Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s)

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 130 V more AC input voltage than the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (230 V vs 100 V). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has built-in power socket. Modulation: DSSS, OFDM on the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), OFDM on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s). AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz on the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 50 Hz on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s). Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 85% on the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 10 - 90% on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s).

Built-in power socket
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):No
- TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Yes
Modulation
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):DSSS, OFDM
- TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):OFDM
AC input voltage
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):100 V
- TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):230 V
AC input frequency
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):50 - 60 Hz
- TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):50 Hz
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10 - 85%
- TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):10 - 90%
Quantity per pack
- WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
- TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):2 pc(s)

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Comparison of WEX-1166DHPS, TL-WPA8630KIT
43 specifications	A Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) Model WEX-1166DHPS View product	B TP-Link TL-WPA8630KIT 1200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) Model TL-WPA8630KIT View product
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab
Built-in power socketDiffers	No	Yes
PowerLine standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffers	DSSS, OFDM	OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK	128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Encryption buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MIMOKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 V	230 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	7.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE
Antenna typeKnown for one	Internal	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 85%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	65 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	40 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	138 g	Unknown — not stated by the source

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