Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set vs FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International

21specifications compared
10differ
11identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set:1200 Mbit/s
- FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International:500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set:Gigabit Ethernet
- FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International:Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International:10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set:1
- FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International:2
Security algorithms
- FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set:128-bit AES
- FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
Weight
- FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set:140 g
- FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International:185 g
Quantity per pack
- FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set:1 pc(s)
- FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set, FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International
32 specifications	A FRITZ! FRITZ!Powerline 1240E WLAN Set View product	B FRITZ! FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set International View product
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1200 Mbit/s	500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supported	11,54,300 Mbit/s	11,54,300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11n
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type F
Built-in power socket	No	No
Security algorithmsDiffers	128-bit AES	128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
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
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 W
AC input voltage	230 V	230 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
Designidentical
Product colour	White	White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	59 mm	59 mm
Depth	41 mm	41 mm
Height	132 mm	132 mm
WeightDiffers	140 g	185 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	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)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85171800

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