Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA4201 v2 2Pack

26specifications compared
11differ
15identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:500 Mbit/s
AC input voltage
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):100-240 V
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:240 V
Certification
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):FCC, CE
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:CE-LVD CE, FCC
Operating temperature (T-T)
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):0 - 45 °C
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):20 - 70 °C
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):20 - 90%
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):20 - 95%
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:10 - 95%
Width
- PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):71 mm
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:50 mm

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Comparison of PLA401V4, PLA4201 v2 2Pack
38 specifications	A Zyxel PLA401V4 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model PLA401V4 View product	B Zyxel PLA4201 v2 2Pack View product
Performance1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	200 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 standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socket	No	No
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV
Security algorithms	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Encryption button	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ModulationKnown for one	1024-QAM, 16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK, ROBO	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Design1 differ
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	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 x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Win
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	20 - 70 °C	-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 95%	10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	71 mm	50 mm
DepthDiffers	65 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	70 mm
WeightDiffers	160 g	77 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	148 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	118 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	344 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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