Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Zyxel PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White vs Zyxel PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White:2
    • PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
  • Built-in power socket
    • PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White:Yes
    • PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
  • Width
    • PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White:125 mm
    • PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):90 mm
  • Depth
    • PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White:65 mm
    • PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):60 mm
  • Height
    • PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White:42 mm
    • PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):27 mm
  • Weight
    • PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White:215 g
    • PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):95 g
  • Package width
    • PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White:215 mm
    • PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):151 mm
  • Package depth
    • PLA5256 Ethernet LAN White:141 mm
    • PLA5405 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):176 mm

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Comparison of PLA5256, PLA5405
35 specifications
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiNoNo
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 1901Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers65 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm27 mm
WeightDiffers215 g95 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers215 mm151 mm
Package depthDiffers141 mm176 mm
Package heightDiffers94 mm85 mm
Package weightDiffers310 g355 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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