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• Plug-and-play, compact design The ZyXEL PLA4211 500 Mbps Mini Powerline Pass-Thru Adapter improves performance for up to 60% comparing to the 200 Mbps powerline technology**. The compact design with extra • Up to 60% improved performance by IEEE 1901 500 Mbps power outlet gives you the convenience to deploy home networks without the compromises of technology* your existing power outlet. The embedded noise filter of PLA4211 provides more stable multimedia streaming enjoyments by minimizing interference from other home electric devices. • AC pass-through design with an extra power outlet • Backward compatible with Benefits HomePlug AV 200 Mbps Compact design with an extra power outlet for convenient setup • Embedded noise filter for reduced power interference The new, compact ZyXEL PLA4211 gives you the installation flexibility to turn power lines into a home network. You can conveniently deploy the home network and provide • QoS enhances media streaming power to other electrical devices instantaneously through the extra power outlet. With quality plug-and-play installation of a pair of PLA4211, you can easily connect your Smart TV, • Power-saving mode reduces Blu-ray™ players, DVRs, PCs or game consoles to the home network through any energy waste electrical outlet. • Encrypt button for easy security setup Enjoy stable HD videos and gaming • 128-bit AES for Powered by the IEEE 1901 500 Mbps technology*, the ZyXEL PLA4211 can provide a stable high-performance network for you to enjoy multiple HD streaming, multiplayer gaming and Web surfing • Multi-color LED identifies simultaneously. The embedded noise filter enables the PLA4211 to suppress noise from all electronic powerline network quality equipment plugged into it and also enhances the network environment for multimedia streaming.

QoS enhances media streaming quality The advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features improves the quality of multimedia streaming applications such as triple-play services by prioritizing HD video streaming, high-speed access and VoIP.

Green products save energy consumption When there is no active Ethernet connection, the PLA4211 will enter a power-saving mode that consumes only 0.5 watt to reduce energy consumption by over 88%.

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Easy security setup Data transmission is protected by 128-bit Advanced Encryption Security (AES) to provide secure connections to the Internet. The encryption feature can be set up through a simple button press on each PLA4211 unit—no complicated setup or software required to run.

Specifications

System Specifications Hardware Specifications • Packing dimensions (WxDxH):

Standard • Ethernet interface: One 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 180 x 97 x 135 mm (7.09” x 3.82” x 5.31”) • Compliant with IEEE 1901 with data transfer connector with auto MDI/MDIX support • Packing weight: rate of up to 500 Mbps* • LED indicators: ■ Single pack: 467 g (1.03 Ib.) ■ Starter kit pack: 651 g (1.43 Ib.) • Compatible with HomePlug AV standard ■ Power on/off Access Methods ■ Powerline network quality Environmental Specifications • CSMA/CA channel-access schemes - Green: Best, Amber: Better, Red: Fair ■ Ethernet link/activity Operating Environment Range • Button: • Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) • Max. range up to 300 meters over power line ■ Encrypt/Reset button • Humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing) Power Saving Mode • Power rating: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Storage Environment • If link is inactive for a period (default setting: • Power consumption: • Temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F) 60 seconds) ■ Full operation: 4 watt max. • Humidity: 10% to 95% (Non-condensing) Security ■ Power-saving mode: 0.5 watt max. • 128-bit AES encryption • Plug type: Certification Quality of Service (QoS) ■ Type F (CEE 7/4)/Type F (CEE Safety • ToS EU Outlet (16 A Max.) 7/4) DE, NL, ES, PT, AT, SE, FI, • CE-LVD • Support up to 4-level type QoS NO, GR, HU, LU EMC • Support up to 8-level VLAN priority field CH Outlet ■ Type J (SEV 1011)/Type J (SEV (10 A Max.) • CE, FCC Frequency Band 1011) CH

• 2 MHz - 67.5 MHz UK Outlet ■ Type G (BS 1363)/Type G (BS (13 A Max.) Package Contents 1363) UK, CY, HK Dynamic Neighbor Network Support • Powerline Pass-Thru Ethernet Adapter IGMP US Outlet ■ Type B (NEMA 5-15)/Type B (15 A Max.) • Ethernet cable • IGMP snooping for multicast to multiple (NEMA 5-15)/TW, US • Quick start guide unicast mapping • Support CD System Requirements Physical Specifications • Warranty card • Deployment requirements: * The theoretical maximum channel data transfer rate is derived from • Item dimensions (WxDxH): IEEE 1901 specifications. Actual data transfer rate will vary from ■ Devices with 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Mbps 64 x 39 x 102 mm (2.52” x 1.54” x 4.02”) network environment including: distance, network traffic, noise on Ethernet port electrical wires, quality of electrical installation and other adverse • Item weight: 184 g (0.41 lb.) conditions. Ethernet connection will operate at the maximum of 100 ■ Operating system independent Mbps • Utility Software OS support: ** Average throughput gain in typical homes ■ XP/Vista/7

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