Page 3 - About This User's Guide
About This User's Guide PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 3 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 networ...
Page 4 - Document Conventions
Document Conventions PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 4 Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. 1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device. " Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things...
Page 5 - Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 5 Safety Warnings 1 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 l...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 7 Table of Contents About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3 Document Conventions....................................................................................
Page 9 - List of Figures
List of Figures PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 9 List of Figures Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx ................................................................................... 15Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-402 over Coaxial Cable Wiring .....................................
Page 11 - List of Tables
List of Tables PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 11 List of Tables Table 1 Password Summary ................................................................................................................... 17Table 2 Configuration Screen ......................................................................
Page 13 - A R T
13 P A R T 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)
Page 15 - H A P T E R; Introducing the PLA-4xx; Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx
PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 15 C H A P T E R 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...
Page 18 - Multiple Networks
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 18 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...
Page 19 - Installing the Configuration; Overview of the Installation Process; Installing the Utility
PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 19 C H A P T E R 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 ...
Page 25 - Managing Your PLA-4xx
PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 25 C H A P T E R 3 Managing Your PLA-4xx This chapter shows you how to use the configuration utility to manage security and update software on the PLA-4xxs in your powerline network. 3.1 Overview The PLA-4xx is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. This ...
Page 26 - Starting the Configuration Utility; Configuration Screen
Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xx PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 26 3.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-4xxs communicate with each other, they use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the powerline network. Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, y...
Page 28 - Firmware Screen
Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xx PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 28 3.4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on the PLA-4xx directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility.Firmware is the software which is embedded in the PLA-4xx. This software contains proc...
Page 29 - Network Info Screen
Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xx PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 29 Figure 15 Firmware Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. 3.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA-4xx is communicating with other powerline adapters on your po...
Page 33 - Powerline Network Setup
PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 33 C H A P T E R 4 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial Use this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network. 4.0.1 Overview After setting up your first home powerline network (instructions for that are in the Quick Start Guide for your ZyXEL powerline adapter) you may...
Page 35 - Internet
Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 35 Figure 20 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 6 You are now ready to extend your powerline network or set up a second network.• See Section 4.0.4 on page 35 to add a new powerline adapter to your network. • ...
Page 37 - Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter
Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 37 4.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter This section shows you how to use your new powerline adapters to set up a new powerline network separate to your existing network.The figure below shows two powerline networks ...
Page 38 - Splitting a Network into Two Networks
Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup Tutorial PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 38 Figure 26 Making a New Network with the New Adapter 3 After you have set up a new network, you are ready to connect each powerline adapter on your new network to devices, for example, a computer or a games console. 4.0.6 Split...
Page 43 - LEDs and Troubleshooting
PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 43 C H A P T E R 5 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the LED behavior and offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. 5.1 LEDs The following sections describes the LEDs (lights) of the PLA-401, both the PLA-400 and PLA-402, and also the PL...
Page 45 - Power and LED Problems
Chapter 5 LEDs and Troubleshooting PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 45 Figure 35 PLA-470 LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior. 5.2 Power and LED Problems V The PLA-4xx does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on. 1 Make sure you are using the power cord included with the PLA-4xx. 2 Make sur...
Page 46 - Configuration Utility Problems
Chapter 5 LEDs and Troubleshooting PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 46 2 Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer and make sure it’s enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-4xx is connected to an Ethernet switch or ...
Page 47 - Powerline Problems
Chapter 5 LEDs and Troubleshooting PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 47 5.4 Powerline Problems V The signal on my powerline network is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be connected to electrical surge protectors. Connect them to standard power outlets. 2 Your powerline adapters may be located close to ...
Page 49 - II; Appendices and
49 P A R T II Appendices and Index Product Specifications (51)Legal Information (55)Customer Support (59)Index (65)
Page 51 - P P E N D I X; Product Specifications
PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 51 A P P E N D I X A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-4xx’s hardware and firmware features. Table 9 Hardware Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) PLA-400/402 112 (L) mm x 106 (D) mm x 28.5 (H) mm PLA-470 162 (L) mm x 118 (D) mm x 40 (H) mm Po...
Page 53 - Wall-mounting Instructions
Appendix A Product Specifications PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 53 Wall-mounting Instructions Complete the following steps to hang your PLA-400/402/470 on a wall. " See Table 9 on page 51 for the size of screws to use and how far apart to place them. 1 Select a high position on a sturdy wall that ...
Page 54 - Cable Pin Assignments
Appendix A Product Specifications PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 54 Cable Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure 37 RJ-45 Connector Pins Table 13 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments PIN NO RJ-45 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT 1 RxD + 2 RxD - 3 TxD + 4 Not connected 5 Not connected 6 TxD - 7 Not connecte...
Page 55 - Legal Information; Copyright; Certifications
PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 55 A P P E N D I X B Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted ...
Page 57 - ZyXEL Limited Warranty
Appendix B Legal Information PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 57 ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upo...
Page 59 - Customer Support
[Document Title] 59 A P P E N D I X C Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support. Required Information • Product model and serial number.• Warranty Information.• Date that you received your device.• Brief description of the problem and the steps yo...
Page 65 - Index; Symbols
Index PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide 65 Index Symbols .NET Framework 19 A about screen 31 Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 15 AES 17 , 25 AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 15 applications 15 , 16 C cable coaxial 16 cabling type 51 CE 52 certifications 52 , 55 notices 56 viewing 56 coaxial cable 1...
