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| Product | Linksys PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit | TRENDnet TPL-401E2K 500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter Kit | Netgear Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter XAV5501 | Western Digital WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit  | ZyXel PLA4205 500 Mbps Powerline Gigabit Ethernet Adapter |
| Price | $140.00 | $84.95 to $136.95 | MSRP: $120.00 | $88.00 | $50.99 to $60.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 5 stars | 0 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | January 20, 2007 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| 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. | 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. | If you want to get the best data throughput speeds out of your home electrical wiring and don't mind the oversize design, the Netgear Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter XAV5501 would make an excellent buy. | 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. | The ZyXel PLA4205 power line adapter is an excellent alternative to using regular Ethernet or Wi-Fi to connect more devices to a home network. |
| Product Description | Linksys PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit PLK200 - Bridge - None - Desktop | TRENDnet TPL-401E2K - Bridge - None - Desktop | NETGEAR Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter XAV5501 - Bridge - None - Wall-pluggable | WD Livewire WDBABY0000NBK - Bridge - None - Desktop | ZyXEL PLA4205 - Bridge - None - Wall-pluggable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Device Type | Bridge - None | Bridge - None | Bridge - None | Bridge - None | Bridge - None |
| Enclosure Type | Desktop | Desktop | Wall-pluggable | Desktop | Wall-pluggable |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet | Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet | Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet | Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet | Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet HomePlug AV (HPAV) Fast Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 500 Mbps |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | HomePlug AV IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | HomePlug AV IEEE 802.3 | HomePlug AV IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3 | HomePlug AV IEEE 1901 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.5 in x 4 in x 2 in | 2.8 in x 3.9 in | 2.6 in x 1.6 in x 5.4 in | 3.4 in x 4.7 in x 1.3 in | 2.8 in x 2.6 in x 3.7 in |
| Weight | 4.8 oz | Info unavailable | 8.8 oz | 6.7 oz | 4.7 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| MSRP: $120.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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