Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 14identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (2000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:Yes
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:No
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:CE, FCC, RoHS
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, TL-WPA9610 KIT
43 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit 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) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
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
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
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
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
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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