ZyXEL PLA401 v2 Specifications

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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Frequency Band: 1.7 MHz ~ 30 MHz

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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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DSL

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ADSL2

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TV

Gaming

Internet

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