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Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA4231 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 85 Mbit/s
    • 500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 2
  • Wi-Fi
    • No
    • Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • HomePlug 1.0
    • HomePlug AV
  • AC input voltage
    • 100-240 V
    • 220-230 V
  • LED indicators
    • LAN, Link, Power
    • Yes
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • -20 - 60 °C
    • -30 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 20 - 95%
    • 10 - 90%

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40 specifications
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Zyxel

PL-100 85 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

Model PL-100

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Zyxel

PLA4231 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

Model PLA4231

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Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers85 Mbit/s500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug 1.0HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffersDES128-bit AES, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one8 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V220-230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
CurrentKnown for one0.1 A
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Link, PowerYes
CertificationKnown for oneUL/cUL, LVD, FCC, CE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 95%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 95%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers106 mm99 mm
DepthDiffers112 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm37 mm
WeightDiffers162 g126 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers245 mm180 mm
Package depthDiffers153 mm135 mm
Package heightDiffers60 mm98 mm
Package weightKnown for one390 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS

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