Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender has 1,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (2000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender (2 vs 1). Only the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender has Wi-Fi. Only the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has built-in power socket. LED indicators: Yes on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, Activity, Link on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

Maximum data transfer rate
- AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:2000 Mbit/s
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:1
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
Wi-Fi
- AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Yes
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:No
Built-in power socket
- AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:No
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Yes
LED indicators
- AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Yes
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
Product colour
- AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Black
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:White
Quantity per pack
- AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:1 pc(s)
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of DRA-2060, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
41 specifications	A D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender Model DRA-2060 View product	B Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	2000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 1901
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
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
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 - 86 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for one	Multi User MIMO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Activity, Link
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
Antenna typeKnown for one	External	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 95%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	63 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	93 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	215 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	114 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	83 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	498 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)

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