ZyXEL PLA-4201 500Mbps Mini Powerline Adapter - Twin Pack
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Super compact size - 10/100 Ethernet port - 3 Yr Warranty.
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Description:
2x FREE 1m CAT 5e cables included!
The ZyXEL PLA4201 500 Mbps Mini Powerline Ethernet Adapter improves up to 60% performance for stable HD media streaming compared with 200 Mbps powerline technology.Just plug a pair of PLA4201 into electric outlets and connect to network devices, then you can enjoy HD media streams, multiplayer gaming and other network applications in every room simultaneously right away.
The new mini-size ZyXEL PLA4201 gives you the flexibility to turn power lines into a home network. The compact design allows hassle-free installation without blocking other power outlets. With a pair of plug-and-play PLA4201, you can easily extend your home network through any electrical outlet for Internet access from HDTVs, Blu-ray™ players, DVRs, PCs and game consoles.
Powered by the IEEE 1901 technology, the ZyXEL PLA4201 can provide a stable high-performance network for users to enjoy multiple HD streaming, multiplayer gaming, and Web surfing simultaneously.
- Plug-and-play, compact design
- Upgrade powerline network by IEEE 1901 500 Mbps technology
- Compliant with IEEE 1901 and compatible with HomePlug AV
- QoS enhances media streaming quality
- Power-saving mode reduces energy waste
- Encrypt button for easy security setup
Please note: networking components such as Powerline adapters require that all adapters run at the same Powerline speed to remain compatible, for example only 200Mbps adapters with communicate with other 200Mbps Powerline components. However, all Powerline products will connect to any switch or router Ethernet port. Powerline adapters can be used with extension leads (except surge protection ones), and will work across different ring mains so long as they share a common fuse box.
Warranty Information:
| Manufacturer | zyxel |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer via Aria |
| Warranty Period (yrs) | 3 |
Comments, Questions & Reviews:
Question by Mohd
Can I connect this plug to a five port tp- link switch and then connect my three computers to it?
Hello,
Yes this is compatible.
Thank you.
Excellent performance by DJ
Had very poor results from a similar product of different manufacture purchased from a well known electronics chain which I returned, so I was set up with wireshark at the ready to check these out.
First impressions: Nice robust quality mouldings.
Usage: Much more reliable than the others which would work for 40 minutes or so then drop out. Wireshark (TCPDUMP would do) showed that before they gave up, ARP errors started to appear. Now, Address Resolution Protocol requests use UDP (broadcast) not TCP/IP transmissions, so it looked like a pretty fundamental hardware problem in the design of the things, probably due to thermal drift, hence the delay before they gave up.
In contrast, and based on several days use captured by Wireshark, the ZyXEL units are stable and consistent.
Speed: Experimenting with sockets, I was not able to achieve the fastest performance with the location of units I wanted, but still it is more than acceptable for my purposes. Note that the error rate does not increase as they throttle back. Also, they stay cool to the touch, so the low power claims are probably justified.
Summary: Excellent product, and there is some rubbish out there.
Question by Matt
I have an office at the back of my house but the modem is at the front, at the moment I cannot connect my pc to my modem as it is slightly out of range, would this be what I need to extend the range? The distance would be about 15m. All so would these provide the speed I need to play online?
Hello
This product creates a wired network using your domestic wiring so this will work as long as all your house hold sockets go into one fuse box.
Thanks for your question.
Excellent by Philip
These are excellent. I'm using these to provide internet access for my Ubuntu 12.04 machine. It was plug and go with no problems, just follow the setup guide, very easy. Flawless streaming of BBC iPlayer HD video, very good skype performance. I've found that it works reliably with TP-Link kit of the same speed. As I said, these are excellent devices. Thank you Aria!
Thanks for your review
Multiple pcs to one router by Pete
I have 3 pcs with one router, can I buy to pairs of adapters to get all three pcs connecting to the one router?
Yep this should work fine
