Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ!Powerline 540E International vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s)

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 11identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Wi-Fi
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:Yes
    • TL-PA4020P PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
  • Security algorithms
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
    • TL-PA4020P PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):128-bit AES
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:5.5 W
    • TL-PA4020P PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):3 W
  • LED indicators
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:Yes
    • TL-PA4020P PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):LAN, Power
  • Width
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:59 mm
    • TL-PA4020P PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):95 mm
  • Depth
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:41 mm
    • TL-PA4020P PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):58 mm
  • Height
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:132 mm
    • TL-PA4020P PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):42 mm

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Comparison of FRITZ!Powerline 540E International, TL-PA4020P
39 specifications
Performance3 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one11,54,300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS128-bit AES
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.5 W3 W
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, Power
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers59 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers41 mm58 mm
HeightDiffers132 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for one185 gUnknown — 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%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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