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Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 3identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Wi-Fi
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:No
  • Built-in power socket
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):No
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Yes
  • Modulation
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):DSSS, OFDM
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:OFDM
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):7.1 W
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:5.2 W
  • AC input voltage
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):100 V
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:220 V
  • AC input frequency
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):50 - 60 Hz
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:50 Hz
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10 - 85%
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10 - 90%
  • Width
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):65 mm
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:95 mm

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Comparison of WEX-1166DHPS, TL-PA4020P KIT
38 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType F
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationDiffersDSSS, OFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs7.1 W5.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.95 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 V220 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers40 mm58 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for one138 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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