Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

NETGEAR XAVB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs NETGEAR XAVB5421 100 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s)

22specifications compared
5differ
17identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- XAVB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):500 Mbit/s
- XAVB5421 100 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):100 Mbit/s
Width
- XAVB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):51 mm
- XAVB5421 100 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):56 mm
Depth
- XAVB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):25 mm
- XAVB5421 100 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):41 mm
Height
- XAVB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):70 mm
- XAVB5421 100 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):100 mm
Weight
- XAVB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):68 g
- XAVB5421 100 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):144 g

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Comparison of XAVB5221-100PAS, XAVB5421
32 specifications	A NETGEAR XAVB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model XAVB5221-100PAS View product	B NETGEAR XAVB5421 100 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model XAVB5421 View product
Performance1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	500 Mbit/s	100 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	No	No
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socket	Yes	Yes
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128-bit AES
Encryption button	Yes	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
CurrentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.2 A
Designidentical
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Product colour	White	White
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE-EMC Class B IEC60950, CE LVD
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
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	51 mm	56 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	41 mm
HeightDiffers	70 mm	100 mm
WeightDiffers	68 g	144 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85171800

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