Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT

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  • 20differ
  • 5identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) has 800 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT (3 vs 2). The D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) has 4.2 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT (12 W vs 7.8 W). Only the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s), Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):3
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:2
  • Wi-Fi
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:No
  • Security algorithms
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):WPA, WPA2
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:128-bit AES
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):12 W
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:7.8 W
  • AC input voltage
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):100 - 240 V
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:220 V

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69 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
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), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300,866,1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2128-bit AES
Airtime Fairness (ATF)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Covr Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2400 - 5000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType C
Built-in power socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs12 W7.8 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.38 W
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 A
Design4 differ
Antenna typeDiffersExternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, Signal strengthLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersFCC, CE , UL, CE/LVD, WEEECE, FCC
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers79.7 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers47 mm58 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for one280 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one178 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one216 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one96 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.19 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)Known for one30 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight (air)Known for one324 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight (sea)Known for one509.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (air)Known for one135.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (sea)Known for one2.09 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (air)Known for one300 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (sea)Known for one480 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for one9.41 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one110 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one37.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one50.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one24.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one10.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vis
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

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