Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White vs Zyxel PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 5identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:500 Mbit/s
    • PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:1000 Mbit/s
    • PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:1
    • PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):4
  • AC input voltage
    • PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:100-240 V
    • PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):240 V
  • LED indicators
    • PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:LAN, Link, Power
    • PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Certification
    • PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:CE, FCC, CE-LVD
    • PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE-LVD CE, FCC
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:0 - 45 °C
    • PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):0 - 40 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • PLA4215 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White:20 - 95%
    • PLA4225 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):20 - 90%

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Comparison of PLA4215, PLA4225
36 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardHomePlug AVHomePlug AV
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one300 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 - 67.5 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Link, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, CE-LVDCE-LVD CE, FCC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 95%20 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers67 mm76 mm
DepthDiffers73 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers127 mm108 mm
WeightDiffers235 g108 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source134 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source419 g

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