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 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
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
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AESWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
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
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
CertificationDiffersFCC, CECE
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers68 mm54 mm
DepthDiffers30 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers123 mm94 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACLAN (RJ-45)

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