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PLA-4xx Series
Powerline Ethernet Adapter Series (PLA-400/401/402/470)
User’s Guide
Version 1.30
06/2007
Edition 1
www.zyxel.com
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About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-402 and PLA-470 using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. You should have your basic Internet access or home network already set up. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains information on making your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to
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Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device. Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-402 and PLA-470 may be referred to as the “PLA-4xx”, the “ZyXEL device”, the “device” or the “powerline adapter” in this U
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Safety Warnings Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device. • Do N
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Safety Warnings This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly. PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 6
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Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3 Document Conventions............................................................................................................4 Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................5 Table of Contents...............................................
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Table of Contents 3.6 About Screen ....................................................................................................................... 31 Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial.........................................................................................33 4.0.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 33 4.0.2 Important Terms ..................................................
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List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx ................................................................................... 15 Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-402 over Coaxial Cable Wiring ........................................ 16 Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Prompt ....................................................................................... 20 Figure 4 Microsoft’s Agreement ....................................................
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List of Figures PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 10
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List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 Password Summary ................................................................................................................... 17 Table 2 Configuration Screen ................................................................................................................. 27 Table 3 Firmware Screen ........................................................................................................................ 29 Table 4 Network Info Screen ...
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List of Tables PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 12
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PART I The PLA-4xx Introducing the PLA-4xx (15) Installing the Configuration Utility (19) Managing Your PLA-4xx (25) Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (33) LEDs and Troubleshooting (43) 13
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CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA- 402 and PLA-470 HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapters. See Appendix A on page 51 for detailed product specifications for each model. In this User’s Guide PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-402 and PLA-470 powerline adapters are referred to as PLA-4xx powerline adapters. The electrical wiring network and coaxial cable network are both referred to as the “powerline ne
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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.2.1 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA-402 The PLA-402 allows you to be more flexible in expanding your network by adding the coaxial cable capability. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-402 over Coaxial Cable Wiring As well as being able to connect your PLA-402 to a power outlet, you also have the option of connecting to a coaxial cable outlet. Connect other powerline adapters in your powerline network to coaxial cable outlets on the same line.
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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.4.1 Passwords You use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. The following table describes the differences between the passwords. Table 1 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Private Network All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are Password shipped with the same powerline network password “HomePlugAV”. Change this password via the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to create a private network. See Section
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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.5 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on a single powerline circuit. You might want to implement multiple powerline networks in a small office environment where you have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one powerline adapter to a router or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a password (for example “Password1”) to this powerline adapter. Add additional powerline adapters to your network by plugging them into you
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CHAPTER 2 Installing the Configuration Utility This chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for your PLA-4xx. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configuration utility does the following: 1 Checks for and installs Microsoft’s .NET Framework version 1.1 software on your computer. This software is necessary for the installation of the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. If you already have .NET Framework version 1.1 installed on
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Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 Review Microsoft’s License Agreement, select I agree and click Install to proceed. Figure 4 Microsoft’s Agreement 3 The next screen allows you to see the progress of the installation. PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 20
