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...information (for you to type one of measurement 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 denote the "metric" value or ... choices. • A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be referred to that could harm you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for instance", and "i.e.," means ...
...information (for you to type one of measurement 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 denote the "metric" value or ... choices. • A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2 and PLA491 may be referred to that could harm you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for instance", and "i.e.," means ...
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... 6.1 Overview ...55 6.1.1 Important Terms ...56 6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 56 6.1.3 Adding a Powerline Adapter 57 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...
... 6.1 Overview ...55 6.1.1 Important Terms ...56 6.1.2 Accessing Your Powerline Adapter 56 6.1.3 Adding a Powerline Adapter 57 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...
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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 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 40 Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your 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...
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 19 ENCRYPT Connection Procedure 40 Figure 20 Adding More Powerline Adapters to Your 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...
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... DAK ...62 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...
... DAK ...62 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...
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... cable capability. This enables you to set up your powerline network. For example, if you want to connect a TV and a PLA402 v2 to reduce any possible interference. 20 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Then set up a powerline network on page 82. If you are setting up ...networks for connecting electric devices. 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. A coaxial connection has a far greater range than one device. Devices that reduces interference...
... cable capability. This enables you to set up your powerline network. For example, if you want to connect a TV and a PLA402 v2 to reduce any possible interference. 20 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Then set up a powerline network on page 82. If you are setting up ...networks for connecting electric devices. 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. A coaxial connection has a far greater range than one device. Devices that reduces interference...
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...for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. 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 . 4 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear of devices on only two devices at a time. You can use the... ENCRYPT button to set up each other networking equipment) if you need to set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT You...
...for more than 10 seconds until the power ( ) light flashes. 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 . 4 Press the ENCRYPT button at the rear of devices on only two devices at a time. You can use the... ENCRYPT button to set up each other networking equipment) if you need to set up a secure powerline connection with ENCRYPT You...
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... in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network. 5.1 Overview The PLA-4xx is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility This chapter shows you how...for more information on your home's electrical wiring (A). For the PLA402 v2 models you have the option to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your powerline network security. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (...
... in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network. 5.1 Overview The PLA-4xx is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. CHAPTER 5 The Configuration Utility This chapter shows you how...for more information on your home's electrical wiring (A). For the PLA402 v2 models you have the option to use the Configuration Utility (or Utility) to secure, manage and set up Quality of your powerline network security. The range varies depending on the quality of Service (...
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... 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 and receiving power. CHAPTER 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs (lights) and offers some problems on your powerline network. Use the lights...
... 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 and receiving power. CHAPTER 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs (lights) and offers some problems on your powerline network. Use the lights...
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... indicates the PLA-400 v2 is trying to its ETHERNET port. 66 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The data transfer rate is communicating with another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is between...
... indicates the PLA-400 v2 is trying to its ETHERNET port. 66 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The data transfer rate is communicating with another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is between...
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... another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 is on and ready and the PLA-400/402 v2 detects a device connected to connect with another device using the ENCRYPT button. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is on the PLA-400 v2. Off The PLA-400 is starting up. Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is...
... another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 is on and ready and the PLA-400/402 v2 detects a device connected to connect with another device using the ENCRYPT button. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is on the PLA-400 v2. Off The PLA-400 is starting up. Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is...
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... does not detect another powerline adapter. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION HomePlug Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Red The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
... does not detect another powerline adapter. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION HomePlug Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Red The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide...
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... is communicating with another device using the ENCRYPT button. Off The PLA-470 does not detect any devices connected to connect with another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is starting up . Blinking The PLA470 v2 is on the PLA470 v2. Off The PLA470 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Table 14...
... is communicating with another device using the ENCRYPT button. Off The PLA-470 does not detect any devices connected to connect with another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is starting up . Blinking The PLA470 v2 is on the PLA470 v2. Off The PLA470 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Table 14...
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... if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. The PLA470... v2 is on your powerline network. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR...
... if you have used the ENCRYPT button. The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. The PLA470... v2 is on your powerline network. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR...
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.... Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the powerline adapter. An amber light indicates the power outlets are turned on . 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...
.... Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the powerline adapter. An amber light indicates the power outlets are turned on . 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...
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... -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 common... connector required.) PLA-470/491 4 x LAN UTP Category 5 or Better Network Interface PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 1 x 200 Mbps Powerline port compliant with HomePlug AV standard PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 1 x 10/100M BASE-T Ethernet port with Auto MDI/MDIX PLA-470/470 v2/491 4 x...
... -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 common... connector required.) PLA-470/491 4 x LAN UTP Category 5 or Better Network Interface PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2 1 x 200 Mbps Powerline port compliant with HomePlug AV standard PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 1 x 10/100M BASE-T Ethernet port with Auto MDI/MDIX PLA-470/470 v2/491 4 x...
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... Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) to 200Mbps. It supports a data transfer rate 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 version 3.0.5 firmware cannot communicate...
... Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) to 200Mbps. It supports a data transfer rate 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 version 3.0.5 firmware cannot communicate...