Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 6identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 0.9 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (6.1 W vs 5.2 W). The D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) has 6 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (101 mm vs 95 mm). Security algorithms: 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 on the D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20. AC input voltage: 100-240 V on the D-Link DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 220 V on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):6.1 W
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:5.2 W
  • AC input voltage
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):100-240 V
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:220 V
  • AC input frequency
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):50 - 60 Hz
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:50 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:LAN, Power
  • Certification
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):CE/LVD FCC UL WEEE
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Width
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):101 mm
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:95 mm
  • Depth
    • DHP-W312AV PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):70 mm
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:58 mm

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Comparison of DHP-W312AV, TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20
36 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Built-in power socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one433 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs6.1 W5.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 W
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V220 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE/LVD FCC UL WEEECE, FCC, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimat
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers101 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm58 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm42 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
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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