Delivers a high-performance powerline network, ideal for smooth HD video streaming and online gaming. Features dual Ethernet ports for connecting multiple devices such as Smart TVs and consoles.
Easily expand your network throughout the house simply using existing power sockets
Built on the latest HomePlug AV2 standard with Powerline speeds up to 1000Mb/s
This has now sold out, please could we expire this. :smiley:
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All comments (80)
Publix
11 Jan 172#1
This is a bargain price for 2 port, gigabit, pass throughs.
Heat from me.
Hope some of those always wishing for 2 port see this. :smiley:
ihatebingo to Publix
11 Jan 17#3
Thats what I thought just checked amazon and eBay and similar selling for 60pounds
gt4game to Publix
12 Jan 171#18
Gigabit :man:
ihatebingo
11 Jan 171#2
Just ordered these great find.been looking for something like this.didnt really know the ins and outs of how they work.but there's a video on the website explains everything.great find great price heat added
niamh49
12 Jan 17#4
Just ordered, I hope it is a pack of two as the website doesn't specify (as far as I could tell). Great price if so.
ihatebingo to niamh49
12 Jan 17#5
Me2
Publix to niamh49
12 Jan 171#6
Looks like 2 to me.
mrty
12 Jan 17#7
Price is for one I think, though you could argue that it is listed as a kit. It does say..
"Image is for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to product description.
List Price Ex. VAT (Inc. VAT)
Price for:1 Each..."
Wish you luck, if a kit is very good price.
thespiderpig to mrty
12 Jan 171#10
Contents clearly shows '2x Powerline Adaptor, 2x Ethernet cable and user guide ' and the EAN number on the page is on other websites showing a twin pack, so I think this is for 2 units.
Nice fine OP, heat added
sam1970
12 Jan 17#8
They should be sold as a kit as they are useless individually unless you already has the kit and you want to add more units
n_mcconnell
12 Jan 17#9
Contents
2x Powerline Adaptor, 2x Ethernet cable and user guide
Should come as a pair from the description
dawsonz
12 Jan 17#11
Would these be compatible with existsing tp-link adapters?
Also if my tp-link are 200mb/s will these still operate at 1000mb/s?
maddogb to dawsonz
12 Jan 17#14
if you set these to the same network as your existing tplink they will operate at 200mbs, you can run two networks 1x200 plus 1x1000 and they are supposed to work but i didn't have much success with a 200 and a 500 dual setup but it was my mates and his wiring was dodgy :smile:
gyzmoid to dawsonz
12 Jan 17#16
I've heard of users having compatibility issues with the Zyxel and other brands, but they didnt confirm the model so I wouldn't be able to say for sure either way.
if you're existing adapters are running at 200mbs then IF the Zyxels are compatible, they'll only be able communicate with your current ones at 200mbs, providing they are atleast powerline AV, which at that speed they should be.
If it were me, i wouldnt risk it if you need to continue using the other adapters, but if you're considering replacing the setup with these faster ones, then i'd go for it.
Also worth baring in mind that theres now AV2 Mimo adapters, that use the ground wire to increase stability, but i'm using 1gb tplink av2 adapters with no isssue.
zahidkhalfey91
12 Jan 17#12
Can you use this with an existing power line adapter you've already got? Thinking with the BT one...
Shock
12 Jan 17#13
Good choice, these use the Broadcom's BCM60333 chipset.
Unlike most other Powerline products on sale that use Qualcomm chips. The Qualcomm have a nasty habit of dropping connection occasionally for no reason in some settings. If you experience broadband dropouts, these Broadcom equipped ones will a very nice replacement.
mrzootsuit
12 Jan 17#15
Touch zyxel with a bargepole.
I had two of these and the one connected to my PC Keir causing power surges that affected my graphics card and blanked my display.
merkin51
12 Jan 17#17
Great find op, hot!
resurrection4u
12 Jan 17#19
would these work together if i bought 6 for around the house I can then connect all the kids up as well and save my wifi from sudden death
GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#20
numpty question:
I have incoming wired speeds of around 150mb/s. if I connected one of these to my router and then connected my sons xbox to the other in his upstairs bedroom, what sort of speed would I get at his xbox? He is currently getting around 12mb/s via wi fi.
Thanks.
Joshimitsu91 to GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 171#25
Providing your wiring is good you could receive anywhere up to the full amount. Again providing it's good you should also get better and more stable ping than via WiFi, so any online gaming would work better.
Johnny_5 to GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#55
I have some 1200Mb/s ones and get about 40Mb/s so I would think you would defo see an improvement.
jm1082
12 Jan 17#21
8.8% Quidco at a company called Farnell Element14.
Is that the same company??
grayslick to jm1082
12 Jan 17#22
I don't think so. I tried to find this item from using the farnell link in quidco but seems to be a different site, maybe a subsidiary? couldn't find zyxel, homeplugs etc from searching
salsheikh
12 Jan 17#23
do these have a wifi extender option too like the TP link ones?
Thanks for posting. I have just ordered 2 packs to add to the 2 i already run in the house. they have worked perfectly for about 6 months now so want to add more and these are better as they have pass through and a lot cheaper.
heat added
barryhalloren
12 Jan 172#27
Heat, ordered two pairs. Worth being aware, however, that these can be a tight fit when used on plug sockets down near the skirting board - the body of the addapter protrudes downwards from the 3-pin plug and the ethernet ports are on the bottom. You'll tend to need a minimum of 5-6 inches of clearance below the wall socket for these to sit comfortably. There are other models where the 3-pin is at the bottom of the unit and the ethernet ports on top if that's a concern, like these:
I really don't need these but ordered as too good a deal to pass up on ! Thanks OP
dawsonz
12 Jan 17#31
So the question here is, shall I buy these to replace my current 200mb/s setup?
gazza76 to dawsonz
12 Jan 17#32
yes I've just done exactly the same! :-)
dawsonz
12 Jan 17#33
Hmm, may have to bite the bullet! Thanks HUKD.
Downside is that ideally i'd like three, one into the router, one in living room and one in study. Mean's i'll have a spare if I order two.
Ramtech
12 Jan 17#34
anybody having an issue with the free delivery. keep getting the following error.
Please accept that the delivery service selected is not guaranteed for the selected post code.
never had a problem with my post code before.
GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#35
Any further info regarding speeds and ease of use? Many thanks!!
Warble
12 Jan 17#36
Just ordered, thanks OP!
Couple of questions though, why would you need a double ethernet port at the router? Can both of these be used as remotes if I get another single to connect to the router?
Helpful to Warble
12 Jan 17#37
An ethernet cable needs to connect one of the 2 units to the router. That way the broadband signal is delivered to the Zyxel unit.
Helpful
12 Jan 17#38
Question: if I want a wireless output where the 2nd Zyxel unit placed, and one that outputs 1,000mbps wirelessly, what is the best way of doing that. I do have a spare 1,400 mbps Asus wireless router that I could use for that purpose. Thank you.
jacksonliam to Helpful
12 Jan 17#42
Each device contains a switch, so you connect one cable from the router to one of the plugs and 3 devices (or switches) to the other 3 ports on the plugs.
Ethernet hubs don't really exist any more, switches are much better.
Yes that should work, Leave the modem port empty (plug the powerline adapter into one of the device ports on the second router not into the modem port).
You will also need to disable the DHCP server on the second router and make sure the second router is configured to use the a different IP address for management (E.g 192.168.1.1 for the main and 192.168.1.222 for the second).
That will essentially use the access point and switch inside of the second router, ignoring the modem/router part.
Warble
12 Jan 17#39
Just ordered, thanks OP!
Couple of questions though, why would you need a double ethernet port at the router? Can both of these be used as remotes if I get another single to connect to the router?
Warble
12 Jan 17#40
Thanks for the reply Helpful. I realise I connect an ethernet cable from the router but then what is the other port for? If I want to use both ports at the remote location do I have to plug two cables into the router? Just not sure if these are working as a 'splitter' cable or a mini hub.
Helpful
12 Jan 17#41
I hope the detail below helps:
Unit 1 connections
Router to Unit
Plug into electricity socket
2nd port remains spare and can be used to connect to any equipment that may have an ethernet port - so yes, the 2nd port makes it a mini bub
Unit 2 connections
Plug into electricity socket (where you want to use the higher strength signal)
Each of the 2 ethernet ports can be used to connect to 2 different pieces of equipment
GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#43
any help with my question regarding speeds at the remote end?
tubbyhubby to GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#44
Hi
I have a pair of these already and live in a 3 story house with the router in the study and all my kit in a cinema room with PC,SkyQ, PS4 and i get 1GBit up there to my PC. but this will depend on your house wiring.
I have a par of 500MBPS TP links from the study to the garage and only achieve 100MBPS I have tried the 1GBit adaptor and still only get 100MBPS so their is an issue with the wiring possibly because it on a second ring main
Publix to GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#60
I have the Cheapest package Virgin Router 80Mbps incoming upstairs spare room.
V Router > Cat6 cable > upstairs room adapter into Ring Main
Downstairs Ring main > Adapter > Cat6 cable > This laptop.
What I do/did:
My Adapters are TP-Link AV1200 Gigabit Pass-through.
You need to use quality Ethernet cables both ends
New Cat6 cables (recent HUKD Maplin offer) greatly improved adapter performance.
Improvement may have been previous poor cat 5 cables or cat6 technology. Can’t tell.
If you think the connection speeds are not as expected you might
swap with spare Ethernet cables if you can, to expose dodgy cables.
Of course it is difficul to apportion poor performance between, the Ethernet cables, the House wiring and the adapters. That is if your house wiring is poor, the best cables and adapters in the world won’t compensate for that.
I Power off downstairs remote adapter end overnight.
Power off/on the remote adapter and the adapter connected to the router if speed deteriorates.
Reboot V router if adapters power on/off doesn't restore speed.
Adapters automatically reconnect to router and each other after power off without manual intervention.
I just ran this test on this remote downstairs laptop used to post this.
Best of luck..
GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#45
Thanks, so if I'm getting 150mbs at source I can potentially get 150mbs in 1st floor bedroom using these items. Why would I not purchase a lesser device such as a 500mb type? they are wired across 2 separate ring mains however.
Joshimitsu91 to GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#53
As far as I know the 500mbps and below units are talking about the total throughput of the system and the maximum per connection is limited to 100mbps by the 10/100 ethernet ports. These 1000mbps units have gigabit 10/100/1000 ports and so the maximum per connection in theory is 1000mbps. So if you have 150mbps you aren't going to achieve that on a 500 kit.
GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#46
or is my understanding of the terminology wrong?
Lahn to GrassSnakeUK
12 Jan 17#47
Your understanding is in theory correct, but the powerline rated speeds are always seriously overrated, even though it depends on your wires too, higher rated ones usually get better speeds.
This deal is a fantastic price, you should not consider getting 500mbit ones if you actually hope to achieve a 150 signal, that's my experience anyway
Helpful
12 Jan 17#48
Thank you
Warble
12 Jan 17#49
Just ordered, thanks OP!
Couple of questions though, why would you need a double ethernet port at the router? Can both of these be used as remotes if I get another single to connect to the router?
Mortal Wombat
12 Jan 17#50
Thanks OP. Been looking to replace my 200's for a while. Great deal. 11 pairs left :smiley:
cpctweet
12 Jan 17#51
Sold out now, please can we expire :smiley:
Thanks!
Steve353
12 Jan 17#52
Shows as available to backorder at the same price, when you add it to basket I see
goodfera
12 Jan 17#54
Site says can be ordered and stock on the way !
Also as the discussion points above bring out, english language use on site is poor.
Clearly you get a "pair" of two units with two cables, rather than two sets of two units and cables !
Still, reasonable value for speed.
Johnny_5
12 Jan 17#56
You will suffer some signal degradation thus will not get 1000Mb/s even to a device plugged in to another powerline. I have had 200Mbs and 1200Mbs and get around 40% speeds when transferring from my NAS (on a good day)
gap30
12 Jan 17#57
Did i need them? no!
Did i order them? yes
transamazonian
12 Jan 17#58
No longer in stock - they emailed me after I placed my order
LightningPete
12 Jan 17#59
automatic QoS? Why do i have my reservations about that. Most routers do that now... and so does my Killer Network port.... do I really need a third QoS deciding what I can get decent pings for as well ?
Publix
12 Jan 171#61
I am very pleased you got the heat and attention you deserved for this exceptional offer.
vultura
12 Jan 17#62
Have a set on back-order. Be interesting to see how they perform against the 500 AV spec units I have.
Joshimitsu91
13 Jan 17#63
Yes I know, I'm talking about theoretical limits. What I'm saying is on a 200/500 device you won't get over 100 even in ideal conditions. 1000 device you could achieve 1000 in theory.
Vomit
13 Jan 17#64
I ordered a back order and had it cancelled. Anyone spotted any alternatives to these plugs?
tubbyhubby
13 Jan 17#65
Just had mine and took 30 seconds to setup. let's see how it goes over the next few days.
marlonlorencetti
13 Jan 17#66
Thanks, OP! Ordered one to connect my PS4 to my router. I'm just hoping they don't cancel the order.
ivordeal
13 Jan 17#67
Mine have just been delivered - will set them up tonight. Heat from me.
vultura
13 Jan 17#68
Same here. Apparently no longer stocked.
tubbyhubby
15 Jan 17#69
I have some 500MBPS plugs and cannot achieve anything over 100mbps i have setup the new Zyxel plugs and my PC is telling me i have a 1gig connection. these seem to be working great.
neas1983
15 Jan 171#70
Chuckle post of the day :smiley:.
The 1 gig is because you are using gigabit ethernet to connect to them. However the link won't give you 1 gig speed. It will be better though.
AshMcConnell
16 Jan 17#71
Has anyone tried to connect these to an existing BT Homeplug 500 network? I can't seem to get them to chat. Any help would be appreciated :smiley:
Mortal Wombat to AshMcConnell
16 Jan 17#72
I linked them with an existing 500 plug and a 200 wireless extender. There are two ways to do it if they don't work out of the box.
You can attach directly to each of them with a network cable and assign them the same network name using the software which you can download from Zyxel or you can hold the connection button on each for 2-3 seconds and they will form a network together.
If you choose the button approach then you need to press the buttons on ALL of your plugs within a window of a couple of minutes so best to have them close by.
The quick start guide should tell you how the Zyxel can be joined to a network ones and most homeplugs are similar.
AshMcConnell
17 Jan 17#73
Thanks Mortal Wombat - I downloaded the software last night, but I couldn't figure out the network name. I had the idea of connecting using a switch, but wasn't sure it would work.
I'll give it a proper go tonight
dawsonz
17 Jan 17#74
I got mine setup last night, nice and straight forward and noticed an improvement in speed when testing on my xbox one and desktop computer.
GrassSnakeUK
17 Jan 17#75
could anyone suggest alternatives to this excellent deal please, looking at it for too long and ended up missing out!
Steve353 to GrassSnakeUK
17 Jan 17#76
These were 44.99 as an Amazon lightning deal earlier today but it's expired now. It may come back around again
Urizen2003
17 Jan 17#77
Mine worked fine for about an hour - then lights went off completely on one unit! Dead - so returned for a refund! They wanted me to pay again for a replacement. Then wait till they received the faulty one for a refund - not like Amazon.
GrassSnakeUK
17 Jan 17#78
thanks for the reply. will keep an eye open for any new deals.
Steve353 to GrassSnakeUK
17 Feb 17#79
Back in stock @ £40.50 delivered, not as good a deal but still cheapest around.
GrassSnakeUK
17 Feb 17#80
thanks I got a set from eBay, tp link 1200 with pass through for 46 quid delivered.
Opening post
This is in the item description
Can't edit the get deal link, it should be
http://cpc.farnell.com/zyxel/pla5256-gb0201f/powerline-kit-1000mb-s-pass-through/dp/CS30669
I found this on their offers email, which also states its a twin pack
http://planet.farnell.com/email/cpc/WebOffers/Jan11_17.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=website&utm_campaign=NewFor2017-090117&utm_content=here&CMP=e-email-NewFor2017-090117-here
Delivers a high-performance powerline network, ideal for smooth HD video streaming and online gaming. Features dual Ethernet ports for connecting multiple devices such as Smart TVs and consoles.
Easily expand your network throughout the house simply using existing power sockets
Built on the latest HomePlug AV2 standard with Powerline speeds up to 1000Mb/s
Advanced QoS automatically allocates bandwidth
Pass-through design retains mains socket access
Built-in electrical filter eliminates interference
128-bit AES encryption for network protection
Simple push-button encryption operation
3-colour LED displays powerline network quality
300m Maximum range over power lines
Operating system independent
Hi all,
This has now sold out, please could we expire this. :smiley:
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All comments (80)
Heat from me.
Hope some of those always wishing for 2 port see this.
:smiley:
Looks like 2 to me.
"Image is for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to product description.
List Price Ex. VAT (Inc. VAT)
Price for:1 Each..."
Wish you luck, if a kit is very good price.
Nice fine OP, heat added
2x Powerline Adaptor, 2x Ethernet cable and user guide
Should come as a pair from the description
Also if my tp-link are 200mb/s will these still operate at 1000mb/s?
if you're existing adapters are running at 200mbs then IF the Zyxels are compatible, they'll only be able communicate with your current ones at 200mbs, providing they are atleast powerline AV, which at that speed they should be.
If it were me, i wouldnt risk it if you need to continue using the other adapters, but if you're considering replacing the setup with these faster ones, then i'd go for it.
Also worth baring in mind that theres now AV2 Mimo adapters, that use the ground wire to increase stability, but i'm using 1gb tplink av2 adapters with no isssue.
Unlike most other Powerline products on sale that use Qualcomm chips. The Qualcomm have a nasty habit of dropping connection occasionally for no reason in some settings. If you experience broadband dropouts, these Broadcom equipped ones will a very nice replacement.
I had two of these and the one connected to my PC Keir causing power surges that affected my graphics card and blanked my display.
I have incoming wired speeds of around 150mb/s. if I connected one of these to my router and then connected my sons xbox to the other in his upstairs bedroom, what sort of speed would I get at his xbox? He is currently getting around 12mb/s via wi fi.
Thanks.
Is that the same company??
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ZyXEL-PLA5256-Powerline-Through-Adapter/dp/B00YG1C0CK
heat added
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-PA8010P-KIT-Powerline-Configuration-UK-x/dp/B00UTG32TQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484145472&sr=8-2&keywords=powerline+gigabit
Downside is that ideally i'd like three, one into the router, one in living room and one in study. Mean's i'll have a spare if I order two.
Please accept that the delivery service selected is not guaranteed for the selected post code.
never had a problem with my post code before.
Couple of questions though, why would you need a double ethernet port at the router? Can both of these be used as remotes if I get another single to connect to the router?
Ethernet hubs don't really exist any more, switches are much better.
Yes that should work, Leave the modem port empty (plug the powerline adapter into one of the device ports on the second router not into the modem port).
You will also need to disable the DHCP server on the second router and make sure the second router is configured to use the a different IP address for management (E.g 192.168.1.1 for the main and 192.168.1.222 for the second).
That will essentially use the access point and switch inside of the second router, ignoring the modem/router part.
Couple of questions though, why would you need a double ethernet port at the router? Can both of these be used as remotes if I get another single to connect to the router?
Unit 1 connections
Router to Unit
Plug into electricity socket
2nd port remains spare and can be used to connect to any equipment that may have an ethernet port - so yes, the 2nd port makes it a mini bub
Unit 2 connections
Plug into electricity socket (where you want to use the higher strength signal)
Each of the 2 ethernet ports can be used to connect to 2 different pieces of equipment
I have a pair of these already and live in a 3 story house with the router in the study and all my kit in a cinema room with PC,SkyQ, PS4 and i get 1GBit up there to my PC. but this will depend on your house wiring.
I have a par of 500MBPS TP links from the study to the garage and only achieve 100MBPS I have tried the 1GBit adaptor and still only get 100MBPS so their is an issue with the wiring possibly because it on a second ring main
V Router > Cat6 cable > upstairs room adapter into Ring Main
Downstairs Ring main > Adapter > Cat6 cable > This laptop.
http://labs.thinkbroadband.com/speedtest/
What I do/did:
My Adapters are TP-Link AV1200 Gigabit Pass-through.
You need to use quality Ethernet cables both ends
New Cat6 cables (recent HUKD Maplin offer) greatly improved adapter performance.
Improvement may have been previous poor cat 5 cables or cat6 technology. Can’t tell.
If you think the connection speeds are not as expected you might
swap with spare Ethernet cables if you can, to expose dodgy cables.
Of course it is difficul to apportion poor performance between, the Ethernet cables, the House wiring and the adapters. That is if your house wiring is poor, the best cables and adapters in the world won’t compensate for that.
I Power off downstairs remote adapter end overnight.
Power off/on the remote adapter and the adapter connected to the router if speed deteriorates.
Reboot V router if adapters power on/off doesn't restore speed.
Adapters automatically reconnect to router and each other after power off without manual intervention.
I just ran this test on this remote downstairs laptop used to post this.
Best of luck..
As far as I know the 500mbps and below units are talking about the total throughput of the system and the maximum per connection is limited to 100mbps by the 10/100 ethernet ports. These 1000mbps units have gigabit 10/100/1000 ports and so the maximum per connection in theory is 1000mbps. So if you have 150mbps you aren't going to achieve that on a 500 kit.
This deal is a fantastic price, you should not consider getting 500mbit ones if you actually hope to achieve a 150 signal, that's my experience anyway
Couple of questions though, why would you need a double ethernet port at the router? Can both of these be used as remotes if I get another single to connect to the router?
Thanks!
Also as the discussion points above bring out, english language use on site is poor.
Clearly you get a "pair" of two units with two cables, rather than two sets of two units and cables !
Still, reasonable value for speed.
Did i order them? yes
The 1 gig is because you are using gigabit ethernet to connect to them. However the link won't give you 1 gig speed. It will be better though.
You can attach directly to each of them with a network cable and assign them the same network name using the software which you can download from Zyxel or you can hold the connection button on each for 2-3 seconds and they will form a network together.
If you choose the button approach then you need to press the buttons on ALL of your plugs within a window of a couple of minutes so best to have them close by.
The quick start guide should tell you how the Zyxel can be joined to a network ones and most homeplugs are similar.
I'll give it a proper go tonight