Linksys Instant PowerLine USB adapter comparison

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Product name	Linksys Instant PowerLine USB adapter	XE102 Powerline Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge	NetGear XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter	Gateway PLU-300 power-line USB adapter	Zyxel Home Plug Powerline Ethernet Adapter (200 Mbps)
Price	$73.99	$24.09 to $89.00	$64.26	Check Prices	$49.99 to $76.96
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	2.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	January 01, 2003	April 01, 2003	June 17, 2002	February 01, 2004	November 01, 2006
The Bottom Line	The PLUSB10 is a good choice for connecting to a power-line network through a USB connection, but its bulk can make it difficult to plug into outlets in tight spaces.	The Netgear XE102 is one of the most compact power-line Ethernet bridges on the market, making it ideal for outlets in cramped corners or along baseboards.	The XE602 is a flexible choice for home users without Ethernet or phone wiring in every room.	Gateway's power-line adapter is well suited for networking in homes or small offices.	The Zyxel PLA-400 is a compelling alternative to a wireless home network, but the competition offers faster throughput for about the same price.
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Cabling Type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Power/data	Power/data	Info unavailable
Compliant Standards	HomePlug 1.0	IEEE 802.3 HomePlug 1.0	IEEE 802.3 HomePlug 1.0	HomePlug 1.0	Info unavailable
Form Factor	External	External	External	External	External
Dimensions (WxDxH)	6.5 in x 3.8 in x 1.3 in	3.9 in x 1.9 in x 2.9 in	6.9 in x 4.6 in x 1.1 in	Info unavailable	4.4 in x 4.2 in x 1.1 in
Data Link Protocol	HomePlug 1.0	Ethernet HomePlug 1.0	HomePlug 1.0	HomePlug 1.0	Ethernet Fast Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV)
Voltage Required	Info unavailable	AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )	? 22% ( 60 Hz )	AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )	AC 120/230 V
Data Transfer Rate	14 Mbps	14 Mbps	14 Mbps	14 Mbps	200 Mbps
Product Description	Linksys Instant Powerline PLUSB10 - Network adapter	NETGEAR Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 - Bridge	NETGEAR Powerline XE602 - Network adapter	Gateway Powerline USB Adapter PLU-300 - Network adapter	ZyXEL PLA-400 - Bridge
Interface (Bus) Type	USB	Info unavailable	Ethernet	USB	Info unavailable
Weight	0.7 lbs	0.4 lbs	0.9 lbs	Info unavailable	6.6 oz
Localization	Info unavailable	English / United States	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Device Type	Network adapter	Bridge	Network adapter	Network adapter	Bridge
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 98/2000	Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition	Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty	1 year warranty	3 years warranty	2 years warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable
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Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $73.99 In stock: See Site Price from 1 CNET Certified store	TigerDirect.com $24.09 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $89.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $64.26 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com $52.01 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $49.99 In stock: Yes Next Warehouse $76.96 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores
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