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TP-Link AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit vs TP-Link TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s)

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 18identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit:2 W
    • TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):6 W
  • LED indicators
    • AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):LAN, Power, Yes
  • Product colour
    • AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit:White
    • TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):Black, White
  • Certification
    • AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit:FCC
    • TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):CE, FCC
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit:40 - 70 °C
    • TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):-40 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit:65 mm
    • TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s):58 mm

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Comparison of PA411KIT, TL-PA511KIT
34 specifications
Performance4 differ
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationDiffersOFDM1024-QAM, 16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, 8-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2 W6 W
Design3 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, Power, Yes
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
CertificationDiffersFCCCE, FCC
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 8, Windows 8Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm58 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm105 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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