Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Linksys PLEK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black 2 pc(s) vs Linksys RE1000-NP PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s)

10specifications compared
3differ
7identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Wi-Fi
- PLEK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black 2 pc(s):No
- RE1000-NP PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s):Yes
Quantity per pack
- PLEK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black 2 pc(s):2 pc(s)
- RE1000-NP PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)

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Comparison of PLEK400, RE1000-NP
24 specifications	A Linksys PLEK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black 2 pc(s) Model PLEK400 View product	B Linksys RE1000-NP PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s) Model RE1000-NP View product
Performance2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socket	No	No
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	200 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	244.5 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	158.8 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	2 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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