Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

LevelOne PLI-3021 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs LevelOne PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 22identical
  • 0known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PLI-3021 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • PLI-3021 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PLI-3021 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • PLI-3021 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Link
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Activity, LAN, Link

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Comparison of PLI-3021, PLI-4051
28 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketNoNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AVHomePlug AV
ModulationDiffers1024-QAM, 16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, 8-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK1024-QAM, 16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, 8-QAM, BPSK, QPSK
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLinkActivity, LAN, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationFCC, CEFCC, CE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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 98SE, Windows ME, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista BusinWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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 98SE, Windows ME, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Busin
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width73 mm73 mm
Depth34 mm34 mm
Height99 mm99 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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