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-WPA8730 KIT

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 14identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 450 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s) (1750 Mbit/s vs 1300 Mbit/s). WLAN data transfer rates supported: 300,866,1300 Mbit/s on the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s), 1750 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. 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-WPA8730 KIT. LED indicators: LAN, Power, Signal strength on the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s), Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. Product colour: Grey, White on the D-Link COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s), White on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 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-WPA8730 KIT:1750 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):300,866,1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:1750 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-WPA8730 KIT:128-bit AES
  • 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-WPA8730 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-WPA8730 KIT:White
  • Certification
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):FCC, CE , UL, CE/LVD, WEEE
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:CE
  • 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-WPA8730 KIT:-40 - 70 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • COVR-P2502/E PowerLine network adapter 1300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi Grey, White 2 pc(s):5 - 95%
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:5 - 90%

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Comparison of COVR-P2502/E, TL-WPA8730 KIT
67 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1750 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 standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 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 supportedDiffers300,866,1300 Mbit/s1750 Mbit/s
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 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, 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 rangeKnown for one2400 - 5000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)12 W12 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 W
Design3 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
CertificationDiffersFCC, CE , UL, CE/LVD, WEEECE
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one79.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one47 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one280 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one178 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one216 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one96 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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

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