ZyXEL Communications PLA-491 User Manual

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide

The following tables summarize the PLA-4xx’s hardware and firmware features.

Table 17   Hardware Specifications

Dimensions (W x D 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 (Max.)

Ethernet Port

Auto-negotiating: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex 
mode.
Auto-crossover: Use either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cables.

RESET

Pressing this button in for less than 3 seconds resets the device to factory 
default settings. Network Name becomes HomePlugAV.
Pressing this button in for more than 10 seconds resets the firmware to the 
previous version.

ENCRYPT

Pressing this button in for less than 3 seconds begins the connection setup 
process.
Pressing this button in for more than 10 seconds resets the network name 
to a random value.

HomePlug Switch

PLA491 only.
Pressing the switch into the Reset position will turn on the powerline 
adapter. An amber light indicates the PLA491 is turned on.
Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the powerline adapter.

AC Switch

PLA491 only.
Pressing the switch into the Reset position will turn on the power outlets on 
the powerstrip. An amber light indicates the power outlets are turned on.
Pressing the switch into the Off position will turn off the power outlets on the 
powerstrip.