Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

32specifications compared
9differ
23identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Networking standards
- PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):IEEE 1901
- PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socket
- PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):No
- PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
Certification
- PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):CE, FCC
- PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE-LVD CE, FCC
Width
- PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):50 mm
- PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):64 mm
Depth
- PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):60 mm
- PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):39 mm
Height
- PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):70 mm
- PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):102 mm
Weight
- PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):72 g
- PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):184 g
Package weight
- PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s):346 g
- PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):467 g

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Comparison of PLA4201, PLA4211
37 specifications	A Zyxel PLA4201 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 2 pc(s) Model PLA4201 View product	B Zyxel PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PLA4211 View product
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	500 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 standardsDiffers	IEEE 1901	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)	4 W	4 W
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
CurrentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 A
Design1 differ
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	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, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vi
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	64 mm
DepthDiffers	60 mm	39 mm
HeightDiffers	70 mm	102 mm
WeightDiffers	72 g	184 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	178 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	134 mm
Package weightDiffers	346 g	467 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	2 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)

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