Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility

5.4 Firmware Screen

Firmware is the software which is embedded in the PLA-407. This software contains processing instructions for how the PLA-407 sends and receives information in a secure way.

You can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for your PLA-407.

Note: To upgrade to the latest firmware, use the firmware upgrade tool available from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com), or from the CD included with your PLA-

407.Make sure you also upgrade the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility if you do so, as older version utilities are not compatible with PLA-407s using the latest firmware.

Click Firmware to open the screen as follows.

Figure 17 Firmware Screen

Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your device.

5.5 Network Info Screen

Use the Network Info screen to see the rates at which a specific PLA-407 is communicating with other Powerline adapters on your Powerline network.

 

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