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i-tec USB Wifi Dual Band vs Zyxel PLA4215 Starter Kit

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 2identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • USB Wifi Dual Band:Wireless
    • PLA4215 Starter Kit:Wired
  • Host interface
    • USB Wifi Dual Band:USB
    • PLA4215 Starter Kit:PowerPlug
  • Interface
    • USB Wifi Dual Band:WLAN
    • PLA4215 Starter Kit:Ethernet
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • USB Wifi Dual Band:300 Mbit/s
    • PLA4215 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Frequency range
    • USB Wifi Dual Band:2.4 - 5 GHz
    • PLA4215 Starter Kit:0.002 - 0.067 GHz
  • Maximum operating distance
    • USB Wifi Dual Band:100 m
    • PLA4215 Starter Kit:300 m
  • Product colour
    • USB Wifi Dual Band:Black
    • PLA4215 Starter Kit:White
  • Cables included
    • USB Wifi Dual Band:USB
    • PLA4215 Starter Kit:LAN (RJ-45)

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Comparison of USB Wifi Dual Band, PLA4215 Starter Kit
54 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSBPowerPlug
InterfaceDiffersWLANEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
Frequency rangeDiffers2.4 - 5 GHz0.002 - 0.067 GHz
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit AES
Media access protocolKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSMA/CA
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQoS/ToS
Maximum operating distanceDiffers100 m300 m
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one1,2,11,54,150,300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum indoor rangeKnown for one100 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
InternalNoNo
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE-LVD, UL/cUL
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Component forKnown for onePC/LaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP/Vista/7
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 95%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source247 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source156 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source825 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBLAN (RJ-45)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 1901
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Quick start guideYesYes
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIGMP
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/500 Mbit/s

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