Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 16differ
  • 10identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) has 100 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT (1300 Mbit/s vs 1200 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 21,600 - 5000 MHz more frequency range than the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) (24000 - 5000 MHz vs 2400 - 5000 MHz). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 60.9 mm more width than the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) (140.6 mm vs 79.7 mm). Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2 on the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s), 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT. AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V on the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s), 230 V on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):WPA, WPA2
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:128-bit AES
  • Frequency range
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):2400 - 5000 MHz
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:24000 - 5000 MHz
  • AC input voltage
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):100 - 240 V
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:230 V
  • AC input frequency
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):50 - 60 Hz
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:50 Hz
  • LED indicators
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):LAN, Power, Signal strength
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Product colour
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):Grey, White
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:White
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):-20 - 65 °C
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:-40 - 158 °C

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Comparison of COVR-P2502/E, TL-WPA8630 KIT
64 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300,866,1300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2128-bit AES
Airtime Fairness (ATF)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Covr Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers2400 - 5000 MHz24000 - 5000 MHz
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in power socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PowerLine standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V230 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Design2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, Signal strengthYes
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE , UL, CE/LVD, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-40 - 158 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers79.7 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers47 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm45 mm
WeightKnown for one280 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers178 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers216 mm190 mm
Package heightDiffers96 mm100 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.19 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)Known for one30 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)Known for one48 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight (air)Known for one324 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight (sea)Known for one509.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (air)Known for one135.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (sea)Known for one2.09 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (air)Known for one300 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (sea)Known for one480 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for one9.41 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one110 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one37.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one50.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one24.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one10.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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