ZyXEL PLA400 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV Desktop Fast Ethernet Adapter

by ZyXEL

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.1 x 2.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000NAY1CU
• Item model number: PLA-400
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 24, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

No new wires, no drivers needed, no OS compatibility issues. PLA-400v2 is compatible with any device provides an Ethernet connection. It is capable of streaming high-definition video via the electrical wires already in your home.

200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter

Power Up Your Network

Data Transmission Rates of Up to 200Mbps
ZyXEL's Powerline Series is an access extension solution to have your house completely networked with existing power lines. Thanks to the advanced HomePlug AV Technology, the PLA-400 v2 is capable of transmitting data at up to 200Mbps. It allows you to share network resources and enjoy Internet access through secure high-speed data connection over the house power lines you already have.

High Speed and QoS for High-Definition Video Streams
The inherent advanced QoS features enable the HomePlug AV Series to be an ideal access tool for service providers to deliver "Triple-play" multimedia services such as high-quality digital video streams, high-speed Internet access and voice services.

Advanced 128-bit AES Security Protection

With the 128-bit Data Encryption Security (AES) feature, the PLA-400 v2 provides secure network connection for Internet access and network resource sharing. Just enjoy fast Internet surfing experience and secure file transfer and leave the sweats to the PLA-400 v2.

Power Up Your Network

• Data Transmission Rate of Up to 200 Mbps over the Power line
• Protect Network with Advanced 128-bit AES Security
• No other Cable Required
• HomePlug instant Encrypt button to secure your powerline network
• Multi-colored LED to indicate data transmission rates over powerline

What’s in the Box
PLA400v2 Homeplug AV Ethernet adapter
Power cord
Quick Start Guide
Support CD with User Guide and Driver/Utility
Ethernet cable

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Product Description

ZyXEL´s Powerline Series is an access extension solution to have your house completely networked with existing power lines. Thanks to the advanced HomePlug AV Technology, the PLA-400 v2 is capable of transmitting data at up to 200Mbps. It allows you to share network resources and enjoy Internet access through secure high-speed data connection over the house power lines you already have.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money, January 19, 2009

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Thomas E. Jones "Tinkertom" (Oklahoma City, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZyXEL PLA400 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV Desktop Fast Ethernet Adapter (Electronics)

I have had a pair of PLA-400 running for about a year now and the only problem I would warn you about is this: house wiring is not always consistantly good. I have had to move it to different sockets looking for the best connection. Also have a pair of PLA-100's connecting a router in one building to a computer in another building, works but same thing. In fact the quality changed after a while and I moved it. Later I found a loose connection in a socket. They run hot and I did have to return one PLA-100 for replacement but overall they work good and I have no fear of using PLA-400 especially. About to buy another pla400 to connect a media center PC in the viewing room to view downloaded movies on a plasma screen. I think the powerline adapters are more reliable than WLAN.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works pretty well, but beware the deceptive marketing: You will need TWO of these (at double the price) to start, September 9, 2009

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David Pearlman "sound fanatic" (Arlington, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZyXEL PLA400 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV Desktop Fast Ethernet Adapter (Electronics)

These particular powerline adapters work reasonably well, and have been adequately reviewed previously. The point of my review is to warn you that you will need TWO of these to create a connection, so double the Amazon price to give an actual usable starter configuration.

When you do that, and look around Amazon, you'll see you have other competitive options.

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE - item description is NOT accurate. This is NOT the PLA-400 V2, March 8, 2011

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PENdragon - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ZyXEL PLA400 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV Desktop Fast Ethernet Adapter (Electronics)

Burned again. Product listed as one thing, described as another. Unfortunately I took the chance and assumed "good faith" and was rewarded with an older version that was discontinued back in 2008. This is not the newer V2 version of this product from ZyXEL as the product description calls out more than once, it is the original and lacks the V2's newer chipset and easy encryption features. Buyer beware and forewarned.