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TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT has 700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (1000 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT (2 vs 1). Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT. 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. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:MacOS
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:RoHS

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Comparison of TL-WPA1000 KIT, TL-WPA4220T KIT
46 specifications
Performance9 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11,54,300 Mbit/s
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 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType CUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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 Ultimat
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMacOSYes
Operational conditionsidentical
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%
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
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800
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

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