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... you get up . The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. User Guide Feedback Help us help you bought the device. If you took 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). Related...
... you get up . The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. User Guide Feedback Help us help you bought the device. If you took 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). Related...
User Guide
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...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... and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on . • "e.g.," is " or "in other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide " Notes tell you other things you to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
...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... and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on . • "e.g.," is " or "in other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide " Notes tell you other things you to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
User Guide
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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...
User Guide
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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...
User Guide
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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...
User Guide
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... Series User's Guide 39 You can disconnect them close to another powerline device so you have 120 seconds to connect. The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to set up a new powerline network • separate an existing powerline network into power outlets. 3 Press the ENCRYPT button at a time. After you ...
... Series User's Guide 39 You can disconnect them close to another powerline device so you have 120 seconds to connect. The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to set up a new powerline network • separate an existing powerline network into power outlets. 3 Press the ENCRYPT button at a time. After you ...
User Guide
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... 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 PLA-401. The PLA-401 is behaving normally or if there are some suggestions to determine if the PLA4xx is...
... 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 PLA-401. The PLA-401 is behaving normally or if there are some suggestions to determine if the PLA4xx is...
User Guide
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... it . ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. 66 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is communicating with a networking device connected to connect with another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light...
... it . ETHERNET Green On The ETHERNET port is communicating with a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to its ETHERNET port. 66 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is communicating with a networking device connected to connect with another powerline adapter. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light...
User Guide
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... a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to it . The following table describes the behavior of the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2 and PLA402 v2. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is on the PLA-400. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used...
... a router, modem, switch or a computer connected to it . The following table describes the behavior of the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2 and PLA402 v2. It also indicates a successful connection using the ENCRYPT function. It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is on the PLA-400. Blinking at the same time as the HomePlug light indicates an unsuccessful connection if you have used...
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.../or received. Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 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. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 does not detect any...
.../or received. Figure 48 PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2 Lights 68 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 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. Amber The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects another powerline adapter. Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 does not detect any...
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... 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 (...
... 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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...º 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 Category 5 or Better PLA-402 v2 1 x Coaxial Cable (RG6 or RG59 cable with 75 ohm impedance preferred but others are compatible.
...º 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 Category 5 or Better PLA-402 v2 1 x Coaxial Cable (RG6 or RG59 cable with 75 ohm impedance preferred but others are compatible.
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... network is 800 meters/2624 feet in optimal conditions. 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...bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is compatible with the latest firmware installed. 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 powerline networks on...
... network is 800 meters/2624 feet in optimal conditions. 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...bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is compatible with the latest firmware installed. 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 powerline networks on...
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... back of the screws and the wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. The distance between the heads of the PLA-4xx with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the wall. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the centers of obstructions....on a sturdy wall that is free of the holes is listed in the product specifications appendix. 1 Be careful to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on the screws. Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) HAIR DRYER CONNECTED HAIR DRYER DISCONNECTED NO EMI ...
... back of the screws and the wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. The distance between the heads of the PLA-4xx with the connection cables. 5 Align the holes on the wall. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the centers of obstructions....on a sturdy wall that is free of the holes is listed in the product specifications appendix. 1 Be careful to hang your PLA-400/400 v2/401/401 v2/402 v2/470/470 v2/ 491 on the screws. Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) HAIR DRYER CONNECTED HAIR DRYER DISCONNECTED NO EMI ...
Quick Start Guide
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You can disconnect the devices from your PLA402 v2 and another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet cables you are using are Category 5 or higher. ENGLISH V If you are having trouble ... only have two minutes to set up a secure connection between your computer or modem (or other , as an example). Unplug the PLA402 v2 and plug in another ENCRYPT-enabled device (The PLA-400 v2 is shown as you need to, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets. 2 Press the ENCRYPT button...
You can disconnect the devices from your PLA402 v2 and another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet cables you are using are Category 5 or higher. ENGLISH V If you are having trouble ... only have two minutes to set up a secure connection between your computer or modem (or other , as an example). Unplug the PLA402 v2 and plug in another ENCRYPT-enabled device (The PLA-400 v2 is shown as you need to, but the powerline devices need to be plugged into power outlets. 2 Press the ENCRYPT button...