ZyXEL Communications PLA-402 v3, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-402 v3
PLA-402 v3 User’s Guide
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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.