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NETGEAR PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials vs TP-Link TL-PA4015P KIT

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 8identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials:2
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials:Yes
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:No
  • Built-in power socket
    • PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials:No
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:HomePlug AV

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Comparison of PowerLINE 1000 + WiFi Essentials, TL-PA4015P KIT
36 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s500 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
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
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 W
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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 source95 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source

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