Performance
| Wi-Fi |
N |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
1000, 100, 10 Mbit/s |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Y |
| Built-in power socket |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| PowerLine standard |
HomePlug AV |
| Maximum operating distance |
300 m |
| Modulation |
8-QAM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, DQPSK, 256-QAM, OFDM, BPSK, ROBO, 1024-QAM |
Packaging content
| Quick installation guide |
Y |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported |
Y |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Transfer rate (Mbps) |
500 Mbit/s |
AV500+ Gigabit Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through Starter Kit
<b>What This Product Does</b>
The TP-LINK 500Mbps Gigabit Powerline Adapter with AC Pass Through Starter KIT, TL-PA551KIT turns your existing electrical circuitry into a high-speed network with no need for new wires or drilling. No configuration is required, simply plug your adapter into your power sockets and you can establish networking infrastructure in a flash. With speeds up to 500Mbps, TL-PA551KIT provides robust, speedy connections essential for bandwidth intensive media applications. What’s more, its integrated power socket allows an additional device or power bar to be connected to the adapter as though it were a normal wall socket.
<b>Built-in Power Socket for Maximum Convenience</b>
With its Integrated Power Socket, the new TL-PA551KIT from TP-LINK provides real convenience for your home network. The integrated power socket allows an additional device or power bar to be connected to the adapter as though it were a normal wall socket. This ensures that even with the TL-PA551KIT plugged in, users won't need to worry about disconnecting their internet to get power for their other devices.
<b>Up to 500Mbps - Built for Bandwidth Intensive Applications</b>
With its Gigabit Ethernet Port, Homeplug AV standard, and speeds up to 500Mbps, the TL-PA551KIT enables applications such as simultaneous multimedia streaming, multiplayer gaming, and multiple HD video streams.
<b>Reduce Power Consumption Up to 85%</b>
The TL-PA551KIT, a new-generation Powerline Adapter, with its practical design and sophisticated Power-Saving Mode consumes less power when compared with existing Powerline Adapters. When there is no data transmission or reception occurs over a certain period of time, it will automatically switch from its regular "Working" Mode to "Power-Saving" Mode that will reduce its energy consumption by up to 85%.
Simply by pushing the Pair button on the adapters, users can set up a hassle-free Powerline network within minutes, complete with 128-bit AES encryption for network security and data protection.
It's that simple!
1. Plug the adapter into the power outlet
2. Connect the device via the network cable to the adapter
3. Press the encryption buttons—and you're done!
<b>Support QoS for Advanced Multiple-media Optimization</b>
Quality of Service (QoS) function prioritizes the bandwidth requirements of data traffic. Users can choose which type of traffic they will use -- Internet, Online Game, and Audio or Video, Voice over IP, and the QoS functions will guarantee clear, instant reproduction of that application, even when other applications are running on the network at the same time.
