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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 19identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 2.71 W more power consumption (typical) than the TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT (5.2 W vs 2.49 W). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7010P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:2
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:1
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:5.2 W
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:2.49 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:0.95 W
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:0.45 W
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA7010P KIT:CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT, TL-PA7010P KIT
42 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs5.2 W2.49 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.95 W0.45 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, PLC, Power
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Bas
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm126.3 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm70 mm
Height42 mm42 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source770 g
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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