Product comparison · 2 powerline network adapters

D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender vs TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender has 250 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT (2000 Mbit/s vs 1750 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender (3 vs 1). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT has built-in power socket. Product colour: Black on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, White on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT. Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s) on the D-Link AC2000 Mesh Range Extender, 2 pc(s) on the TP-Link TL-WPA8730 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:2000 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:1750 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:1
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:3
  • Built-in power socket
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:No
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:Yes
  • Product colour
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:Black
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:White
  • Quantity per pack
    • AC2000 Mesh Range Extender:1 pc(s)
    • TL-WPA8730 KIT:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of DRA-2060, TL-WPA8730 KIT
38 specifications
Performance5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s1750 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 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
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 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 standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
MIMOYesYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 W
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 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)

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