the Netw

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide58Figure 42 An Adapter on Your New Network6 Go back to step 3 in this section t

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide59• Check your powerline adapter is connected to the same electrical circuit as

Safety WarningsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide6This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide60

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide61CHAPTER 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs (lights) and offers some suggestions t

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide62The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-401 v2.7.1.2 PLA-4

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide63Figure 45 PLA-400/400 v2 LightsThe following table describes the behavior of the lig

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide647.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-470 and PLA-

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide65The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-470.The following

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide667.2 Power and Light ProblemsV The PLA-4xx does not turn on. None of the lights turn on

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide67V The HomePlug light does not turn on.1 Check all PLA-4xxs on your network have the la

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide68V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all or any of my devices.•

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide69V The POWER light does not blink when I press the ENCRYPT button.• Check the device is

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide7Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide ...

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide70V I pressed the ENCRYPT button for more than 10 seconds, but the HomePlug light is stil

71PART IIIAppendices and IndexProduct Specifications (73)Customer Support (79)Legal Information (85)Index (89)

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide73APPENDIX A Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the PLA-4xx’s hardware and firmware features.Table 15

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide74Cabling Type PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/4701 x Power Cord PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v21 x LA

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide75The following list, which is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in the

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide76" See Table 15 on page 73 for the size of screws to use and how far apart to place

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide77Cable Pin AssignmentsRJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsFigure 48 RJ-45 Connector PinsTab

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide79APPENDIX B Customer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.Required Inform

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide8Chapter 4The ENCRYPT Button...

Appendix B Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide80• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Czech s.r.o., Modranská 621, 143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany, C

Appendix B Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide81India• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +91-11-3088

Appendix B Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide82• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications Inc., 1130 N. Miller St., Anaheim, CA 92806-2001, U.S.A.N

Appendix B Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide83Sweden• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +46-31-744

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide85APPENDIX C Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publicati

Appendix C Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide86If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be de

Appendix C Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide87ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product

Appendix C Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide88

IndexPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide89IndexSymbols.NET Framework 21Aabout screen 49Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 17AES 18, 41AES (Advanced Encrypt

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide9Appendix A Product Specifications ......

IndexPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide90multiple networks 19overview 41managing the deviceusing the web configurator. See web configurator.multiple networks