Today we will take a look at TP-Link TL-PA211KIT which is ethernet over a powerline adapter from TP-Link. What does this mean? It makes it possible to use powerlines to carry your ethernet and therefore making networking houses without CAT-cabling very easy. Let’s take a look how well it performs in our tests.
About TP-Link:
Check their homepages at www.tp-link.com for more details about the company.
Specifications:
| HARDWARE FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Standards and Protocols | HomePlug AV, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u |
| Interface | 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port |
| Button | Pair Button |
| Plug Type | EU, US, UK, AU |
| LED Indicator | PWR, PLC, ETH |
| Dimentions( W x D x H ) | 3.6 x 2.2 x 1.2 in.(93×56×30 mm) |
| Weight | 103 Grams |
| Power Consumption | < 3 W |
| Range | 300m in house |
| SOFTWARE FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Modulation Technolody | OFDM |
| Advanced Functions | Build-In QoS Feature, Intelligent Channel Adaptation |
| Encryption | 128-bit AES Encryption |
| OTHERS | |
|---|---|
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Package Contents | Powerline Ethernet Adapter x 2, Ethernet cable (RJ45) x 2, Resource CD, Quick Installation Guide |
| System Requirements | Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Windows 7, Mac, Linux |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉~158℉) Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing |
Features:
- HomePlug AV standard compliant, high-speed data transfer rate of up to 200Mbps, enough for HD video streaming
- Super Small Design with a new exterior, blends in completely in front of any power outlet
- Twin Pack design good for establishing a powerline network initially
- No new wires, uses existing electrical wires
- Up to 300 meters range over the household power circuit for better performance through walls or across floors
- Easy Plug and Play operation, No configuration required
- Patented Power-Saving Mode automatically reduces power consumption by up to 65%*
- Establish a 128-bit AES encryption to secure powerline communications simply by pressing the Pair button on the adapter
- Built-in QoS assures the quality of bandwidth sensitive applications such as voice, video and online games
- Supports IGMP managed multicast IP transmission, optimizes IPTV streaming
- A wide range of plug type including EU, UK, AU and US ensures that it can be used nearly all over the world
The Product:
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TP-Link TL-PA211KIT comes in a greenish cardboard box. The face of the package has pictures of the units while the backside has information and the main specifications of it.
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Inside the cardboard box we find two pieces of adapters, two ethernet cables, and manuals. TL-PA211 is completely driver-free and transparent for your computer so driver-cd is not bundled with it.
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