Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 13identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (1300 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-PA8033P KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. LED indicators: LAN, PLC, Power on the TP-Link TL-PA8033P KIT, LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Fast Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA8033P KIT:LAN, PLC, Power
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN

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Comparison of TL-PA8033P KIT, TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2
43 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, 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
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
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
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one5.32 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.36 WUnknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one16 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PLC, PowerLAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, 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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one131 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one72 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)

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