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FRITZ! 1240 AX vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 13identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 800 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (2000 Mbit/s vs 1200 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 3 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (71 mm vs 68 mm). The FRITZ! 1240 AX has 2.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (32.5 mm vs 30 mm). Only the FRITZ! 1240 AX has Wi-Fi. Networking standards: IEEE 802.11ac on the FRITZ! 1240 AX, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 1240 AX:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • 1240 AX:Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • Security algorithms
    • 1240 AX:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:128-bit AES
  • MIMO type
    • 1240 AX:Single User MIMO
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Multi User MIMO
  • Width
    • 1240 AX:71 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
  • Depth
    • 1240 AX:32.5 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm
  • Height
    • 1240 AX:147.5 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:123 mm
  • Quantity per pack
    • 1240 AX:1 pc(s)
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of 1240 AX, TL-PA9020 KIT
48 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s2000 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) ports22
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11acIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketNoNo
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
MIMOYesYes
MIMO typeDiffersSingle User MIMOMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltage230 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, 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 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 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers32.5 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers147.5 mm123 mm
WeightKnown for one210 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one136 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one187 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one84 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one340 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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