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Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 6identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 10 mm more package width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (225 mm vs 215 mm). The Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) has 73 mm more package depth than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (187 mm vs 114 mm). Networking standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u on the Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s), IEEE 1901 on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV on the Hama Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s), HomePlug AV2 on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):600 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Networking standards
    • Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:IEEE 1901
  • PowerLine standard
    • Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:HomePlug AV2
  • Package width
    • Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):225 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:215 mm
  • Package depth
    • Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):187 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:114 mm
  • Package height
    • Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):105 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:83 mm
  • Package weight
    • Socket 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):684 g
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:498 g

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Comparison of Socket, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
36 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-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) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, 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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers225 mm215 mm
Package depthDiffers187 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers105 mm83 mm
Package weightDiffers684 g498 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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