Product Description
If your recorder or PC sits too far from the router for a cable, and you'd rather not open up walls or lift carpets, the TP-Link TL-PA251 AV200+ Powerline Adapter Kit AC Pass Through sends the network connection through your mains wiring instead.
How it works in a home or small shop
Powerline means the data travels over the same wiring that feeds your sockets. One adapter goes into a socket near the router, the other into a socket near the recorder, PC or network switch. Each end needs a mains socket of its own.
AC pass-through means each adapter has a built-in mains socket, so plugging it in doesn't use up the wall outlet. That helps behind a desk or equipment shelf where sockets are already full.
Check before you buy
- AV200+ rating: compare it with the network needs of your cameras and recorder.
- Your wiring: powerline results depend on the circuits in the building, so a large or older property can behave differently from a small flat.
- Socket positions: you need one free wall socket near the router and one near the device you're connecting.
It's a sensible option where a new network cable run isn't practical. If you can run cable easily, a wired connection is still the more direct route.
Specifications
- Brand / Model
- TP-Link TL-PA251 / TL-PA251KIT
- Product Type
- Powerline adapter kit with AC pass-through
- Powerline Standard
- HomePlug AV
- Maximum Powerline Rate
- Up to 200Mbps theoretical; actual throughput varies
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AC pass-through mean?
Each adapter has its own built-in mains socket, so plugging it in doesn't take that wall outlet out of use for other equipment.
Do I need to run new network cable between the two points?
No. The link between the two adapters travels over the building's existing mains wiring instead of a new cable run.
Can I use it to connect a CCTV recorder?
Yes, it can carry a network connection to a recorder, PC or network switch position. Check the AV200+ rating against your cameras' and recorder's network needs first.
