Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 15identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT, HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:HomePlug AV
  • Modulation
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:COFDM
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:OFDM
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Certification
    • TL-PA7027P KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:CE, FCC, RoHS

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Comparison of TL-PA7027P KIT, TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2
42 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType GUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationDiffersCOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 Mbit/s
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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE, FCC, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 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
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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