--- product_id: 434484823 title: "Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT]" brand: "zyxel" price: "€ 10.50" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/434484823-zyxel-g-hn-2400-powerline-ethernet-adapter-kit-pass-thru store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 2400 Mbps G.hn Wave 2 speed Gigabit Ethernet port Pass-thru power socket Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT] **Brand:** zyxel **Price:** € 10.50 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Power your home network with speed and style—no outlet left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT] by zyxel - **How much does it cost?** € 10.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/434484823-zyxel-g-hn-2400-powerline-ethernet-adapter-kit-pass-thru) ## Best For - zyxel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zyxel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Mesh Magic:** Effortless multi-node setup creates a smart, self-optimizing powerline network mesh. - • **Power Outlet, Not Wasted:** Integrated pass-thru socket keeps your power options wide open—no outlet lost. - • **Gigabit Ethernet Backbone:** Reliable wired connection for your smart TV, gaming console, or PC with true gigabit speeds. - • **Blazing Fast G.hn Wave 2 Tech:** Experience ultra-low latency and jitter for seamless 4K/8K streaming & gaming. - • **Future-Proof Your Home Network:** Next-gen G.hn tech outperforms older powerline standards—stay ahead of the curve. ## Overview The Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit leverages cutting-edge G.hn Wave 2 technology to deliver up to 2400 Mbps theoretical speeds with ultra-low latency and jitter, ideal for 4K/8K streaming, online gaming, and stable video conferencing. Its integrated pass-thru power socket ensures no outlet is wasted, while the gigabit Ethernet port guarantees a smooth wired connection. Designed for plug-and-play mesh networking, it intelligently optimizes connections across your home’s electrical wiring, making it a future-ready solution for professional-grade home networking. ## Description Product description G.hn 2400 Wave 2 Powerline Ethernet Adapter PLA6456 transforms the way users network their homes with the new G.hn technology! It transforms your power outlets into a network while extending Internet access throughout your home. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ This product is not WiFi and will not affect WiFi performance. This product created a wired network using your home's power wiring. The speeds you will achieve will depend heavily on the way your home is wired. To maximize speed, plug PLA6456 directly into the wall and try to minimize the wired distance between outlets. Avoid using PLA6456 on the same circuit as space heaters, vacuums. etc. PLA6456 Powerline Convert power outlets into a fast wired connection Provide wired access anywhere in your home and play design Simple plug and play design Gigabit Ethernet Port Passthrough noise-filtered power outlet HOW TO USE This kit includes 2 PLA6456 adapters. Plug one adapter into a power outlet near to your home router and then connect it to one of the Ethernet ports in the router with the cable provided. Plug the second Powerline adapter into an outlet in a location in your home where you want a wired Internet connection. Simply plug any wired Ethernet device into the second unit with the cable provided and it will have Internet access. Add more wired connections by adding more PLA6456KITs. Tips Always plug the PLA6456 directly into a wall outlet. Avoid using splitters, power strips, or extension cords. Avoid using the PLA6456 on circuits with high-power devices like heaters, vacuums, stoves, or other appliances that generate electrical noise, as this can interfere with the Powerline signal. If you’re experiencing connection issues, try unplugging other devices on the same circuit(s) one by one to identify the source of interference. How does powerline networking work? PLA6456 connects to the Ethernet port of your existing router or gateway and converts the signal into RF (radio frequency), which is transmitted through your home’s electrical wiring. To extend your network, simply plug additional PLA6456 adapters into power outlets in rooms where you need a wired connection. These adapters will convert the RF signal back into a Gigabit Ethernet port, allowing you to connect any wired Ethernet device, such as gaming consoles, computers, or smart TVs. What sort of speeds can I expect? Speeds will vary depending on how well the RF signal from the PLA6456 travels through your home’s electrical system. Most outlets on the same circuit are daisy-chained, so the signal must travel through all the in-wall wiring between the outlets where the PLA6456 adapters are plugged in. If the adapters are on different circuits, the signal will also need to pass through your breaker box. The more wiring, outlets, and breaker modules the signal must traverse, the slower the connection will be. Can I use Powerline to connect buildings together? No, Powerline networking is designed for in-home use only and is not suitable for connecting separate buildings. Can I use Powerline in a business building? Powerline is only designed for use in residential buildings. This is because the FCC puts different RF limitations on electrical devices designed for home use than for business use. Most commercial electrical systems have too much electrical noise for Powerline to function effectively. I have a newer home. Why isn’t Powerline working? Newer homes often require the installation of arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) modules in the circuit breaker. Some AFCI models are incompatible with Powerline networking. Additionally, larger homes that use 3-phase power or have multiple circuit breakers may experience partial coverage. My PLA6456 isn’t working, what should I do? Our US-based team, located at our headquarters in Anaheim, CA, can help troubleshoot any issues and help you achieve the desired outcome. Review: Low latency and jitter and decent usable bandwidth - These performed better than I expected. Make sure to get the newest "G.Hn Wave 2" model: 6456. These use a very modern and new encoding technique that outperforms all the older styles of powerline ethernet devices. My deployment used two of these kits, four devices total. In between each node had tested IPERF3 speeds of 200mbit average, usually higher. That sounds bad compared to the promised "gigabit" speeds, but we're talking real 200mbit throughput, both TCP and UDP both directions. The UDP traffic sometimes reached 400mbps in IPERF3 when the two devices were really close or on the same breaker-circuit. The important part of connections for many applications like gaming, VoiP, video calling, (zoom, teams, etc.) is latency and jitter. Wireless networks generally have lots of latency and jitter, and by nature the signal quality varies depending on the activities in the area. All those "real-time" applications actually needs very little bandwidth, a zoom meeting only uses about 1.5mbps both directions per participant. But the quality of the call is affected by even small amounts of latency and jitter. These 6456 units have extremely low latency and jitter, which is a great thing. Comparable to hard-wire ethernet. I deployed one to test way out in the garage, really far electrical path to its nearest partner 6456 device; it only got about 20mbps usable in IPERF3 for TCP and UDP, but the latency was 1-4ms, no jitter, just like the closer higher bandwidth units. So even though in the worst case these devices will give "terrible" 20mbps out of claimed 1000mbps, the latency and jitter is low. And consider even "bandwidth intensive" uses like video meetings and conferences really only use about 1.5mbps. Gaming generally uses less than 200kbps during live matches. Netflix streams even only use a 3-5mbps for HD, and 10-15mbps for 4K. And with low latency and jitter, things will feel snappy even if your using the "worst case" setup for these devices on a long electrical path to the far reaches of your home. The more of these you attach the better the system gets. Each device on the power grid in your home connects to all nearby devices and finds the best path. They form their own mesh on your powerlines. These little units all have a decent web interface too so you can check their connection strength and status and configure settings like IGMP snooping. They act like a switch from any attached devices perspective, perfectly transparent passing of all Ethernet traffic. They have broadcast storm limiting on by default, and IGMP snooping on by default to limit major traffic problems, but even that can be turned off to ensure perfect transparency. I setup a Deco M5 wifi mesh using "Ethernet Backhaul" with these 6456 powerline adapters actually serving the backhaul connections of all the Deco M5 mesh units. This allowed me to get the cheaper "dual band" instead of "tri-band" mesh setup, and have lower latency and jitter on the mesh backhaul itself. The deco M9 wifi mesh has powerline features built in, but it depends on the older AV1000 powerline ethernet technology. Review: G.HN version: Basic setup is easy, performs well; Extra options available for power users. - How I'm using this: I wanted to extend my wireless network from the basement to the 2nd floor. These do not have wifi built in, but they do allow me to extend my "wired" network. I have one end plugged into the router in the basement, and the other end in a room on the 2nd floor. I then have an old router I turned into a AP connected to the 2nd floor unit. My house was built in 1990. Basic topology: CableModem--->WirelessRouter-->Zyxel-(2nd floor)->Zyxel-->Switch\AP How hard was it? Basic setup is super simple. Plug in each unit, and press the sync button for them to find each other. One they've found each other, you can then plug them into different outlets, to see where they perform best. Advanced setup can be a bit more complex, but is not needed unless you want to toy with these further. You'll want some networking experience, or ask someone to help. In order to find these devices on my network to log into them, I had to run an ip scanner to identify them. Then I was able to log into their internal management web pages to fine tune. Specifically, I could see what speeds the devices negotiated between each other, I could statically assign their management IPs, so they're easier to manage in the future, and you can update their firmware, and disable power save. How does it perform? Using iperf, I get about 112Mbps between 2 PCs from top floor to basement. Ping is between 1ms-15ms. Jitter is low, and throughput is consistent. How does this compare against AV2000 tech? I tried the TP Link AV2000 solutions, and I would get around 70Mbps. G.HN is superior. How does this compare against wireless? I have an AC2300 (1625+600) router in the basement. My laptop is capable of using all the full AC feature set, and it achieves slightly better throughput from upstairs, over wireless, same latency as over the powerline backbone. 120Mbps. So it's more or less a wash for this device. However, I have older devices that use 802.11an or 802.11gn, and these see increased throughput by connecting to the AP upstairs, with the Zyxel backbone sending traffic out to the router. Bottom Line: They work exactly how I need them to. Tips\Tricks: What outlets you try really make a difference. Some outlets, I would get maybe 90Mbps, but if I moved one end to an outlet just next to the previous, performance could jump by 20Mbps. Try different combinations to see what performs best. If you don't know how to use iPerf, your next best bet is to test using an internet speed test site. Remember, that you'll never see a higher speed than you provider gives you, so if you're trying to test speeds between PCs, this wouldn't tell you max throughput within your network. ## Features - Lightning-fast speed - Powerline G.hn 2400 high speeds for seamless 4K streaming, online gaming, and other high-bandwidth activities - Innovative Technology - G.hn Wave 2 technology ensures superior powerline performance for the PLA6456 - Integrated Power Socket - Built-in power socket ensures that no outlet goes to waste - Smooth wired connection - Gigabit Ethernet port provides reliable and high-speed connection for your gaming console, smart TV, PC, and other devices - ! NOTE ! - Not Compatible with Homeplug / AV / AV2 powerline products. G.hn is a different technology ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0892PRMHM | | Best Sellers Rank | #162 in Powerline Network Adapters | | Brand | ZYXEL | | Color | Brown | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 618 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 2400 Megabits Per Second | | Hardware Interface | Ethernet | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.52"L x 1.65"W x 4.45"H | | Item Weight | 12.98 ounces | | Manufacturer | Zyxel | | Mfr Part Number | PLA6456KIT | | Model Number | PLA6456KIT | | Product Dimensions | 2.52"L x 1.65"W x 4.45"H | | UPC | 760559127145 760559126841 | | Warranty Description | 2 Years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ZYXEL - **Color:** Brown - **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone - **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet - **Data Transfer Rate:** 2400 Megabits Per Second - **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet - **Item Weight:** 12.98 ounces - **Manufacturer:** Zyxel - **Product Dimensions:** 2.52"L x 1.65"W x 4.45"H - **UPC:** 760559127145 760559126841 ## Images ![Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+TPGHnveL.jpg) ![Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+XBSKht0L.jpg) ![Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yy69x7-ML.jpg) ![Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT] - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OBZKosLbL.jpg) ![Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT] - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TVMODlyOL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can someone explain to exactly how these work?** A: Plug into power outlet. Plug RJ-45 cable from modem into the RJ-45 jack. Take other one and plug in outlet somewher in house. Plug RJ-45 cable into that pass thru. Plug the other end into your laptop (I have a Mac I have to use a Lightening adapter). Make sure network connection is made (turn off wireless). Open browser. USe one of the internet spped checkers to make sure the speed My speeds increased from about 160mbs (wireless) to almost 300mbs download (I have business line in house). **Q: Do you need 1 transmitter to 1 receiver? Or can you use 1 as a transmitter then have multiple receivers?** A: Yes 1 transmitter can have multiple receivers. I myself have the transmitter then a receiver connected to my upstairs room and another receiver connected to a Samsung SMART TV in the basement. It all really depends on the length of wiring the data travels and the age of the electrical wiring. **Q: can I add a third unit?** A: Yes, you may add more units to your HomePlug network. However, it will not just work out of the box. You must follow the manufacturers instructions on adding an additional adapter, which involves pressing a button on one of the existing units to initiate a "pairing" mode that shares the encryption key with the new adapter. This may or may not break your existing pair's link, but then it's as simple as sharing the encryption key again using the same procedure. I at one time had four different adapters all connected to each other in my house. The safest bet to get the most speed and reliability is to get another adapter of the exact same make/model. But they usually aren't sold individually... **Q: Do these cause a security issue? I read another review on a different product that said that one did.** A: This product should not present a security issue. It does not broadcast over the air and there is a procedure provided to encrypt communication between the two devices. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Low latency and jitter and decent usable bandwidth *by A***R on July 12, 2020* These performed better than I expected. Make sure to get the newest "G.Hn Wave 2" model: 6456. These use a very modern and new encoding technique that outperforms all the older styles of powerline ethernet devices. My deployment used two of these kits, four devices total. In between each node had tested IPERF3 speeds of 200mbit average, usually higher. That sounds bad compared to the promised "gigabit" speeds, but we're talking real 200mbit throughput, both TCP and UDP both directions. The UDP traffic sometimes reached 400mbps in IPERF3 when the two devices were really close or on the same breaker-circuit. The important part of connections for many applications like gaming, VoiP, video calling, (zoom, teams, etc.) is latency and jitter. Wireless networks generally have lots of latency and jitter, and by nature the signal quality varies depending on the activities in the area. All those "real-time" applications actually needs very little bandwidth, a zoom meeting only uses about 1.5mbps both directions per participant. But the quality of the call is affected by even small amounts of latency and jitter. These 6456 units have extremely low latency and jitter, which is a great thing. Comparable to hard-wire ethernet. I deployed one to test way out in the garage, really far electrical path to its nearest partner 6456 device; it only got about 20mbps usable in IPERF3 for TCP and UDP, but the latency was 1-4ms, no jitter, just like the closer higher bandwidth units. So even though in the worst case these devices will give "terrible" 20mbps out of claimed 1000mbps, the latency and jitter is low. And consider even "bandwidth intensive" uses like video meetings and conferences really only use about 1.5mbps. Gaming generally uses less than 200kbps during live matches. Netflix streams even only use a 3-5mbps for HD, and 10-15mbps for 4K. And with low latency and jitter, things will feel snappy even if your using the "worst case" setup for these devices on a long electrical path to the far reaches of your home. The more of these you attach the better the system gets. Each device on the power grid in your home connects to all nearby devices and finds the best path. They form their own mesh on your powerlines. These little units all have a decent web interface too so you can check their connection strength and status and configure settings like IGMP snooping. They act like a switch from any attached devices perspective, perfectly transparent passing of all Ethernet traffic. They have broadcast storm limiting on by default, and IGMP snooping on by default to limit major traffic problems, but even that can be turned off to ensure perfect transparency. I setup a Deco M5 wifi mesh using "Ethernet Backhaul" with these 6456 powerline adapters actually serving the backhaul connections of all the Deco M5 mesh units. This allowed me to get the cheaper "dual band" instead of "tri-band" mesh setup, and have lower latency and jitter on the mesh backhaul itself. The deco M9 wifi mesh has powerline features built in, but it depends on the older AV1000 powerline ethernet technology. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ G.HN version: Basic setup is easy, performs well; Extra options available for power users. *by O***. on April 6, 2020* How I'm using this: I wanted to extend my wireless network from the basement to the 2nd floor. These do not have wifi built in, but they do allow me to extend my "wired" network. I have one end plugged into the router in the basement, and the other end in a room on the 2nd floor. I then have an old router I turned into a AP connected to the 2nd floor unit. My house was built in 1990. Basic topology: CableModem--->WirelessRouter-->Zyxel-(2nd floor)->Zyxel-->Switch\AP How hard was it? Basic setup is super simple. Plug in each unit, and press the sync button for them to find each other. One they've found each other, you can then plug them into different outlets, to see where they perform best. Advanced setup can be a bit more complex, but is not needed unless you want to toy with these further. You'll want some networking experience, or ask someone to help. In order to find these devices on my network to log into them, I had to run an ip scanner to identify them. Then I was able to log into their internal management web pages to fine tune. Specifically, I could see what speeds the devices negotiated between each other, I could statically assign their management IPs, so they're easier to manage in the future, and you can update their firmware, and disable power save. How does it perform? Using iperf, I get about 112Mbps between 2 PCs from top floor to basement. Ping is between 1ms-15ms. Jitter is low, and throughput is consistent. How does this compare against AV2000 tech? I tried the TP Link AV2000 solutions, and I would get around 70Mbps. G.HN is superior. How does this compare against wireless? I have an AC2300 (1625+600) router in the basement. My laptop is capable of using all the full AC feature set, and it achieves slightly better throughput from upstairs, over wireless, same latency as over the powerline backbone. 120Mbps. So it's more or less a wash for this device. However, I have older devices that use 802.11an or 802.11gn, and these see increased throughput by connecting to the AP upstairs, with the Zyxel backbone sending traffic out to the router. Bottom Line: They work exactly how I need them to. Tips\Tricks: What outlets you try really make a difference. Some outlets, I would get maybe 90Mbps, but if I moved one end to an outlet just next to the previous, performance could jump by 20Mbps. Try different combinations to see what performs best. If you don't know how to use iPerf, your next best bet is to test using an internet speed test site. Remember, that you'll never see a higher speed than you provider gives you, so if you're trying to test speeds between PCs, this wouldn't tell you max throughput within your network. ### ⭐ Wifi mesh routers are a more reliable, faster solution *by S***O on March 2, 2023* I used to be a big fan of ethernet over power technology, but this product disappointed me greatly. It claims a max of 2400 Mbps, but in reality it delivers far below the stated specs. The speeds I got were below 10% of the theoretical max. I wasn’t expecting 2400 Mbps, but I was surprised it was as bad as it was, even between a router on one side of my home office and a computer on the other. The outlets are less than 20 feet apart. Adding more nodes is plug and play, but when I added a fourth node I started getting red light indicators that would intermittently switch between nodes. I ended up returning these and going with Wifi mesh routers. The tech on mesh routers has improved greatly and are a much better solution now. ## Frequently Bought Together - Zyxel G.hn 2400 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit | Pass-Thru Power | Plug & Play | MIMO | Next-Gen G.hn | Gigabit Ethernet | for Smart TVs, On-Line Games, 8K Streaming | Brown Box [PLA6456BBKIT] - TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Router (Archer A54) - Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, 4 x 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports, Supports Guest WiFi, Access Point Mode, IPv6 and Parental Controls - DbillionDa Cat8 Ethernet Cable, Outdoor&Indoor, 6FT Heavy Duty High Speed 26AWG, 2000Mhz with Gold Plated RJ45 Connector, Weatherproof F/FTP UV Resistant for Router, Modem, PC, Gaming --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/434484823-zyxel-g-hn-2400-powerline-ethernet-adapter-kit-pass-thru](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/434484823-zyxel-g-hn-2400-powerline-ethernet-adapter-kit-pass-thru) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*