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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT vs TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 17identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has 0.45 W more power consumption (standby) than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (0.95 W vs 0.5 W). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 10 V more AC input voltage than the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT (230 V vs 220 V). Only the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Yes
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:0.95 W
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:0.5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:220 V
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:230 V
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:CE, FCC
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT, TL-PA9020 KIT
41 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit 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) ports22
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown 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 (standby)Differs0.95 W0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCFCC, CE
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 x64Yes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm30 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm123 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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