PLA6457 User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Introducing the PLA
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main applications and features of your Zyxel G.hn Powerline adapter, which
is called “PLA” in this guide.
The PLA plugs into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or
existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house, all without the
need for any new cabling. The AC power pass-through feature allows you to unplug electrical device
from a power socket, plug the PLA into the socket and then plug the electrical device back into the
PLA. The power plug varies depending on your region.
In the following diagram, the first PLA (PLA1) connects to an Internet gateway such as a modem and
plugs into an ordinary power outlet. The second PLA (PLA2) plugs into another power outlet and
connects to a computer. PLA1 and PLA2 communicates through ordinary power lines.
Figure 1 PLA Application
Refer to your Quick Start Guide for hardware connection information.
In this User’s Guide the electrical wiring network is referred to as the “G.hn Network”.
Table 1 PLA Features
PORT/FEATURE PLA6457
Number of Gigabit Ethernet ports 1
AC Pass-Through YES
Encrypt Button YES
Reset Button YES
Maximum PHY Rate over Powerline 1200 Mbps
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