Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Linksys PLWK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 2 pc(s) vs Linksys RE2000 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s)

18specifications compared
6differ
12identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLWK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 2 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
- RE2000 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s):300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards
- PLWK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 2 pc(s):Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- RE2000 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s):802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Security algorithms
- PLWK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 2 pc(s):WPS
- RE2000 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s):WPA, WPA2
Quantity per pack
- PLWK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 2 pc(s):2 pc(s)
- RE2000 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
Cables included
- PLWK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 2 pc(s):LAN (RJ-45)
- RE2000 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s):AC, LAN (RJ-45)

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Comparison of PLWK400, RE2000
34 specifications	A Linksys PLWK400 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 2 pc(s) Model PLWK400 View product	B Linksys RE2000 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black 1 pc(s) Model RE2000 View product
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	200 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
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-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1,11,54,270,300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socket	No	No
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPS	WPA, WPA2
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
CurrentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 A
Designidentical
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black	Black
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	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 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	152 g
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	2 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	LAN (RJ-45)	AC, LAN (RJ-45)

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