ZyXEL PLA-491 User Manual

www.zyxel.com PLA-4xx SeriesPowerline Ethernet Adapter Series (PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/ 402 v2/470/470 v2/491)User’s GuideVersion 3.0.54/2008Editio

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide103.1.2 Firmware Detection Procedure ...

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide11Part III: Appendices and Index... 77Appendi

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List of TablesPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide13List of TablesTable 1 Devices that can cause EMI on the power circuit ...

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List of FiguresPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide15List of FiguresFigure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx ...

List of FiguresPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide16Figure 39 Making a New Network with the New Adapter ...

17PART IIntroductionIntroducing the PLA-4xx (19)Installing the Utility (25)

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide19CHAPTER 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 Guide201.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2The PLA402 v2 allows you to be more flexib

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide21Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip" Do not connect a powerline adapter to the PLA491’s

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide22" This User’s Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is only comp

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide23Without security (encryption) your information is accessible to anyone using a powerlin

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide24

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide25CHAPTER 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 Guide26Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt2 Review Microsoft’s License Agreement, sele

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide27Figure 6 .NET Framework Installation Process4 Click OK to complete the installation pr

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide286 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 Guide29Figure 11 Restart Screen9 The following pop-up appears. Click Ye s to restart your com

About This User's GuidePLA-4xx Series User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to

Chapter 2 Installing the UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide30

31PART IIManaging the PLA-4xxFirmware Tools (33)The ENCRYPT Button (39)The Configuration Utility (45)Powerline Network Setup Tutorial (55)LEDs and

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide33CHAPTER 3 Firmware ToolsUse the Firmware Detection Tool and Firmware Upgrade Tool to ensure you have the latest firmware

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide34Figure 12 Firmware Detection With an Early Firmware Local Device This diagram shows the Firmwa

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide35Figure 14 Firmware Detection Tool: StartThe Tool shows the firmware version(s) of devices it h

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide363.2 Firmware Upgrade ToolUse the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade firmware earlier than version

Chapter 3 Firmware ToolsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide37Figure 17 Firmware Upgrade Tool: Upgrading 6 If your firmware is successfully upgraded, the fo

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide39CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonUse the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your po

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

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide40Figure 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 5 Repeat step 4 in this section for the other powerl

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide41Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your Network 9 If you disconnected your comput

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide422 Click the ENCRYPT button on (A) and (C) for 1~2 seconds and within two minutes of each othe

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide434.4 ENCRYPT Button BehaviorThe following table summarizes the actions that occur when the E

Chapter 4 The ENCRYPT ButtonPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide44

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide45CHAPTER 5 The Configuration UtilityThis chapter shows you how to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure, m

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide465.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-4xxs communicate with each other, they

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide475.3 Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recog

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide485.4 Firmware Screen " To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrad

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide49Figure 26 Firmware Screen5.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to s

Document ConventionsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide5Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The PLA-4xx ic

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide50The following table describes the labels in this screen. 5.6 Advanced Screen " T

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide51You can configure the powerline adapters on your network to give priority to network

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide52Figure 28 Priority SettingsUse this screen to configure priority settings for traffi

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide53The following table describes the labels in this screen.5.7 About ScreenUse the Abou

Chapter 5 The Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide54Released This field displays the date when the firmware was released.Close Click the

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide55CHAPTER 6 Powerline Network SetupTutorialUse this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network.6.1 OverviewAfter

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide566.1.1 Important Terms6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter1 Attach the power

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide57Figure 33 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon6 You are no

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide58Figure 35 Adding a New Adapter3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and ty

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide596.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a New AdapterThis section shows you how t

Safety WarningsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide6Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide60Figure 39 Making a New Network with the New Adapter3 After you have set up a

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide61Figure 40 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network 3 To set up a new pow

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide62Figure 42 Incorrect DAK or No DAK• If you have correctly entered the DAK Pass

Chapter 6 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide63Figure 45 Adapters on a New Powerline Network• If you want to access any of

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide65CHAPTER 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs (lights) and offers some suggestions t

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide66The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-401 v2.HomePlug On

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide677.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-400, P

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide687.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-470 and PLA-

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide69The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-470.The following

Safety WarningsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide7PLA-491 models only:• Caution: Use only in dry locations.• Caution: REDUNDANT BONDING CONDUCTOR SHALL BE C

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide707.1.4 PLA491The following figure is the front panel of the PLA491. Use the lights to d

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide71The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA491.7.2 Power and

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide72V The ETHERNET light does not turn on.1 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick S

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide73• You have pressed the ENCRYPT button for more than three seconds. Try setting up a co

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide742 Your powerline adapters may be located close to large appliances such as refrigerator

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide75• If that does not work, try again with both devices connected to a power strip next t

Chapter 7 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide76

77PART IIIAppendices and IndexProduct Specifications (79)Legal Information (87)Customer Support (91)Index (97)

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide79APPENDIX A Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the PLA-4xx’s hardware and firmware features.Table 17

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Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide80Power Outlet The power outlets are on the PLA491 only.PLA491: Four power outlets with EM

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide81Distance between the centers of the holes on the device’s back.PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide82The following list, which is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in the

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide83Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)Wall-mounting InstructionsComplete the fo

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide84Figure 51 Wall-mounting Example (PLA-4xx)Figure 52 Wall-mounting Example (PLA-491)Ca

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide856 TxD -7 Not connected8 Not connectedPIN NO RJ-45 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide87APPENDIX B Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publicati

Appendix B Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide88If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be de

Appendix B Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide89ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide9Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide...

Appendix B Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide90

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide91APPENDIX C Customer SupportIn the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide92• Address: 1005F, ShengGao International Tower, No.137 XianXia Rd., Shanghai• Web: http://www.

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide93Germany• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +49-2405-

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide94Malaysia• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide95Singapore• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone:

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide96Turkey• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +90 212 222 55 22• Fax: +90-212-220-2526•

IndexPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide97IndexSymbols.NET Framework 25Aabout screen 53Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 19AES 22, 45AES (Advanced Encrypt

IndexPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide98MMAC address 35, 47managementmultiple networks 23overview 45managing the deviceusing the web configurator. See web c