This Zyxel 1000Mbps Powerline kit appears to be half the price of other retailers at the BT Shop (currently £38.57 from Ebuyer, £29.95 at Tesco). Showing as more than 50 in stock at the time of posting.
As pointed out postage is £2.98 so total is £18.41, still significantly cheaper than other shops when their postage is factored in (Ebuyer is £42.15 when including their £3.58 postage).
Don't forget Quidco at 4.4% for networking sales.
Description:
Create a Fast and Stable Home Network with Gigabit Powerline Adapter Kit (2 units)
The ZyXEL PLA5206 1000 Mbps Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Kit is based on the latest HomePlug AV2 standard with data transfer rates up to 1000 Mbps*.You can plug into existing electrical circuitry, transferring power lines into a high speed network without new wires or drilling, and PLA5206 brings you a whole new large bandwidth to enjoy multiple HD streaming, online gaming and other network applications simultaneously in every room.
HomePlug AV2 integrated with Gigabit LAN connection
With advanced HomePlug AV2 technology, the ZyXEL PLA5206 provides speeds of up to 1000 Mbps* and backwards compatibility with HomePlug AV and IEEE 1901-based products. In addition, the PLA5206 is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port. Users can enjoy stable high-performance networking, including simultaneous HD streaming, online gaming and web browsing.
No extra wires or configuration required
The ZyXEL PLA5206 lets you create a network using your home's existing electrical wires easily extending Internet connectivity throughout the building while eliminating the need to drill through walls or install additional network cables. Forget about complicated setup procedures; no configuration is required. Just plug your PLA5206 into a power outlet and create a completely functional network.
Perfect for connecting smart TVs and playing on-line games
The ZyXEL PLA5206 provides speeds of up to 1000 Mbps*, accelerating network applications like HDTV, multimedia HD streaming and online gaming. Users can easily transmit multiple HD streams and even 3D movies to every room quickly and smoothly.
Perfect for connecting smart TVs and playing on-line games
WPA Security - Easy home network security setup
Data transmission through the ZyXEL PLA5206 is protected by 128-bit Advanced Encryption Security (AES), providing a secure connection to the Internet. The encryption mechanism can be configured with a simple press of a button--no complicated setup or additional software is required.
QoS Enhances Media Streaming
QoS enhances high-quality media streaming
The advanced Quality of Service (QoS) function improves high-quality multimedia streaming applications such as triple-play services by prioritizing processes including, HD video streaming, high-speed Internet access and VoIP.
The theoretical maximum channel data transfer rate is derived from HomePlug AV2 specifications. Actual data transfer rate will vary from network environment including: distance, network traffic, noise on electrical wires, quality of electrical installation and other adverse conditions.
All comments (33)
jordni
6 Dec 16#1
Only one question.
do these actually work?
I have 3 rooms in my house where the router cannot reach.
and a further 2 rooms where 1 of the laptops cannot be other wise it will constantly disconnect.
Are they really as simple as just plug & play?
99rb to jordni
6 Dec 16#4
yes, it just involves pressing buttons I.e. 10+ seconds to reset. press 2 seconds to join a network.
you can get ones that have built in WiFi.
Blue138 to jordni
6 Dec 16#6
Yes they do work and very well too. :wink:
reddragon105 to jordni
6 Dec 16#9
Yes, they're one of the best inventions ever. I bought all kinds of things in an attempt to get WiFi to reach my desktop PC in the back room - then I discovered that these things existed and I've never looked back. It's the next best thing to running Ethernet cables through your walls.
Couple of suggestions though - unless you have a spare wall socket, go for some pass through ones (they have plus sockets on the front so you don't lose a socket - this is useful as they don't like extension leads, especially not if they have surge protection), and if you want WiFi in the other room you can get ones with a built in wireless extender which will be far easier to set up than adding a router in access point mode at one end.
It will depend on various things like your router, the model of powerline adapter and the wiring in your house, but in most cases it won't be a noticeable difference unless you measure it precisely - it's effectively like running an Ethernet cable through the house so in theory there's only minor losses in speed due to overheads and distance, but if your house wiring is old or complicated you might get lots of interference. My best advice there would be to get a cheap pair (like these) and see how it goes. That's what I did, and I've just bought my third set at £50!
ghostm4n to jordni
6 Dec 16#20
Yes they are. You need one adapter plugged in to the electric by your router and you connect it to your router with the ethernet cable that will be supplied. That puts the signal into your wiring from your router. You can then have practically as many as you like plugged in elsewhere to get the signal out again and into whatever kit you can connect an ethernet cable to.
BarnSt0rmer to jordni
7 Dec 16#23
The millions of people who own them will tell you they work just fine.
deanos
6 Dec 16#2
£18.41 as you have to include postage
4me2save to deanos
6 Dec 16#3
Thanks have added to the description.
ghostm4n to deanos
6 Dec 16#18
But you only pay it once, or near as damn it. I bought 4 sets and postage was only £3.49, so really only about 90p a set for me
myapps
6 Dec 16#5
Great price for this speed.
pioneertrini
6 Dec 16#7
How much speed do you lose vs having it wired to the modem/router?
ms2005 to pioneertrini
6 Dec 16#17
A reasonable amount. I would get 25/30mbps as opposed to 100mbps over Ethernet. Of course much depends on the age of your wiring, the distance, number of circuits, whether they're on the same circuit etc etc
scrumps
6 Dec 16#8
very good price for those speeds - heat
pioneertrini
6 Dec 16#10
Thanks, sick of all these wires, think I might buy these and a switch to wire everything in my room.
jaques_kalis
6 Dec 16#11
Does anyone know if these can pair with existing tplink adapters
Narkodrom to jaques_kalis
6 Dec 16#12
+1 can you mix them, eg if I buy a different make in a future?thanks
buckiebull
6 Dec 161#13
Yes you can I have various different models throughout the house and garage!
* Bare in mind they will only go as fast as the slowest model!
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This Zyxel 1000Mbps Powerline kit appears to be half the price of other retailers at the BT Shop (currently £38.57 from Ebuyer, £29.95 at Tesco). Showing as more than 50 in stock at the time of posting.
As pointed out postage is £2.98 so total is £18.41, still significantly cheaper than other shops when their postage is factored in (Ebuyer is £42.15 when including their £3.58 postage).
Don't forget Quidco at 4.4% for networking sales.
Description:
Create a Fast and Stable Home Network with Gigabit Powerline Adapter Kit (2 units)
The ZyXEL PLA5206 1000 Mbps Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Kit is based on the latest HomePlug AV2 standard with data transfer rates up to 1000 Mbps*.You can plug into existing electrical circuitry, transferring power lines into a high speed network without new wires or drilling, and PLA5206 brings you a whole new large bandwidth to enjoy multiple HD streaming, online gaming and other network applications simultaneously in every room.
HomePlug AV2 integrated with Gigabit LAN connection
With advanced HomePlug AV2 technology, the ZyXEL PLA5206 provides speeds of up to 1000 Mbps* and backwards compatibility with HomePlug AV and IEEE 1901-based products. In addition, the PLA5206 is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port. Users can enjoy stable high-performance networking, including simultaneous HD streaming, online gaming and web browsing.
No extra wires or configuration required
The ZyXEL PLA5206 lets you create a network using your home's existing electrical wires easily extending Internet connectivity throughout the building while eliminating the need to drill through walls or install additional network cables. Forget about complicated setup procedures; no configuration is required. Just plug your PLA5206 into a power outlet and create a completely functional network.
Perfect for connecting smart TVs and playing on-line games
The ZyXEL PLA5206 provides speeds of up to 1000 Mbps*, accelerating network applications like HDTV, multimedia HD streaming and online gaming. Users can easily transmit multiple HD streams and even 3D movies to every room quickly and smoothly.
Perfect for connecting smart TVs and playing on-line games
WPA Security - Easy home network security setup
Data transmission through the ZyXEL PLA5206 is protected by 128-bit Advanced Encryption Security (AES), providing a secure connection to the Internet. The encryption mechanism can be configured with a simple press of a button--no complicated setup or additional software is required.
QoS Enhances Media Streaming
QoS enhances high-quality media streaming
The advanced Quality of Service (QoS) function improves high-quality multimedia streaming applications such as triple-play services by prioritizing processes including, HD video streaming, high-speed Internet access and VoIP.
The theoretical maximum channel data transfer rate is derived from HomePlug AV2 specifications. Actual data transfer rate will vary from network environment including: distance, network traffic, noise on electrical wires, quality of electrical installation and other adverse conditions.
All comments (33)
do these actually work?
I have 3 rooms in my house where the router cannot reach.
and a further 2 rooms where 1 of the laptops cannot be other wise it will constantly disconnect.
Are they really as simple as just plug & play?
you can get ones that have built in WiFi.
Couple of suggestions though - unless you have a spare wall socket, go for some pass through ones (they have plus sockets on the front so you don't lose a socket - this is useful as they don't like extension leads, especially not if they have surge protection), and if you want WiFi in the other room you can get ones with a built in wireless extender which will be far easier to set up than adding a router in access point mode at one end.
It will depend on various things like your router, the model of powerline adapter and the wiring in your house, but in most cases it won't be a noticeable difference unless you measure it precisely - it's effectively like running an Ethernet cable through the house so in theory there's only minor losses in speed due to overheads and distance, but if your house wiring is old or complicated you might get lots of interference. My best advice there would be to get a cheap pair (like these) and see how it goes. That's what I did, and I've just bought my third set at £50!
* Bare in mind they will only go as fast as the slowest model!