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Hercules ePlug Nano 500 Pass Thru Duo vs Hercules Nano 200 Path Thru Duo

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 20identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • ePlug Nano 500 Pass Thru Duo:500 Mbit/s
    • Nano 200 Path Thru Duo:200 Mbit/s
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • ePlug Nano 500 Pass Thru Duo:0.9 W
    • Nano 200 Path Thru Duo:0.4 W
  • Product colour
    • ePlug Nano 500 Pass Thru Duo:Green, Grey, White
    • Nano 200 Path Thru Duo:White

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Comparison of ePlug Nano 500 Pass Thru Duo, Nano 200 Path Thru Duo
34 specifications
Performance1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AVHomePlug AV
Modulation1024-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK1024-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType CUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)2.6 W2.6 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.9 W0.4 W
AC input voltage230 V230 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Operation
Product colourDiffersGreen, Grey, WhiteWhite
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows ViWindows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows XP Home
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 70 °C-25 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight84 g84 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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