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... (AES) to Appendix A on page 79 for any new cabling. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 Plug a second PLA-4xx into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to your home. Refer to any other at high ...a house, all without the need for wall mounting instructions. Refer to ensure safe transfer of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into another power outlet and connect a computer to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV...
... (AES) to Appendix A on page 79 for any new cabling. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 19 Plug a second PLA-4xx into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to your home. Refer to any other at high ...a house, all without the need for wall mounting instructions. Refer to ensure safe transfer of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into another power outlet and connect a computer to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV...
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...utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Change the network name via the PLA-4xx Series Configuration...-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. You don't need to add the password for enabling security on your Ethernet network. Although the PLA-4xx is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV...
...utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your PLA-4xx. 1.6.1 Passwords You use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Change the network name via the PLA-4xx Series Configuration...-and-play" network expanding solution there are shipped with a PLA-4xx which has the latest firmware installed. You don't need to add the password for enabling security on your Ethernet network. Although the PLA-4xx is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV...
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... electrical circuit. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 See the next section for example "Password2") to set up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on setting up a private network. To prevent compromising your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network and...
... electrical circuit. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 See the next section for example "Password2") to set up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on setting up a private network. To prevent compromising your first powerline network. 2 Connect another powerline adapter to a router or switch on the second Ethernet network and...
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...Typically there is displayed. The configuration utility automatically updates this screen. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 47 This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA-4xx. Click Scan to view online help information in this to ...are displayed in each screen of the utility. Note: Only devices which share the same network name are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. " Use the icon to refresh the information in this information every 10 seconds. Chapter 5 The ...
...Typically there is displayed. The configuration utility automatically updates this screen. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 47 This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the PLA-4xx. Click Scan to view online help information in this to ...are displayed in each screen of the utility. Note: Only devices which share the same network name are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. " Use the icon to refresh the information in this information every 10 seconds. Chapter 5 The ...
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... Screen " This feature is given in your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Go to the ZyXEL website to all the powerline adapters in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility to download the latest...the powerline network is on your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA-4xx directly connected to the PLA-4xx. The MAC address of hexadecimal...
... Screen " This feature is given in your powerline network automatically select the Central Coordinator. Go to the ZyXEL website to all the powerline adapters in your powerline network but not directly connected to the computer running the configuration utility to download the latest...the powerline network is on your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is the PLA-4xx directly connected to the PLA-4xx. The MAC address of hexadecimal...
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...firmware version 3.0.5. Save Click this is connected directly to a powerline adapter. In the example firmware version given in the screen, 3-0-3052, the firmware version is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on the bottom of importance, are ...High, Medium, Normal and Low. Typically there is applied to the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to ...
...firmware version 3.0.5. Save Click this is connected directly to a powerline adapter. In the example firmware version given in the screen, 3-0-3052, the firmware version is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on the bottom of importance, are ...High, Medium, Normal and Low. Typically there is applied to the selected powerline adapter. 5.7 About Screen Use the About screen to ...
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...English letters or numbers, from 8 to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your powerline network. Figure 31 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on ... same kind of the powerline adapter you access the powerline adapter. Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your adapter to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your desktop shown below. 56 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Go...
...English letters or numbers, from 8 to Start > (All) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your powerline network. Figure 31 Plug Your Powerline Adapter into a power socket and, if needed, switch the power socket on ... same kind of the powerline adapter you access the powerline adapter. Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your adapter to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your desktop shown below. 56 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Go...
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...using the ENCRYPT function. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is trying to connect with a networking device connected to it . HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is communicating with ...detect another powerline adapter. The PLA-401 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 66 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Red The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is greater than 40 Mbps. The PLA-401 is starting up. Blinking The PLA-401 v2 ...
...using the ENCRYPT function. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is trying to connect with a networking device connected to it . HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is communicating with ...detect another powerline adapter. The PLA-401 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 66 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Red The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is greater than 40 Mbps. The PLA-401 is starting up. Blinking The PLA-401 v2 ...
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... Lights The following table describes the behavior of the lights on and ready and the PLA-400/402 v2 detects a device connected to it . Off The PLA-400 is starting up. Off The PLA-400 is not detecting another powerline adapter. ETHERNET On The ETHERNET port is communicating with another device using the ENCRYPT button. It also indicates a successful...
... Lights The following table describes the behavior of the lights on and ready and the PLA-400/402 v2 detects a device connected to it . Off The PLA-400 is starting up. Off The PLA-400 is not detecting another powerline adapter. ETHERNET On The ETHERNET port is communicating with another device using the ENCRYPT button. It also indicates a successful...
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... if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is on your powerline network. The data transfer rate is the front...
... if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is on your powerline network. The data transfer rate is the front...
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...indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is being transmitted and/or received. Blinking The PLA-470 is communicating with another powerline adapter. Off The PLA-470 does not detect any devices connected to connect with another...to it . Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-470. Blinking The PLA-470 is trying to its ETHERNET port. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used ...
...indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is being transmitted and/or received. Blinking The PLA-470 is communicating with another powerline adapter. Off The PLA-470 does not detect any devices connected to connect with another...to it . Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA-470. Blinking The PLA-470 is trying to its ETHERNET port. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used ...
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... powerline adapter. Data is greater than 40 Mbps. The data transfer rate is communicating with another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 is between 0~10 Mbps. The ETHERNET port is... the front panel of the PLA491. The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. Use the lights to its ETHERNET.../ Amber/ Red Blinking ETHERNET Green Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same...
... powerline adapter. Data is greater than 40 Mbps. The data transfer rate is communicating with another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 is between 0~10 Mbps. The ETHERNET port is... the front panel of the PLA491. The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. Use the lights to its ETHERNET.../ Amber/ Red Blinking ETHERNET Green Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same...
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... rate is between 10~40 Mbps. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 71 HomePlug Green On The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA491 is being transmitted and/or received. Data is... the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you are using the ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is between 0~10 Mbps. Amber The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is on and ready and the PLA491 detects a device connected...
... rate is between 10~40 Mbps. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 71 HomePlug Green On The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA491 is being transmitted and/or received. Data is... the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you are using the ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is between 0~10 Mbps. Amber The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is on and ready and the PLA491 detects a device connected...
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... for instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on the same electrical wiring. If it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-4xx is using coaxial cable, check all powerline adapters are typed correctly in or ask your network are...
... for instructions on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on the same electrical wiring. If it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-4xx is using coaxial cable, check all powerline adapters are typed correctly in or ask your network are...
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...Troubleshooting • You have pressed the ENCRYPT button for the configuration utility. V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on my powerline network is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be greyed out. • If you do not have the latest utility, ...download it from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs...
...Troubleshooting • You have pressed the ENCRYPT button for the configuration utility. V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on my powerline network is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be greyed out. • If you do not have the latest utility, ...download it from the ZyXEL website. • If the device is using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs...
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... switch into the Reset position will turn on the power outlets on the powerline adapter. Table 17 Hardware Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 112 mm (L) x 106 mm (D) x 28.5 mm (H) PLA-401/401 v2 97 mm (L) x 45 mm (H) x 70 mm (W) PLA-470 162 mm (L) x 118 mm (D) x 40 mm (H) PLA470 v2 162 mm (L) x ...x 186 mm (D) x 96 mm (H) Power Input PLA-400/401 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.12 A PLA-400 v2/402 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.13 A PLA401/470/470 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A PLA491 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 A (Max.) Ethernet Port Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or...
... switch into the Reset position will turn on the power outlets on the powerline adapter. Table 17 Hardware Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 112 mm (L) x 106 mm (D) x 28.5 mm (H) PLA-401/401 v2 97 mm (L) x 45 mm (H) x 70 mm (W) PLA-470 162 mm (L) x 118 mm (D) x 40 mm (H) PLA470 v2 162 mm (L) x ...x 186 mm (D) x 96 mm (H) Power Input PLA-400/401 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.12 A PLA-400 v2/402 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.13 A PLA401/470/470 v2 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A PLA491 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 A (Max.) Ethernet Port Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or...