Product comparison · 2 network extenders

Zyxel PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White vs Zyxel WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White

28specifications compared
19differ
9identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Data transfer rate
- PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White:1000 Mbit/s
- WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White:300 Mbit/s
Cabling technology
- PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
- WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White:10/100Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)
- PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White:867 Mbit/s
- WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White:300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White:2
- WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White:1
Certification
- PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White:CE, FCC ICES, BSMI, NCC
- WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White:CE LVD CE, FCC
AC input voltage
- PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White:100-240 V
- WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White:220-230 V
Power consumption (max)
- PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White:10 W
- WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White:3 W
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White:10 - 95%
- WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White:10 - 90%

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Comparison of PLA5236, WRE2206
43 specifications	A Zyxel PLA5236 Network transmitter & receiver White Model PLA5236 View product	B Zyxel WRE2206 Network transmitter & receiver White Model WRE2206 View product
Performance1 differ
Type	Network transmitter & receiver	Network transmitter & receiver
Data transfer rateDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
WPS push button	Yes	Yes
Maximum transfer distanceKnown for one	300 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 dBi
Network4 differ
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Differs	867 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffers	64-bit WEP, 128-bit AES, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK	64-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
Design2 differ
Product colour	White	White
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, LAN, Link, Power, WLAN	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC ICES, BSMI, NCC	CE LVD CE, FCC
Reset buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	220-230 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Differs	10 W	3 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 70 °C	-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 95%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	125 mm	55 mm
DepthDiffers	74 mm	83 mm
HeightDiffers	40 mm	78 mm
WeightDiffers	280 g	68 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Package widthDiffers	250 mm	155 mm
Package depthDiffers	94 mm	75 mm
Package heightDiffers	185 mm	135 mm
Package weightDiffers	680 g	250 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85176990

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