Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 19identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1,400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (2000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 14 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (68 mm vs 54 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has 10 mm more depth than the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT (40 mm vs 30 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
  • Certification
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:CE
  • Width
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:68 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:54 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:30 mm
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:40 mm

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Comparison of TL-PA9020 KIT, TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20
42 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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 socketNoNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
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 source300 Mbit/s
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersFCC, CECE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers68 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers30 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers123 mm94 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedDiffersACLAN (RJ-45)

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