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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 "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) may be referred to as the...menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that could harm you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and ...
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 "PLA-4xx", the "ZyXEL device", the "device" or the "powerline adapter" in this User's Guide. • The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) may be referred to as the...menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that could harm you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and ...
User Guide
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...remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device. • Do NOT open the device or unit. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation ...slots, as to provide some protection against voltage surges. 6 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Contact your local vendor to order a new one will be damaged. Safety Warnings Safety Warnings 1 For your safety,...
...remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device. • Do NOT open the device or unit. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation ...slots, as to provide some protection against voltage surges. 6 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Contact your local vendor to order a new one will be damaged. Safety Warnings Safety Warnings 1 For your safety,...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... ...50 Table 7 Priority 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...
... ...50 Table 7 Priority 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...
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... 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 (PLA-4xx 84 Figure 52 Wall-mounting Example (PLA-491 84 Figure 53 RJ-45 Connector Pins ...84 16 PLA-4xx ...
... 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 (PLA-4xx 84 Figure 52 Wall-mounting Example (PLA-491 84 Figure 53 RJ-45 Connector Pins ...84 16 PLA-4xx ...
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...PLA4xx is the front panel of 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 lights on the PLA-401. CHAPTER 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the behavior ...
...PLA4xx is the front panel of 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 lights on the PLA-401. CHAPTER 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the behavior ...
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...also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is trying to it . HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is on and ready and the PLA-401 v2 detects a device connected to it . Off The PLA-401 v2 does ... light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The data transfer rate is on and ready and the PLA-401 detects a device connected to its ETHERNET port. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. ETHERNET Green On The...
...also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is trying to it . HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is on and ready and the PLA-401 v2 detects a device connected to it . Off The PLA-401 v2 does ... light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The data transfer rate is on and ready and the PLA-401 detects a device connected to its ETHERNET port. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. ETHERNET Green On The...
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...either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. AC Switch PLA491 only. 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 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 - ...
...either half-duplex or full-duplex mode. AC Switch PLA491 only. 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 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 - ...
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...: 0º C ~ 45º C Humidity: 10% ~ 85% Noncondensing PLA491 Temperature: 0º C ~ 40º C Humidity: 20% ~ 90% Noncondensing Storage Environment PLA-400/401/400 v2/470/470 v2 Temperature: -10º C ~ 70º C Humidity: 10% ~ 85% Noncondensing PLA401 v2/402 v2 Temperature: -20º C ~ 60º...% 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 Auto MDI/MDIX PLA-402 v2 1 x Coaxial Cable Port 80 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
...: 0º C ~ 45º C Humidity: 10% ~ 85% Noncondensing PLA491 Temperature: 0º C ~ 40º C Humidity: 20% ~ 90% Noncondensing Storage Environment PLA-400/401/400 v2/470/470 v2 Temperature: -10º C ~ 70º C Humidity: 10% ~ 85% Noncondensing PLA401 v2/402 v2 Temperature: -20º C ~ 60º...% 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 Auto MDI/MDIX PLA-402 v2 1 x Coaxial Cable Port 80 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
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... rate of the holes on a single electrical circuit is 64. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 81 The range 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... AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using version 3.0.5 firmware cannot communicate with the latest firmware installed. 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 a HomePlug AV Powerline network is 64.
... rate of the holes on a single electrical circuit is 64. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 81 The range 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... AV standard specifies how network devices communicate using version 3.0.5 firmware cannot communicate with the latest firmware installed. 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 a HomePlug AV Powerline network is 64.
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They need to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on a wall. Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 50 Electromagnetic ...FILTER Wall-mounting Instructions Complete the following steps to hold the weight of the PLA-4xx with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of the PLA-4xx with the screws on the wall. " See Table 17 on page... wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to place them. 1 Select a high position on the screws. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 The distance between the heads of the holes is free of screws to use and how ...
They need to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on a wall. Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 50 Electromagnetic ...FILTER Wall-mounting Instructions Complete the following steps to hold the weight of the PLA-4xx with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of the PLA-4xx with the screws on the wall. " See Table 17 on page... wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to place them. 1 Select a high position on the screws. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 The distance between the heads of the holes is free of screws to use and how ...