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PLA-4xx Series
Powerline Ethernet Adapter Series (PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/
470/470 v2)
User’s Guide
Version 3.0.5
11/2007
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-400 v2, PLA- 401, PLA401 v2, PLA-470 and PLA470 v2 using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG). 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 hardw
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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-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2 and PLA-470 may be referred to as the “PLA-4xx”, the “ZyXEL device”, the “device” or the “powerline adap
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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 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button.............................................................................................................35 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview ................................................................................................ 35 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT ................................................................ 35 4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks ..................................................................
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Table of Contents Appendix A Product Specifications ...................................................................................73 Appendix B Customer Support .........................................................................................79 Appendix C Legal Information...........................................................................................85 Index............................................................................................................
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List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 Password Summary .................................................................................................................. 18 Table 2 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen ................................................................................... 31 Table 3 Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action ......................................................................... 38 Table 4 Configuration Screen ................................
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List of Tables PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 12
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List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx ................................................................................... 17 Figure 2 .NET Framework Installation Prompt ....................................................................................... 22 Figure 3 Microsoft’s Agreement .............................................................................................................. 22 Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Process .........
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List of Figures Figure 39 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network ............................................................................... 57 Figure 40 Incorrect DAK or No DAK ....................................................................................................... 57 Figure 41 Correct DAK .......................................................................................................................... 57 Figure 42 An Adapter on Your New Network ......................
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PART I Introduction Introducing the PLA-4xx (17) Installing the Utility (21) 15
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CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. See Appendix A on page 73 for detailed product specifications. In this User’s Guide the electrical wiring network and coaxial cable network are both referred to as the “powerline network”. The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx
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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this button. See Chapter 4 on page 35 for instructions on using the ENCRYPT feature. Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to manage the PLA-4xx. See Section 2.2 on page 21 for instructions on installing the utility. Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to the latest firmware. Because
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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx If your devices do not have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to set up security on the PLA-4xx. Although the PLA-4xx is a “plug-and-play” network expanding solution there are several reasons for enabling security on the powerline network in your home. 1 It’s easy and only requires you to change a network name. 2 It’s a good idea to ensure privacy of your communication. When you use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, th
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