Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has 500 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 500 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA4025PT KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:2
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:No
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-PA4025PT KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:MacOS

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Comparison of TL-PA4025PT KIT, TL-WPA1000 KIT
47 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
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, 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one7.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.38 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
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerYes
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCCUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows VisWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMacOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — 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
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSCE, RoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source580 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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