Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA
PLA6456 User’s Guide
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The following table describes the behavior of the lights on the PLA.
1.3 Standby Mode (Power Saving Mode)
You can set your PLA can go into standby mode when there is no Ethernet connection or activity. Use
the Web Configurator’s Ethernet screen to set the period of time when the PLA will go into standby
mode. Refer to Section 3.5 on page 21 for details on this feature.
The PLA’s power LED blinks signaling that it is going into standby mode. The Ethernet and Powerline LEDs
are turned off in standby mode.
While in standby mode, you cannot use the RESET/ENCRYPT button. To enable the RESET/ENCRYPT button
again, you have to connect the PLA’s Ethernet cable to a computer/notebook or modem/router first.
The PLA wakes up from standby mode and you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button.
1.4 Ways to Manage the PLA
Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to add PLAs to your HomeGrid network. See Chapter 2 on page 11 for
instructions on using the ENCRYPT feature.
Use the Web Configurator to manage the PLA. See Chapter 3 on page 19 for instructions on using the
Web Configurator.
Table 2 LEDs
LIGHTS ICON COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
POWER Green On The PLA is on and receiving power.
Blinking It indicates the PLA is trying to connect with another device using
the ENCRYPT function.
The power LED blinks when it is in power saving mode. Refer to
Section 1.3 on page 8 for details on this feature.
Off The PLA is not receiving power.
POWERLINE Green On The PLA detects another PLA. The data transfer rate is greater
than 80 Mbps.
Amber The PLA detects another PLA. The data transfer rate is between
20~80 Mbps.
Red The PLA detects another PLA. The data transfer rate is between
0~20 Mbps.
Green/
Amber/
Red
Blinking The PLA is communicating with another PLA. Data is being
transmitted and/or received.
Off The PLA does not detect another PLA.
ETHERNET Green On The 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection is up.
Blinking The PLA is communicating with a networking device connected
to it.
Off The PLA does not detect any devices connected to its ETHERNET
port.
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