ZyXEL PLA-400 Manuale Utente

www.zyxel.com PLA-4xx SeriesPowerline Ethernet Adapter Series (PLA-400/401/402/470)User’s GuideVersion 1.3007/2007Edition 1

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List of TablesPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide11List of TablesTable 1 Password Summary ...

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13PART IThe PLA-4xxIntroducing the PLA-4xx (15)Installing the Configuration Utility (19)Managing Your PLA-4xx (25)Powerline Network Setup Tutorial

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide15CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx1.1 OverviewThis chapter introduces the main applications and features of the PLA-400,

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide161.2.1 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA-402The PLA-402 allows you to be more flexible

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide171.4.1 PasswordsYou use two types of passwords in the HomePlug AV powerline network. Th

Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide181.5 Multiple NetworksMultiple powerline networks can coexist on a single powerline circ

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide19CHAPTER 2 Installing the ConfigurationUtilityThis chapter guides you through the installation of the configuration utili

Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide20Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Prompt2 Review Microsoft’s License A

Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide21Figure 5 .NET Framework Installation Process4 Click OK to complete the i

Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide226 Fill in the User Name and Company Name fields (optional). If you want the

Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration UtilityPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide23Figure 10 Install Begin Screen9 When the installation is finished, a scr

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide25CHAPTER 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxThis chapter shows you how to use the configuration utility to manage security and update

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide263.1.1 Powerline Network Security When the PLA-4xxs communicate with each other, they use

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide27" Use the icon to view online help information in each screen of the utility.Figur

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide283.4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on the PLA-4xx directl

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide29Figure 15 Firmware ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 3.5

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

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide30Figure 16 Network Info ScreenThe following table describes the labels in this screen. T

Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-4xxPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide313.6 About ScreenUse the About screen to view information regarding the configuration uti

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide33CHAPTER 4 Powerline Network SetupTutorialUse this tutorial to expand your existing powerline network.4.0.1 OverviewAfte

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide344.0.2 Important Terms4.0.3 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter1 Attach the power

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide35Figure 20 Click on the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon6 You are no

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide36Figure 22 Adding a New Adapter3 Select your adapter by selecting Local and ty

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide374.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New AdapterThis section shows you how t

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide38Figure 26 Making a New Network with the New Adapter3 After you have set up a

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide39Figure 27 Local/Remote Adapters on a Powerline Network 3 To set up a new pow

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

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide40Figure 29 Incorrect DAK or No DAK• If you have correctly entered the DAK Pass

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Setup TutorialPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide41Figure 32 Adapters on a New Powerline Network• If you want to access any of

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide43CHAPTER 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the LED behavior and offers some suggestions to solve problems

Chapter 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide445.1.2 PLA-401The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-401. Use the LEDs to d

Chapter 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide45Figure 35 PLA-470 LEDsThe following table describes the LED behavior.5.2 Power and

Chapter 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide461 Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide.2 Inspect your cables for d

Chapter 5 LEDs and TroubleshootingPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide47• Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHN and LINK LEDs are on or

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49PART IIAppendices and IndexProduct Specifications (51)Legal Information (55)Customer Support (59)Index (65)

Safety WarningsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide5Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide51APPENDIX A Product SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the PLA-4xx’s hardware and firmware features.Table 9 H

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide52The following list, which is not exhaustive, illustrates the standards supported in the

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide53Wall-mounting InstructionsComplete the following steps to hang your PLA-400/402/470 on

Appendix A Product SpecificationsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide54Cable Pin AssignmentsRJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsFigure 37 RJ-45 Connector PinsTabl

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide55APPENDIX B Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publicati

Appendix B Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide56If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be de

Appendix B Legal InformationPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide57ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product

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PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide59APPENDIX C Customer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.Required Inform

Safety WarningsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide6This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide60• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Czech s.r.o., Modranská 621, 143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany, C

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide61India• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +91-11-3088

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide62• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications Inc., 1130 N. Miller St., Anaheim, CA 92806-2001, U.S.A.N

Appendix C Customer SupportPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide63Sweden• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +46-31-744

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IndexPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide65IndexSymbols.NET Framework 19Aabout screen 31Advanced Encryption Standard, see AES 15AES 17, 25AES (Advanced Encrypt

IndexPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide66MMAC address 27managementmultiple networks 17overview 25managing the deviceusing the web configurator. See web confi

Table of ContentsPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide7Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide ...

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List of FiguresPLA-4xx Series User’s Guide9List of FiguresFigure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx ............