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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 ...mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. " Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub ...
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 ...mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your device. " Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub ...
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...• Do NOT install, use the device if the power adapter or cord is damaged as to provide some protection against voltage surges. 6 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device during a thunderstorm. Opening or removing covers can walk on the...the cable system is a remote risk of electric shock from the power outlet. • Do NOT attempt to repair the power adapter or cord. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is damaged, remove it might cause electrocution. • If the power adapter or cord is intended...
...• Do NOT install, use the device if the power adapter or cord is damaged as to provide some protection against voltage surges. 6 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device during a thunderstorm. Opening or removing covers can walk on the...the cable system is a remote risk of electric shock from the power outlet. • Do NOT attempt to repair the power adapter or cord. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is damaged, remove it might cause electrocution. • If the power adapter or cord is intended...
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... 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...
... 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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...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 18 Firmware Specifications ...81 Table 19 Performance ...82 Table 20 Standards Supported ...82 Table 21 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 84 PLA-4xx Series User's...
...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 18 Firmware Specifications ...81 Table 19 Performance ...82 Table 20 Standards Supported ...82 Table 21 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 84 PLA-4xx Series User's...
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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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... The following table describes the behavior of 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 sections describes the lights on the PLA-401. The PLA-401 is on your powerline network. CHAPTER 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs...
... The following table describes the behavior of 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 sections describes the lights on the PLA-401. The PLA-401 is on your powerline network. CHAPTER 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the behavior of the LEDs...
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...the ENCRYPT function. The data transfer rate is not detecting another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is on and ready and the PLA-401 detects a device connected to it . Data is starting up. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating ...with a networking device connected to its ETHERNET port. Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is between 0~10 Mbps. Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Off The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to connect...
...the ENCRYPT function. The data transfer rate is not detecting another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is on and ready and the PLA-401 detects a device connected to it . Data is starting up. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating ...with a networking device connected to its ETHERNET port. Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is between 0~10 Mbps. Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Off The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to connect...
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... resets the device to a random value. HomePlug Switch PLA491 only. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 79 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 ...
... resets the device to a random value. HomePlug Switch PLA491 only. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 79 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 C Humidity...-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 ...
...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 C Humidity...-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 ...
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...CUL, UL, HomePlug AV, RoHS, C-Tick Device Management Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) to easily configure the PLA-4xx. Coaxial Functionality The range of powerline networks on a single ...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. PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 74 mm PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA-470/470...
...CUL, UL, HomePlug AV, RoHS, C-Tick Device Management Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) to easily configure the PLA-4xx. Coaxial Functionality The range of powerline networks on a single ...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. PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2 74 mm PLA-401/401 v2 Not applicable PLA-470/470...
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PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 The distance between the heads of obstructions. 2 Drill two holes for the screws....WITH EMI FILTER Wall-mounting Instructions Complete the following steps to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on the wall. They need to hold the weight of the PLA-4xx with the screws on a wall. " See Table 17 on ...page 79 for the size of the PLA-4xx with the connection cables. 5 Align ...
PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 The distance between the heads of obstructions. 2 Drill two holes for the screws....WITH EMI FILTER Wall-mounting Instructions Complete the following steps to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on the wall. They need to hold the weight of the PLA-4xx with the screws on a wall. " See Table 17 on ...page 79 for the size of the PLA-4xx with the connection cables. 5 Align ...