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TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT vs Zyxel PLA5215 Starter Kit

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 11identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • PLA5215 Starter Kit:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5215 Starter Kit:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
    • PLA5215 Starter Kit:Activity, LAN, Link, Power
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • PLA5215 Starter Kit:CE, FCC
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT:-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5215 Starter Kit:-30 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT:5 - 90%
    • PLA5215 Starter Kit:10 - 95%

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Comparison of TL-WPA4226 KIT, PLA5215 Starter Kit
43 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rate600 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AVUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, Power, WLANActivity, LAN, Link, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, FCC
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown 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%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source206 g

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