Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

FRITZ!Powerline 540E International vs TP-Link TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s)

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 10identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:2
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):3
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:11,54,300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):300 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:No
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):Yes
  • Product colour
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:White
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):Black, White
  • Width
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:59 mm
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):64 mm
  • Depth
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:41 mm
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):42 mm
  • Height
    • FRITZ!Powerline 540E International:132 mm
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):126 mm

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Comparison of FRITZ!Powerline 540E International, TL-WPA4230P
40 specifications
Performance5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers11,54,300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimat
Linux operating systems supportedKnown 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
WidthDiffers59 mm64 mm
DepthDiffers41 mm42 mm
HeightDiffers132 mm126 mm
WeightKnown for one185 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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