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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 14identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 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). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 has Wi-Fi. 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Yes
  • Product colour
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):Blue, White
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:White
  • Quantity per pack
    • TL-PA251(V3) PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Blue, White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of TL-PA251(V3), TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2
36 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AVHomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHSCE, FCC, RoHS
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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