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TP-Link TL-PA4015P KIT vs TP-Link TL-WPA8630P KIT

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:500 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:1350 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:Fast Ethernet
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:10,100 Mbit/s
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:1
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:No
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:Yes
  • PowerLine standard
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:HomePlug AV
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:HomePlug AV2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:2.2 W
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:10.8 W
  • LED indicators
    • TL-PA4015P KIT:Yes
    • TL-WPA8630P KIT:Power, Reset, WLAN

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Comparison of TL-PA4015P KIT, TL-WPA8630P KIT
45 specifications
Performance7 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers500 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-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 1901, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Built-in power socketYesYes
PowerLine standardDiffersHomePlug AVHomePlug AV2
ModulationOFDMOFDM
Security algorithms128-bit AES128-bit AES
Maximum operating distance300 m300 m
Encryption buttonYesYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 5000 MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.2 W10.8 W
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
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower, Reset, WLAN
Product colourWhiteWhite
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesmacOS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm152 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm75 mm
Height42 mm42 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.09 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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