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TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20 vs Zyxel PLA5206 V2

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 13identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:Fast Ethernet
    • PLA5206 V2:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 V2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Networking standards
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
    • PLA5206 V2:IEEE 1901
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:Yes
    • PLA5206 V2:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:HomePlug AV
    • PLA5206 V2:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:Yes
    • PLA5206 V2:Network
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:CE
    • PLA5206 V2:CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5206 V2:-30 - 70 °C

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Comparison of TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20, PLA5206 V2
44 specifications
Performance5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-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) supportYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
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 indicatorsDiffersYesNetwork
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
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 conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 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 source298 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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