Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

LevelOne PLI-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs LevelOne PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PLI-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 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-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 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-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 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-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):Yes
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Activity, LAN, Link
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • PLI-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):-20 - 70 °C
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):0 - 40 °C
  • Width
    • PLI-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):99 mm
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):73 mm
  • Depth
    • PLI-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):73 mm
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):34 mm
  • Height
    • PLI-3021D PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):34 mm
    • PLI-4051 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):99 mm

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Comparison of PLI-3021D, PLI-4051
30 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
ModulationDiffersBPSK, OFDM, QAM, QPSK, ROBO1024-QAM, 16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, 8-QAM, BPSK, QPSK
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Damping filterKnown for one2 - 28 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, LAN, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersFCC Class B / CE Mark / HomePlugFCC, CE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 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 ME, Windows NWindows 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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers99 mm73 mm
DepthDiffers73 mm34 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm99 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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