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TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,500 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT has 27 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (95 mm vs 68 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT has 28 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (58 mm vs 30 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4015PT KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE
  • Width
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:95 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA4015PT KIT:58 mm
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4015PT KIT, TL-PA9020 KIT
39 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 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 technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one2.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCFCC, CE
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%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm123 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC

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