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TP-Link TL-PA4020P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 14identical
  • 19known 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 (2000 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-WPA9610 KIT (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has Wi-Fi. 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-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:600 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:2
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Certification
    • TL-PA4020P KIT:CE, FCC
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:CE

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Comparison of TL-PA4020P KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT
44 specifications
Performance9 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
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) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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 standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug 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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 x64Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown 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 one0.95 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source

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