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FRITZ! 1240 AX vs TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU)

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) has 100 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (1300 Mbit/s vs 1200 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) (2 vs 1). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 10 V more AC input voltage than the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) (230 V vs 220 V). Only the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU) has built-in power socket. Networking standards: IEEE 802.11ac on the FRITZ! 1240 AX, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-PA8010P KIT(EU).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 1240 AX:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1240 AX:2
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):1
  • Power plug
    • 1240 AX:Type F
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):Type E / F
  • Built-in power socket
    • 1240 AX:No
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • 1240 AX:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):128-bit AES
  • AC input voltage
    • 1240 AX:230 V
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):220 V
  • LED indicators
    • 1240 AX:Yes
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):LAN, PLC, Power
  • Width
    • 1240 AX:71 mm
    • TL-PA8010P KIT(EU):42 mm

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Comparison of 1240 AX, TL-PA8010P KIT(EU)
49 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 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) portsDiffers21
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType FType E / F
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneSingle User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers230 V220 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown 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%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers71 mm42 mm
DepthDiffers32.5 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers147.5 mm131 mm
WeightKnown for one210 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers136 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers187 mm190 mm
Package heightDiffers84 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers340 g700 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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