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Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 6identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 4.9 W more power consumption (typical) than the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (12 W vs 7.1 W). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT 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-WPA8730 KIT. 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-WPA8730 KIT. Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s) on the Buffalo WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 2 pc(s) on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT.

  • Built-in power socket
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:Yes
  • Modulation
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):DSSS, OFDM
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:OFDM
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):7.1 W
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:12 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10 - 85%
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:10 - 90%
  • Quantity per pack
    • WEX-1166DHPS PowerLine network adapter Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of WEX-1166DHPS, TL-WPA8730 KIT
42 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1750 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1750 Mbit/s
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationDiffersDSSS, OFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs7.1 W12 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one65 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one138 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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