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..."for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this ...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 need to use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2...
..."for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this ...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 need to use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. Syntax Conventions • The PLA-400, PLA-400 v2, PLA-401, PLA401 v2, PLA402 v2, PLA-470, PLA470 v2...
User Guide
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... adapter or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can expose you to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. PLA-402 v2 models only: • Make sure that no one . • Do not use the device outside, and make sure that the cable system...• If the power adapter or cord is damaged as to provide some protection against voltage surges. 6 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide There is intended to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is a remote risk of electric shock from the power outlet. ...
... adapter or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can expose you to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. PLA-402 v2 models only: • Make sure that no one . • Do not use the device outside, and make sure that the cable system...• If the power adapter or cord is damaged as to provide some protection against voltage surges. 6 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide There is intended to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. PLA-401 v2 models only: • This power unit is a remote risk of electric shock from the power outlet. ...
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... 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 7.3 Configuration Utility Problems 73 7.4 Powerline Problems ...73 7.5 ENCRYPT Button Problems 74 10...
... 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 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 Table...
... 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...
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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...
... 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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... PLA4xx is behaving normally or if there are some suggestions 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 and receiving power.
... PLA4xx is behaving normally or if there are some suggestions 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 and receiving power.
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... data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. Off The PLA-401 v2 is between 0~10 Mbps. HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a networking device connected to it . Off The PLA-401 v2 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. Red The...
... data transfer rate is being transmitted and/or received. Off The PLA-401 v2 is between 0~10 Mbps. HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking The PLA-401 v2 is communicating with a networking device connected to it . Off The PLA-401 v2 does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET port. Red The...
User Guide
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... on the power outlets 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 (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 (...
... on the power outlets 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 (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 (...
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...% 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: 10% ~ 90% Noncondensing PLA491 Temperature: -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...
...% 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: 10% ~ 90% Noncondensing PLA491 Temperature: -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...
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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 connected (bridged) to single powerline adapter is 300 meters/984 feet in optimal conditions. HomePlug AV... firmware cannot communicate with all OSs. Data is only compatible with PLA-4xxs with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not detect each other. 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...
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 connected (bridged) to single powerline adapter is 300 meters/984 feet in optimal conditions. HomePlug AV... firmware cannot communicate with all OSs. Data is only compatible with PLA-4xxs with HomePlug 1.0 devices but do not detect each other. 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...
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... inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws. 3 Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 " See Table 17 on page 79 for the screws. Leave a small gap of about ... is free of obstructions. 2 Drill two holes for the size of the PLA-4xx with the screws on a wall. They need to hold the weight of the PLA-4xx with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of ... APPLIANCE 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.
... inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws. 3 Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 " See Table 17 on page 79 for the screws. Leave a small gap of about ... is free of obstructions. 2 Drill two holes for the size of the PLA-4xx with the screws on a wall. They need to hold the weight of the PLA-4xx with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the back of ... APPLIANCE 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.