Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA4201 v2 vs Zyxel PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA4201 v2:500 Mbit/s
- PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- PLA4201 v2:Fast Ethernet
- PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- PLA4201 v2:10,100 Mbit/s
- PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Built-in power socket
- PLA4201 v2:No
- PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
PowerLine standard
- PLA4201 v2:HomePlug AV
- PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV2
Power consumption (typical)
- PLA4201 v2:4 W
- PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):4.5 W
Width
- PLA4201 v2:50 mm
- PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):122 mm
Depth
- PLA4201 v2:25 mm
- PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):67 mm

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Comparison of PLA4201 v2, PLA5215
35 specifications	A Zyxel PLA4201 v2 View product	B Zyxel PLA5215 600 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PLA5215 View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	500 Mbit/s	600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standardDiffers	HomePlug AV	HomePlug AV2
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	4 W	4.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE-LVD CE, FCC	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	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	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	50 mm	122 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	67 mm
HeightDiffers	70 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	77 g	206 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	148 mm	178 mm
Package depthDiffers	118 mm	94 mm
Package heightDiffers	81 mm	134 mm
Package weightDiffers	267 g	300 g

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