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...You should contact your basic Internet access or home network already set up and running right away. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Customer Support Should problems arise that you received your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to the ...ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 3 Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions 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...
...You should contact your basic Internet access or home network already set up and running right away. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw Customer Support Should problems arise that you received your hardware connections. • Supporting Disk Refer to the ...ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 3 Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions 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...
User Guide
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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 be referred to ...1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for you first click Maintenance in other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on . • ...
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 ...1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your keyboard. • "Enter" means for you first click Maintenance in other words". 4 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for example, [ENTER] means the "enter" or "return" key on . • ...
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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...powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up a connection. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 You can use the ENCRYPT button on a powerline network, but you can use the ENCRYPT button to: •...powerline device so you have 120 seconds to set up the second powerline device. 2 You can disconnect them close to each one. The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to connect. CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button Use the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline ...
...powerline devices which also support the ENCRYPT feature. After you set up the first powerline device, you have time to set up a connection. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 39 You can use the ENCRYPT button on a powerline network, but you can use the ENCRYPT button to: •...powerline device so you have 120 seconds to set up the second powerline device. 2 You can disconnect them close to each one. The PLA-4xx and PLA-400 v2 are required to connect. CHAPTER 4 The ENCRYPT Button Use the ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline ...
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...'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 describes the behavior of the PLA-401. Table 10 PLA-401 Lights LIGHT POWER ICON STATUS On Off DESCRIPTION The...
...'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 describes the behavior of the PLA-401. Table 10 PLA-401 Lights LIGHT POWER ICON STATUS On Off DESCRIPTION The...
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... connected to connect with a networking device connected to it . The PLA-401 is on and ready and the PLA-401 detects a device connected to its ETHERNET port. 66 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is between 10~40 Mbps. Data is not detecting another device using... the ENCRYPT button. The data transfer rate is trying to it . The data transfer rate is on and ready and the PLA-401 v2 detects a device connected to it ....
... connected to connect with a networking device connected to it . The PLA-401 is on and ready and the PLA-401 detects a device connected to its ETHERNET port. 66 PLA-4xx Series User's Guide It also indicates the PLA-400 v2 is between 10~40 Mbps. Data is not detecting another device using... the ENCRYPT button. The data transfer rate is trying to it . The data transfer rate is on and ready and the PLA-401 v2 detects a device connected to it ....
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... PLA-400 v2. Off The PLA-400 is not receiving power. Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is not receiving power. Blinking The PLA-400 is not detecting another powerline adapter. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 The following figure is trying to connect with another powerline adapter. Figure 47 PLA-400/400 v2/ 402 v2 Lights The following table describes the behavior of the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2 and PLA402 v2...
... PLA-400 v2. Off The PLA-400 is not receiving power. Off The PLA-400 v2/402 v2 is not receiving power. Blinking The PLA-400 is not detecting another powerline adapter. Chapter 7 LEDs and Troubleshooting 7.1.2 PLA-400/400 v2/402 v2 The following figure is trying to connect with another powerline adapter. Figure 47 PLA-400/400 v2/ 402 v2 Lights The following table describes the behavior of the PLA-400, PLA-400 v2 and PLA402 v2...
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... ready and the PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects a device connected to it . Use the lights to determine if the PLA-470 or PLA470 v2 is the front panel of the PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2. 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...
... ready and the PLA-400 v2/402 v2 detects a device connected to it . Use the lights to determine if the PLA-470 or PLA470 v2 is the front panel of the PLA-470 and PLA-470 v2. 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...
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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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... 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 75 ohm impedance preferred but others are compatible. Coaxial Port PLA 402 v2 only Operation Environment PLA-400/401/400 v2...
... 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 75 ohm impedance preferred but others are compatible. Coaxial Port PLA 402 v2 only Operation Environment PLA-400/401/400 v2...
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...HomePlug AV is 300 meters/984 feet in optimal conditions. Coaxial Functionality The range 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 AV ... but do not detect each other. Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is 800 meters/2624 feet in optimal conditions. 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 a HomePlug AV ...
...HomePlug AV is 300 meters/984 feet in optimal conditions. Coaxial Functionality The range 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 AV ... but do not detect each other. Note: The PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility version 3.0.5(AG) is 800 meters/2624 feet in optimal conditions. 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 a HomePlug AV ...
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... 17 on page 79 for the size of the screws and the wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) HAIR DRYER CONNECTED HAIR DRYER DISCONNECTED NO EMI FILTER 50... HOMEPLUG AV BITRATE APPLIANCE WITHOUT EMI FILTER 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 a sturdy wall that is listed in the product specifications appendix. 1 Be careful to avoid damaging pipes ...
... 17 on page 79 for the size of the screws and the wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. PLA-4xx Series User's Guide 83 Appendix A Product Specifications Figure 50 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) HAIR DRYER CONNECTED HAIR DRYER DISCONNECTED NO EMI FILTER 50... HOMEPLUG AV BITRATE APPLIANCE WITHOUT EMI FILTER 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 a sturdy wall that is listed in the product specifications appendix. 1 Be careful to avoid damaging pipes ...
Quick Start Guide
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Unplug the PLA402 v2 and plug in another ENCRYPT-enabled device (The PLA-400 v2 is shown as an example). This sets up a random network name. 6 " Use the ENCRYPT feature on both of both devices. You can disconnect the devices ... ENCRYPT button at a time. 1 Place the powerline devices close to each other, as you only have two minutes to set up a secure connection between your PLA402 v2 and another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet cables you are using are securely connected. 3 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with their...
Unplug the PLA402 v2 and plug in another ENCRYPT-enabled device (The PLA-400 v2 is shown as an example). This sets up a random network name. 6 " Use the ENCRYPT feature on both of both devices. You can disconnect the devices ... ENCRYPT button at a time. 1 Place the powerline devices close to each other, as you only have two minutes to set up a secure connection between your PLA402 v2 and another electrical appliance that you know works. • The Ethernet cables you are using are securely connected. 3 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with their...