Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

TP-Link TL-WPA4225 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s)

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 20identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-WPA4225 KIT:2
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):3
  • Product colour
    • TL-WPA4225 KIT:White
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):Black, White
  • Certification
    • TL-WPA4225 KIT:CE, FCC
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):FCC
  • Width
    • TL-WPA4225 KIT:94 mm
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):64 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-WPA4225 KIT:54 mm
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):42 mm
  • Height
    • TL-WPA4225 KIT:40 mm
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):126 mm
  • Quantity per pack
    • TL-WPA4225 KIT:2 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA4230P PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Black, White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)

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Comparison of TL-WPA4225 KIT, TL-WPA4230P
33 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supported300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
PowerLine standardHomePlug AVHomePlug AV
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Built-in power socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCFCC
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers94 mm64 mm
DepthDiffers54 mm42 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm126 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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