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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 vs Zyxel PLA5405 v2

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20 has 1.2 W more power consumption (typical) than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (5.2 W vs 4 W). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2. AC input voltage: 220 V on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, 100 - 240 V on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:2
    • PLA5405 v2:1
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:5.2 W
    • PLA5405 v2:4 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:0.92 W
    • PLA5405 v2:0.5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:220 V
    • PLA5405 v2:100 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:50 Hz
    • PLA5405 v2:50 - 60 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20:LAN, Power
    • PLA5405 v2:Yes

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT V1.20, PLA5405 v2
34 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.2 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.92 W0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 UltimatUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm27 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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