PLANET PL-502P User Manual
Package contents, Application diagram, Physical introduction
1. Package Contents
Thank you for choosing PLANET 200Mbps Powerline + 802.3af PoE power
adapter, PL-502P. “PLC+PoE Adapter” mentioned in this guide refers to
the PL-502P and “PLC Adapter” refers to the regular non-PoE powerline
adapter.
Open the box of the PL-502P and carefully unpack it. The box should
contain the following items:
PL-502P
Quick Guide
Ethernet Cable
Note
If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact
the seller immediately.
3. Application Diagram
PoE IP Camera
PLC Adapter
PLC+PoE Adapter
PoE
PL-702
NVR
Laptop
Router
Room 1
Room 2
PL-502P
Note
Powerline adapter needs to pair with at least one other
Powerline compatible device such as this one in order to
create a working system.
4. Physical Introduction
Port & Button Descriptions
PoE
PAIR/RST
LAN
10/100BASE-TX +
802.3af PoE
RJ45 Port
Pair / Reset Button
Button
Description
RST
(Reset)
Hold the PAIR/RST button down for more than 15
seconds to reset to default setting. The status light will
flash once.
PAIR
Press the PAIR/RST button for 1~3 seconds to join
another Powerline network.
LED Descriptions
PL-502P
PLC + PoE
PoE In-use LED
Ethernet LED
Power LED
Powerline LED
LED Definition
LED
Status
Description
Power
On
Steady on to indicate the PL-502P is connected
to the power outlet
Off
Power off
Flashing
The LED that flashes in every 15 seconds
indicates the PL-502P is in standby mode.
2. Installation Precautions
Do not plug this powerline adapter into a powerstrip that has surge
protection. Doing so will degrade powerline performance. For best
performance, plug all powerline adapters directly into a wall outlet.
PL-502
P
PLC +
PoE
Good Performance
Weak Performance
A maximum of 16 powerline adapters and powerline+PoE adapters
can be networked.
PL-502P
Powerline Communication
200M PLC + 802.3af PoE Power Adapter
Powerline
Off
This Powerline adapter is not connected.
Red
Minimum connection to indicate weak signal
and slower network speed: less than 50Mbps
Orange
Normal signal with standard network speed:
50-99Mbps
Green
Excellent signal with optimal network speed:
100Mbps+
Flashing
Green
1 second ON, 4 seconds OFF:
Powerline in standby mode
Ethernet
Green
Steady on to indicate the RJ45 port has
correctly connected to the Ethernet port of
your IP camera or wireless access point.
Blinking
The PL-502P is actively sending or receiving
data over the Ethernet port.
Off
Ethernet Link not active
PoE
In-use
Green
Connected PoE device detected as power is
needed. Port is supplying PoE.
Off
Connected PoE device detected as power is not
needed. Port is not supplying PoE.