Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

ASUS PL-AC56 Kit vs TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PL-AC56 Kit:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • PL-AC56 Kit:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PL-AC56 Kit:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • PL-AC56 Kit:2
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • PL-AC56 Kit:Yes
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:No
  • Networking standards
    • PL-AC56 Kit:IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
  • LED indicators
    • PL-AC56 Kit:Data, LAN, Power
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:Yes
  • Width
    • PL-AC56 Kit:80 mm
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20:95 mm

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Comparison of PL-AC56 Kit, TL-PA4010P KIT V2.20
42 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300,867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersData, LAN, PowerYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers151.4 mm58 mm
HeightDiffers43.4 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for one85.6 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one0.2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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