Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 17identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 41 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (95 mm vs 54 mm). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 18 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (58 mm vs 40 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has 52 mm more height than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (94 mm vs 42 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20.

  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:Yes
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:No
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:CE
  • Width
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:95 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:54 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:58 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:40 mm
  • Height
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:42 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:94 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20
41 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rate600 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 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 UltimatYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm94 mm
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 one5.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.92 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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