ZyXEL AV2 600 Powerline Adapters

[HaroldCallahan]

I gave up waiting for the MOCA 2 adapters. I pulled the trigger on the ZyXEL AV2 600Mbps Powerline Adapters (PLA5215KIT).

So far, I am getting 195Mbps Transmit and 135Mbps Receive (using the ZyXEL PLA Configuration utility.)

Very happy with the ease of the installation and setup. My run is over 3 floors (sub basement to the 2nd floor.) Network performance appears to be similar as for when I placed my cable modem on the 2nd floor.

-Callahan-

BTW: the pass thru of the PLA5215 is not really that effective, as you loose the use of the alternate plug on the outlet. The housing for the pass thru adapter actually inhibits the use of the 2nd power outlet (covers the ground of the free outlet.) But I knew this before buying it.

 

[Justinh]

Hey Callahan,
I appreciate you posting your experience. I've been thinking about some new powerlines, and this is great information.

Just to be absolutely sure, you get a 1GB network connection with these? (I don't know if the PLA util is showing speed between powerline adapters or actual endpoints.)

Many 500+MB/s still connect at only 100MB/s at the computer

Justin

 

[L&LD]

http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/products_services/pla5215.shtml?t=p


While the port is GbE capable, you'll get up to 600 Mbps connection or 75 MB/s speeds.

 

[HaroldCallahan]

Both ports are 1GB. Having no issues streaming my 720P and 1080 content over ir.

-Callahan-

 

[thiggins]

Both ports are 1GB. Having no issues streaming my 720P and 1080 content over ir.

100 Mbps links are fine for 1080p HD. Throughput peaks in the 40 Mbps range.

 

[azazel1024]

Out of curiosity, is this reported link rate (What it sounds like) or is this actual tested throughput? As I'd assume the later is significantly less than what is being reported (I'd assume 1/5-1/3 the reported link rate if that is what you are talking about).

However, if it is sufficient for your needs that is really all you need.

 

[HaroldCallahan]

I have about 6 servers, 4 workstations and another 12+ devices on my network. I was concerned that my internet traffic would suffer over the PLAs. My torrent download traffic easily cruises above 8MB/second (when there are lots of peers) directly over the PLAs.

The through-puts I put in my original post were from the ZyXEL PLA Utility.

-Callahan-

 

[azazel1024]

Okay, thanks. Then I assume that is link rate. Though getting ~64Mbps actual through put over powerline is actually quite decent.

 

[HaroldCallahan]

Just a followup, been using the ZyXel's now for 7 months and have not had any issues.

Strictly plug, configure and play. Have 6 devices operating over it and have isolated all traffic onto my in house network.

-Callahan-