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TP-Link PG1200 KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 11identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 393 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 607 Mbit/s). The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 5 mm more width than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (63 mm vs 58 mm). The TP-Link PG1200 KIT has 1.5 mm more depth than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (31.5 mm vs 30 mm). Only the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has built-in power socket. LED indicators: LAN, Power on the TP-Link PG1200 KIT, Activity, Link on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PG1200 KIT:607 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • PG1200 KIT:No
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • PG1200 KIT:LAN, Power
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
  • Width
    • PG1200 KIT:58 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm
  • Depth
    • PG1200 KIT:31.5 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:30 mm
  • Height
    • PG1200 KIT:88 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:93 mm
  • Package width
    • PG1200 KIT:190 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:215 mm
  • Package depth
    • PG1200 KIT:136 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:114 mm

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Comparison of PG1200 KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
40 specifications
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers607 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 86 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerActivity, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers58 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers31.5 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers88 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm215 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm83 mm
Package weightDiffers500 g498 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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