Powerline Communication
PL-502P
200M PLC + 802.3af PoE Power Adapter
1. Package Contents
Thank you for choosing PLANET 200Mbps
adapter, PL-502P. “PLC+PoE Adapter” mentioned in this guide refers to the PL-502P and “PLC Adapter” refers to the regular non-PoE powerline adapter.
Open the box of the PL-502P and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:
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Ethernet Cable |
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2.Installation Precautions
Do not plug this powerline adapter into a powerstrip that has surge protection. Doing so will degrade powerline performance. For best performance, plug all powerline adapters directly into a wall outlet.
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PoE |
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A maximum of 16 powerline adapters and powerline+PoE adapters can be networked.
If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact
the seller immediately.
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3. Application Diagram
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PLC+PoE Adapter |
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PoE |
Router |
Laptop |
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4. Physical Introduction
Port & Button Descriptions
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Pair / Reset Button |
802.3af PoE |
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RJ45 Port |
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PoE
PAIR/RST
LAN
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RST |
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PAIR |
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LED Descriptions
PL-502P
PLC + PoE
PoE In-use LED |
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Power LED |
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Ethernet LEDPowerline LED
LED Definition
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On |
Steady on to indicate the PL-502P is connected |
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Off |
Power off |
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Power |
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Flashing |
The LED that flashes in every 15 seconds |
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Off |
This Powerline adapter is not connected. |
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Red |
Minimum connection to indicate weak signal |
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Orange |
Normal signal with standard network speed: |
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50-99Mbps |
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Excellent signal with optimal network speed: |
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Flashing |
1 second ON, 4 seconds OFF: |
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Green |
Powerline in standby mode |
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Steady on to indicate the RJ45 port has |
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correctly connected to the Ethernet port of |
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your IP camera or wireless access point. |
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Ethernet |
Blinking |
The PL-502P is actively sending |
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data over the Ethernet port. |
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Off |
Ethernet Link not active |
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Green |
Connected PoE device detected |
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