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PLA-4xx Series
Powerline Ethernet Adapter Series (PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/
402 v2/470/470 v2)
User’s Guide
Version 3.0.5
1/2008
Edition 2
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, PLA402 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
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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, PLA402 v2, PLA-470 and PLA470 v2 may be referred to as the “PLA-4xx”, the “ZyXEL device”, the “device”
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Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The PLA-4xx icons used may not be an exact representation of your device. PLA-4xx Computer Notebook computer PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 5
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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 NO
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Safety Warnings This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly. PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 7
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Safety Warnings PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 8
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Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3 Document Conventions............................................................................................................4 Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6 Table of Contents...............................................
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Table of Contents 3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool ....................................................................................................... 34 Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT Button.............................................................................................................37 4.1 ENCRYPT Button Overview ................................................................................................ 37 4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with ENCRYPT ..................................
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Table of Contents Part III: Appendices and Index.............................................................. 73 Appendix A Product Specifications.........................................................................................75 Appendix B Legal Information ................................................................................................81 Appendix C Customer Support...............................................................................................85 I
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Table of Contents PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 12
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List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 Password Summary .................................................................................................................. 21 Table 2 Firmware Detection Tool: Result Screen ................................................................................... 33 Table 3 Time ENCRYPT Button is Pressed and Action ......................................................................... 41 Table 4 Configuration Screen ................................
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List of Tables PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 14
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List of Figures List of 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 .NET Framework Installation Prompt ....................................................................................... 24 Figure 4 Microsoft’s Agreement ......................................................
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List of Figures Figure 39 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network .................................................................. 59 Figure 40 Adding an Adapter to Your New Network ............................................................................... 59 Figure 41 Incorrect DAK or No DAK ....................................................................................................... 60 Figure 42 Correct DAK ...............................................................
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PART I Introduction Introducing the PLA-4xx (19) Installing the Utility (23) 17
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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 75 for detailed product specifications. In this User’s Guide the electrical wiring network and coaxial cable network are both referred to as “HomePlug AV”. The HomePlug AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4
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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 The PLA402 v2 allows you to be more flexible in expanding your network by adding the coaxial cable capability. Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA402 v2 over Coaxial Cable Wiring As well as being able to connect your PLA402 v2 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
