Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx

1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2

The PLA402 v2 allows you to be more flexible in expanding your network by adding the coaxial cable capability.

Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA402 v2 over Coaxial Cable Wiring

As well as being able to connect your PLA402 v2 to a power outlet, you also have the option of connecting to a coaxial cable outlet. Connect other powerline adapters in your powerline network to coaxial cable outlets on the same line. Then set up your network with additional devices such as a computer or printer the same way you would set up a powerline network on an electrical circuit.

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 PLA402 v2 to a single outlet you could use a coaxial splitter.

1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx

Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have this button. See Chapter 4 on page 35 for instructions on using the ENCRYPT feature.

Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to manage the PLA-4xx. See Section 2.2 on page 21 for instructions on installing the utility.

Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to the latest firmware. Because the latest PLA-4xxs are only compatible with other powerline devices with the latest HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tools are available to help you upgrade. You can download both of these tools from the ZyXEL website (www.zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 3 on page 29 for information in using these tools.

"This User’s Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is only compatible with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. If you don’t already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website.

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