Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link PGW2440 KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 9identical
  • 25known 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 V2 (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 V2. 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 V2. PowerLine standard: G.hn on the TP-Link PGW2440 KIT, HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PGW2440 KIT:1428 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • PGW2440 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PGW2440 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • PGW2440 KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • PGW2440 KIT:G.hn
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:HomePlug AV
  • Certification
    • PGW2440 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:CE

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Comparison of PGW2440 KIT, TL-PA4020P KIT V2
42 specifications
Performance7 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
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
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
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power plugKnown for oneType E / FUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source58 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
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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