Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ! 1240 AX vs FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set

27specifications compared
16differ
11identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set (2 vs 1). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 4 mm more width than the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set (71 mm vs 67 mm). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 0.5 mm more depth than the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set (32.5 mm vs 32 mm). Only the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the FRITZ! 1240 AX, 1000 Mbit/s on the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set.

Ethernet LAN data rates
- 1240 AX:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- 1240 AX:2
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:1
Top Wi-Fi standard
- 1240 AX:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networking standards
- 1240 AX:IEEE 802.11ac
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:IEEE 1901
Built-in power socket
- 1240 AX:No
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:Yes
Security algorithms
- 1240 AX:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:WPA2
LED indicators
- 1240 AX:Yes
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:Power, WLAN
Width
- 1240 AX:71 mm
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:67 mm

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Comparison of 1240 AX, FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set
39 specifications	A FRITZ! 1240 AX View product	B FRITZ! FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set View product
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	1200 Mbit/s	1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one	600 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11ac	IEEE 1901
Power plug	Type F	Type F
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers	128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS	WPA2
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for one	Single User MIMO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	866 Mbit/s
Web-based setup wizardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	230 V	230 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Power, WLAN
Product colour	White	White
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	71 mm	67 mm
DepthDiffers	32.5 mm	32 mm
HeightDiffers	147.5 mm	132 mm
WeightDiffers	210 g	200 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	136 mm	125 mm
Package depthDiffers	187 mm	85 mm
Package heightDiffers	84 mm	185 mm
Package weightDiffers	340 g	620 g
Package type	Box	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85171800

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