Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 16identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT has 1,700 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT (2000 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-WPA9610 KIT (2 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA4220T KIT, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA9610 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:2000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:2
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:11,54,300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:1200,300,867 Mbit/s
  • Built-in power socket
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:No
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-WPA4220T KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA9610 KIT:HomePlug AV2

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Comparison of TL-WPA4220T KIT, TL-WPA9610 KIT
43 specifications
Performance11 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s2000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers11,54,300 Mbit/s1200,300,867 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, 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 socketDiffersYesNo
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Encryption buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12.302 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.78 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 UltimatYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one94 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one54 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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