ZyXEL Communications PLA-401 - V3.0.5 User manual

Ubiquitous Home Networking
with a Simple Plug
Benefits
PLUG and PLAY setup
With ZyXEL’s PLA Series, your home powerline network is just a few steps
away.Plug at least a pair of PLAs into house power outlets, connect a PLA
to your computer and the other to the modem or router for Internet
access, there’s no software to install. It’s that easy to access the Internet
from your home computer through the powerline.
Data Transmission Rates of Up to 200 Mbps
ZyXEL’s Powerline Series is an access extension solution to completely
network your house with existing power lines.Thanks to the advanced
HomePlug AV technology, the PLA401 v2 is capable of transmitting data
at up to 200 Mbps. It allows you to share network resources and enjoy
Internet access through secure high-speed data connections over the
house power lines you already have.
High Speed and QoS for High Definition Video Streams
The inherent advanced QoS features of HomePlug AV Series are ideal for
service provider to deliver“triple play” multimedia services such as high-
quality digital video streams, high-speed Internet access, as well as voice
services.
Advanced 128-bit AES Security Protection
With the 128-bit Data Encryption Security (AES) feature, the PLA401 v2
provides secure network connection for Internet access and network
resource sharing.You may sit back to enjoy fast Internet surfing
experience and secure file transfer while leaving the hassles to the
PLA401 v2.
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Data Transmission Rates of Up to 200 Mbps
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HomePlug Instant Encrypt Button to Secure Your
Powerline Network
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Multi-colored LED to Indicate Data Transmission Rates
over Powerline
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Advanced 128-bit AES Network Security
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No Wiring and Cabling Required
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Simple Direct Plug Design
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Powerline Ethernet Adapter
PLA401 v2

Powerline Ethernet Adapter
PLA401 v2
System Specifications
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Encryption button
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Hardware Specifications
• Interface: One RJ-45 Ethernet Port
• One Power Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Plug Type: EU, US, UK
• LED Display on Top-Case
- PWR: Power-Light
- LINK: Power-Line Link/ACT and Throughout
Indicator
- ETHN: Network Connected/Non-Connected
• Encryption Button
• Reset Button
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 75 (W) x 97 (D) x 45 (H) mm
• Weight: 160 g
Environmental Specifications
Operation Environment
• Temperature: 0ºC ~ 40ºC
• Humidity: 20% ~ 80%
Storage Environment
• Temperature: -20ºC ~ 60ºC
• Humidity: 5% ~ 90%
Certification
• Safety: UL/cUL, CB
• EMI: CE, FCC part 15B
• HomePlug Certification: HomePlugAV
Specifications
Application Diagram
Powerline
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Internet
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