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... ! If you received your vendor. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for people who want to configure the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG). It contains information... on making your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for improvement to the following information ...
... ! If you received your vendor. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for people who want to configure the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 using the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG). It contains information... on making your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for improvement to the following information ...
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...notes are all in bold font. • A key stroke is " or "in other things you may be referred to as the "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. 1 Warnings tell you about things that is denoted by ...could harm you or your device. " Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be referred to as the "configuration utility" or the "utility" in this User's Guide. ...
...notes are all in bold font. • A key stroke is " or "in other things you may be referred to as the "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. 1 Warnings tell you about things that is denoted by ...could harm you or your device. " Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be referred to as the "configuration utility" or the "utility" in this User's Guide. ...
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Contact your local vendor to order a new one will be sure to the device. • Do NOT open the device or unit. PLA-402 v2 models only: • Make sure that the cable system is grounded so as to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. There is ... North America or 230V AC in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to repair the power adapter or cord. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is damaged, remove it from lightning. • Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as it might cause...
Contact your local vendor to order a new one will be sure to the device. • Do NOT open the device or unit. PLA-402 v2 models only: • Make sure that the cable system is grounded so as to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. There is ... North America or 230V AC in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to repair the power adapter or cord. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is damaged, remove it from lightning. • Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as it might cause...
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......13 List of Figures ...15 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx ...19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 20 1.4 PLA491 Power Strip with EMI Filter 20 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22...
......13 List of Figures ...15 Part I: Introduction 17 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx ...19 1.1 Overview ...19 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 20 1.4 PLA491 Power Strip with EMI Filter 20 1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx 21 1.6 Security ...22 1.6.1 Passwords ...22 1.6.2 Setting Up Security ...22...
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... 6.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 59 6.1.5 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 74 10...
... 6.1.4 Setting Up a New Network with a New Adapter 59 6.1.5 Splitting a Network into Two Networks 60 6.2 Troubleshooting ...63 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting ...65 7.1 LEDs ...65 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 65 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 67 7.1.3 PLA-470/PLA470 v2 68 7.1.4 PLA491 ...70 7.2 Power and Light Problems 71 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 74 10...
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... Settings ...51 Table 8 Advanced Screen ...53 Table 9 About Screen ...53 Table 10 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...66 Table 12 PLA-400 Lights ...67 Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights ...67 Table 14 PLA-470 Lights ...69 Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights ...69 Table 16 PLA491 Lights ...71 Table 17 Hardware Specifications ...79 Table...
... Settings ...51 Table 8 Advanced Screen ...53 Table 9 About Screen ...53 Table 10 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights ...66 Table 12 PLA-400 Lights ...67 Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights ...67 Table 14 PLA-470 Lights ...69 Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights ...69 Table 16 PLA491 Lights ...71 Table 17 Hardware Specifications ...79 Table...
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List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA402 v2 over Coaxial Cable Wiring 20 Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip ...21 Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 26 Figure 5 Microsoft's Agreement ...26 Figure 6 .NET...Network 41 Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 46 Figure 25 Configuration Screen ...47 Figure 26 Firmware Screen ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...49 ...
List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx 19 Figure 2 Expand Your Network with the PLA402 v2 over Coaxial Cable Wiring 20 Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip ...21 Figure 4 .NET Framework Installation Prompt 26 Figure 5 Microsoft's Agreement ...26 Figure 6 .NET...Network 41 Figure 21 One Existing Powerline Network 41 Figure 22 Two Separate Powerline Networks 42 Figure 23 Example Network Setup ...45 Figure 24 PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility Icon 46 Figure 25 Configuration Screen ...47 Figure 26 Firmware Screen ...49 Figure 27 Network Info Screen ...49 ...
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... Figure 44 An Adapter on Your New Network 62 Figure 45 Adapters on a New Powerline Network 63 Figure 46 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Figure 47 PLA-400/400 v2/ 402 v2 Lights 67 Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 Figure 49 PLA491 Lights ...70 Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 83 Figure 51 Wall-mounting Example...
... Figure 44 An Adapter on Your New Network 62 Figure 45 Adapters on a New Powerline Network 63 Figure 46 PLA-401 Lights ...65 Figure 47 PLA-400/400 v2/ 402 v2 Lights 67 Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 Figure 49 PLA491 Lights ...70 Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI 83 Figure 51 Wall-mounting Example...
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... devices such as hairdryers and lamps. For example, if you want to connect a TV and a PLA402 v2 to the PLA491's power outlets. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 The PLA402 v2 allows you to be more than a powerline connection. Devices that reduces interference on the power circuit from...
... devices such as hairdryers and lamps. For example, if you want to connect a TV and a PLA402 v2 to the PLA491's power outlets. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 The PLA402 v2 allows you to be more than a powerline connection. Devices that reduces interference on the power circuit from...
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...which also support the ENCRYPT feature. The power ( ) light will blink as examples. 1 Place a powerline device close to each one. The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to connect. CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button Use the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. ... button on only two devices at the rear of your powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 This resets the network name to set up a connection. After you set up the first powerline device, ...
...which also support the ENCRYPT feature. The power ( ) light will blink as examples. 1 Place a powerline device close to each one. The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to connect. CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button Use the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. ... button on only two devices at the rear of your powerline device for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 This resets the network name to set up a connection. After you set up the first powerline device, ...
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... information over your network. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network. 5.1 Overview The PLA-4xx is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. This means that once you have the option to use the Configuration Utility... (or Utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your home's wiring. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 45 For the PLA402 v2 models you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-4xxs in your network (without additional configuration) are able to expand your home's electrical wiring ...
... information over your network. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (QoS) on enhancing your powerline network. 5.1 Overview The PLA-4xx is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. This means that once you have the option to use the Configuration Utility... (or Utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your home's wiring. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 45 For the PLA402 v2 models you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-4xxs in your network (without additional configuration) are able to expand your home's electrical wiring ...
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... or if there are some problems on your powerline network. The PLA-401 is on and receiving power. Table 10 PLA-401 Lights LIGHT POWER ICON STATUS On Off DESCRIPTION The PLA-401 is not receiving power. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 65 CHAPTER 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting This ...the front panel of the lights on the PLA-401. Use the lights to solve problems you might encounter. 7.1 LEDs The following sections describes the lights on the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2 and PLA402 v2, the PLA-401, PLA401 v2 and the PLA-470. 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 The following table describes the behavior of the...
... or if there are some problems on your powerline network. The PLA-401 is on and receiving power. Table 10 PLA-401 Lights LIGHT POWER ICON STATUS On Off DESCRIPTION The PLA-401 is not receiving power. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 65 CHAPTER 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting This ...the front panel of the lights on the PLA-401. Use the lights to solve problems you might encounter. 7.1 LEDs The following sections describes the lights on the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2 and PLA402 v2, the PLA-401, PLA401 v2 and the PLA-470. 7.1.1 PLA-401/PLA401 v2 The following table describes the behavior of the...
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... table describes the behavior of the lights on and ready and the PLA-401 v2 detects a device connected to its ETHERNET port. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is on and receiving power. Red The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is between... 0~10 Mbps. Off The PLA-401 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Data is not receiving...
... table describes the behavior of the lights on and ready and the PLA-401 v2 detects a device connected to its ETHERNET port. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is on and receiving power. Red The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is between... 0~10 Mbps. Off The PLA-401 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Data is not receiving...
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... lights on and receiving power. Table 12 PLA-400 Lights LIGHTS ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER On The PLA-400 is on the PLA-400. The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2 and PLA402 v2. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is trying to connect with another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is not receiving power. Use the...
... lights on and receiving power. Table 12 PLA-400 Lights LIGHTS ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER On The PLA-400 is on the PLA-400. The following figure is the front panel of the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2 and PLA402 v2. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is trying to connect with another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is not receiving power. Use the...
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...time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Data is communicating with another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate... is communicating with a networking device connected to determine if the PLA-470 or PLA470 v2 is the front panel of the PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is greater than 40 Mbps. Off The HomePlug port does not detect ...
...time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Data is communicating with another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate... is communicating with a networking device connected to determine if the PLA-470 or PLA470 v2 is the front panel of the PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is greater than 40 Mbps. Off The HomePlug port does not detect ...
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...if you have used the ENCRYPT button. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT button. It also indicates the PLA470 v2 is trying to it . PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 69 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes the behavior of the lights on and receiving... if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Blinking The PLA-470 is not receiving power. Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA470 v2 is on the PLA-470. Off The PLA470 v2 is on and receiving power. Off The HomePlug port ...
...if you have used the ENCRYPT button. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT button. It also indicates the PLA470 v2 is trying to it . PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 69 Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting The following table describes the behavior of the lights on and receiving... if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Blinking The PLA-470 is not receiving power. Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA470 v2 is on the PLA-470. Off The PLA470 v2 is on and receiving power. Off The HomePlug port ...
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...PLA491. Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The PLA470 v2 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.1.4 PLA491 The following figure is communicating with a router, modem, switch ...or a computer connected to it . Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS HomePlug Green On Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking ETHERNET ...
...PLA491. Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The PLA470 v2 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.1.4 PLA491 The following figure is communicating with a router, modem, switch ...or a computer connected to it . Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS HomePlug Green On Amber Red Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking ETHERNET ...
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... 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 118 mm (D) x 35 mm (H) PLA491 395 mm (W) 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 (...
... 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 118 mm (D) x 35 mm (H) PLA491 395 mm (W) 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 (...
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...º C ~ 60º C Humidity: 10% ~ 90% Noncondensing PLA491 Temperature: -30º C ~ 60º C Humidity: 20% ~ 90% Noncondensing Cabling Type PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402/470/470 v2 1 x Power Cord PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 1 x LAN UTP Category 5 or Better PLA-402 v2 1 x Coaxial Cable (RG6 or RG59 cable with 75 ohm impedance preferred but others are compatible.
...º C ~ 60º C Humidity: 10% ~ 90% Noncondensing PLA491 Temperature: -30º C ~ 60º C Humidity: 20% ~ 90% Noncondensing Cabling Type PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402/470/470 v2 1 x Power Cord PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 1 x LAN UTP Category 5 or Better PLA-402 v2 1 x Coaxial Cable (RG6 or RG59 cable with 75 ohm impedance preferred but others are compatible.
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...conditions. Appendix A Product Specifications Table 17 Hardware Specifications Distance between the centers of PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 screws for wall-mounting M3 Tap Screw PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA491 M4 Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality The HomePlug AV... standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. Data is 64. PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 74 mm PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA-470/470 v2 115mm PLA491 256mm Recommended type of the holes on a single network is 300 meters/...
...conditions. Appendix A Product Specifications Table 17 Hardware Specifications Distance between the centers of PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 screws for wall-mounting M3 Tap Screw PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA491 M4 Table 18 Firmware Specifications FEATURE DESCRIPTION Powerline Functionality The HomePlug AV... standard specifies how network devices communicate using standard electrical wiring. Data is 64. PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 74 mm PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA-470/470 v2 115mm PLA491 256mm Recommended type of the holes on a single network is 300 meters/...