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Linksys RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter vs Zyxel PLA-491 200 Mbit/s

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter:USB
- PLA-491 200 Mbit/s:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter:0 Mbit/s
- PLA-491 200 Mbit/s:200 Mbit/s
Product colour
- RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter:Black, Silver
- PLA-491 200 Mbit/s:White
Certification
- RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter:FCC, UL, CB, CE
- PLA-491 200 Mbit/s:FCC, CE, RoHS, VED/LCIE/BSI
Storage temperature (T-T)
- RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter:-10 - 70 °C
- PLA-491 200 Mbit/s:-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter:10 - 8%
- PLA-491 200 Mbit/s:20 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter:5 - 90%
- PLA-491 200 Mbit/s:20 - 95%
Weight
- RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter:17 g
- PLA-491 200 Mbit/s:1.15 kg

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Comparison of RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter, PLA-491
32 specifications	A Linksys RangePlus Wireless Network USB Adapter View product	B Zyxel PLA-491 200 Mbit/s Model PLA-491 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	0 Mbit/s	200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 - 3 GHz
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BPSK, OFDM, QPSK, ROBO
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
Design2 differ
Internal	No	No
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	White
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	INT6300
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, cUL
CertificationDiffers	FCC, UL, CB, CE	FCC, CE, RoHS, VED/LCIE/BSI
Poweridentical
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 A
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 70 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 8%	20 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 90%	20 - 95%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 mm
WeightDiffers	17 g	1.15 kg
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, HomePlug AV
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
Ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	98 x 28 x 10 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one	256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows Vista/XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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