65-100-040701B 09/09
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PLA-407
Powerline Pass-Thru
Ethernet Adapter
PLA-407
Powerline Pass-Thru
Ethernet Adapter
System Specifications
• Standard:
- Compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u (10/100
Ethernet standard)
- HomePlug AV1.1 with data transfer rate of up
to 200 Mbps*
• Access methods: CSMA/CA channel-access
schemes
• HomePlug modulation:
- OFDM symbol modulation
- QAM 1024/256/64/16
- QPSK, BPSK, ROBO carrier modulation schemes
• Range:
- Max. range up to 500 meters (1,640 feet) over
power line
- Number of bridged device: 64
• Power-saving mode: if link is inactive for a
period (default setting: 60 seconds)
• IGMP: IGMP snooping for multicast to multiple
unicast mapping
• Security: 128-bit AES encryption
• Quality of Service (QoS)
- ToS
- Support up to 4-level of priority
- Support up to 8-level VLAN priority field
• Frequency band: 2 MHz ~ 30 MHz
Hardware Specifications
• Ethernet interface: one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
RJ-45 connector with auto MDI/MDIX support
• Power rating: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• AC outlet:
EU outlet: 16 A Max.
UK outlet: 13 A Max.
US outlet: 15 A Max.
• LED indicators: 3 LEDs
- Power on/off
- Powerline activity
- Ethernet link
• Encrypt button: one-push button to secure
powerline network
• Reset button: reset the device to factory default
setting
• Power consumption:
- 110 V/120 V: full operation 2.6 W,
power-saving mode 0.8 W
- 230 V/240 V: full operation 3.9 W,
power-saving mode 1.6 W
• Filter capability
- Frequency range: 2 MHz ~ 30 MHz
- Insertion loss: -30 dB ~ -50 dB
Physical Specifications
• Item weight: 187 g (0.41 lb)
• Item dimensions:
66 (W) x 35 (D) x 138 (H) mm
(2.6 (W) x 1.38 (D) x 5.43 (H) inch)
• Packing weight: 470 g (1.04 lb)
• Packing dimensions:
178 (W) x 94 (D) x 134 (H) mm
(7.01 (W) x 3.7 (D) x 5.27 (H) inch)
Environmental Specifications
• Operating environment:
- Temperature: 0
º
C ~ 40
º
C/32
º
F ~ 104
º
F
- Humidity: 20% ~ 90% RH
• Storage environment:
- Temperature: -20
º
C ~ 70
º
C/-22
º
F ~ 158
º
F
- Humidity: 20% ~ 95% RH
Certifications
• EMC: FCC, CE
• Safety: UL, cUL, CE-LVD
Package Contents
• Powerline Pass-Thru Ethernet Adapter
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Support CD
Specifications
Application Diagram
Encrypt Button for Easy Network Security Setup
Users can easily set up a secure connection between the PLA-407 and other HomePlug AV products within minutes. Just push the Encrypt button, the security
setup of the powerline network is done instantly. With the 128-bit Data Encryption Security feature, the PLA-407 provides a secure network connection for
Internet access and network resource sharing without complicated setup procedures.
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