Performance
| Wi-Fi standards |
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
100, 10 Mbit/s |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Y |
| Encryption button |
Y |
| Built-in power socket |
N |
| Ethernet LAN interface type |
Fast Ethernet |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
IEEE 802.11n |
| PowerLine standard |
HomePlug AV |
| Maximum operating distance |
300 m |
Packaging content
| Quick installation guide |
Y |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Transfer rate (Mbps) |
500 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
2 |
500 Mbps Powerline Wireless N Extender, 802.11 b/g/n, 2 x RJ-45, 128-bit AES, Fast Ethernet
<b>Easily extends network range to cover wireless devices</b>
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. The two Ethernet ports on the device make it easy to provide Internet access for HDTVs, Blu-ray™ players, DVRs, PCs and game consoles.
<b>Enjoy stable HD videos and gaming</b>
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.
<b>Easy security setup</b>
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.
