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TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3 vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 19identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has 1,900 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3 (2000 Mbit/s vs 100 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4010P KIT V3, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 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-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:No
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:Yes
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4010P KIT V3:CE, FCC
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4010P KIT V3, TL-WPA9610 KIT
40 specifications
Performance9 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers100 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200,300,867 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 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 socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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 certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
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
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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