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Linksys PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter vs Zyxel PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center

16specifications compared
12differ
4identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter:Wired
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:Wireless
Maximum data transfer rate
- PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter:85 Mbit/s
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:200 Mbit/s
Modulation
- PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter:DBPSK, DQPSK, ROBO
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Certification
- PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter:FCC, IC, CE
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:FCC, CE RoHS VED/LCIE/BSI
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter:10 - 80%
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:20 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter:5 - 90%
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:20 - 95%
Width
- PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter:148 mm
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:330 mm
Depth
- PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter:35 mm
- PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center:140 mm

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Comparison of PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter, PLA491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center
31 specifications	A Linksys PowerLine Turbo 4-Port Ethernet Adapter 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
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
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, cUL
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
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	HomePlug 1.0 Turbo, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	148 x 35 x 103 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports quantityDiffers	5	4
Security featuresKnown for one	56-Bit DES	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Power, 4xEthernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 10A
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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