Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA5206 Twin Pack vs Zyxel PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

30specifications compared
15differ
15identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA5206 Twin Pack:1000 Mbit/s
- PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- PLA5206 Twin Pack:2
- PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
Built-in power socket
- PLA5206 Twin Pack:Yes
- PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
LED indicators
- PLA5206 Twin Pack:Activity, Link
- PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PLA5206 Twin Pack:10 - 50%
- PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10 - 90%
Width
- PLA5206 Twin Pack:63 mm
- PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):90 mm
Depth
- PLA5206 Twin Pack:30 mm
- PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):60 mm
Height
- PLA5206 Twin Pack:93 mm
- PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):27 mm

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Comparison of PLA5206 Twin Pack, PLA5405
38 specifications	A Zyxel PLA5206 Twin Pack View product	B Zyxel PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PLA5405 View product
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 1901	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketDiffers	Yes	No
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV2	HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for one	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithms	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2 - 86 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, Link	Yes
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	CE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI	CE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, 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 8, Win
Operational conditions1 differ
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)Differs	10 - 50%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95%	10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	63 mm	90 mm
DepthDiffers	30 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	93 mm	27 mm
WeightDiffers	120 g	95 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	215 mm	151 mm
Package depthDiffers	114 mm	176 mm
Package heightDiffers	83 mm	85 mm
Package weightDiffers	498 g	355 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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