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Linksys PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit vs Zyxel PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit:85 Mbit/s
- PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter:200 Mbit/s
Modulation
- PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit:DBPSK, DQPSK, ROBO
- PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter:BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Certification
- PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit:FCC, IC, CE
- PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter:CE, FCC part 15B
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit:10 - 80%
- PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter:20 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit:5 - 90%
- PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter:20 - 95%
Width
- PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit:148 mm
- PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter:112 mm
Depth
- PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit:35 mm
- PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter:106 mm
Height
- PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit:103 mm
- PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter:28.5 mm

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Comparison of PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit, PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter
28 specifications	A Linksys PowerLine Turbo Ethernet Adapter Kit View product	B Zyxel PLA-400 v2 200Mbps Powerline HomePlug Adapter View product
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
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for one	External	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	FCC, IC, CE	CE, FCC part 15B
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, cUL, LVD
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP, Vista, or Vista 64-Bit	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	112 mm
DepthDiffers	35 mm	106 mm
HeightDiffers	103 mm	28.5 mm
WeightDiffers	190 g	185 g
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	HomePlug 1.0, Turbo, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	PC or other device with Ethernet Network Adapter AC Power Outlet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	148 x 35 x 103 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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, 0.13A
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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