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| Price | $139.99 | $68.95 to $129.99 | $89.99 to $139.99 | $129.95 | $108.39 to $159.99 |
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| Release date | January 20, 2007 | January 20, 2007 | |||
| The Bottom Line | The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook. | The WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit is arguably the best powerline adapter kit for homes to date. It's fast, comparatively affordable, and offers plenty of network ports. | If you want to get the most data throughput speed out of your home electrical wiring, the TrendNet TPL-401E2K kit is the only choice on the market for now. | The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to set up and maintain a home network that's fast enough to stream HD video content, but it's a bit of a strain on the pocketbook. | Attractive, affordable, and very fast, D-Link's PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Starter Kit DHP-501AV is one of the best available in its class. |
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| Product Description | Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter PLE200 - Bridge - None - Desktop | WD Livewire WDBABY0000NBK - Bridge - None - Desktop | TRENDnet TPL-401E2K - Bridge - None - Desktop | Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit PLK200 - Bridge - None - Desktop | D-Link PowerLine AV 500 Adapter Starter Kit DHP-501AV - Bridge - None - Desktop |
| Device Type | Bridge - None | Bridge - None | Bridge - None | Bridge - None | Bridge - None |
| Enclosure Type | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet | Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet | Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet | Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet | Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 1901 HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 500 Mbps |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | HomePlug AV IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | HomePlug AV IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | HomePlug AV IEEE 1901 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 |
| Power | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in | 3.4 in x 4.7 in x 1.3 in | 2.8 in x 3.9 in | 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in | 2.8 in x 2.1 in x 3.9 in |
| Weight | 4.8 oz | 6.7 oz | Info unavailable | 4.8 oz | 5.3 oz |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP | Info unavailable | Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions) Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition | Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP | Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Packaged Quantity | Info unavailable | 2 | 2 | Info unavailable | 2 |
| Network / Transport Protocol | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | CSMA/CA | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Features | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Quality of Service (QoS) 128-bit encryption Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X) | Info unavailable | Quality of Service (QoS) Auto-negotiation 128-bit encryption Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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