Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA4201 v2

26specifications compared
16differ
10identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):85 Mbit/s
- PLA4201 v2:500 Mbit/s
PowerLine standard
- PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug 1.0
- PLA4201 v2:HomePlug AV
Security algorithms
- PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):DES
- PLA4201 v2:128-bit AES
AC input voltage
- PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):100-240 V
- PLA4201 v2:240 V
LED indicators
- PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):LAN, Link, Power
- PLA4201 v2:Yes
Certification
- PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):UL/cUL, LVD, FCC, CE
- PLA4201 v2:CE-LVD CE, FCC
Storage temperature (T-T)
- PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):-20 - 60 °C
- PLA4201 v2:-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):20 - 95%
- PLA4201 v2:10 - 90%

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Comparison of PL-100, PLA4201 v2
38 specifications	A Zyxel PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PL-100 View product	B Zyxel PLA4201 v2 View product
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	85 Mbit/s	500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socket	No	No
PowerLine standardDiffers	HomePlug 1.0	HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers	DES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one	0.1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	LAN, Link, Power	Yes
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	UL/cUL, LVD, FCC, CE	CE-LVD CE, FCC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 95%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 95%	10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	106 mm	50 mm
DepthDiffers	112 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	34 mm	70 mm
WeightDiffers	162 g	77 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	245 mm	148 mm
Package depthDiffers	153 mm	118 mm
Package heightDiffers	60 mm	81 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	267 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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