Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Linksys PLEK500 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs Linksys RE6700 Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

9specifications compared
3differ
6identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Wi-Fi
- PLEK500 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
- RE6700 Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
Quantity per pack
- PLEK500 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):2 pc(s)
- RE6700 Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)

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Comparison of PLEK500, RE6700
28 specifications	A Linksys PLEK500 PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model PLEK500 View product	B Linksys RE6700 Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) Model RE6700 View product
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	500 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Built-in power socketKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	128-bit AES	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	867 Mbit/s
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	72 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	102 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	52 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 g

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