Zyxel PLA-401 Powerline review
Manage your home network with a little help from Zyxel
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Last reviewed: 2009-10-16October 16th 2009
Network adapters Review
| Price at launch | £108.00 |
| Product Type | Powerline Network Adapter |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 |
| Brand Name | Zyxel |
| Data Transfer Rate | 200 Mbps, 200 Mbps Powerline |
| Height | 45.0 mm |
| Width | 75.0 mm |
| Depth | 97.0 mm |
| Coverage | 300 m |
| Manufacturer | Zyxel Communications Corp. |
| Product Model | PLA-401 |
| Product Name | PLA-401 Powerline Network Adapter |
| Frequency Band/Bandwidth | 1700 kHz to 30 MHz |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 91-014-021015B |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.zyxel.co.uk |
| Marketing Information | ZyXEL's PLA-401 Powerline Network Adapter is an access extension solution to completely network your house with existing power lines. Thanks to the advanced HomePlug AV technology, the PLA-401 is capable of transmitting data at up to 200 Mbps. It allows you to share network resources and enjoy Internet access through secure high-speed data connections over the house power lines you already have. |
| Interfaces/Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Network, 1 x HomePlug AV Powerline |
| Standard Warranty | 2 Year |
| Weight (Approximate) | 185.0 g |
Product Summary
PLA-401 Powerline
Price at launch
£108.00
For
Backwards compatible
>Hardware encryption
>Adjustable traffic priority
Against
Only one ethernet port
>Lack of setup instructions for beginners
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