Chapter 1 Introducing the
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.
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
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
Use the firmware detection and firmware upgrade tools to upgrade to the latest firmware. Because the latest
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