ZyxelG.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | Ideal for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | PLA6456KIT

Q: Will two kits (4 units) work together with only one unit connected to the router?

Yes. As soon as you connect one unit to the router via lan connection, it becomes the hub for all of them. We have six throughout our house and only use WiFi for our phones. The throughput is great with the occasional reset.

Q: Must the unit be plugged directly into a wall receptable or is it possible to plug it into a power strip?

Many power strips will filter out or degrade the signal used to carry the data over the power lines. So while these will still work plugged into a power strip, performance may be sub-optimal. Since the PLA5456 is a passthrough model, I highly suggest plugging them directly into the wall, and then plugging the power strip into the passthrough outlet.

Q: Does using encryption affect performance?

My understanding is encryption is always on, but they start out with a default network name (key) that anyone can guess. By setting the network name to another value through the software or ENCRYPT key, you get a more secure network. But the encryption is always there. Update: Just did a formal measured test, and there was no significant difference.

Q: can these be used with other brands of powerline adapters (i.e. Netgear) ?

As long as all the adapters are Homeplug compatible, they should work fine together on your home network. You will need to make sure you've used the same NMK (network name/key) on all adapters so they can see each other. This can normally be changed with the utility that came with the adapters (or is available for their website), or you can also try using the encrypt button, which often works between brands.

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Brand
ZYXEL
Hardware Interface
Ethernet
Compatible Devices
Desktop
Data Link Protocol
Gigabit
Data Transfer Rate
2400 Megabits
Item Weight
0.01 Ounces

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