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... problems arise that you received your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you ! 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). Thank you bought the...
... problems arise that you received your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you ! 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). Thank you bought the...
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...denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. 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 "configuration utility...
...denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. 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 "configuration utility...
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... NOT place the product where anyone can expose you wall mount your device. • If you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is damaged, remove it might cause electrocution. • If the power adapter or cord is intended to...dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on them or stumble over them. • Always disconnect all the connections are indoors. PLA-402 v2 models only: • Make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will step on the device. • Do NOT install, use, ...
... NOT place the product where anyone can expose you wall mount your device. • If you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is damaged, remove it might cause electrocution. • If the power adapter or cord is intended to...dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on them or stumble over them. • Always disconnect all the connections are indoors. PLA-402 v2 models only: • Make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will step on the device. • Do NOT install, use, ...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
... 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...
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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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... or printer the same way you to set up a powerline network on an electrical circuit. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 The PLA402 v2 allows you can cause EMI on the power circuit so it is a powerline adapter and power strip for large areas...PLA491 is connected to a filtered power outlet on the PLA491 to reduce any possible interference. 20 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide This enables you would set up a coaxial connection in your PLA402 v2 to a power outlet, you could use a coaxial splitter to connect more flexible in your network...
... or printer the same way you to set up a powerline network on an electrical circuit. Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx 1.3 Coaxial Cable Networks with the PLA402 v2 The PLA402 v2 allows you can cause EMI on the power circuit so it is a powerline adapter and power strip for large areas...PLA491 is connected to a filtered power outlet on the PLA491 to reduce any possible interference. 20 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide This enables you would set up a coaxial connection in your PLA402 v2 to a power outlet, you could use a coaxial splitter to connect more flexible in your network...
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The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to connect. After you set up the first powerline device, you have 120 seconds to set up the second powerline device. 2 You can ... device so you have time to set up each other powerline setting changes are shown below as the powerline device tries to set up a connection. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 You can use the ENCRYPT button on only two devices at a time. This resets the network name to a random value...
The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to connect. After you set up the first powerline device, you have 120 seconds to set up the second powerline device. 2 You can ... device so you have time to set up each other powerline setting changes are shown below as the powerline device tries to set up a connection. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 You can use the ENCRYPT button on only two devices at a time. This resets the network name to a random value...
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...powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of your home (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 home's wiring... chapter shows you how to use coaxial cables (B) to expand your network. This means that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-4xxs in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network....
...powerline adapters within range can extend beyond the boundary of your home (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 home's wiring... chapter shows you how to use coaxial cables (B) to expand your network. This means that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA-4xxs in your network (without additional configuration) are able to communicate with each other by sending and receiving information over your powerline network....
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... suggestions to determine if the PLA4xx is behaving normally or if there are some problems on your powerline network. Figure 46 PLA-401 Lights The following figure is not receiving power. The PLA-401 is the front panel of the lights on and receiving power. Table 10... Off DESCRIPTION The PLA-401 is on the PLA-401. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 65 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 ...
... suggestions to determine if the PLA4xx is behaving normally or if there are some problems on your powerline network. Figure 46 PLA-401 Lights The following figure is not receiving power. The PLA-401 is the front panel of the lights on and receiving power. Table 10... Off DESCRIPTION The PLA-401 is on the PLA-401. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 65 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 ...
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... port is communicating with another powerline adapter. The PLA-401 is on and ready and the PLA-401 detects a device connected to it . Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is not receiving power. Off The PLA-401 v2 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET... adapter. Amber The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is on the PLA-401 v2. Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-401 v2 is between 10~40 Mbps. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is between 0~10 ...
... port is communicating with another powerline adapter. The PLA-401 is on and ready and the PLA-401 detects a device connected to it . Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is not receiving power. Off The PLA-401 v2 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET... adapter. Amber The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The data transfer rate is on the PLA-401 v2. Table 11 PLA-401 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-401 v2 is between 10~40 Mbps. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is between 0~10 ...
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...determine if your powerline network. HomePlug On The PLA-400 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is not receiving power. Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is starting up. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 The following figure is behaving normally or if ...there are some problems on your PLA-4xx is the front ...
...determine if your powerline network. HomePlug On The PLA-400 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is not receiving power. Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is starting up. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 The following figure is behaving normally or if ...there are some problems on your PLA-4xx is the front ...
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... is on your powerline network. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects 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. Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The data transfer...
... is on your powerline network. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects 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. Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The data transfer...
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...The ETHERNET port is starting up . It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT button. Blinking The PLA470 v2 is on and ready and the PLA-470 detects a device connected to it . Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection...devices connected to connect with another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-470 is trying to its ETHERNET port. The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA470 v2. It also indicates the PLA470 v2 is starting up . It also indicates a successful connection ...
...The ETHERNET port is starting up . It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT button. Blinking The PLA470 v2 is on and ready and the PLA-470 detects a device connected to it . Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection...devices connected to connect with another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-470 is trying to its ETHERNET port. The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA470 v2. It also indicates the PLA470 v2 is starting up . It also indicates a successful connection ...
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...same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The PLA470 v2 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.1.4 PLA491 The following figure is behaving normally or if there are... some problems on and ready and the PLA470 v2 detects a device connected to determine if the PLA491 is the front panel of the PLA491. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 15 PLA470...
...same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Figure 49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The PLA470 v2 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.1.4 PLA491 The following figure is behaving normally or if there are... some problems on and ready and the PLA470 v2 detects a device connected to determine if the PLA491 is the front panel of the PLA491. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 15 PLA470...
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... the Reset position will turn on the powerstrip. 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...
... the Reset position will turn on the powerstrip. 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...
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... the PLA491 only. F-Type Male 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 10/100 M Base-T Ethernet Ports with...
... the PLA491 only. F-Type Male 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 10/100 M Base-T Ethernet Ports with...
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...single powerline adapter is compatible with the latest firmware installed. The maximum number 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...devices co-exist with earlier version firmware. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 81 HomePlug AV devices using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). 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 devices ...
...single powerline adapter is compatible with the latest firmware installed. The maximum number 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...devices co-exist with earlier version firmware. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 81 HomePlug AV devices using 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). 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 devices ...