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... a printer) to any new cabling. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to them. Refer to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV...A on page 79 for Internet access. Refer to the PLA-4xx for wall mounting instructions. Plug a second PLA-4xx into an ordinary power outlet in any room of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and ...
... a printer) to any new cabling. Figure 1 Expand Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to them. Refer to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV...A on page 79 for Internet access. Refer to the PLA-4xx for wall mounting instructions. Plug a second PLA-4xx into an ordinary power outlet in any room of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. CHAPTER 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main applications and ...
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... and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If your devices do not have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on ... the powerline adapters on the PLA-4xx. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your Ethernet network. Table 2 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for the powerline adapter directly connected...
... and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is only compatible with the same powerline network name "HomePlugAV". If your devices do not have to add the remote powerline adapters' passwords (those on ... the powerline adapters on the PLA-4xx. Your network traffic flows freely within the electrical circuit of your Ethernet network. Table 2 Password Summary PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Network Name All powerline adapters that follow the HomePlug AV standard are several reasons for the powerline adapter directly connected...
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... cases, a circuit can be shared by more information on how to set up a private network. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them "Password1". You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 " Buildings and even streets may need to change the Network Name to make your...
... cases, a circuit can be shared by more information on how to set up a private network. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them "Password1". You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 " Buildings and even streets may need to change the Network Name to make your...
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... screen to see which devices are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your PLA-4xx and to set up when you have two powerline networks. This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to view online ...screen. Site This field displays • Local, if it is displayed. Typically there is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. Click Scan to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is only...
... screen to see which devices are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your PLA-4xx and to set up when you have two powerline networks. This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to view online ...screen. Site This field displays • Local, if it is displayed. Typically there is identifying the powerline adapter directly connected to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. Click Scan to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is only...
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... the bottom of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. 5.6 Advanced Screen " This feature is on your powerline adapter. If the Central Coordinator is the powerline adapter which keeps track of your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to a PLA-4xx, then you have two powerline networks. The MAC address of which communicate...
... the bottom of the packets transmitted across the powerline network. 5.6 Advanced Screen " This feature is on your powerline adapter. If the Central Coordinator is the powerline adapter which keeps track of your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to a PLA-4xx, then you have two powerline networks. The MAC address of which communicate...
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...firmware version is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on the bottom of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your device. The new Priority setting is firmware version 3.0.5. If your device's firmware is a powerline adapter in this to apply your selected device. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 53 ...the Firmware Upgrade Tool to upgrade your computer has two network cards and both are configuring. Typically there is the PLA-4xx directly connected to a powerline adapter. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you have two...
...firmware version is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on the bottom of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your device. The new Priority setting is firmware version 3.0.5. If your device's firmware is a powerline adapter in this to apply your selected device. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 53 ...the Firmware Upgrade Tool to upgrade your computer has two network cards and both are configuring. Typically there is the PLA-4xx directly connected to a powerline adapter. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of the device you have two...
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... > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on . The DAK Password lets you want to add to your computer. Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your network into a Power Socket 1 2 3 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 4 Use a LAN or Ethernet...
... > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on . The DAK Password lets you want to add to your computer. Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to a Computer 3 4 5 Open the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility on your network into a Power Socket 1 2 3 Connect the powerline adapter to your computer. 4 Use a LAN or Ethernet...
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... On The PLA-401 v2 is on the PLA-401 v2. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is not detecting another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is not receiving power. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. Off The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. The...
... On The PLA-401 v2 is on the PLA-401 v2. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is not detecting another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is not receiving power. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. Off The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. The...
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... PLA-400 detects another powerline adapter. Figure 47 PLA-400/400 v2/ 402 v2 Lights The following table describes the behavior of the lights on and receiving power. Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is on and receiving power. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 67 Off The PLA-400 is starting up. ETHERNET On The ETHERNET...
... PLA-400 detects another powerline adapter. Figure 47 PLA-400/400 v2/ 402 v2 Lights The following table describes the behavior of the lights on and receiving power. Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is on and receiving power. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 67 Off The PLA-400 is starting up. ETHERNET On The ETHERNET...
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... ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is on your powerline network. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is between 10~40 Mbps. Red The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is communicating with another powerline adapter. Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is between...
... ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is on your powerline network. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is between 10~40 Mbps. Red The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is communicating with another powerline adapter. Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is between...
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...ENCRYPT function. It also indicates the PLA-470 is starting up . Off The PLA-470 is trying to it . HomePlug Green On The PLA-470 detects another powerline adapter. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. . It also indicates the PLA470 v2 is not receiving power. The ...same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is on the PLA470 v2. Off The PLA-470 does not detect any devices connected to it . Blinking at the same time as the ...
...ENCRYPT function. It also indicates the PLA-470 is starting up . Off The PLA-470 is trying to it . HomePlug Green On The PLA-470 detects another powerline adapter. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. . It also indicates the PLA470 v2 is not receiving power. The ...same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is on the PLA470 v2. Off The PLA-470 does not detect any devices connected to it . Blinking at the same time as the ...
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...PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Data is communicating with another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is between 10~40 Mbps. The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is greater than 40 Mbps. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter... Red Blinking ETHERNET Green Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 is on your powerline network. The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is the front panel of the PLA491. The ETHERNET port is ...
...PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Data is communicating with another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is between 10~40 Mbps. The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is greater than 40 Mbps. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter... Red Blinking ETHERNET Green Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 is on your powerline network. The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is the front panel of the PLA491. The ETHERNET port is ...
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...power. Blinking The PLA491 is starting up. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is connected to the PLA-4xx and plugged in to an appropriate power source. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 71 HomePlug Green On The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is greater than... 40 Mbps. Off The PLA491 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.2 Power and Light Problems V The PLA-4xx does not turn on . This checks the...
...power. Blinking The PLA491 is starting up. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is connected to the PLA-4xx and plugged in to an appropriate power source. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 71 HomePlug Green On The PLA491 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is greater than... 40 Mbps. Off The PLA491 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.2 Power and Light Problems V The PLA-4xx does not turn on . This checks the...
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...powerline adapters are typed correctly in or ask your vendor. They are probably now on separate electrical wiring. V The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. 72 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter ... Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting V The ETHERNET light does not turn on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to detect all your powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your PLA-4xx's power outlet. See Section 5.3 on...
...powerline adapters are typed correctly in or ask your vendor. They are probably now on separate electrical wiring. V The POWER and HomePlug light blink at the same time. 72 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter ... Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting V The ETHERNET light does not turn on installing the latest firmware. 2 Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility to detect all your powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compliant. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Inspect your PLA-4xx's power outlet. See Section 5.3 on...
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...installed. Connect them to standard power outlets. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-4xxs using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool ...firmware. Try setting up a connection again, this 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 not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be connected to Section ...
...installed. Connect them to standard power outlets. The latest utility cannot communicate with PLA-4xxs using earlier versions of my devices. • Inspect the LEDs on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool ...firmware. Try setting up a connection again, this 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 not a ZyXEL device, then the DAK and Network Name will be connected to Section ...
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... the power outlets on the powerline adapter. APPENDIX A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-4xx's hardware and firmware features. 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 ...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 ...
... the power outlets on the powerline adapter. APPENDIX A Product Specifications The following tables summarize the PLA-4xx's hardware and firmware features. 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 ...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 ...