Product comparison · 2 network extenders

Linksys PLWK400 Network transmitter & receiver Black vs Linksys RE6500-UK network extender Network transmitter Black

5specifications compared
4differ
1identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Cabling technology
- PLWK400 Network transmitter & receiver Black:10/100Base-T(X)
- RE6500-UK network extender Network transmitter Black:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- PLWK400 Network transmitter & receiver Black:1
- RE6500-UK network extender Network transmitter Black:4

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Comparison of PLWK400, RE6500-UK
21 specifications	A Linksys PLWK400 Network transmitter & receiver Black Model PLWK400 View product	B Linksys RE6500-UK network extender Network transmitter Black Model RE6500-UK View product
Performance1 differ
TypeDiffers	Network transmitter & receiver	Network transmitter
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Browser supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internet Explorer 8, Safari 5 (f/ Mac), Chrome, Firefox 8
Data transfer rateKnown for one	300 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antennas quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network2 differ
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	867 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	4
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	490 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176990

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