ZyXEL PLA-407 User Manual

www.zyxel.comwww.zyxel.comPLA-407Powerline Pass-Thru Ethernet Adapter Copyright © 2009 ZyXEL Communications CorporationFirmware Version 4.0.1Edition 1

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13PART IIntroductionIntroducing the PLA-407 (15)Installing the Utility (23)

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PLA-407 User’s Guide15CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4071.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PLA-407 HomePlu

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407PLA-407 User’s Guide161.1.1 Data TransferThe PLA-407 securely communicates with each other at high data transfer rat

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407PLA-407 User’s Guide17interference from the electrical devices so that it does not affect the Powerline network. Thi

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407PLA-407 User’s Guide181.1.5 Low Power ModeYour PLA-407 is a certified green product. It goes into Low Power mode whe

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407PLA-407 User’s Guide19Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA-407s into other power outlets

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407PLA-407 User’s Guide201.4.1 PasswordsYou use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV Powerline network. The follow

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407PLA-407 User’s Guide213 You may need to change the Network Name to create multiple Powerline networks. See the next

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-407PLA-407 User’s Guide22

PLA-407 User’s Guide23CHAPTER 2 Installing the Utility2.1 OverviewThis chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utility for

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide241 Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup utility runs automatic

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide253 The Setup utility runs automatically. Click Yes or Next to continue through the initial scree

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide265 When the installation is finished, a screen appears to confirm that the PLA-4xx Series Configu

27PART IIManaging the PLA-407Firmware Tool (29)The ENCRYPT Button (31)The Configuration Utility (37)Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (61)PLA Compa

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PLA-407 User’s Guide29CHAPTER 3 Firmware Tool3.1 OverviewUse the Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware (version 4.0.1 or late

About This User's GuidePLA-407 User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to configu

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolPLA-407 User’s Guide30

PLA-407 User’s Guide31CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button4.1 ENCRYPT Button OverviewThe ENCRYPT button allows you to set up a secure Powerline connection w

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-407 User’s Guide324 Press the ENCRYPT button on your second Powerline device for 1~2 seconds. The power ( ) light will

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-407 User’s Guide334.2.1 Expanding the Network with ENCRYPTIf you want to add more Powerline devices to your network

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-407 User’s Guide34For example, you have already set up a Powerline network in your home (A) which accesses a printer (

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-407 User’s Guide354 Check the LEDs on both (A) and (C). When the power ( ) and HomePlug ( ) lights stop blinking and

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-407 User’s Guide364.4 ENCRYPT Button BehaviorThe following table summarizes the actions that occur when the ENCRYPT b

PLA-407 User’s Guide37CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility5.1 OverviewThis chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to sec

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide38By default the PLA-407s are all configured with the network name HomePlugAV, this allows you

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide395.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recognized b

About This User's GuidePLA-407 User’s Guide4Documentation FeedbackSend your comments, questions or suggestions to: [email protected]

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide40Site This field displays• Local - This shows if PLA-407 is identifying the Powerline adapter

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide415.4 Firmware Screen Firmware is the software which is embedded in the PLA-407. This softwar

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide42Click Network Info to display the following screen.Figure 18 Network Info ScreenThe follow

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide435.6 Advanced Screen Note: This feature is only available with the latest version utility.

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide44The figure below shows an example Powerline home network connected to the Internet.Figure 19

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide45Use this screen to configure priority settings for traffic from the Powerline adapters on yo

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide465.7 About ScreenUse the About screen to view information regarding the configuration utility

PLA-407 User’s Guide47CHAPTER 6 The OS X Configuration Utility6.1 OverviewThis chapter shows you how to use the configuration utility on a Mac compu

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide486.1.2 Start the Configuration UtilityDrag the utility application from the CD (or downl

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide49To enter the NMK for a Powerline adapter, select the device icon in the left panel of t

About This User's GuidePLA-407 User’s Guide5Customer SupportShould problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you should

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide50The following table shows some example priority settings based on application type.Figur

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide516.1.7 Set HomePlug Light ColorUse this screen to define which color the HomePlug light

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide526.1.8 Link InformationUse the Link Info screen to find out more information on the conn

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide53Avg. Source PB CRC Error RateThis field displays the average CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Che

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide546.1.9 Download FirmwareUse this screen to go to the ZyXEL download library from where y

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide55use the same firmware version. Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to upload new firmware.You

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide566.3 Firmware Upgrade ToolUse the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware to the Power

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide573 Open the Firmware Upgrade Tool application. Click Next to begin the firmware upgrade

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide585 Select the region where your Powerline network is located in the following screen. Mak

Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration UtilityPLA-407 User’s Guide597 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, a successful screen appears. Click OK, the

Document ConventionsPLA-407 User’s Guide6Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. Warnin

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PLA-407 User’s Guide61CHAPTER 7 Powerline Network SetupTutorial7.0.1 OverviewUse this tutorial to expand your existing Powerline network.After setti

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide627.0.2 Important Terms7.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter1 Plug the Powerline adap

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide635 You are now ready to extend your Powerline network or set up a second network.• See

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide642 The utility should open to the configuration tab. On this screen in the Site column

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide653 Select your adapter by selecting Local and type the network name for your existing

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide66the ZyXEL DMA-1100P you can use with your TV to watch movies and play games which are

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide672 After you have set up a new network, you are ready to connect each Powerline adapte

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide68• Then type the new network name in the Network Name field (B). Figure 45 Adding an

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide695 The settings for the adapter will now grey out and the adapter will disappear from

Document ConventionsPLA-407 User’s Guide7Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The PLA-407 icons use

Chapter 7 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-407 User’s Guide707.1 TroubleshootingThe HomePlug ( ) LED (light) should light up on your adapter when

PLA-407 User’s Guide71CHAPTER 8 PLA Compatibility8.1 OverviewYour PLA-407 can work with different PLA models that have a firmware version of at leas

Chapter 8 PLA CompatibilityPLA-407 User’s Guide72• For PLA v1 models (for example, PLA-400, PLA-401, PLA-470, PLA-491 and so on) upgrade the firmware

Chapter 8 PLA CompatibilityPLA-407 User’s Guide73The diagram below shows a Powerline network where each PLA has the correct firmware. Use Configurati

Chapter 8 PLA CompatibilityPLA-407 User’s Guide74

75PART IIIAppendices and IndexLEDs and Troubleshooting (77)Product Specifications (85)Legal Information (89)Index (93)

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PLA-407 User’s Guide77CHAPTER 9 LEDs and TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs (lights) and offers some suggestions to solve

Chapter 9 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-407 User’s Guide78The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-407.Table 15 PLA-407 Lig

Chapter 9 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-407 User’s Guide799.2 Power and Light ProblemsThe PLA-407 does not turn on. None of the lights turn on.1 Make

Safety WarningsPLA-407 User’s Guide8Safety Warnings• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.• Do N

Chapter 9 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-407 User’s Guide802 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to detect all other HomePlug devices on your Po

Chapter 9 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-407 User’s Guide819.3 Configuration Utility ProblemsThe PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility displays an error

Chapter 9 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-407 User’s Guide823 Your Powerline adapters may be placed close to electrical devices such as electrical insect-

Chapter 9 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-407 User’s Guide83• Wait for about a minute while the devices set up a connection.• If that does not work, try

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PLA-407 User’s Guide85CHAPTER 10 Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the PLA-407’s hardware and firmware features.Table 16 Hardwar

Chapter 10 Product SpecificationsPLA-407 User’s Guide86Table 17 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTIONPowerline Functionality The HomePlug AV s

Chapter 10 Product SpecificationsPLA-407 User’s Guide87The following list, which is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in the PLA-40

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PLA-407 User’s Guide89APPENDIX A Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2009 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication may

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Appendix A Legal InformationPLA-407 User’s Guide90TrademarksZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications,

Appendix A Legal InformationPLA-407 User’s Guide91Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Viewing Certificati

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IndexPLA-407 User’s Guide93IndexSymbols.NET Framework 23Aabout screen 46Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 15AES 20, 37AES (Advanced Encryption Sta

IndexPLA-407 User’s Guide94MMAC address 39managementmultiple networks 21overview 37managing the deviceusing the web configurator. See web configurator