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About This User's Guide PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 3 About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the PLA -400/402 using the PLA - 4xx Series Configuratio n Utility . Y ou should have your basi c Internet access or home network already set up.
Document Conventions PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 4 Document Conventions W arnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User ’ s Guide.
Safety Warnings PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 5 Safety Warnings 1 For your safety , be sure to read and fo llow all warning notices and instruction s. • Do NOT use this product near water , for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Safety Warnings PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 6 This product is recyclable . Dispose of it properly ..
Table of Contents PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 7 Table of Contents About This User's Guide ........................................... ............................................................. .. 3 Document Conventions..................
Table of Contents PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 8 Appendix A Product S pecifications ........................................... ........................................ 35 Appendix B Setting up Y our Computer ’s IP Addr ess ....................
List of Figures PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 9 List of Figures Figure 1 Expand Y our Network with the PLA-400 .... ............. ................. ................ ................ ............... .1 3 Figure 2 Expand Y our Network with the PLA-402 ov er Coaxial Cable Wiring .
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List of Tables PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 11 List of Tables T able 1 Password Summary ........... ................... ................ ................ .................... ................ ... ............. 15 T able 2 Configuration Screen ..
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PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 13 C HAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-400/402 This chapter introduces the ma in applications and features of the PLA-400 and PLA-402 HomePlug A V compliant power line adapters. It also introd uces how to manage the PLA-400/ 402.
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-40 0/402 PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 14 Expand Y our Network with the PLA-402 The PLA-402 allows you to be mo re flexible in expanding your network by adding the coaxial cable capability .
Chapter 1 Introd u cing the PLA-400/40 2 PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 15 Connect one power line adapter to a router or switch on the first Ethernet network and assign a password (for example “Pas sword1”) to this power line adapter .
Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-40 0/402 PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 16.
PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 17 C HAPTER 2 Installing the Configuration Utility This chapter guides you throug h the installation of the configuration utility for your P LA-400/ 402. 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process The installation of the configur ation utility does the following: 1 Checks for and installs Microsoft’ s .
Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 18 Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 2 Review Microsoft’ s License Agreement , select I agree and click Install to proceed. Figure 4 Microsoft’ s Agreement 3 The next screen allows you to s ee the progress of the installation.
Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 19 Figure 5 .NET Framework Installation Process 4 Click OK to complete the installation process. Figure 6 Microsoft’ s Agreement 5 The Setup utility runs automatically .
Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 20 6 Fill in the User Name and Company Name fields (optional). If you want the utility to be only available to the curren tly logged in user , select Only for me(...) . Otherwise, click Next to continue and allow all user s to use the configuration utility .
Chapter 2 Installing the Configuration Utility PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 21 Figure 10 Insta ll Begin Screen 9 When the installation is finished , a screen appears to c onfirm the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to your comp uter .
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PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 23 C HAPTER 3 Managing Your PLA-400/402 This chapter shows you how to use the config uration utility to manage security and update software on the PLA-400/402s in your power line network. 3.1 Overview The PLA-400/402 is de signed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution.
Chapter 3 Managing Your PL A-400/402 PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 24 3.1.1 Power Line Network Security When the PLA-40 0/402s co mmunicate with each other , they use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the power line netw ork. Encryption is like a secret code.
Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-400/402 PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 25 " Use the icon to view online help informa tion in each screen of the utility .
Chapter 3 Managing Your PL A-400/402 PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 26 3.4 Firmware Screen Use the Firmware screen to update the firmware on th e PLA-40 0/402 directly connecte d to the computer running the configuration utility . Firmware is the software whic h is embedded in the PLA-400/402.
Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-400/402 PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 27 Figure 15 Firmware Scre en The following table describes the labels in this screen. T able 3 Firmware Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter This field identifies wh ich PLA-400/402 is displayed.
Chapter 3 Managing Your PL A-400/402 PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 28 3.5 Network Info Screen Use the Network Info screen to see the ra tes at which a specific PLA-400/402 is communicating with other power line ad apters on your power line network.
Chapter 3 Managing Your PLA-400/402 PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 29 3.6 About Screen Use the About screen to view informa tion regarding the configuration utility and firmware version of the PLA-400/402 you are conn ected to. Click the icon in the top right corner of the utility to view the About screen.
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PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 31 C HAPTER 4 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the LED behavior and offe rs some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter . 4.1 LEDs The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-400/402.
Chapter 4 LEDs and Troubl eshooting PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 32 4.2 Power and LED Problems V The PLA-400/402 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on. 1 Make sure you are using the power adaptor included with the PLA-400/402. 2 Make sure the power adaptor is connected to the PLA-400/4 02 and plugge d in to an appropriate power source.
Chapter 4 LEDs and Troubleshooting PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 33 V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all or any of my devices. 1 Make sure all the power line adapters yo u are u sing are HomePlug A V compliant. 2 Inspect the LEDs on yo ur PLA-400/402 and make sure that the ETHN and LINK LEDs are on or blinking.
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PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 35 A PPENDIX A Product S pecifications The following tables summarize the PLA-400/ 402’ s hardware and firmware features. T able 7 Hardware Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) 1 12 (L) mm x 106 (D) mm x 28.5 mm (H) Power Input 10 0 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.
Appendix A Product Specifications PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 36 Cable Pin Assignment s RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignment s Figure 19 RJ-45 Connector Pins T able 10 RJ-45 Conn ector Pin A ssignments Network Password Change the power line network password to only allow the ethernet adapters you specify to join your network.
PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 37 A PPENDIX B Setting up Y our Computer ’ s IP Address All computers must have a 10M or 100M Et hernet adapter card and TCP/IP installed.
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 38 Figure 20 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Co nfiguration Inst alling Components The Network window Configuration tab displays a list of installed components. Y ou need a network adapter , the TCP/IP protocol and Client for Microsoft Netwo rks.
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 39 Configuring 1 In the Network window Configuration tab, select your network adapter's TCP/IP entry and click Properties 2 Click the IP Address tab. • If your IP address is dynamic, select Obtain an IP address automatically .
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 40 Figure 22 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 4 Click the Gateway tab. • If you do not know you r gateway’ s IP addr ess, remove previously installed gateways.
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 41 Figure 23 Windows XP : S tart Menu 2 In the Control Panel , double-click Network Connections ( Network and Dial-up Connections in W indow s 2000/NT). Figure 24 Windows XP: Control Panel 3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Pr operties .
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 42 Figure 25 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the Genera l tab in W in XP) and then click Properties .
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 43 Figure 27 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Prope rties 6 If you do not know your gateway's IP ad dress, remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK .
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 44 Figure 28 Windows XP : Advanced TCP/ IP Properties 7 In the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Pr operties window (the General tab in W indows XP): • Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if yo u do not know your DNS server IP address(es).
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 45 Figure 29 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Prope rties 8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window . 9 Click Close ( OK in W indow s 2000/NT) to close the Local Area Connection Properties window .
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 46 Figure 30 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 2 Select Ethernet built-in from the Connect via list. Figure 31 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 3 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP Server from the Configure: list.
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 47 •F r o m t h e Configure box, select Manually . • T ype your IP address in the IP Address box. • T ype your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box. • T ype the IP address of your Prestige in the Router address bo x.
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 48 Figure 33 Macintosh OS X: Network 4 For statically assigned settings, do the following: •F r o m t h e Configure box, select Manually . • T ype your IP address in the IP Address box.
PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 49 A PPENDIX C W all-mounting Instructions Do the following to hang yo ur PLA-400/402 on a wall. " See the product specifications appendix for the size of screws to use and how far ap art to place them. 1 Locate a high posit ion on a wall that is free of obstructions.
Appendix C Wall-mo unting Instructions PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 50.
PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 51 A PPENDIX D Legal Information Copyright Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication may not be reprod uced in any part.
Appendix D Legal Info rmation PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 52 If this device does cause harmful inte rference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning th e device off and.
Appendix D Legal Infor mation PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 53 ZyXEL Limited W arranty ZyXEL warrants to the original en d user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmansh ip for a period of up to two ye ars from the date of purchase.
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PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 55 A PPENDIX E Customer Support Please have the following information r eady when you contact customer support. Required Information • Product model and serial number . • W arranty Information. • Date that you received your de vice.
Appendix E Customer Support PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 56 Denmark • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.dk • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.dk • T elephone: +45-39-55-07-00 • Fax: +45-39-55-07-07 • W eb Site: www .
Appendix E Customer Support PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 57 • T elephone: +7-3272-590-69 8 • Fax: +7-327 2-590-689 • W eb Site: www .zyxel.kz • Re g u la r Ma i l : ZyXEL Kazakhstan, 43, Dostyk ave.,Office 414, Dost yk Business Centre, 050010, Almaty , Republic of Kazakhstan North America • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.
Appendix E Customer Support PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 58 • W eb Site: www .zyxel.es • Re g ul a r M ai l : ZyXEL Communications, Arte, 21 5ª planta, 28033 Madrid, Spain Sweden • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.se • Sales E-mail: sales@zyxel.
Index PLA-400/402 Series User’ s Guide 59 Index Symbols .NET Framework 17 A about screen 29 Advanced Encryption S tandard, see AES 13 AES 15 , 23 AES (Advanced Encryption S tandard) 13 applications .
Index PLA-400/402 Series User’s Guide 60 M MAC address 25 management 14 multiple networks 14 overview 23 privacy 14 N network example 23 network information 28 network ports 35 number of devices sup.
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