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... Guide 19 Refer to as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to Appendix A on page 79 for detailed product specifications. See Appendix A on page 79 for wall mounting instructions. Refer to ... Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into an ordinary power outlet in any room of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. Plug a second PLA-4xx into another power outlet and connect a computer to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV". CHAPTER 1 Introducing the ...
... Guide 19 Refer to as a modem and plug it into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to Appendix A on page 79 for detailed product specifications. See Appendix A on page 79 for wall mounting instructions. Refer to ... Your Network with the PLA-4xx The PLA-4xx plugs into an ordinary power outlet in any room of the PLA-4xx HomePlug AV compliant powerline adapter. Plug a second PLA-4xx into another power outlet and connect a computer to an Internet gateway such as "HomePlug AV". CHAPTER 1 Introducing the ...
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...bounded in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you only have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of passwords in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Your network traffic flows freely... within the electrical circuit of your Ethernet network. If you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is a "plug-and-play" ...
...bounded in your home. 1 It's easy and only requires you only have the ENCRYPT button, use the PLA-4xx and other powerline adapters, the electrical wiring in your home becomes an extension of passwords in the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility. Your network traffic flows freely... within the electrical circuit of your Ethernet network. If you don't already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.6 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is a "plug-and-play" ...
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... up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for example "Password1") to this powerline adapter. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them "Password1". PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 In this powerline adapter. You might want to implement multiple powerline networks in your network. See the...
... up a multiple network. 1.7 Multiple Networks Multiple powerline networks can coexist on the second Ethernet network and assign a different Network Name (for example "Password1") to this powerline adapter. Again, add additional powerline adapters and assign them "Password1". PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 23 In this powerline adapter. You might want to implement multiple powerline networks in your network. See the...
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... to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in your powerline network but not directly connected to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 47 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen...automatically updates this to a powerline device then you launch the utility. Click Scan to set up when you have two powerline networks. " Use the icon to the PLA-4xx. This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) ...
... to the computer running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is a powerline adapter in your powerline network but not directly connected to identify the powerline adapters recognized on the powerline network. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 47 Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility 5.3 Configuration Screen...automatically updates this to a powerline device then you launch the utility. Click Scan to set up when you have two powerline networks. " Use the icon to the PLA-4xx. This screen opens up a secure powerline network by the Ethernet interface (network card) ...
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... feature is only one connection, however, if your powerline network. The MAC address of the configuration utility. The powerline adapters listed in the Configuration page of your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the whole payload of your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The information...
... feature is only one connection, however, if your powerline network. The MAC address of the configuration utility. The powerline adapters listed in the Configuration page of your powerline adapter can be found by the Ethernet interface (network card) connected directly to the whole payload of your ZyXEL HomePlug AV adapter. 50 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The information...
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...and firmware version of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your computer which is connected directly to a powerline adapter. The new Priority setting is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on the bottom of the utility to view the About screen. Table 9 About Screen ...in order of the device you are connected to. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of importance, are connected to a powerline adapter, then you are configuring. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in this to apply your device. In ...
...and firmware version of your PLA-4xx displayed on a sticker on your computer which is connected directly to a powerline adapter. The new Priority setting is shown by the Ethernet interface (network card) on the bottom of the utility to view the About screen. Table 9 About Screen ...in order of the device you are connected to. Firmware version This field displays the firmware version of importance, are connected to a powerline adapter, then you are configuring. Chapter 5 The Configuration Utility The following table describes the labels in this to apply your device. In ...
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...) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to 64 characters long, with other powerline adapters that came in the package to your powerline adapter. 2 Plug ...the power cord of port on . Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to connect with no spaces allowed. The ...
...) Programs > ZyXEL PLA-4xx Series Configuration > PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility, or click on the icon on your desktop shown below ) to connect the LAN or Ethernet port on your adapter to 64 characters long, with other powerline adapters that came in the package to your powerline adapter. 2 Plug ...the power cord of port on . Figure 32 Connect Your Powerline Adapter to connect with no spaces allowed. The ...
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... it . HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Red The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is not detecting another powerline adapter. The PLA-401 is on and ready...
... it . HomePlug Green On The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Red The PLA-401 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same time as the POWER light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is not detecting another powerline adapter. The PLA-401 is on and ready...
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... lights to its ETHERNET port. HomePlug On The PLA-400 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 is on and receiving power. Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is starting up. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is on and ready...
... lights to its ETHERNET port. HomePlug On The PLA-400 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 is on and receiving power. Table 13 PLA-400 v2/402 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is starting up. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is on and ready...
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... not detect another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is on and ready and the PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects a device connected to determine if the PLA-470 or PLA470 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. Use the lights to it . Red The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is behaving...
... not detect another powerline adapter. ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is on and ready and the PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects a device connected to determine if the PLA-470 or PLA470 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. Use the lights to it . Red The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Blinking The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is behaving...
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...an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. . It also indicates the PLA470 v2 is trying to connect with another device using the ENCRYPT function. HomePlug Green On The PLA-470 detects another... router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. Data is not receiving power. Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA470 v2 is starting up . Off The PLA470 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Chapter 7 LEDs and...
...an unsuccessful connection if you have used the ENCRYPT button. Off The HomePlug port does not detect another powerline adapter. . It also indicates the PLA470 v2 is trying to connect with another device using the ENCRYPT function. HomePlug Green On The PLA-470 detects another... router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. Data is not receiving power. Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA470 v2 is starting up . Off The PLA470 v2 is being transmitted and/or received. Chapter 7 LEDs and...
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...49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The PLA470 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. The ETHERNET port is between 10~40 Mbps. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS HomePlug Green On Amber Red... Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking ETHERNET Green Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is the front panel of the PLA491. The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 does not detect any devices connected to it ...
...49 PLA491 Lights 70 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide The PLA470 v2 is communicating with another powerline adapter. The ETHERNET port is between 10~40 Mbps. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting Table 15 PLA470 v2 Lights (continued) LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS HomePlug Green On Amber Red... Green/ Amber/ Red Blinking ETHERNET Green Off On Blinking Off DESCRIPTION The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Data is the front panel of the PLA491. The PLA470 v2 detects another powerline adapter. The PLA470 v2 does not detect any devices connected to it ...
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...the lights on and receiving power. The data transfer rate is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.2 Power and Light Problems V The PLA-4xx does not turn on . Blinking The PLA491 is on the PLA491. It also... successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. Then connect an electrical device that you are using the power cord included with another powerline adapter. Table 16 PLA491 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA491 is communicating with another device using the ENCRYPT...
...the lights on and receiving power. The data transfer rate is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. 7.2 Power and Light Problems V The PLA-4xx does not turn on . Blinking The PLA491 is on the PLA491. It also... successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. Then connect an electrical device that you are using the power cord included with another powerline adapter. Table 16 PLA491 Lights LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The PLA491 is communicating with another device using the ENCRYPT...
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... all other .) 5 Make sure that all powerline adapters are typed correctly in your building. 6 If your powerline network is using earlier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. If it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-4xx is connected to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on the same electrical wiring. Chapter 7 LEDs...
... all other .) 5 Make sure that all powerline adapters are typed correctly in your building. 6 If your powerline network is using earlier versions of HomePlug powerline adapters such as well. If it 's enabled and working properly. 4 If the PLA-4xx is connected to replace any damaged cables. 3 Check the Ethernet adapter on the same electrical wiring. Chapter 7 LEDs...
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...8226; You have the latest firmware installed. V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. See Section 7.2 on...running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your computer is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be greyed out. • If you are on your network have pressed the ENCRYPT button for the configuration utility. Earlier version ...
...8226; You have the latest firmware installed. V The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility does not display all ZyxEL HomePlug AV devices on your PLA-4xx and make sure that the ETHERNET and HomePlug LEDs are using Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit) operating system. See Section 7.2 on...running another tool such as the Firmware Detection Tool or Firmware Upgrade Tool, the Utility will not detect your computer is weak. 1 Your powerline adapters may be greyed out. • If you are on your network have pressed the ENCRYPT button for the configuration utility. Earlier version ...
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...button in for more than 3 seconds resets the device to the previous version. Pressing the switch into the Reset position will turn on the powerline adapter. HomePlug Switch PLA491 only. Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the power outlets on the powerstrip. Pressing the switch ...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 (Max.) Ethernet Port Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps...
...button in for more than 3 seconds resets the device to the previous version. Pressing the switch into the Reset position will turn on the powerline adapter. HomePlug Switch PLA491 only. Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the power outlets on the powerstrip. Pressing the switch ...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 (Max.) Ethernet Port Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps...