Description
The ZyXEL PLA4231 500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender provides not only a stable networking environment to stream high-definition videos, music and other multimedia, but also extends the wireless network to every room in the house.
Compatible with 802.11 b/g/n wireless networks, the ZyXEL PLA4231 can extend the coverage to connect your wireless devices throughout the house over the existing powerline network. Just plug powerline adapters and PLA4231 into electric outlets in different rooms, then you can easily extend your powerline home network like a wireless network. You can easily stream videos, enjoy games and surf Web sites on tablets, laptops or smartphones anywhere at home, even at the hard-to-reach places.
ZyXEL's PLA4231 features an easy setup wizard and a WPS button that allows you to set up the extender and connect to wireless devices easily and quickly. Data transmission is protected by the 128-bit Advanced Encryption Security (AES) mechanism to provide a secure connection to the Internet. Encryption can be configured through a simple button press on the powerline adapters and PLA4231 - no complicated setup or software is required.
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Easily extends network range to cover wireless devices
Compatible with 802.11 b/g/n wireless networks, the ZyXEL PLA4231 can extend the coverage to connect your wireless devices throughout the house over the existing powerline network. Just plug powerline adapters and PLA4231 into electric outlets in different rooms, then you can easily extend your powerline home network like a wireless network. You can easily stream videos, enjoy games and surf Web sites on tablets, laptops or smartphones anywhere at home, even at the hard-to-reach places. -
Enjoy stable HD videos and gaming
Powered by IEEE1901 500 Mbps technology, the ZyXEL PLA4231 can improve network performance for up to 60% comparing to the 200 Mbps powerline technology. The advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features also improve the streaming quality of multimedia applications. You can have stable high-performance network and enjoy multiple HD streaming, multiplayer gaming and Web surfing simultaneously. -
Green products reduce energy consumption
The ZyXEL PLA4231 features a power on/off button that allows you to easily turn off the device when it's not in use, so you can also do your part to save energy for a more eco-friendly environment. -
Easy security setup
ZyXEL's PLA4231 features an easy setup wizard and a WPS button that allows you to set up the extender and connect to wireless devices easily and quickly. Data transmission is protected by the 128-bit Advanced Encryption Security (AES) mechanism to provide a secure connection to the Internet. Encryption can be configured through a simple button press on the powerline adapters and PLA4231 - no complicated setup or software is required.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Zyxel PLA4231 - powerline adapter kit - Wi-Fi - wall-pluggable
- Device Type
- Powerline adapter kit
- Packaged Quantity
- 2 (specifications are for single item)
- Enclosure Type
- Wall-pluggable
- Data Link Protocol
- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), IEEE 1901
- Network / Transport Protocol
- CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD
- Features
- VLAN support, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), MAC address filtering, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), reset button
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, HomePlug AV, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, IEEE 1901
- Power
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 9.9 cm x 6 cm x 3.7 cm
- Weight
- 126 g
- System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7
- Localisation
- United Kingdom
Detailed Specification
General
- Packaged Quantity
- 2 (specifications are for single item)
- Device Type
- Powerline adapter kit
- Enclosure Type
- Wall-pluggable
- Connectivity Technology
- Wireless, wired
- Data Link Protocol
- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HomePlug AV (HPAV), IEEE 1901
- Network / Transport Protocol
- CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD
- Encryption Algorithm
- 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, 128-bit AES, WPA2-PSK
- Features
- VLAN support, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), MAC address filtering, Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) support, Quality of Service (QoS), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), reset button
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, HomePlug AV, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, IEEE 1901, IC, FCC, RoHS, LVD
- Status Indicators
- Power, wireless, link/activity, WPS
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- LAN: 2 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , WAN: 1 x HomePlug AV
Power
- Power Device
- Internal power supply
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
- Power Consumption Operational
- 8 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x network cable
- Localisation
- United Kingdom
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required
- Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 9.9 cm
- Depth
- 6 cm
- Height
- 3.7 cm
- Weight
- 126 g
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
