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Linksys PLEK500

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37 user ratings
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3 stars
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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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Pros

  • fast and reliable
  • makes installation and configuration much easier
  • very powerful and useful features

Cons

  • PLE500 supports only the 500Mbps tier
  • not usually brute-forced from unsecured RDP
  • rig is illegitimate and yields ill-gotten gains for criminals
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Key specs

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  • no
  • yes
  • 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • HomePlug AV2
  • 500 Mbps
  • no
  • yes
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Linksys PLEK500 - Pros & Cons

Linksys PLEK500

Pros

  • fast and reliable
  • makes installation and configuration much easier
  • very powerful and useful features
  • phishing simulations keeps data safe and secure
  • so effective and resilient
  • proof-of-work mining system that maintains an ASIC resistance

Cons

  • PLE500 supports only the 500Mbps tier
  • not usually brute-forced from unsecured RDP
  • rig is illegitimate and yields ill-gotten gains for criminals
  • unplug when not in use

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Linksys PLEK500 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Number of units2
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Features
Passthroughno
Plug and Playyes
Security algorithms128-bit AES
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Compatibility
Encryptionyes
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Design
Colour of productWhite
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Communication
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet connectionyes
Number of ethernet ports1
Ethernet speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Connection standardsHomePlug AV2
Total data transfer rate500.0 Mbps
Wireless networkno
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Power
Built-in power socketno

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Linksys PLEK500 Linksys - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Linksys PLEK500 Linksys PLEK500 power-line networking review: Pricey for its performance
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Published: 15.01.2015
Linksys PLEK500 power-line networking review: Pricey for its performance
1.3

Linksys has earned high marks for its Wi-Fi routers of late, but there's nothing special about this power-line kit.

By By Denny Arar
4 minute read
Linksys PLEK500 Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit PLEK500 review
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TechRadar
Published: 06.12.2013
Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV2 Kit PLEK500 review
4.0

A simple powerline networking kit for people on a budget

By Matt Hanson
5 minute read
Linksys PLEK500 Top powerline performance to date
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CNET
Published: 07.03.2014
Top powerline performance to date

Being the first that supports the HomePlug AV2, the Linksys PLEK500 redefine home powerline networking speed.

By Dong Ngo
7 minute read

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