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Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA281 PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 23identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 500 Mbit/s
    • 300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • No
    • Yes
  • LED indicators
    • LAN, Power, Yes
    • LAN, Power, WLAN
  • Product colour
    • Black, White
    • White
  • Quantity per pack
    • 2 pc(s)
    • 1 pc(s)

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36 specifications
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TP-Link

TL-PA511KIT PowerLine network adapter 500 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Black, White 2 pc(s)

Model TL-PA511KIT

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B

TP-Link

TL-WPA281 PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s)

Model TL-WPA281

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Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one11,54,150 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketNoNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AVHomePlug AV
ModulationDiffers1024-QAM, 16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, 8-QAM, BPSK, OFDM, QPSKOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)6 W6 W
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, YesLAN, Power, WLAN
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
CertificationCE, FCCCE, FCC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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 & dimensionsidentical
Width58 mm58 mm
Depth40 mm40 mm
Height105 mm105 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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