Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender vs TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (2000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:2000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Built-in power socket
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:No
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Yes
  • Antenna type
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:External
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Internal
  • LED indicators
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Yes
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Product colour
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Black
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:White

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Comparison of DRA-2060, TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2
35 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Antenna typeDiffersExternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Linux operating systems supportedKnown 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%
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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