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Zyxel PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA4201 v2 2Pack

32specifications compared
14differ
18identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:500 Mbit/s
Built-in power socket
- PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:No
Power consumption (typical)
- PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2 W
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:4 W
AC input voltage
- PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):100-240 V
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:240 V
Certification
- PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE-LVD, BSMI, CE, FCC
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:CE-LVD CE, FCC
Width
- PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):64 mm
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:50 mm
Depth
- PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):39 mm
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:25 mm
Height
- PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):102 mm
- PLA4201 v2 2Pack:70 mm

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Comparison of PLA4111, PLA4201 v2 2Pack
37 specifications	A Zyxel PLA4111 PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PLA4111 View product	B Zyxel PLA4201 v2 2Pack View product
Performance2 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 socketDiffers	Yes	No
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV
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 Play	Yes	Yes
Power plugKnown for one	Type B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	2 W	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	CE-LVD, BSMI, CE, FCC	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 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	64 mm	50 mm
DepthDiffers	39 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	102 mm	70 mm
WeightDiffers	180 g	77 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	150 mm	148 mm
Package depthDiffers	120 mm	118 mm
Package heightDiffers	100 mm	81 mm
Package weightDiffers	270 g	344 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 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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