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TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT vs Zyxel PLA5405 v2

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 9identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT has 3.8 W more power consumption (typical) than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (7.8 W vs 4 W). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • PLA5405 v2:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:2
    • PLA5405 v2:1
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:HomePlug AV
    • PLA5405 v2:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:7.8 W
    • PLA5405 v2:4 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:1.38 W
    • PLA5405 v2:0.5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:220 V
    • PLA5405 v2:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of TL-PA4025PT KIT, PLA5405 v2
39 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType CUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs7.8 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.38 W0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows VisUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm27 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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