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D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 8identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 1,100 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (1300 Mbit/s vs 200 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s) (3 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has Wi-Fi. Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT has built-in power socket. Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the D-Link DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):200 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):1
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • Built-in power socket
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):No
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Frequency range
    • DHP-208AV PowerLine network adapter 200 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN White 1 pc(s):2 - 30 MHz
    • TL-WPA8631P KIT:2400 - 5000 MHz

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Comparison of DHP-208AV, TL-WPA8631P KIT
38 specifications
Performance9 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers200 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Frequency rangeDiffers2 - 30 MHz2400 - 5000 MHz
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 Mbit/s
Power plugKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType G
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE Class B / FCC CE LVD / ULCE, RoHS
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C10 - 90 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one47.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one27.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one65.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one58.1 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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