Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link PG2400P KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 9identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link PG2400P KIT has 428 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (1428 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link PG2400P KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (4 vs 2). The TP-Link PG2400P KIT has 75 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (138 mm vs 63 mm). LED indicators: LAN, Power on the TP-Link PG2400P KIT, Activity, Link on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PG2400P KIT:1428 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • PG2400P KIT:4
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
  • LED indicators
    • PG2400P KIT:LAN, Power
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
  • Width
    • PG2400P KIT:138 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm
  • Depth
    • PG2400P KIT:68 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:30 mm
  • Height
    • PG2400P KIT:42 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:93 mm

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Comparison of PG2400P KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
41 specifications
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1428 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug 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
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows VistaYes
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
WidthDiffers138 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers68 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source498 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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