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TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) vs TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 19identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT (2 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has 40 mm more package width than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (230 mm vs 190 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has 54 mm more package depth than the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU) (190 mm vs 136 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has Wi-Fi. Power plug: Type E / F on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), Type C on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):2
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):No
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
  • Power plug
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Type E / F
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Type C
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):COFDM
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:OFDM
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):Yes
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:MacOS
  • Package width
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):190 mm
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:230 mm
  • Package depth
    • TL-PA7027P KIT(EU):136 mm
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:190 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT(EU), TL-WPA1000 KIT
43 specifications
Performance6 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 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
Power plugDiffersType E / FType C
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersCOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
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)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.84 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMacOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm190 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Package weight580 g580 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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