With advanced HomePlug AV technology, the ZyXEL PLA-401 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV Adapter provides users with a high performance, stable and reliable Homplug solution with data transfer rates up to 200Mbps. Setting up a HomePlug network is easy, just plug one of the adapters into one of your home/office power outlets, and then place the second HomepPlug (sold separately) into the room or area you wish to extend your network, and thats it! Easily enjoy high-definition video streaming and network transmission straight away.
Key Features
QoS for High Definition Video Streams
The advanced QoS features of the ZyXEL PLA-401 is to help improve the quality of multimedia streaming applications such as triple-play services, video streaming, high-speed Internet access and VoIP.
Green product with lower power consumption
The ZyXEL PLA-401 v3, a new-generation Powerline Adapter consumes 16% less power when comparing to the existing Powerline Ethernet Adapters. Moreover, when there is no Ethernet link, the adapter will enter the "Standby" mode that reduces energy wasting for over 50% when comparing to the adapters without this feature.
Encryption button for easy network security setup
Users can easily set up a secure connection between the ZyXEL PLA-401 and another HomePlug AV product within 2 minutes. By pushing an ENCRYPT button on your ZyXEL PLA-401, and then you can set up your hassle-free Powerline network.
Advanced 128-bit AES Security Protection
With the 128-bit Data Encryption Security (AES) feature, the PLA-401 v3 provides secure network connection for Internet access and network resource sharing. You may sit back to enjoy fast Internet surfing experience and secure file transfer while leaving the hassles to the ZyXEL PLA-401.
Standard Warranty: 3-Years
HomePlug AV is a 200 Mbps-class powerline networking technology designed specifically to meet the needs of digital multimedia networks in the home.
New Internet services like "Triple Play" with features such as streaming HDTV, VoIP telephony, Console connectivity (PS3/360) and high-speed Internet need a lot of bandwidth. Data must be transmitted with both maximum speed and optimum quality. With transfer rates of up to 200 Mbps, the new HomePlug AV adapters are ideal for these demanding tasks. Connected to a household electrical socket, it instantly transforms the household electrical wiring into a fast network for high data throughput. It does all of this with optimal transmission and maximum data security. Whether at home or the office you can take advantage of the latest services wherever you like. The exceptional range of 200 meters gives you plenty of flexibility. Modems, routers, set-top boxes and PCs all of these devices can be connected to the HomePlug AV adapters using the existing Ethernet interface.
The advantages of using HomePlug AV as the baseline technology for HomePlug BPL include the following: