Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

NETGEAR Powerline 1000 Essentials vs TP-Link TL-PA9020P KIT

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Powerline 1000 Essentials:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Powerline 1000 Essentials:1
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:2
  • Built-in power socket
    • Powerline 1000 Essentials:No
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • Powerline 1000 Essentials:Yes
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
  • Width
    • Powerline 1000 Essentials:56 mm
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:130.7 mm
  • Depth
    • Powerline 1000 Essentials:30 mm
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:71.7 mm
  • Height
    • Powerline 1000 Essentials:100 mm
    • TL-PA9020P KIT:42 mm

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Comparison of Powerline 1000 Essentials, TL-PA9020P KIT
43 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV1 / HomePlug Green PHYHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType JUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.8 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
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 sourcemacOS
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
WidthDiffers56 mm130.7 mm
DepthDiffers30 mm71.7 mm
HeightDiffers100 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for one109 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source780 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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