Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link PGW2440 KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT

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

Key differences

The TP-Link PGW2440 KIT has 828 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (1428 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT. Power plug: Type E / F on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT, Type F on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT:1428 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • PGW2440 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PGW2440 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • PGW2440 KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:No
  • Power plug
    • PGW2440 KIT:Type E / F
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Type F
  • PowerLine standard
    • PGW2440 KIT:G.hn
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Certification
    • PGW2440 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:CE, FCC

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT, TL-PA4020P KIT
40 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1428 Mbit/s600 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 source2
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType E / FType F
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersG.hnHomePlug AV
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — 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 source0.95 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown 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 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 dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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