Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s)

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 1,050 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (1350 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (3 vs 1). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s) has 7.3 W more power consumption (typical) than the D-Link DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s) (13.3 W vs 6 W). Ethernet LAN interface type: Fast Ethernet on the D-Link DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100 Mbit/s on the D-Link DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s), 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):1350 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):1
    • TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):3
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):6 W
    • TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):13.3 W
  • LED indicators
    • DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):Yes
    • TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):Network, Power, WLAN
  • Width
    • DHP-WP311AV PowerLine network adapter 300 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 1 pc(s):90 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 1350 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN Wi-Fi White 2 pc(s):140.6 mm

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Comparison of DHP-WP311AV, TL-WPA8630
38 specifications
Performance8 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s1350 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-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerLine standardKnown for oneHomePlug AVUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs6 W13.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 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
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesNetwork, Power, WLAN
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers65 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers50 mm45 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
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)

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