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www.zyxel.com PLA-4xx SeriesPowerline Ethernet Adapter Series (PLA-400/400 v2/401/402/470)User’s GuideVersion 3.0010/2007Edition 1

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

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13PART IIntroductionIntroducing the PLA-4xx (15)Installing the Utility (19)

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide15CHAPTER 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 Guide161.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xxUse the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility,

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide17To prevent compromising your network security, you can create a private network. A priv

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide18

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide19CHAPTER 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 Guide20Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt2 Review Microsoft’s License Agreement, sele

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide21Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Process4 Click OK to complete the installation pr

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide226 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 Guide23Figure 9 Restart Screen9 The following pop-up appears. Click Ye s to restart your comp

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide24

25PART IIUsing the PLA-4xxManaging Your PLA-4xx (27)Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (37)LEDs and Troubleshooting (47)

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide27CHAPTER 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxThis chapter shows you how to use the utility to manage security and update software on t

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide283.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-4xxs communicate with each other, they use

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide29" Use the icon to view online help information in each screen of the utility.Figur

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 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide303.4 Firmware Screen " To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrade to

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide31Figure 13 Firmware Screen3.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see t

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide32The following table describes the labels in this screen. 3.6 Advanced Screen" This f

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide33You can configure the powerline adapters on your network to give priority to network traf

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide34Figure 15 Priority SettingsUse this screen to configure priority settings for traffic fr

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide35The following table describes the labels in this screen.3.7 About ScreenUse the About sc

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide36

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide37CHAPTER 4 Powerline Network SetupTutorialUse this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network.4.0.1 OverviewAfte

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide384.0.2 Important Terms4.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter1 Attach the power

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide39Figure 20 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon6 You are no

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

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide40Figure 22 Adding a New Adapter3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and ty

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide414.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New AdapterThis section shows you how t

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide42Figure 26 Making a New Network with the New Adapter3 After you have set up a

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide433 To set up a new powerline network, type the DAK Password and change the Netw

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide44Figure 31 An Adapter on Your New Network6 Go back to step 3 in this section t

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide45• Check your powerline adapter is connected to the same electrical circuit as

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide46

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide47CHAPTER 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs (lights) and offers some suggestions t

Chapter 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide485.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-400, PLA-4

Chapter 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide49.5.1.3 PLA-470The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-470. Use the lights

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 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide50The following table describes the lights’ behavior.5.2 Power and Light ProblemsV The P

Chapter 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide51V The LINK light does not turn on.1 Check all PLA-4xxs on your network have the latest

Chapter 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide52V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all or any of my devices.•

53PART IIIAppendices and IndexProduct Specifications (55)Customer Support (59)Legal Information (65)Index (69)

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide55APPENDIX A Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the PLA-4xx’s hardware and firmware features.Table 11

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide56Distance between the centers of the holes on the device’s back.PLA-400/400 v2/40274 mmPL

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide57The following list, which is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in the

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide58Figure 36 Wall-mounting ExampleCable Pin AssignmentsRJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsFig

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide59APPENDIX B Customer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.Required Inform

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

Appendix B Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide60• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Czech s.r.o., Modranská 621, 143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany, C

Appendix B Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide61India• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +91-11-3088

Appendix B Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide62• 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 Guide63Sweden• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +46-31-744

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide65APPENDIX C Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publicati

Appendix C Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide66If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be de

Appendix C Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide67ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product

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IndexPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide69IndexSymbols.NET Framework 19Aabout screen 35Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 15AES 16, 27AES (Advanced Encrypt

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

IndexPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide70multiple networks 17overview 27managing the deviceusing the web configurator. See web configurator.multiple networks

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide83.3 Configuration Screen ......

List of FiguresPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide9List of FiguresFigure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx ............