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TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 10identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) has 428 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (1428 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) has Wi-Fi. PowerLine standard: G.hn on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), HomePlug AV2 on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), 128-bit AES on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit. LED indicators: Yes on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU), Activity, Link on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):1428 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):G.hn
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Yes
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT(EU), PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
44 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1428 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) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersG.hnHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3128-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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — 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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Link
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source93 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
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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