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FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 (4 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has 60 mm more package width than the FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set (190 mm vs 130 mm). Only the FRITZ! 1240 AX WLAN Set has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has built-in power socket.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 1240 AX WLAN Set:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 1240 AX WLAN Set:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 1240 AX WLAN Set:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1240 AX WLAN Set:4
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:2
  • Wi-Fi
    • 1240 AX WLAN Set:Yes
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:No
  • Built-in power socket
    • 1240 AX WLAN Set:No
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • 1240 AX WLAN Set:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:HomePlug AV
  • Security algorithms
    • 1240 AX WLAN Set:128-bit AES, WPA2
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:128-bit AES

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Comparison of 1240 AX WLAN Set, TL-PA4020P KIT V2
44 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA2128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
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
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers130 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers80 mm125 mm
Package heightDiffers185 mm100 mm
Package weightKnown for one540 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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