ZyXEL Communications PLA-407 User Manual
Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility
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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.
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.
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.
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.
communicating with other Powerline adapters on your Powerline network.