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FRITZ! 1240 AX vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 12identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 69.6 mm more width than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (140.6 mm vs 71 mm). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 35.5 mm more depth than the FRITZ! 1240 AX (68 mm vs 32.5 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has built-in power socket. Security algorithms: 128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS on the FRITZ! 1240 AX, 128-bit AES on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT.

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1240 AX:2
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:3
  • Built-in power socket
    • 1240 AX:No
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Security algorithms
    • 1240 AX:128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:128-bit AES
  • Width
    • 1240 AX:71 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:140.6 mm
  • Depth
    • 1240 AX:32.5 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:68 mm
  • Height
    • 1240 AX:147.5 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:45 mm
  • Package width
    • 1240 AX:136 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:230 mm
  • Package depth
    • 1240 AX:187 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:190 mm

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Comparison of 1240 AX, TL-WPA8630 KIT
45 specifications
Performance4 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1200 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) portsDiffers23
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11acIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketDiffersNoYes
PowerLine standardHomePlug AV2HomePlug AV2
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDM
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit AES, WPA2, WPS128-bit AES
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power plugKnown for oneType FUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneSingle User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
AC input voltage230 V230 V
AC input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Designidentical
LED indicatorsYesYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
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
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 - 158 °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%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers71 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers32.5 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers147.5 mm45 mm
WeightKnown for one210 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers136 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers187 mm190 mm
Package heightDiffers84 mm100 mm
Package weightKnown for one340 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — 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)

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