Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 25identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has Wi-Fi. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT, 128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT. Certification: FCC, CE on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT, CE on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT. Cables included: AC on the TP-Link TL-PA9020 KIT, LAN (RJ-45) on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:2
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Yes
  • Certification
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:FCC, CE
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:CE
  • Cables included
    • TL-PA9020 KIT:AC
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:LAN (RJ-45)

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Comparison of TL-PA9020 KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT
42 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rate2000 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technology10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketNoNo
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
MIMOYesYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200,300,867 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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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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