Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

NETGEAR XWNB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 5identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 100 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the NETGEAR XWNB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White (600 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the NETGEAR XWNB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White (2 vs 1). Networking standards: IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3 on the NETGEAR XWNB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • XWNB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • XWNB5221-100PAS PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White:1
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2

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Comparison of XWNB5221-100PAS, TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20
36 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Built-in power socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AVUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.92 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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
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 & 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 includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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