Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA5215 Starter Kit vs Zyxel WRE2205 v2

13specifications compared
7differ
6identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA5215 Starter Kit:600 Mbit/s
- WRE2205 v2:300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- PLA5215 Starter Kit:Gigabit Ethernet
- WRE2205 v2:Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- PLA5215 Starter Kit:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- WRE2205 v2:10,100 Mbit/s
Weight
- PLA5215 Starter Kit:206 g
- WRE2205 v2:85 g
Quantity per pack
- PLA5215 Starter Kit:2 pc(s)
- WRE2205 v2:1 pc(s)

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Comparison of PLA5215 Starter Kit, WRE2205 v2
38 specifications	A Zyxel PLA5215 Starter Kit View product	B Zyxel WRE2205 v2 View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	600 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 1901	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers	128-bit AES	128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	300 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 Mbit/s
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 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
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Activity, LAN, Link, Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-30 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	122 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	67 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	40 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	206 g	85 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	2 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	155 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 g

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