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Zyxel PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

32specifications compared
15differ
17identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
- PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
- PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):100 Mbit/s
- PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Built-in power socket
- PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
- PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
PowerLine standard
- PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
- PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV2
Power consumption (typical)
- PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2 W
- PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):4.5 W
Certification
- PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE-LVD, BSMI, CE, FCC
- PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE-LVD, CE, FCC
Width
- PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):50 mm
- PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):81 mm

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Comparison of PLA4101, PLA5205
37 specifications	A Zyxel PLA4101 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PLA4101 View product	B Zyxel PLA5205 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PLA5205 View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	200 Mbit/s	600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type F
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standardDiffers	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV2
Security algorithms	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
Encryption button	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	2 W	4.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	CE-LVD, BSMI, CE, FCC	CE-LVD, CE, FCC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 70 °C	-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95%	10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	50 mm	81 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	28 mm
HeightDiffers	70 mm	56 mm
WeightDiffers	77 g	94 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	148 mm	155 mm
Package depthDiffers	118 mm	75 mm
Package heightDiffers	81 mm	135 mm
Package weightDiffers	267 g	250 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 included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)

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