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TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 13identical
  • 14known 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2 (1000 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. 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-WPA4226 KIT V1.2. PowerLine standard: HomePlug AV2 on the TP-Link TL-WPA1000 KIT, HomePlug AV on the TP-Link TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:600 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:HomePlug AV2
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:HomePlug AV
  • LED indicators
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:LAN, PLC, Power, WLAN
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:MacOS
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:Yes
  • Compliance certificates
    • TL-WPA1000 KIT:CE, RoHS
    • TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2:RoHS

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Comparison of TL-WPA1000 KIT, TL-WPA4226 KIT V1.2
39 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s600 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
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)
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 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power plugKnown for oneType CUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES, 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 source600 Mbit/s
Design1 differ
Antenna typeInternalInternal
LED indicatorsDiffersYesLAN, PLC, 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 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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
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
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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