Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set vs FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set

21specifications compared
9differ
12identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set (4 vs 1). The FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set has 5 mm more package width than the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set (130 mm vs 125 mm). The FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set has 5 mm more package depth than the FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set (85 mm vs 80 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 WLAN Set, 1000 Mbit/s on the FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set.

Ethernet LAN data rates
- 1240 AX WLAN Set:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- 1240 AX WLAN Set:4
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:1
Top Wi-Fi standard
- 1240 AX WLAN Set:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Built-in power socket
- 1240 AX WLAN Set:No
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:Yes
Security algorithms
- 1240 AX WLAN Set:128-bit AES, WPA2
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:WPA2
LED indicators
- 1240 AX WLAN Set:Yes
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:Power, WLAN
Package width
- 1240 AX WLAN Set:130 mm
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:125 mm
Package depth
- 1240 AX WLAN Set:80 mm
- FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set:85 mm

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Comparison of 1240 AX WLAN Set, FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set
41 specifications	A FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set View product	B FRITZ! FRITZ!Powerline 1260 WLAN Set View product
Performance5 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	4	1
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 1901
Power plugKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type F
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
Security algorithmsDiffers	128-bit AES, WPA2	WPA2
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
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
PowerLine standardKnown for one	HomePlug AV2	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for one	Multi User MIMO	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	230 V	230 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Power, WLAN
Product colour	White	White
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	132 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	130 mm	125 mm
Package depthDiffers	80 mm	85 mm
Package height	185 mm	185 mm
Package weightDiffers	540 g	620 g
Package type	Box	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	2 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
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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