Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA5256 Starter Kit vs Zyxel PLA5456 Starter Kit

27specifications compared
7differ
20identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PLA5256 Starter Kit:1000 Mbit/s
- PLA5456 Starter Kit:1800 Mbit/s
LED indicators
- PLA5256 Starter Kit:Activity, Link, PoE, Power
- PLA5456 Starter Kit:Yes
Width
- PLA5256 Starter Kit:125 mm
- PLA5456 Starter Kit:133.5 mm
Depth
- PLA5256 Starter Kit:65 mm
- PLA5456 Starter Kit:71.1 mm
Height
- PLA5256 Starter Kit:42 mm
- PLA5456 Starter Kit:38.6 mm
Weight
- PLA5256 Starter Kit:215 g
- PLA5456 Starter Kit:230 g
Package weight
- PLA5256 Starter Kit:550 g
- PLA5456 Starter Kit:788 g

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Comparison of PLA5256 Starter Kit, PLA5456 Starter Kit
39 specifications	A Zyxel PLA5256 Starter Kit View product	B Zyxel PLA5456 Starter Kit View product
Performance1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	1800 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
Wi-Fi	No	No
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type F
Built-in power socket	Yes	Yes
Modulation	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK, ROBO	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSK, ROBO
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance	300 m	300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency range	2 - 86 MHz	2 - 86 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 1901	Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Activity, Link, PoE, Power	Yes
Product colour	White	White
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE-LVD, BSMI EMC: CE, FCC, ICES, BSM
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	125 mm	133.5 mm
DepthDiffers	65 mm	71.1 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	38.6 mm
WeightDiffers	215 g	230 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	231 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95 mm
Package weightDiffers	550 g	788 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)

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