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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 11identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 32 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (95 mm vs 63 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 28 mm more depth than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (58 mm vs 30 mm). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Networking standards
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:IEEE 1901
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:HomePlug AV2
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:220 V
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:100-240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:50 Hz
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:50 - 60 Hz
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:-30 - 70 °C

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
43 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersOFDM16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
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 FUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers220 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.95 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, Link
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
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 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
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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