Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA5206 V2 vs Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit

33specifications compared
7differ
26identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- PLA5206 V2:1
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:2
Built-in power socket
- PLA5206 V2:No
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Yes
LED indicators
- PLA5206 V2:Network
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:Activity, Link
Package width
- PLA5206 V2:143 mm
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:215 mm
Package weight
- PLA5206 V2:298 g
- PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit:498 g

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Comparison of PLA5206 V2, PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit
38 specifications	A Zyxel PLA5206 V2 View product	B Zyxel PLA5206 v2 Starter Kit View product
Performance2 differ
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	1	2
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking standards	IEEE 1901	IEEE 1901
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standard	HomePlug AV2	HomePlug AV2
Security algorithms	128-bit AES	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
Encryption button	Yes	Yes
Frequency range	2 - 86 MHz	2 - 86 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, OFDM
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	3.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Network	Activity, Link
Product colour	White	White
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC ICES, BSMI	CE-LVD, BSMI CE, FCC ICES, BSMI
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows	Yes
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 & dimensionsidentical
Width	63 mm	63 mm
Depth	30 mm	30 mm
Height	93 mm	93 mm
Weight	120 g	120 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers	143 mm	215 mm
Package depth	114 mm	114 mm
Package height	83 mm	83 mm
Package weightDiffers	298 g	498 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)

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