Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit vs Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

30specifications compared
17differ
13identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (2400 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) has 200 m more maximum operating distance than the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit (500 m vs 300 m). AC input voltage: 100-240 V on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit, 100 - 240 V on the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s). LED indicators: Activity, Link on the Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit, Yes on the Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s).

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2400 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
Maximum operating distance
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:300 m
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):500 m
AC input voltage
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:100-240 V
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):100 - 240 V
LED indicators
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Yes
Width
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:63 mm
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):140 mm
Depth
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:30 mm
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):70 mm
Height
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:93 mm
- PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):41 mm

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Comparison of PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit, PLA6457
46 specifications	A Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit View product	B Zyxel PLA6457 2400 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) Model PLA6457 View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	2400 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 1901	IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type F
ModulationDiffers	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM	64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Maximum operating distanceDiffers	300 m	500 m
MIMOKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Web-based setup wizardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2 - 86 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	100 - 240 V
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, Link	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
CertificationDiffers	CE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI	CE-LVD, CE
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	63 mm	140 mm
DepthDiffers	30 mm	70 mm
HeightDiffers	93 mm	41 mm
WeightDiffers	120 g	400 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	215 mm	220 mm
Package depthDiffers	114 mm	185 mm
Package heightDiffers	83 mm	90 mm
Package weightDiffers	498 g	660 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	2 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85171800
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	383 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	391 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	470 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.8 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 pc(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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