Powerline Ethernet Adapter: TP-Link TL-PA201 (200Mbps)

View of the device

View of the side with power plug

The set includes CD-ROM with software and network patch cable (RJ45)

View of the packaging

TP-LINK TL-PA201 allows transmit Ethernet signal over existing power line. The pair or set of the powerline adapters is an ideal solution in every case when it is impossible to install Ethernet cables or the environment does not allow to use wireless connectivity.

The required number of the N3355 powerline adapters is the same as the number of different locations within the home, office etc. that will use Ethernet connection via electrical power network (230VAC).

TP-LINK TL-PA201 is another "wireless" solution providing Internet connectivity in homes and small businesses, offices etc. Thanks to Plug and Play operation it is easy to use. The solution utilizes the existing electrical wiring to build Ethernet network. It allows to extend the network to any point in the apartment, house, office etc. where exists a power outlet, without the need of installing new Ethernet cable/s or experimenting with "purely wireless" network. Additional advantage of this series is possibility of creating several independent networks protected with AES encryption.

It is very easy to install the TP-LINK TL-PA201 adapters. The "first" one should be connected to the router (with the included network patch cable) and plugged into the nearest power outlet. The second/next adapter is to be connected via its patch cable to the computer in the second/next room and plugged into the nearby power outlet. The maximum length of the electrical wires between the outermost points of the network cannot exceed 200m. All outlets should use the same branch (phase) of the power network.

A great advantage of this series is high speed data transfer rate - up to 200Mbps, and built-in QoS function. 128-bit AES encryption ensures safe power-line communication.

Point-to-point connection

Point-to-multipoint connection

Software specifications
Standard	HomePlug 200 Mb/s IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet
Modulation	OFDM
Protocol	TCP/IP
Included drivers	Windows 98SE, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista , 7
Additional functions	Built-in QoS
	128-bit AES encryption

 

Hardware specifications
Interface	Port Ethernet ( RJ-45)
Power plug	EU (or direct connection to the power line)
LED indicators	Power line, Power, Ethernet
Range [m]	up to 200 (in building; no influence of physical obstacles)
Certificates	CE, FCC
Dimensions [mm]	104x71x38
Weight [g]	165
Environment	Temperature: 0-60°C; Humidity: 10% - 90%
Power consumption [W]	<6