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TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3 vs TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has 900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3 (1000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3, HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:No
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:Yes
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:MacOS
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:RoHS
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:CE, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA4010P KIT V3, TL-WPA1000 KIT
43 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType C
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one4.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.72 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMacOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — 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
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source580 g

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