Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ! 1240 AX vs Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

26specifications compared
15differ
11identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 1,200 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (2400 Mbit/s vs 1200 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 69 mm more width than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (140 mm vs 71 mm). Only the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS on the FRITZ! 1240 AX, 128-bit AES on the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s).

Maximum data transfer rate
- 1240 AX:1200 Mbit/s
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2400 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- 1240 AX:2
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
Built-in power socket
- 1240 AX:No
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
Security algorithms
- 1240 AX:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):128-bit AES
AC input voltage
- 1240 AX:230 V
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):100 - 240 V
AC input frequency
- 1240 AX:50 Hz
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):50 - 60 Hz
Width
- 1240 AX:71 mm
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):140 mm
Depth
- 1240 AX:32.5 mm
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):70 mm

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Comparison of 1240 AX, PLA6457
48 specifications	A FRITZ! 1240 AX View product	B Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PLA6457 View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1200 Mbit/s	2400 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	2	1
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11ac	IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plug	Type F	Type F
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Security algorithmsDiffers	128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 m
MIMO	Yes	Yes
Web-based setup wizardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one	600 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV2	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for one	Single User MIMO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	230 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Product colour	White	White
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE-LVD, CE
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	71 mm	140 mm
DepthDiffers	32.5 mm	70 mm
HeightDiffers	147.5 mm	41 mm
WeightDiffers	210 g	400 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	136 mm	220 mm
Package depthDiffers	187 mm	185 mm
Package heightDiffers	84 mm	90 mm
Package weightDiffers	340 g	660 g
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85171800
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	383 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	391 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	470 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.8 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 pc(s)

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