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TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 vs Zyxel PLA5405 v2

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 600 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (1200 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Zyxel PLA5405 v2 (2 vs 1). The Zyxel PLA5405 v2 has 36 mm more width than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 (90 mm vs 54 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20 has Wi-Fi. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, Gigabit Ethernet on the Zyxel PLA5405 v2.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:600 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Fast Ethernet
    • PLA5405 v2:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:10,100 Mbit/s
    • PLA5405 v2:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:2
    • PLA5405 v2:1
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:Yes
    • PLA5405 v2:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:HomePlug AV
    • PLA5405 v2:HomePlug AV2
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:CE
    • PLA5405 v2:CE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20:-40 - 70 °C
    • PLA5405 v2:-30 - 70 °C

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220 KIT V1.20, PLA5405 v2
40 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers600 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10BASE-T, 100BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC, BSMI CE-LVD, IEC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers54 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers40 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers94 mm27 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz

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