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Linksys PowerLine Adapter PLTE200 vs Zyxel PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center

19specifications compared
13differ
6identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- PowerLine Adapter PLTE200:Wired
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:Wireless
Maximum data transfer rate
- PowerLine Adapter PLTE200:85 Mbit/s
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:200 Mbit/s
Modulation
- PowerLine Adapter PLTE200:DBPSK, DQPSK, ROBO
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Certification
- PowerLine Adapter PLTE200:FCC, IC, CE
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:FCC, CE RoHS VED/LCIE/BSI
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PowerLine Adapter PLTE200:10 - 80%
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:20 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- PowerLine Adapter PLTE200:5 - 90%
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:20 - 95%
Width
- PowerLine Adapter PLTE200:148 mm
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:330 mm
Depth
- PowerLine Adapter PLTE200:35 mm
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:140 mm

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Comparison of PowerLine Adapter PLTE200, PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center
35 specifications	A Linksys PowerLine Adapter PLTE200 View product	B Zyxel PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	85 Mbit/s	200 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers	DBPSK, DQPSK, ROBO	BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128-bit AES
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for one	External	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	FCC, IC, CE	FCC, CE RoHS VED/LCIE/BSI
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, cUL
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP, Vista, or Vista 64-Bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	20 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 90%	20 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	148 mm	330 mm
DepthDiffers	35 mm	140 mm
HeightDiffers	103 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	190 g	1.15 kg
Other features3 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	HomePlug 1.0, Turbo, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	PC or other device with Ethernet Network Adapter AC Power Outlet Another HomePlug 1.0 or HomePlug Turbo enabled Device	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz	100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 10A
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	148 x 35 x 103 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	32 - 104 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	148.1 x 35.1 x 103.1 mm (5.83 x 1.38 x 4.06")	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Power, Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m

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