Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 17identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) (600 Mbit/s vs 200 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 3.6 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s) (5.2 W vs 1.6 W). Product colour: Blue, White on the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s), White on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20. Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s) on the TP-Link TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s), 2 pc(s) on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):1
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):1.6 W
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:5.2 W
  • Product colour
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Blue, White
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:White
  • Quantity per pack
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of TL-PA251(V3), TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20
34 specifications
Performance2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Built-in power socketYesYes
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AVUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.6 W5.2 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
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHSCE, 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)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width95 mm95 mm
Depth58 mm58 mm
Height42 mm42 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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