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D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 12identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,800 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (2000 Mbit/s vs 200 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 20.2 mm more width than the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (68 mm vs 47.8 mm). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2
  • PowerLine standard
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • AC input voltage
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):100-240 V
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:230 V
  • AC input frequency
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):50 - 60 Hz
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:50 Hz
  • Certification
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):CE Class B / FCC CE LVD / UL
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE

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Comparison of DHP-208AV, TL-PA9020 KIT
40 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketNoNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Frequency rangeKnown for one2 - 30 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V230 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE Class B / FCC CE LVD / ULFCC, CE
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 conditions1 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)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers47.8 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers27.7 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers65.6 mm123 mm
WeightKnown for one58.1 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC

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