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TP-Link PG1200 KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 14identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 593 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (1200 Mbit/s vs 607 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (3 vs 2). The TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has 82.6 mm more width than the TP-Link PG1200 KIT (140.6 mm vs 58 mm). Only the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT has built-in power socket. LED indicators: LAN, Power on the TP-Link PG1200 KIT, Yes on the TP-Link TL-WPA8630 KIT.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PG1200 KIT:607 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:1200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • PG1200 KIT:2
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:3
  • Built-in power socket
    • PG1200 KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • PG1200 KIT:LAN, Power
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:Yes
  • Width
    • PG1200 KIT:58 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:140.6 mm
  • Depth
    • PG1200 KIT:31.5 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:68 mm
  • Height
    • PG1200 KIT:88 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:45 mm
  • Package width
    • PG1200 KIT:190 mm
    • TL-WPA8630 KIT:230 mm

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Comparison of PG1200 KIT, TL-WPA8630 KIT
38 specifications
Performance3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers607 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-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 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 algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24000 - 5000 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerYes
Product colourWhiteWhite
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 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 supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 158 °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
WidthDiffers58 mm140.6 mm
DepthDiffers31.5 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers88 mm45 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers190 mm230 mm
Package depthDiffers136 mm190 mm
Package height100 mm100 mm
Package weightKnown for one500 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)

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