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Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA-4xx

PLA-4xx Series User’s Guide

Figure 3 PLA491 Power Strip

" Do not connect a powerline adapter to the PLA491’s power outlets. Powerline

adapters connected in this way will not function correctly due to the EMI filter.

The table below lists some devices that can cause EMI on a power circuit. You may want to

connect these types of devices to the PLA491’s filtered power outlets to reduce the possibility

of interference on your powerline network.

1.5 Ways to Manage the PLA-4xx

Use the ENCRYPT button to add powerline devices to your powerline network if they have

this button. See Chapter 4 on page 39 for instructions on using the ENCRYPT feature.

Use the PLA-4xx Series Configuration Utility (or utility, for short) to manage the PLA-4xx.

See Section 2.2 on page 25 for instructions on installing the utility.

Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to the latest firmware.

Because the latest PLA-4xxs are only compatible with other powerline devices with the latest

HomePlug AV firmware, as well as the latest version Utility, these tools are available to help

you upgrade. You can download both of these tools from the ZyXEL website

(www.zyxel.com.tw). See Chapter 3 on page 33 for information in using these tools.

Table 1 Devices that can cause EMI on the power circuit

DEVICES

Cell phone chargers

Lamps

Hair Dryers

Vaccuum Cleaners

Devices with motors, for example electric drills

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