Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link DHP-500AV PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White vs TP-Link TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s)

16specifications compared
8differ
8identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

LED indicators
- DHP-500AV PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:LAN
- TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):LAN, Power, Yes
Product colour
- DHP-500AV PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:White
- TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):Black, White
Width
- DHP-500AV PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:100 mm
- TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):58 mm
Depth
- DHP-500AV PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:70 mm
- TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):40 mm
Height
- DHP-500AV PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:53 mm
- TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):105 mm

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Comparison of DHP-500AV, TL-PA511KIT
35 specifications	A D-Link DHP-500AV PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White Model DHP-500AV View product	B TP-Link TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s) Model TL-PA511KIT View product
Performance2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PowerLine standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HomePlug AV
ModulationDiffers	OFDM	1024-QAM, 16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, 8-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Design3 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	LAN	LAN, Power, Yes
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, White
CertificationDiffers	FCC Part 15 B, CE EMC B, UL, CE LVD, K21	CE, FCC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Linux 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
Minimum RAMKnown for one	64 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	100 mm	58 mm
DepthDiffers	70 mm	40 mm
HeightDiffers	53 mm	105 mm
WeightKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)

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