Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 10identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has 400 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT (2 vs 1). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20. Power plug: Type C on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, Type G on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20. LED indicators: Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, PLC, Power, WLAN on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:2
  • Power plug
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Type C
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:Type G
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:MacOS
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:Yes
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:RoHS
  • Quantity per pack
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:2 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20:3 pc(s)

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Comparison of TL-WPA1000 KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT V1.20
43 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugDiffersType CType G
Built-in power socketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AV2Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Plug and PlayYesYes
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Design1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPLC, Power, WLAN
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 8
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMacOSYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one580 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.302 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.78 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 mm

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