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Chapter 6 The OS X Configuration Utility
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use the same firmware version. Use the Firmware Upgrade Tool to upload new
firmware.
You cannot run the Firmware Detection Tool , the Firmware Upgrade Tool or
the Configuration Utility at the same time, as only one of these applications can
access the PLA-401 v3 connected to your computer at any time
.
Figure 28 Firmware Detection Tool
Table 13 Firmware Detection Tool
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Site This field shows Local , if it is identifying the powerline adapter
directly connected to the computer running the configuration
utility and
Remote , if it is a powerline adapter in your powerline
network but not directly connected to the computer running the
configuration utility.
MAC Address This shows the MAC address of the powerline adapter. You can
find the MAC address of your PLA-401 v3 displayed on a sticker
on the bottom of your device.
Firmware Version This field displays the version number of the powerline device.
In the example firmware version given in the screen,
3-0-3052 ,
the numbers 305 represent firmware version 3.0.5.
Manufacturer This field displays the manufacturer of the powerline device. You
can upgrade your device if this field displays
ZyXEL . If Other
displays then you cannot use the Firmware Upgrade Tool .
Detect Click this button to display the firmware versions of local and
remote devices in the same powerline network.
Finish Click this button to close this screen.