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Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs Zyxel PLA4231 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 19identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 2
  • Wi-Fi
    • No
    • Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • Yes
    • No
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 4 W
    • 8 W
  • AC input voltage
    • 100-240 V
    • 220-230 V
  • Width
    • 64 mm
    • 99 mm
  • Depth
    • 39 mm
    • 60 mm
  • Height
    • 102 mm
    • 37 mm

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39 specifications
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Zyxel

PLA4211 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

Model PLA4211

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Zyxel

PLA4231 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

Model PLA4231

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Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rate500 Mbit/s500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AVHomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs4 W8 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V220-230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
CurrentKnown for one13 A
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE-LVD CE, FCC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 ViWindows 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 °C0 - 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
WidthDiffers64 mm99 mm
DepthDiffers39 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers102 mm37 mm
WeightDiffers184 g126 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers178 mm180 mm
Package depthDiffers94 mm135 mm
Package heightDiffers134 mm98 mm
Package weightDiffers467 g390 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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