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Linksys PLEK500 vs Linksys PLWK400

    Linksys PLEK500 Powerline Adapter
    Linksys PLEK500
      4.01 in
      2.06 in
      Linksys PLWK400 Powerline Adapter
      Linksys PLWK400
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      Linksys has earned high marks for its Wi-Fi routers of late, but there's nothing special about this power-line kit.Read more
      A simple powerline networking kit for people on a budgetRead more
      Being the first that supports the HomePlug AV2, the Linksys PLEK500 redefine home powerline networking speed.Read more
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      <b>Powerline</b> communications provides a convenient way of using the mains wiring to extend the range of one%C2%92s home Ethernet network. In addition to doing this, the <b>Linksys</b> PLWK400 <b>Powerline</b> AV <b>Wireless</b> Network Extender Kit also provides a <b>wireless</b> connection which is particularly useful if one has a Wi-Fi only tablet.Read more
      The Linksys PLK200 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit is one of the easiest ways to setup 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.Read more
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      User rating
      37
      4.1 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		40 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      35
      4.4 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		51 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		14 %
      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Technical details

      Linksys PLEK500Linksys PLEK500
      Linksys PLWK400Linksys PLWK400
      Number of units22

      Design

      Linksys PLEK500Linksys PLEK500
      Linksys PLWK400Linksys PLWK400
      Colour of productWhiteBlack

      Features

      Linksys PLEK500Linksys PLEK500
      Linksys PLWK400Linksys PLWK400
      Passthroughnoyes
      Plug and Playyesyes
      Security algorithms128-bit AESWPS

      Communication

      Linksys PLEK500Linksys PLEK500
      Linksys PLWK400Linksys PLWK400
      Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
      Ethernet connectionyesyes
      Number of ethernet ports11
      Ethernet speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s10/100Mbit/s
      Connection standardsHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
      Total data transfer rate500.0 Mbps200.0 Mbps
      Wireless networknoyes

      Compatibility

      Linksys PLEK500Linksys PLEK500
      Linksys PLWK400Linksys PLWK400
      Encryptionyesyes

      Power

      Linksys PLEK500Linksys PLEK500
      Linksys PLWK400Linksys PLWK400
      Built-in power socketnono

      Pros & Cons

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