Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 2differ
  • 19identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20 (2 vs 1). Certification: CE, FCC on the TP-Link TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, CE on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V2.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:1
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:2
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V2:CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4016P KIT V1.20, TL-PA4020P KIT V2
37 specifications
Performance1 differ
Maximum data transfer rate600 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technology10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AVHomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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