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TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT has 63.3 mm more width than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (126.3 mm vs 63 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT has 40 mm more depth than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (70 mm vs 30 mm). Networking standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT, IEEE 1901 on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT, Activity, Link on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:1
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:-30 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:5 - 90%
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:10 - 95%
  • Width
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:126.3 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:70 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:30 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:42 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:93 mm
  • Package width
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:230 mm
    • PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:215 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7010P KIT, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
44 specifications
Performance3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901
ModulationDiffersOFDM16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 86 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.49 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerActivity, Link
CertificationDiffersCECE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home BasYes
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
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers126.3 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm93 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers230 mm215 mm
Package depthDiffers190 mm114 mm
Package heightDiffers100 mm83 mm
Package weightDiffers770 g498 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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