ZyXEL Communications PLA-400 User Manual

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Overview

The PLA-400 allows you to extend your network (and Internet

connection) to any electrical outlet in your home. The figure

below shows your PLA-400 (B) connected to a DSL modem

(A). You can plug a second PLA-400 (C) into another outlet in

your home and connect a computer for Internet access.

See the User's Guide for information on how to

use the configuration utility to manage your

PLA-400s.

Connections

This Quick Start Guide shows you how to make the following

connections:

1 PLA-400 to a Cable/DSL modem, router or switch.

2 PLA-400 to a computer in your home.

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Page 1 The figure below shows your PLA-400 (B) connected to a DSL modem (A). You can plug a second PLA-400 (C) into another outlet in your home and connect a computer for Internet access.
Page 2 1 Connecting the PLA-400 to a Cable/ DSL Modem or Router 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port on the PLA-400 an available Ethernet LAN port of your modem, router or switch. 2 Connect the PLA-400 into a power outlet.
Page 3 3 The PWR LED should be on and the ETHN LED should be on or blinking. 4 When the PLA-400 detects a connection to another PLA- 400 (or another Homeplug AV compatible power line adapter), the LINK LEDs turn on and blink when there is...
Page 4: Troubleshooting
• Use the management utility (see the User’s Guide for details) to detect all other HomePlug AV devices on your power line network. Try plugging a second HomePlug AV device into an adjacent socket (to your PLA-400) and see if the LINK LED lights up.