Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set vs ICY BOX IB-PL500 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 3identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set:Fast Ethernet
    • IB-PL500 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set:10,100 Mbit/s
    • IB-PL500 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set:2
    • IB-PL500 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
  • Wi-Fi
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set:Yes
    • IB-PL500 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set:5.5 W
    • IB-PL500 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):4.3 W
  • Quantity per pack
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set:2 pc(s)
    • IB-PL500 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)

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Comparison of FRITZ!Powerline 540E WLAN Set, IB-PL500
30 specifications
Performance4 differ
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one11,54,300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.5 W4.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power
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-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one59 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one41 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one132 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one185 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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