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D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA5405 v2

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 11identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (1200 Mbit/s vs 200 Mbit/s). The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 42.2 mm more width than the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (90 mm vs 47.8 mm). The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 32.3 mm more depth than the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (60 mm vs 27.7 mm). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • PLA5405 v2:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • PowerLine standard
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • PLA5405 v2:HomePlug AV2
  • AC input voltage
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):100-240 V
    • PLA5405 v2:100 - 240 V
  • Certification
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE Class B / FCC CE LVD / UL
    • PLA5405 v2:CE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):-20 - 65 °C
    • PLA5405 v2:-30 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):5 - 90%
    • PLA5405 v2:10 - 95%

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Comparison of DHP-208AV, PLA5405 v2
32 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Frequency rangeKnown for one2 - 30 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE Class B / FCC CE LVD / ULCE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers47.8 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers27.7 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers65.6 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for one58.1 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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