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FRITZ! 1240 AX vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (1200 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 8 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (71 mm vs 63 mm). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 2.5 mm more depth than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (32.5 mm vs 30 mm). Only the FRITZ! 1240 AX has Wi-Fi. Only the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 1240 AX:1200 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • 1240 AX:Yes
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:No
  • Networking standards
    • 1240 AX:IEEE 802.11ac
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:IEEE 1901
  • Built-in power socket
    • 1240 AX:No
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • 1240 AX:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:128-bit AES
  • AC input voltage
    • 1240 AX:230 V
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:100-240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • 1240 AX:50 Hz
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:50 - 60 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • 1240 AX:Yes
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link

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Comparison of 1240 AX, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
43 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11acIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 86 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneSingle User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers230 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers71 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers32.5 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers147.5 mm93 mm
WeightDiffers210 g120 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers136 mm215 mm
Package depthDiffers187 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers84 mm83 mm
Package weightDiffers340 g498 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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