Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link PGW2440 KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 10identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):1428 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • PGW2440 KIT(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • TL-WA860RE(EU) PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT(EU), TL-WA860RE(EU)
45 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1428 Mbit/s300 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) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11,54,300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA364-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneG.hnUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one300 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, 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 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65.8 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75.2 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source156.5 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.5 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 g
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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