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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-402 v3

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Your network can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA-402 v3s into

other coaxial cable outlets in your home and connecting other computers or

network devices (for example, a printer) to them.

Refer to your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information.

If you are setting up a coaxial connection in a room with only one coaxial outlet

you can use a coaxial splitter to connect more than one device. For example, if

you want to connect a TV and a PLA-402 v3 to a single outlet you could use a

coaxial splitter.

1.3

Ways to Manage the PLA-402 v3

Use the

SETUP

button to add coaxial devices to your powerline coaxial network if

they have this button. See

Chapter 4 on page 29

for instructions on using the

SETUP

feature.

Use the

PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility

(or utility, for short) to manage

the PLA-402 v3. See

Section 2.2 on page 21

for instructions on installing the

utility.

Use the firmware upgrade tool to upgrade to the latest firmware. Because the

latest PLA-402 v3s are only compatible with other coaxial devices with the latest

HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tool is available

to help you upgrade. You can download this tool from the ZyXEL website

(www.zyxel.com.tw). See

Chapter 3 on page 27

for information in using these

tools.

This User’s Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is only compatible

with a PLA-402 v3 which has the latest firmware installed. If you don’t already

have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website.

1.4

Security

Since your powerline coaxial network may extend outside your premises, it is

important to set up security on your PLA-402 v3.

Section	Page
PLA-402 v3	1
About This User's Guide	3
Document Conventions	6
Safety Warnings	8
Table of Contents	9
Introduction	13
Introducing the PLA-402 v3	15
1.1 Overview	15
1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-402 v3	16
1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA-402 v3	17
1.4 Security	17
1.4.1 Passwords	18
1.4.2 Setting Up Security	18
1.5 Multiple Networks	19
Installing the Utility	21
2.1 Overview	21
2.2 Installing the Utility	21
2.3 Low Power Mode	24
Managing the PLA- 402 v3	25
Firmware Tool	27
3.1 Overview	27
3.2 Firmware Upgrade Tool	27
The SETUP Button	29
4.1 SETUP Button Overview	29
4.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with SETUP	29
4.3 Setting Up Multiple Networks	31
4.4 SETUP Button Behavior	34
The Configuration Utility	35
5.1 Overview	35
5.1.1 Powerline Network Security	35
5.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK)	36
5.2 Starting the Configuration Utility	36
5.3 Configuration Screen	37
5.4 Firmware Screen	38
5.5 Network Info Screen	40
5.6 Advanced Screen	41
5.7 About Screen	44
The OS X Configuration Utility	47
6.1 Overview	47
6.1.1 System Requirements	47
6.1.2 Start the Configuration Utility	48
6.1.3 Add a Device	48
6.1.4 Change Network Name	48
6.1.5 Change Nickname	49
6.1.6 QoS Settings	50
6.1.7 Set HomePlug Light Color	51
6.1.8 Link Information	52
6.1.9 Download Firmware	55
6.2 Firmware Detection Tool	55
6.3 Firmware Upgrade Tool	56
6.3.1 Notes on Upgrading Firmware	56
6.3.2 Procedure to Upgrade Firmware	57
Powerline Coaxial Network Setup Tutorial	61
7.0.1 Overview	61
7.0.2 Important Terms	62
7.0.3 Accessing Your Coaxial Adapter	62
7.0.4 Adding a Coaxial Adapter	63
7.0.5 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter	65
7.0.6 Splitting a Network into Two Networks	66
7.1 Troubleshooting	69
PLA Compatibility	71
8.1 Overview	71
8.2 Firmware and Utility Compatibility	71
Appendices and Index	75
LEDs and Troubleshooting	77
9.1 LEDs	77
9.2 Power and Light Problems	79
9.3 Configuration Utility Problems	81
9.4 Powerline Coaxial Problems	81
9.5 SETUP Button Problems	82
Product Specifications	85
Legal Information	89

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