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TP-Link TL-PA8030P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 16identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8030P KIT:1200 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA8030P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA8030P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA8030P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-PA8030P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA8030P KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA8030P KIT:6 W
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT:7.2 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • TL-PA8030P KIT:0.5 W
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT:4.6 W

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Comparison of TL-PA8030P KIT, TL-WPA4220 KIT
42 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s600 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) ports33
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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 source11,54,300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs6 W7.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W4.6 W
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 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 Ultimat
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesmacOS
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers72 mm94 mm
DepthDiffers42 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm69.5 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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